Tips before you start your henna tattoo

Our body art class, one of our arts and crafts activities at Sugar Bay, has become a hit with our campers creating some original and innovative designs. From different textures, styles and colours; the art of henna has definitely become a sensation amongst our campers.

Henna is a fun and exciting way for bonding and relaxing with your kids. Here are some tips on how to get started :


1. Wash the area you plan to tattoo.

     Removing oils and grime from the concentrated area will ensure the henna stains correctly.

2. Practice on paper first. 

     Because henna will last between one and two weeks, it's best to develop a technique before                      applying the paste on someone's skin.

3. Don't get lost in the grand scale of things. 

   Start small, too big a project might uninspire you.



Fun facts about Henna : 
  • Henna (called mehndi in Hindi and Uduru) has been practiced for over 5000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa and the Middle East. The art of henna has since been carried down through generations and has spread all over the world.
  • In ancient Egyptian times, henna was used as body art for decorational purposes for occasions such as weddings and family ceremonies. Mummified bodies have been found with what appears to be henna-dyed hair and hennaed fingers to indicate royalty.
  • Because henna has natural cooling and healing properties for the skin, women in West Africa have been using it to cool down their bodies and in treating their hair, scalp and skin issues that range from psoriasis and skin damage caused by the African sun.

To view more creative arts and crafts our campers come up with at the Bay, visit our Arts and Crafts board on our Pinterest channel. 

Location: 21 Nkwazi Dr, Zinkwazi Beach, Nkwazi, 4480, South Africa

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