FAQ
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions here.
Natural henna paste without chemical (and often harmful) additives first turns the skin orange.
Over the next 36 to 48 hours , the drawing will darken until it is a dark reddish-brown color.
The composition of the skin is different everywhere in the body. Therefore, the skin will turn darker in some places than in others. On the palm, for example, it becomes darker than on the back of the hand.
Natural henna paste without chemical (and often harmful) additives first turns the skin orange.
Over the next 36 to 48 hours, the drawing will darken until it is a dark reddish-brown color.
The composition of the skin is different everywhere in the body. Therefore, the skin will turn darker in some places than in others. On the palm, for example, it becomes darker than on the back of the hand.
1. Make sure you have shaved off your hair 2 days before your booking in the area where the tattoo is to be. Even if the hairs are not very visible, this is still recommended. It is not absolutely necessary, but it will ensure that the henna can be placed more beautifully and faster.
2. After shaving, lubricate your skin with a nourishing oil or cream.
3. In the 24 hours before tattoo placement, do not use any nourishing creams or lotions. This is because grease prevents the henna from being absorbed by the skin.
4. After you remove the henna paste, however, you may rub the skin again. In fact, it is recommended.
1. First, the henna paste is placed on the skin.
2. Allow the paste to dry completely. Make sure you don’t bump into anything.
3. The longer you keep the henna paste on, the browner the skin will tan. The henna is best left on for at least 30 minutes, but the very best results are obtained after about 5 hours.
4. Remove the henna by scratching it off. Be sure not to wash the henna off with water. The stubborn bits are best taken off with a cloth and some oil (e.g. olive oil).
5. You will see that your skin has turned orange. Over the next 36 to 48 hours, the drawing will darken until it is a dark reddish-brown color. During this 48-hour “darkening process,” contact with water is best limited. If contact with water would still be necessary, it is recommended to rub the tattoo with argan oil or olive oil first.
The henna stays on for one week to three weeks. This depends on how long the paste has been left on the skin, how much the skin is in contact with water or abrasive clothing, where the tattoo is located on the body and the natural characteristics of your skin. Usually a tattoo stays beautiful for one week, and after that it begins to fade little by little.
The henna paste used by us consists of 100% natural ingredients: water, pure henna powder, granulated sugar and essential oil of tea tree or lavender. We make the pasta ourselves so we have complete control over its quality and composition.
Antivenom Center: “Real henna, of plant origin, rarely causes problems. If allergy problems do arise, it usually occurs in people who use it professionally.”
Black henna, which we do not use, can cause allergies and is dangerous.
‘Black henna’ does not exist. “Black henna” is henna with a chemical, harmful additive that darkens the color to even black. This chemical is called Paraphenylenediamine (PPD) and can leave severe burns on the skin. This is why at Bodypaint by Ellen we never work with “black henna.
Some people mistakenly think henna is dangerous because they have seen media reports of allergic reactions. However, this always involves “black henna” or henna that has harmful preservatives and chemicals added to it. Our henna is completely homemade, pure nature and without chemicals.
The composition of the skin is different everywhere in the body. Therefore, the skin will turn darker in some places than in others.
These places color best (best first):
– Palm
– Hand back and foot.
– Legs
– Forearm
These places are not recommended because the henna does not work as well there:
– Upper arm
– Shoulders
– Back and abdomen
– Seat surface
