Henna & Mehndi Journal
Practical henna & mehndi know-how from the Hennaya studio in Bengaluru — darker stains, bridal prep, festival designs, aftercare and the craft behind every cone.
How to Become a Henna Artist in India: First Cone to Paid
The step-by-step path from your first cone to paid bookings — skills to build, the kit you need, how to practise, what to charge, and landing your first clients.
7 Sept 2026 · 6 min read
Design · 6 Sept 2026 · 4 min
Bail Mehndi: Vine & Trail Designs for Hands
What bail mehndi is, the main vine layouts for hands and fingers, and how to draw a clean trailing bail design that works for daily wear or a festival day.
Henna Care · 6 Sept 2026 · 6 min
Henna for Hair: Real Benefits, Simple Method, Honest Limits
What henna actually does for hair — colour, strength, a calmer scalp — a simple mix, how to apply it, and what it won't do. Fresh hair henna, Bangalore delivery.
Henna Care · 6 Sept 2026 · 5 min
How to Get a Dark Henna Stain: 12 Tips That Work
The exact routine our Bangalore studio uses for a deep maroon stain — right cone, heat, timing, aftercare. Do these and even a simple design turns rich.
Design · 5 Sept 2026 · 4 min
Tikki Mehndi: Round Motifs for Palms & Backs of Hands
What a gol tikki mehndi motif is, how to build one on the palm or back of the hand, and easy tikki design ideas for festivals and everyday wear.
Buying Guides · 5 Sept 2026 · 5 min
Organic Henna Cones: The Complete User's Guide
What makes a cone 'organic' and body-art quality, how to store it, how to pipe with it, and the aftercare that turns its stain deep maroon. Bangalore delivery.
Safety · 5 Sept 2026 · 4 min
Henna Allergy: Symptoms, the Real Cause & What to Do
True henna allergy is rare — most 'henna reactions' are to PPD in 'black henna'. How to tell them apart, what the symptoms look like, and how to treat it.
Bridal Mehndi · 5 Sept 2026 · 5 min
Bridal Mehndi in Bangalore: The Complete Bride's Guide
Everything a Bangalore bride needs — when to book, what it costs, which style to choose, the application-day plan, and the aftercare that guarantees a deep stain.
How-To · 4 Sept 2026 · 5 min
The History of Henna & Mehndi: 4,000 Years, Briefly
Henna body art is thousands of years old. A short history of the plant, how it spread across three continents, and how the mehndi tradition grew from it.
How-To · 4 Sept 2026 · 5 min
Henna vs Mehndi: Are They the Same Thing?
Yes — henna and mehndi are the same plant and the same dye; only the word changes by region. When to use each word, and why "black henna" is neither.