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.
Design · 14 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Full Hand Mehndi: How to Plan Full Coverage
How a full-hand or full-arm design is built — the structure, how long it takes, keeping it symmetrical, and getting an even dark stain across the whole area.
Design · 11 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Indo-Western Fusion Mehndi: Modern Layout, Real Motifs
Fusion mehndi mixes traditional motifs with a modern layout — negative space, clean lines, personalised bits. What works, what to skip, how to brief an artist.
Design · 9 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Wrist & Cuff Mehndi: Band Designs That Finish a Hand
A wrist cuff finishes a design and works as a standalone piece too. Band styles, how wide to go, and how a cuff pulls a full-hand mehndi design together.
Design · 7 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Palm Mehndi Design Ideas (Simple to Bridal)
The palm stains darkest of anywhere on the hand, so design it well. Layout ideas from a single mandala to full bridal, plus how to apply on your own palm.
Design · 6 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Easy Mehndi Designs for Beginners: Start Here
A practice-first path from single motifs to a full one-hand design — what to draw, in what order, and how to keep your lines clean while you're still learning.
Design · 4 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Shaded '3D' Mehndi: Fake Depth With One Colour
Henna is one colour, but varied line weight and graded fills create the illusion of shading and depth. The techniques, and exactly where to use them.
Design · 4 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Mandala Mehndi: How to Draw a Clean Circular Design
The mandala is the backbone of modern mehndi. How to build one ring by ring, keep it symmetrical, and place it on the palm, back of hand or wrist.
Design · 31 Jul 2026 · 4 min
Mehndi Designs for Men: Subtle Ideas for Grooms
Understated henna for grooms and men — initials, bands, single motifs, and where to place them — plus timing and aftercare for a clean, quick design.
Design · 27 Jul 2026 · 4 min
Mehndi Design Ideas by Occasion: Everyday to Bridal
Which mehndi design suits which event — a quick decision guide from a 10-minute daily motif to full bridal coverage, with a deeper guide linked for each.