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.
Festivals · 2 Sept 2026 · 4 min
Navratri Mehndi: Designs That Survive 9 Nights of Garba
Navratri mehndi that holds up through nine nights of garba — quick festive designs, when to apply for each night, and aftercare so the colour lasts the week.
Festivals · 23 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Eid Mehndi Designs: How to Choose the Right One
Jaali, paisley or a full sleeve? A quick guide to picking an Eid mehndi design that fits your celebrations, your outfit, and how long you can sit still.
Festivals · 19 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Festival Mehndi: Get the Timing Right Every Time
When to apply for Karva Chauth, Eid and Diwali so the colour peaks on the day itself — not the morning after — plus fast designs for the busy weeks.
Festivals · 18 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Raksha Bandhan Mehndi: Quick Designs & Timing
Pretty, fast mehndi for Rakhi day — wrist and finger designs that leave room for the rakhi, when to apply, and easy aftercare for a soft festive stain.
Festivals · 11 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Teej Mehndi: Dense Traditional Designs + Dark-Stain Timing
Teej calls for full, traditional hands. Design ideas, when to apply for the deepest colour, and the aftercare that carries the stain through the celebrations.
Festivals · 9 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Karva Chauth Mehndi: Designs, Timing & a Deep Red Stain
When to apply, which designs suit the day, and how to get a deep red Karva Chauth stain — a short, practical guide from our Bangalore studio.
Festivals · 26 Jul 2026 · 5 min
Diwali Mehndi Designs: Quick Motifs to Full Hands
Diya, lotus and rangoli-inspired motifs for Diwali — sorted by how much time you have — plus the aftercare for a stain that lasts through the festivities.
Festivals · 16 Jul 2026 · 4 min
Mehndi for Nikah & Walima: Planning It Across Two Events
How to plan bridal mehndi around a nikah and walima — style choices, timing across the two days, the groom's mehndi, and the safe-henna essentials.
Festivals · 12 Jul 2026 · 5 min
Godh Bharai Mehndi: Comfortable Designs for Mum-to-Be
Comfortable design ideas, sweet motifs for the baby, timing and safe-henna notes for a godh bharai or baby shower — short session, happy mother.