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 · 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.
How-To · 3 Sept 2026 · 4 min
How to Apply Mehndi on Yourself (Without the Smudges)
Doing your own mehndi is very doable with the right setup. How to plan the design, handle your non-dominant hand, work in order, and keep it smudge-free.
How-To · 1 Sept 2026 · 4 min
Henna for Grey Hair: How to Get Full Coverage
Covering grey with natural henna — the colour to expect, the henna-then-indigo method for a darker result, how long to leave it, and how often to repeat.
How-To · 1 Sept 2026 · 4 min
How to Roll a Henna Cone With a Fine Tip (No Leaks)
Roll a tight, air-free cone that pipes a crisp line — the sheet, the funnel technique, filling without bubbles, and the fixes for cones that leak or skip.
How-To · 30 Aug 2026 · 4 min
How to Fix Mehndi Mistakes — Wet, Dry or Stained
A smudge, a wobble, a wrong turn — most mehndi mistakes are fixable if you move fast. What to do while the paste is wet, once it's dry, and after the stain sets.
How-To · 13 Aug 2026 · 4 min
How to Make Henna Paste at Home (That Stains Dark)
The paste recipe and exact ratios we teach in class — plus how to rescue a mix that's too thick, too runny, or too weak to leave a dark stain.
How-To · 20 Jul 2026 · 4 min
Sugar Waxing at Home: The Wax-Powder Method, Step by Step
Organic wax powder makes a simple sugar paste for hair removal — gentler than strip wax, washes off with water, reusable. The recipe, technique and aftercare.