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 · 25 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Engagement & Sangeet Mehndi Design Ideas
Lighter than bridal, dressier than everyday — design ideas, how much coverage, and timing for a roka, engagement or sangeet so your hands photograph right.
Henna Care · 24 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Henna Aftercare Oil: The Step That Turns Orange to Maroon
Aftercare oil is what deepens a pale henna design into a rich maroon. What it actually does, when to put it on, and how it compares to balm and sealant spray.
Design · 24 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Arabic vs Indian vs Indo-Arabic Mehndi: Which Suits You
The three styles brides ask for most — what sets them apart, how long each takes, and which one flatters your outfit, your function and your budget.
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.
Design · 22 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Peacock Mehndi Design: Build the Showpiece Motif
The peacock is the centrepiece of bridal and festival mehndi. How to build one — body, eye, feathers, tail — and place it so it carries a whole design.
Design · 21 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Rajasthani Mehndi: The Dense Bridal Style, Explained
Rajasthani (Marwari) mehndi is the densest traditional style — figures, peacocks, fine fills, coverage to the elbow. How it's built and how to plan the hours.
Safety · 21 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Henna Tattoos: How Long They Last & What to Avoid
A henna 'tattoo' is a temporary skin stain, not real ink. How long it lasts, how to make it darker, and the one kind that can scar you — 'black henna'.
Learn Henna · 20 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Henna Classes in Bangalore: What a Real Course Covers
What a structured mehndi course teaches day by day, who it suits, what you'll be able to do by the end, and how to pick a batch that's worth the money.
Henna Care · 19 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Mehndi Aftercare: Balm or Oil? Which and When
Balm gives a thicker, longer-lasting seal; oil is quicker to apply and reapply. When to use each, how they work, and why bridal mehndi usually wants the balm.