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 · 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.
Design · 17 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Jaali Mehndi: How to Draw a Neat Net Fill
Jaali — the net fill between bold outlines — gives mehndi its lace-like look. How to draw it evenly, keep the grid straight, and use it without over-filling.
Henna Care · 16 Aug 2026 · 5 min
How to Fade a Henna Stain Fast (Safely)
Interview or event and need the henna gone? Safe ways to lighten a stain — exfoliation, oils, warm water — and what to skip so you don't wreck your skin.
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.
Bridal Mehndi · 14 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Bridal Mehndi Trends 2026: What Brides Are Choosing
The bridal styles in demand this season — negative-space minimal, portrait hands, personalised motifs — and how to pick one that suits your outfit and photos.
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.
Henna Care · 12 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Henna Sealant Spray: Seal a Big Design in Seconds
Sealant spray covers a large design evenly in seconds — made for events and bridal parties. How it works, how to use it, and how it compares to oil and balm.
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.