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 · 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.
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.
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.
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.
Buying Guides · 5 Aug 2026 · 4 min
Instant Henna Dip: Stained Fingertips in Minutes
Henna dip stains fingertips and nails a solid colour in minutes — no piping needed. How to use it, how long it lasts, and when to pick it over a cone.
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.
Bridal Mehndi · 2 Aug 2026 · 5 min
Bridal Mehndi Styles by Region: A Quick Tour of India
Punjabi, Rajasthani, South Indian, Bengali, Maharashtrian and Muslim bridal mehndi each have their own look. What sets them apart, and how to choose yours.