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 · 4 Jul 2026 · 5 min
Kids' Mehndi Designs: Simple, Quick & Safe
Fast, fuss-free henna designs for children — plus the safety rules that matter most: natural henna only, never 'black henna', and a quick patch test first.
Learn Henna · 2 Jul 2026 · 4 min
Henna Portfolio & Instagram: Turn Practice Into Bookings
How to photograph henna well, what to post and how often, and how to lay out a portfolio that actually gets people to message you for a booking.
Safety · 28 Jun 2026 · 5 min
What's in a Henna Cone? The 4 Ingredients (and the Bad Ones)
A plain breakdown of what belongs in a natural henna cone, what each ingredient does, and the additives that should make you put the cone straight down.
Safety · 27 Jun 2026 · 4 min
Henna for Sensitive Skin & Eczema: What Changes
Natural henna suits most sensitive skin — but eczema, essential-oil sensitivity and 'black henna' change the picture. How to test, choose a cone and apply safely.
Design · 22 Jun 2026 · 5 min
Feet & Ankle Mehndi: Ideas + Why Feet Stain Darker
Anklet motifs, bridal foot designs and simple everyday ideas — plus why feet hold colour better than hands and how to apply mehndi on your own feet.
Safety · 15 Jun 2026 · 5 min
Is Henna Safe During Pregnancy? What Actually Matters
Natural henna on skin in pregnancy — the general guidance, the one real risk to know, and why 'black henna' is an absolute no. Not medical advice.
Buying Guides · 10 Jun 2026 · 5 min
Jagua, White Henna & Glitter: What They Really Are
The three most common henna 'alternatives', explained — jagua's blue-black stain, white henna body paint and glitter gel — with a safety note for each.
Buying Guides · 5 Jun 2026 · 4 min
Where to Buy Henna Cones in Bangalore (and What to Check)
Your options for buying mehndi cones in Bengaluru — shops, markets, online and studio-direct — plus the freshness and safety checks that matter wherever you buy.
Safety · 1 Jun 2026 · 5 min
How to Patch Test Henna (2 Minutes, 48 Hours Ahead)
A two-minute test done two days early that can save a bride's arms — how to patch test henna properly, how to read the result, and what a bad reaction means.