Learn Henna
A starting point for anything henna — how to get a darker stain, how to store your cones, how to tell real henna from "black henna," what to do before a wedding, and how to start out as an artist. Every guide below is one of our own full articles.
Getting a great, dark stain
How to Get a Dark Henna Stain: 12 Tips That Work
The exact routine our Bangalore studio uses for a deep maroon stain — right cone, heat, timing, aftercare. Do these and even a simple design turns rich.
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.
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.
Choosing & storing henna
How to Choose Henna Cones: 7 Checks Before You Buy
The seven things that separate a cone that stains deep maroon from one that stays orange — freshness, sift, ingredients, tip, paste feel. Check before you pay.
Do Henna Cones Expire? Shelf Life & Storage Guide
Henna cones don't have a printed expiry date, but they do lose strength — here's how long they really last and how to store or freeze them so they stay fresh.
Natural Henna vs "Black Henna": Know the Difference
Real henna is never jet-black. How to spot an adulterated cone before it touches your skin — by smell, colour and speed — and what to do if it starts to burn.
For brides
Bridal Mehndi Timeline: When to Book, Apply & Seal
A week-by-week plan for brides — when to book, when to apply, what to eat and skip, and the aftercare that gets you a deep stain that lasts every function.
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.
For new henna artists
Henna Artist Starter Kit: What You Need (and What You Don't)
Everything a new mehndi artist actually needs to take bookings — cones, tips, aftercare, comfort gear — and the 'essentials' that are a waste of money.
How to Become a Henna Artist in India: First Cone to Paid
The step-by-step path from your first cone to paid bookings — skills to build, the kit you need, how to practise, what to charge, and landing your first clients.
Henna guidance across Bengaluru
Hennaya is based in New Gurappana Palya, BTM 1st Stage, so we're right next to Gurappana Palya, NS Palya, Bismillah Nagar, BTM 1st Stage, BTM 2nd Stage. We also serve henna guidance across Bellandur, Kasavanahalli, Haralur, Kaikondrahalli, Bommasandra, Electronic City, Marathahalli, Indiranagar, Domlur, Ulsoor, CV Raman Nagar, Frazer Town, Cooke Town, Whitefield and every other Bengaluru locality, with shipping across India.
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