Oh oh oh - with Kid1's hand done and Kid2 quite happy with it - Kid2 spent some time this evening doing her own hand!

#Henna #HennaArt #Art

Kid1 is ecstatic on how well, dark it turned out!
(Kid2's #HennaArt handiwork )

#Henna #Art

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Friday night - #henna #HennaArt by kid2
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Friday evening kid2 on kid1's hand
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How it started, how it's going...

#henna #HennaArt

Bridal Henna

Bridal Henna, 2025, Acrylic on canvas, 80x80cm Bridal Henna captures the intimate and celebratory moment of a bride being adorned with henna, a significant ritual in many Indian wedding traditions. The painting reflects the joy, anticipation, and cultural richness surrounding this ceremony, where intricate patterns symbolize beauty, prosperity, and auspicious beginnings. Through the use of traditional Indian folk art elements—such as detailed motifs, rhythmic patterns, and vibrant […]

https://chitraraju.com/2026/04/30/bridal-henna/

Kid2 henna-ed a new 'friend' who got #henna for the first time. Said friend, who works in a nail salon, did kid2's nails last week. First time Kid2 got her nails done - excitedly so, as she doesn't have to play piano for 2 weeks. She got a cat eye design (and the process was "just like the videos on Instagram"!!)

#Nails #NailArt

Been a while since kid2 did any #henna !
Came back to our apt after an evening out with partner and kid2 is getting ready for the wedding she's going to attend soon.

Ich werde gehennat!

#henna #creativ #tochter

It took at least four tries but I've finally achieved pretty much the effect I was shooting for.

As usual, it'll get darker in the next 24 hours or so.

This is a product of henna staying on skin for ten hours or so.

Terping (that is, adding tea tree essential oil) does darken the hue. As does wrapping the arm in plastic foil, I think.

I'm definitely doing more designs elsewhere! And I still want to do henna freckles on my face, but I'm still a bit chicken xD plus the next batch of henna is still "ripening".

#henna #hennaart #bodyart

Halifax henna artist uses skills to build community
Sabrina Mithila invites people to her home to get their henna done. The CBC's Elizabeth Chiu joined her as she decorated hands for Eid celebrations.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7136831?cmp=rss