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Tips forBridal Mehndi

Introduction:

According to an Indian belief, the darkerthe color of mehndi or henna on your handsand feet, the more your mother-in-law lovesyou. Although many people consider it as asuperstition but the color of henna drives thebrides insane and every bride wants the color ofhenna to be perfect. Ideally, the color of hennashould be rich and deep maroon.

1. Henna should be applied two days prior to your wedding day.

2. Hair removal must be done at least a day prior to the application ofhenna. Otherwise henna can waxed off along with hair.

3. Manicure and pedicure should also be done before the application ofhenna because once henna has been applied, contact with water should beavoided as far as possible.

4. As soon the henna paste starts to dry on your hands and feet, dab itwith cotton wool dipped in a mixture of lemon juice and sugar. This willhelp to hold the henna paste in its place and further help to enhance thedarkness of maroon color.

The following tips will help every bride to get the perfect color of henna on her wedding day.

6. Avoid bending your wrists and fingers, while the henna paste is wet.

7. Remove the henna paste at least 6 hours after application with the help of a blunt knife or simply bybrushing it off. Do not wash your hands yet.

8. Keep your hands and feet warm. Apply Vicks Vaporub or nilgiri drops. Put some cloves on a heatedpan and let them smoke. Hold your hands at a little height above the pan. The aroma of cloves and theheat will help to enhance the color of henna.

9. Avoid contact with water as far as possible till your wedding day.

10. Body glitter and bindis may also be applied on your hands and feet to match the color of your outfit.

5. Henna should be left for at least 6 hours without allowing it get wet with water. You may wrapyour hands and feet with the help of a cling film. The ideal time to apply henna is at night as youcan go off to sleep after application of henna.

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