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Mehandi is the Indian word for henna and it is known as the art of applying mehandi. The art of henna or mehandi is an ancient tradition almost 5000 years reverse but it is known today almost in every country. mehandi is used to make temporary designs on the hands and feet of women. Traditionally it was popular for its medicinal benefits. mehandi is made from the herb called henna. The leaves of the plant are used for mehandi while rest of the plant is useful for other purposes. mehandi is used for hair conditioning and dyeing also, besides enhancing the beauty of body parts. Henna paste or mehandi is used on different occasions including wedding ceremonies and religious festivals. Frequently it is used for burns, foot care treatment, bruises and headaches etc.
To make mehandi patterns need some artistic hands. I am not of the opinion that only artistic hands can make designs but to make attractive and pretty looks we need professional artist’s hand. On wedding ceremonies the brides in order to look gorgeous and different from others, are made ready by professional parlors. Professional artists can make Arabic designs, Indian designs and African designs and many more depending on choices and demands of customers. mehandi designs may be complicated or simple, minute or small, whatever may be the design, it always enhance beauty to a person. A variety of traditions describes the use of mehandi including games and legends. For example the name of bridegroom is written somewhere in the complicated pattern of bride’s hand and groom is supposed to find his name, if he cannot find then bride is supposed to dominate over the groom. Similarly, the dark co lour on the hand of bride shows the strong relationship of newly spouse.

Tips for using mehandi
• To get attractive and pretty results use a cone with tiny hole at end.
• In order to gain smooth consistencies avoid ready made pastes in tubes.
• First know the choice of person on whom you are going to make mehadi designs then make it attractive accordingly.
• After applying mehandi, leave it for until it dries but for more good results keep it unwashed for 6 to 7 hours.
• For more prominent results you can use oil on mehandi.