The ancient art of henna
Being adorned with henna is joyful but also meditative, it teaches you to appreciate the beauty & impermanence in life…to enjoy the moment!
I have been practicing mehndi, the art of applying henna, since 1997. I discovered my love of this art on a visit to NYC & have since experienced a depth to it that I never could have imagined.
My goal with each client is to channel what you are trying to convey, to help you express yourself! I will create something personal, even if we are working from a photo of art that you love. I have many designs to use for inspiration, but all my work is freehand & is custom drawn after conversations with you.
I make my paste every week using high-quality organic henna powder & other natural ingredients. Every artist practicing authentic henna has their own unique recipe…I use fresh lime juice, cajeput oil, tamarind paste, fenugreek seeds, black tea, sugar & filtered water.
I bandage my henna designs which allows the paste to stay on longer & to hold in more heat. Henna paste generally needs to stay on the body for at least 8-10 hours to get the best color possible & it loves the heat. It begins staining immediately & the longer you leave it the darker it can be.
Minimum prices start at $30 per person. The price depends on size, location, intricacy & difficulty. Since my work is freehand I can usually make it work to fit any budget. I'm centrally located just south of downtown Austin & I take all forms of payment. I can be available to work on days, evenings, or weekends with enough notice.
Contact me directly if you want to learn or if you want to gift classes to someone. Every class is customizable & you will receive henna cones to take home with you. I include history, design structure, advice on client interaction (if needed)...whatever you might need to be successful & to have a deeper understanding of this beautiful & ancient art.
Please contact me to set up an appointment!
