From what I know, my ancestors used henna. Their designs
were just to put henna around their fingertips, and a circle in the middle of
the palm. Other women would put it around their fingertips, put a ball of henna
in their palm, and squeeze it into a fist. This way the hand would be stain on the hand, except the creases that we have on our palms and fingers. The more modern
designs are more artistic. Most of them are flower patterns wrapping around the
hands or legs. Some people like to draw animals or names. You can also have
designs on your back, chest, or stomach. The henna will stain anywhere on your
skin, but the darkest stain you will get is on your palm. We have thicker skin
on the palm, and that causes the henna to stain deeper. The longer you leave
the henna on, the darker it will stain. I recommend leaving the henna on for at
least five hours. If you have the patience, you can put the henna on overnight
and wash it in the morning. This way, you will get the best color.
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