MEHNDI APPLY

How to Apply Mehendi?
You can make your own powder by drying henna leaves in shade. It might take weeks for them to dry to a crisp and you need to grind them thoroughly. You may also buy henna powder from the market. Take.... 1. Henna powder sieved through a muslin cloth. 2. Well strained strong tea decoction. 3. Eucalyptus oil (few drops). 4. Strained lime juice. 5. Sugar (one table spoon). Take the henna powder in a bowl, add the tea till it becomes a thick paste (similar to a dough). Add eucalyptus oil, sugar and lime juice and mix well to make it into a smooth and thin paste. Leave it covered over night or during the day if you prefer to apply in the night. Make a cone.... Take a thick plastic cover or use any thick freezer bag - cut it into shape of rectange 7" X 4". Twist one corner of the cover to make a cone. Tighten the tip to make tiny hole. Hold the tip and fill the paste and tie the broader end tightly with a thread. You also get readymade cones from the market. Let imagination fly... Now have fun. What ever you draw is beautiful and is a master piece in its own. Remember....You should leave the mehendi to dry on your skin and keep it on for as long as possible (4 to 6 hours if possible - you may go to bed also with it). Scrape it after that. The color will become deeper if you leave it untouched by water for another 4 to 6 hours. A deep color may last upto two weeks. The coloration varies from person to person.