Initially, using henna to create body art (also referred to as mehndi) gave desert communities a way to cool down in extreme heat conditions. Applying henna to the palms and the soles of one’s feet in ...

Two days before her marriage, Anita Judge had a traditional mehendi party at her brother's home in Palo Alto, which was filled with the melody of Indian music and the scent of samosas. Ravie Kattaura ...

If you've ever been to an Indian, Moroccan, or Pakistani wedding ceremony, you've probably seen — or worn — mehndi. Many brides, both abroad and in the United States, wear these henna "tattoos" on ...

Which henna tattoo kits are best? For over 4,000 years, people have been decorating their skin with a paste made from dried henna leaves. Known as mehndi in India, henna tattooing produces intricate, ...

RICHMOND, Calif. -- April marks Arab-American Heritage Month and one of the beautiful parts of Arab culture is the use of henna, or temporary body art. "Henna itself comes from a plant. The leaves of ...

Because they last seven days to a few weeks, henna tattoos - also called "mehndi" - are less of a commitment than a real tattoo. Milwaukee is home to numerous henna artists who work from studios, ...

A henna tattoo looks like a fun beach souvenir — until you break out in a rash and blisters. The dyes used for the popular temporary tattoos aren't always natural or safe, the Food and Drug ...