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 ...

Henna is a small flowering shrub that has many uses. The fragrant flowers are used to create perfume, and the leaves are dried and then turned into a fine powder that’s used for dying clothes, hair ...

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, ...

Sept. 25 -- Celebrities like Madonna and Uma Thurman have brought temporary henna "tattoos" into vogue, and now those who want the look can get henna painted onto their bodies in special booths and ...