I was henaed

toranokaze · 04-28-2008, 05:46 PM

I got these at the moon festival

Shot with <Digimax D53> at 2008-04-28

TheMercenary · 04-28-2008, 05:48 PM

Did you do that with a Sharpie?

Cloud · 04-28-2008, 05:52 PM

with henna! I've done that a lot. very messy!

uh, that last pic . . . looks like Martian terrain, lol!

Sundae · 04-28-2008, 06:03 PM

I was hennaed in Eygpt - lovely fine tracery, although I had it on my feet because I wasn't sure of the quality beforehand.

BUT

Sometimes the henna is darkened with another substance (googling gives me para-phenylene diamine (PPD)) which can be harmful. My niece had a bad reaction, and apparently it can cause death in extreme cases (wikipedia). Glad I didn't know that when I had it done..

Cloud · 04-28-2008, 06:07 PM

you're right, but it's "black" henna you have to avoid. Regular henna, which is a red-brown, is perfectly safe.

I make mine with henna powder, strong black coffee, and eucalyptus oil. Then you squeeze it on, and cover with a very sticky mixture of lemon juice and sugar (or spray on hair gel, which is a lot less messy).

Sundae · 04-28-2008, 06:17 PM

Sorry - I should have made it clear in case people don't want to chase down links.

You are extremely unlikely to be hennaed with anything harmful in the UK or US. It tends to be holiday resorts in countries without such stringent heath & safety laws - in my niece's case Tenerife, on a beach. My sister (who is a very protective mother) had no idea that something like a henna tattoo could be harmful. And neither would I, having seen (the safe version) on my Indian friends/ colleagues hands.

Razzmatazz13 · 04-28-2008, 11:21 PM

I used to get hennas every hear at the beach, the black ones too.

I always liked the black ink better, cause it stands out more.

Cloud · 04-29-2008, 12:00 AM

here's the info on "black" henna, from The Henna Page's website, one of the best sites around for info on mehndi (the decorative application of henna designs)

Quote:

Para-phenylendiamine based black hair dye should never be put straight on your skin, plain, or mixed with other material. Synthetic Black Hair Dye is illegal to put on skin, because that is not an approved use. Even when this dye is applied to hair, people must wear gloves, and they try to not get it on the scalp! PPD, Para-phenylendiamine can seriously injure people. Para-phenylenediamine is a strong sensitizer, transdermal toxin and potential carcinogen. Many people get itching, blistering and hair loss from using black hair dye on their hair.

toranokaze · 04-29-2008, 11:20 AM

The henna is a leave and most are of the henna resembles: leaves, flowers, or other plants. And henna is used for homecomings and weddings. Henna starts black but rubs off in a few hours leaving a redish brown image of the skin which can last weeks.

TheMercenary · 04-30-2008, 10:16 AM

Use a sharpie, it lasts just as long.

Razzmatazz13 · 04-30-2008, 10:18 AM

Merc - after a few years of spending the $$$ to get henna'd at the beach, that's what my mom decided to do for best friend and I ...turned out pretty nice

wolf · 05-01-2008, 12:39 PM

My hen-friends and I often play around with mendhi over the summertime. We have enough Indian groceries hereabouts that we're usually able to get fairly fresh henna to make the paste.

Cicero · 05-01-2008, 01:33 PM

Yes. I am really interested in this thread. I would never post in a thread to cover my tracks.

I like anything that has to do with body paints. I have a particular lithography fetish type of thing.

Cloud · 05-01-2008, 01:52 PM

it does make a great "hen" party activity.

richlevy · 05-04-2008, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

My hen-friends and I often play around with mendhi over the summertime. We have enough Indian groceries hereabouts that we're usually able to get fairly fresh henna to make the paste.

The next time you come over for a BBQ, can you bring some? I think some people might like to try it. Personally, I would like a 'tatoo' more then the traditional designs. I work near some Indian groceries, so I could pick up the henna.

04-28-2008, 05:46 PM	#1
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	I was henaed I got these at the moon festival Shot with <Digimax D53> at 2008-04-28 Shot with <Digimax D53> at 2008-04-28 Shot with <Digimax D53> at 2008-04-28 __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

04-28-2008, 05:48 PM	#2
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Did you do that with a Sharpie? __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

04-28-2008, 05:52 PM	#3
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	with henna! I've done that a lot. very messy! uh, that last pic . . . looks like Martian terrain, lol! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-28-2008, 06:03 PM	#4
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I was hennaed in Eygpt - lovely fine tracery, although I had it on my feet because I wasn't sure of the quality beforehand. BUT Sometimes the henna is darkened with another substance (googling gives me para-phenylene diamine (PPD)) which can be harmful. My niece had a bad reaction, and apparently it can cause death in extreme cases (wikipedia). Glad I didn't know that when I had it done.. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

04-28-2008, 06:07 PM	#5
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	you're right, but it's "black" henna you have to avoid. Regular henna, which is a red-brown, is perfectly safe. I make mine with henna powder, strong black coffee, and eucalyptus oil. Then you squeeze it on, and cover with a very sticky mixture of lemon juice and sugar (or spray on hair gel, which is a lot less messy). __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-28-2008, 06:17 PM	#6
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Sorry - I should have made it clear in case people don't want to chase down links. You are *extremely unlikely* to be hennaed with anything harmful in the UK or US. It tends to be holiday resorts in countries without such stringent heath & safety laws - in my niece's case Tenerife, on a beach. My sister (who is a very protective mother) had no idea that something like a henna tattoo could be harmful. And neither would I, having seen (the safe version) on my Indian friends/ colleagues hands. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

04-28-2008, 11:21 PM	#7
Razzmatazz13 Vicariously, I live... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,221	I used to get hennas every hear at the beach, the black ones too. I always liked the black ink better, cause it stands out more. __________________ I have some people I need to have smoted. ~ SteveDallas

04-29-2008, 11:20 AM	#9
toranokaze I'm still a jerk Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Little Mexico Posts: 1,817	The henna is a leave and most are of the henna resembles: leaves, flowers, or other plants. And henna is used for homecomings and weddings. Henna starts black but rubs off in a few hours leaving a redish brown image of the skin which can last weeks. __________________ "Without deviation from the norm progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa It is the ignorance of ignorance that lead to the death of knowledge The Virgin Mary does not weep for her son, for he is in paradise. She weeps for the world , for we are in suffering.

04-30-2008, 10:16 AM	#10
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Use a sharpie, it lasts just as long. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

04-30-2008, 10:18 AM	#11
Razzmatazz13 Vicariously, I live... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,221	Merc - after a few years of spending the $$$ to get henna'd at the beach, that's what my mom decided to do for best friend and I ...turned out pretty nice __________________ I have some people I need to have smoted. ~ SteveDallas

05-01-2008, 12:39 PM	#12
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	My hen-friends and I often play around with mendhi over the summertime. We have enough Indian groceries hereabouts that we're usually able to get fairly fresh henna to make the paste. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

05-01-2008, 01:33 PM	#13
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Yes. I am really interested in this thread. I would never post in a thread to cover my tracks. I like anything that has to do with body paints. I have a particular lithography fetish type of thing. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

05-01-2008, 01:52 PM	#14
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	it does make a great "hen" party activity. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

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