Henna or mehendi has been used as a dye to color the skin, hair, and clothes for centuries (1). It is used for body art in Arabia (the Arabian peninsula), ancient Persia (modern Iran) and Mesopotamia (parts of present-day Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey), Algeria, Africa, and India and is a part of Hindu and Islamic cultures. Henna or mehendi is a part of wedding rituals and is said to bring prosperity to newlyweds. It is believed that the darker the stain, the deeper the bond. That is one reason brides are keener to get a brilliant and dark mehendi stain. If you want to know the tips to make your mehendi dark and long-lasting, this article explains how you can do that. Keep reading to know the dos and don\’ts of applying mehendi.
