The art of mehndi dates back to more than 5,000 years ago, India is most popularly known for this art. It is an inherent part of religious functions, marriage celebrations, fairs and fetes. It has over the years, gained popularity in western countries like USA, UK, Australia etc.

Mehndi is the art of applying henna on the body, it is the art of forming different designs and patterns. Henna powder, one of the most sold henna products in terms of volumes is derived from a medicinal plant, Lawsonia inermis, commonly found in the Middle East and other semi areas areas with normal rainfall. The shrub is cultivated, harvested, dried, and then crushed to make henna powder. Henna is put to diverse uses such as hair treatment, heat rash relief, and skin conditioner, temporary tattoos to name a few.

Natural henna powder is green in color, it has no side effects and there are generally no incidences of any kind of allergic reactions to human body. With the rise in popularity of henna, certain manufacturers mix the products with chemicasl and synthetics, which might be harmful to the skin so it is advisable to go in for a patch test. Black henna sometimes contains harmful chemicals which can lead to serious skin rashes and problems.

Today, henna has been done in many forms including more contemporary designs. Temporary henna tattoos are the latest craze to hit the youth, popular designs range from abstract designs to floral pattrens, religious signs to geometrical patterns etc.