Henna stains layers of the skin to create temporary body art and the henna body tattoo designs are selected as per the lifestyle. Before actually applying the henna, one must have an idea in mind as to the pattern or design. There are several ways to do this. Most traditional henna tattoo patterns are based on very simple shapes - circles, triangles and lines are the most basic. These shapes can be combined to create a very intricate pattern and a very beautiful henna design.

Henna artisans brings along its creative henna art that include all the latest trends that come in, to give a continues variety. Now a days, henna is used purely as an art form and not a ritual, thus there are no guidelines. There are no meanings behind the shapes or patterns and there are no "rules" as to what one can or cannot do.

Henna tattoo patterns include creating intricate ethnic or contemporary designs and exotic patterns on various parts of the body, though traditionally applied to the hands and feet of women preparing for special ceremonies. Henna body tattoo completely natural, non-permanent and painless. Once thought only for women, today men are also finding it a nice alternative to permanent tattoos.