What is henna?

Henna is plant that can be traced back 5000 years ago in Egypt. It contains a dye molecule that binds to protein, so it dyes your skin, nails and hair, since we are made up of protein. As your skin exfoliates, the stain fades away.

What colors of henna do you have?

I only use all natural henna powder, which stains your skin orange at first and then darkens into a reddish brown over the course of 48 hours.

Note: Henna is never black! Anyone claiming their henna will stain you black is using a paste that contains chemical dyes and could be dangerous for your skin or boy.

What is your henna paste made out of?

My paste is made of organic henna powder,(ground up leaves of the henna plant), lemon juice, sugar, tea tree oil and lavender oil.

How do you care for your henna?

  1. Let your henna dry for 20-30 minutes and be very careful not to smudge it during this time.

  2. Apply a lemon juice sealant to your henna with cotton balls or a spray.

  3. Leave the paste on at least 4 hours for everyday henna, and at least 8 hours for bridal or maternity henna. The longer you leave it on, the better your stain will be.

  4. Gently scrape of the paste with a business card or butter knife. If you have a hard time getting it off, you can apply some olive oil to help. It will take 24-28 hours for your stain to darken fully.

How long does henna last?

Henna usually lasts 1-3 weeks, depending on how well you care for it and where on the body it is located.

Any Other Questions?

Email me at magictreehenna@gmail.com and I will happily answer them for you!