This document provides tips for applying bridal mehndi to get the perfect deep maroon color. It recommends applying henna two days before the wedding to allow time for the color to develop. It also suggests doing hair removal and manicuring before henna so it isn't removed with hair or contact with water. Additional tips include dabbing the drying henna with lemon juice and sugar to set the color, keeping it on for at least 6 hours, avoiding water contact until the wedding day, and using Vicks Vaporub or cloves to further enhance the rich color.
2. Introduction:
According to an Indian belief, the darker
the color of mehndi or henna on your hands
and feet, the more your mother-in-law loves
you. Although many people consider it as a
superstition but the color of henna drives the
brides insane and every bride wants the color of
henna to be perfect. Ideally, the color of henna
should be rich and deepmaroon.
3. The following tipswill help every bride to get the perfect color of henna on herwedding day.
1. Henna should be applied two days prior to your wedding day.
2. Hair removal must be done at least a day prior to the application of
henna.Otherwise henna can waxed off along with hair.
3. Manicure and pedicure should also be done before the application of
henna because once henna has been applied, contact with water should be
avoided as far as possible.
4. As soon the henna paste starts to dry on your hands and feet, dab it
with cotton wool dipped in a mixture of lemon juice and sugar. This will
help to hold the henna paste in its place and further help to enhance the
darkness ofmaroon color.
4. 5. Henna should be left for at least 6 hours without allowing it get wet with water. You may wrap
your hands and feet with the help of a cling film. The ideal time to apply henna is at night as you
can go off to sleep after application of henna.
6. Avoid bending your wrists and fingers, while the henna paste is wet.
7. Remove the henna paste at least 6 hours after application with the help of a blunt knife or simply by
brushing it off. Do not wash your hands yet.
8. Keep your hands and feet warm. Apply Vicks Vaporub or nilgiri drops. Put some cloves on a heated
pan and let them smoke. Hold your hands at a little height above the pan. The aroma of cloves and the
heat will help to enhance the color of henna.
9. Avoid contact with water as far as possible till your wedding day.
10. Body glitter and bindismay also be applied on your hands and feet tomatch the color of your outfit.