Whether it is a function house or a pujomandap, many people think that the dress is not complete without applying henna. All over the hands and arms, various designs are drawn in the color of mehndi. As the saying goes, if the husband loves, then the color of the henna of the wife's hand is dark! In fact, there are many tricks to darken the color of henna. If you use it, you will get desired color shade (Make Your Mehendi Darker).
1. Use fresh henna
Dark colored mehndi requires good quality fresh henna powder first. Fresh henna is more likely to produce better color than old or old paste. Ready-made mehndi paste can also be purchased, but even then it is important to check the quality before purchasing.
2. Essential hand care before applying mehndi
Wash your hands thoroughly before applying mehndi. If there is excess oil, cream or dirt on the skin, it is difficult for the mehndi color to sit well. If you use hand cream regularly, the skin of the hands is already smooth, so there is no problem in holding the color.
3. Be careful with essential oils
After the henna dries, many people use a small amount of tea tree or eucalyptus oil. Because it is believed that the color of mehndi will darken quickly. However, essential oils should never be applied directly to the skin. It should always be mixed with other oils before use.
4. Leave the henna as long as possible
Removing the henna quickly reduces the chances of getting a darker color. If you want to apply mehndi, you have to work with patience. Leave the paste on hand for as long as possible even if it is completely dry. It is best if you leave it overnight.
5. You can apply lemon-sugar mixture
After the mehndi dries, you can mix lemon juice and a little sugar and apply a very small amount on the design. It makes the mehndi color darker. But make sure that the mixture is not too watery. This can cause the henna to melt instead of settling.
Remember, how dark the color of the henna will be depends on the quality of the henna, skin type, how long the henna has been on, and the natural pigment content of the henna. It is safe not to use any unknown chemicals or 'black henna' on the skin for quick darkening.