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People can mean different things when they use the term henna. It is actually a flowering plant who's proper name is lawsonia inermis. The shrub like plant grows naturally in areas that are considered tropical and subtropical regions. It has long been used to produce dyes for the hair, temporary body art, fingernails, leather and wool.
When people say "henna", they might be referring to the plant itself, the dye or even the bridal art of Mehandi. Mehandi is the use of henna to product a beautiful design on the skin. This is traditional for brides in some areas of Pakistan and India. Many tourist will pay to have artist apply it to their arms, feet, hands and palms. These are also known has henna tattoos.
Henna hair dyes are becoming more popular and the movement for using natural products is on the rise. However, one must realize that some products will claim to be henna, which are not. Anything which is referred to as "Black Henna" is bad and full of toxins. This is not real henna.
Sources and supplemental reading:
http://www.hennaforhair.com/science/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henna
http://www.rupalpinto.com/mehndi/mehndi.html
When people say "henna", they might be referring to the plant itself, the dye or even the bridal art of Mehandi. Mehandi is the use of henna to product a beautiful design on the skin. This is traditional for brides in some areas of Pakistan and India. Many tourist will pay to have artist apply it to their arms, feet, hands and palms. These are also known has henna tattoos.
Henna hair dyes are becoming more popular and the movement for using natural products is on the rise. However, one must realize that some products will claim to be henna, which are not. Anything which is referred to as "Black Henna" is bad and full of toxins. This is not real henna.
Sources and supplemental reading:
http://www.hennaforhair.com/science/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henna
http://www.rupalpinto.com/mehndi/mehndi.html
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