Henna body art is an ancient form of body adornment, with origins in Egypt, India, and the Middle East. For centuries henna has been used for ritual adornment in Hindu and Islamic cultures. Happily, henna body art has found its way to the West.

Henna is applied topically to the skin as an aromatic paste and will stain best if left on for at least six hours. When the paste is removed from the skin, a beautiful design will remain and darken over the next 24 to 48 hours. The longer the paste is left on the skin, the darker and richer the henna design will stain, ranging in color from orange to a deep reddish-brown.

The depth of color may vary depending on skin type and the area of the body that has been adorned. The design will remain visible for one to three weeks, and will gradually fade completely. The application of henna to the skin is a totally natural and non-invasive process, and involves no chemical substances whatsoever.

Henna Dreams encourages you to envision yourself adorned with the henna design that will enable you to live and dream more fully within your spirit. Henna Dreams is located in Mill Valley, in Marin County, and serves the entire San Francisco Bay Area, from San Jose to Sonoma County, from West Marin to the East Bay. We are available for individual appointments, birthday and dinner parties, bridal and baby showers, fairs and festivals. We are happy to work with children ages 8 and up.

Call us at 415.389.9919 or email sally@hennadreams.com