Initially, using henna to create body art (also referred to as mehndi) gave desert communities a way to cool down in extreme heat conditions. Applying henna to the palms and the soles of one’s feet in ...

Two days before her marriage, Anita Judge had a traditional mehendi party at her brother's home in Palo Alto, which was filled with the melody of Indian music and the scent of samosas. Ravie Kattaura ...

After getting a henna tattoo to celebrate my growing belly bump a few years ago, one person commented, "Oh, how beautiful, but isn't that bad for your baby?" I felt like being snippy and saying, "Yes, ...

Which henna tattoo kits are best? For over 4,000 years, people have been decorating their skin with a paste made from dried henna leaves. Known as mehndi in India, henna tattooing produces intricate, ...

Because they last seven days to a few weeks, henna tattoos - also called "mehndi" - are less of a commitment than a real tattoo. Milwaukee is home to numerous henna artists who work from studios, ...

You were proud of that cool-looking henna tattoo you picked up during a visit to Venice Beach, the one that was supposed to fade away with time. But then your skin started to itch. It turned red and ...

Sept. 25 -- Celebrities like Madonna and Uma Thurman have brought temporary henna "tattoos" into vogue, and now those who want the look can get henna painted onto their bodies in special booths and ...

Beyonce’s latest instagram post showcases the palms of her hands intricately designed with what we now call “henna tattoo’s.” And, because everything that Queen Bey does turns to gold or goes viral, ...

A henna tattoo looks like a fun beach souvenir — until you break out in a rash and blisters. The dyes used for the popular temporary tattoos aren't always natural or safe, the Food and Drug ...