A Beginner’s Guide to Henna It occured to me that I haven’t addressed the most essential/beginner level questions. The epiphany came to me as I was writing a booklet for beginners to go into henna kits I’m in the processing of making (I’ll be posting them up in etsy in two weeks, optimistically). Here’s what … Continue reading
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An Interview with Flavia McQueen, Co-Owner of Henna Caravan (G)
An Interview with Henna Caravan Co-Owner Falvia McQueen Flavia McQueen is an influential figure in the American henna art scene. As a matter of fact, Flavia’s company is the place where my mother purchased my first henna kit for me, and I’ve been a loyal costumer ever since. Flavia is co-owner of Henna Caravan, an … Continue reading
Tools of the Trade (B) (I) (G)
What tools do henna artists use to create their work? You may remember seeing Antoinette Hippe showing off her acrylic paint henna cones to you. Typically, henna cones are a trianglar pieces of celophane rolled into a cylidrical shape, but Antoinette uses a thick, plastic material which she heat-seals into a cone shape. Here’s a … Continue reading
When to go Pro – Min White’s Tips for Knowing When to go Pro (I) (A) (G)
Itching to go pro … by Min White A professional henna artist earns money in return for their artistic skills. Not everyone who charges for henna behaves like a professional. Like most skills, there is a progression from beginner to master. Don’t rush it! Suppliers get people looking for kits to try out ‘because … Continue reading
An Interview with Antionette Hippe of Magic Magpie Henna Art Studio (G)
An Interview with Antionette Hippe (G) About Antionette Antoinette Hippe is one of the most prolific and talented henna artists in the henna art community. Antoinette hails from the state of Washington, and she owns her own henna art studio in Seattle called Magic Magpie Studio. You can also find her on Facebook at Magic … Continue reading
What Natural Henna is, and What it Isn’t (B)(I)(A)(G)
What is Henna? Henna is a plant based dye that’s made from some or all of the following ingredients Henna powder Lemon juice Sugar Skin-safe essential oils What most people don’t know is Not all henna is safe to use Most pre-made henna cones contain harmful additives No henna natural henna is black in color. … Continue reading
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