Re: skin temperature
Posted by sashi on March 03, 1998 at 22:44:36:
In Reply to: Re: skin temperature posted by Phoenix and Arabeth on February 26, 1998 at 20:41:31:
...i have also found that lower temps effect the way my mehndi
reacts. so, i like to use a student lamp - you know, the inexpensive
ones with spring arms - when i apply and then let the applied design
warm up under the lamp, and then dab on the lime/sugar water
sometimes many times to acheive nice deep rich colours. :) this takes
some time, but on a chilly day over hot coffee the lamp is so
soothing! i have had many people snooze off while i'm working.
...sashi. :)
: :Some customers have told us that they use a blow dryer to warm the
: : skin and then apply the henna paste, occassionally zapping the
: design
: : again a few times during the period they have it on. Keeping the
: : design moist with the oil keeps the henna from falling off. It
: works.
:
: The hair-dryer thing is tricky. We think using it on the skin
before
: is good idea, but AFTER can be a problem. It tends to dry the
henna
: paste out way too fast, hence stopping the chemical action and the
: transfer of dye substance to the skin. Jayshree Nensey says never
to
: use the hair-dryer. She uses a small space heater to create
general
: warmth for the customer in the work area.