Make mehndi, not war....
Posted by Lise Anderson / Andalusia on March 23, 1998 at 15:35:15:
Wowee -- I'm off my computer a week and
all hell breaks loose here. I have to say
that, as a long-time fan of and contributor
to this board, I too miss "the old days" when
this truly seemed to be a place to freely
share ideas and knowledge with each other. I
do like finding out about new sources for
henna and supplies, but NOT IN EVERY
OTHER POSTING BY THE SAME COMPANY/
PERSON!!!! And I wish that new people to
the board would take the time to first scroll
through and read all the previous postings
before asking their question, as it probably
has been answered numerous times before.
I guess it's inevitable that things change, as
mehndi becomes more popular more people
will be trying to get in on it.... I'm sorry to
see it become so competitive and pushy; I
believe that as a mehndi artist, besides
providing a good quality and beautifully
executed design (in accordance with the
client's wishes), one should strive to
provide an enjoyable and memorable
experience, in an inviting atmosphere. I
have had many clients come to me that have
had a bad taste left in their mouths because
of a bad experience with an opportunistic
mehndi company/"artist" who they felt
provided sub-par work and charged an
exhorbitant fee. I think that more emphasis
needs to be placed on working and growing
in the traditions of the art, namely
providing henna bodyart with love,
openmindedness, and honesty. And have a
good time!
And, yes, I do make a living at this. Gotta
pay the bills.