Re: henna paste removal

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Posted by Zimra on May 7, 2001 at 03:46:32:

In reply to: henna paste removal posted by veggiesaurus on May 7, 2001 at 03:09:40:

:The only part that
: was tough was getting the henna paste off afterward. What is a good
: way to make that part easier?

I'm glad you've enjoyed your henna experiences! You can make removal
a bit easier if you steam the paste off (which also helps the color
darken) though that's a bit difficult if the paste isn't on your
hands or forearms. You can soak a washcloth in very hot water, wring
it out very very well, and lay that over the design to give it a
steam with minimal water exposure (getting it wet may compromise your
color) and then scrape; you can also use oil (any type is fine, even
olive or vegetable oil) to help remove the paste.
I usually steam mine off, then rub it with oil. I tend to use a
wadded-up paper towel to scrape at my henna,. too. (If you use your
nails you can scratch yourself).

Hope this helps!

Zimra

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To shave or not to shave... Komangetmy 02:03:42 5/8/2001 (2)
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: :The only part that : : was tough was getting the henna paste off afterward. What is a good : : way to make that part easier? : : I'm glad you've enjoyed your henna experiences! You can make removal : a bit easier if you steam the paste off (which also helps the color : darken) though that's a bit difficult if the paste isn't on your : hands or forearms. You can soak a washcloth in very hot water, wring : it out very very well, and lay that over the design to give it a : steam with minimal water exposure (getting it wet may compromise your : color) and then scrape; you can also use oil (any type is fine, even : olive or vegetable oil) to help remove the paste. : I usually steam mine off, then rub it with oil. I tend to use a : wadded-up paper towel to scrape at my henna,. too. (If you use your : nails you can scratch yourself). : : Hope this helps! : : Zimra
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