Mix your own henna!
If you learn to mix your own henna paste, you will have darker, more
beautiful
results, save money, and you'll KNOW what's in it!
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Most
henna needs to be sifted before you start!
Here's how to sift your henna!
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What
do you need to mix henna?
It's easy to make a simple henna paste!
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Sugar,
Sugar:
Many hennas crack and flake off the skin less and have better
texture if you add sugar or honey.
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Add
something acidic:
Add lemon juice and other things.
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Witchs'
brews:
Everybody loves to come up with their own "secret supermix"!
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Terp
it!
What are "terps"? Why is everyone on Henna Page so excited about
them?
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Cover it!
While its "resting" between all these steps, cover your henna with
plastic! Otherwise, it'll get crusty.
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When
is it ready?
When is too soon? When is too late? Is it soup yet?
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How
long can you keep it?
How long is your paste good? If you made too much can you save
the extra?
What's
the next step?
Apply the henna!
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