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The Henna Page Body Art Patterns
Enlaced Body art patterns for henna and Becoming Moonlight® techniques (freehand white, color, and gllitter work) by Penni AlZayer This is a FREE pattern book from TapDancing Lizard ® LLC	The Becoming Moonlight® Introduction to "White Henna" by Catherine Cartwright-Jones PhD and Rebecca Chou This book is a how to guide for people who are interested in 'White Henna' from the folks who invented and developed it.	Moonflower Dreams a pattern book for 'white henna' by Catherine Cartwright-Jones PhD, Rebecca Chou, and Alexander Limbach
Adinkra Patterns Adapted for Body Art Body art patterns based on Ghanaian Adinkra. This is a FREE henna pattern book	Fire Dancer Body art patterns based on Polynesian tattoos and graphic arts. This is a FREE Spellstone PatternBook by Alex Morgan.	Spain Henna patterns based on art from Medieval Spain; a FREE Spellstone PatternBook by Alex Morgan.
Tulips of Topkapi Henna body art patterns based on Ottoman Turkish graphic art; a FREE Spellstone PatternBook for body art by Alex Morgan.	The Henna Page "HowTo" North African Henna Elements Fundamental elements for Marrakechi style henna, a FREE henna pattern book	Spain: Drums Henna techniques for drum tops This is a FREE Spellstone PatternBook for body art by Alex Morgan.
The Henna Page "HowTo" North African Diamonds and Stars Diamond and Star patterns for North African style henna work, a FREE henna pattern book	The Henna Page "HowTo" North African Patterns A FREE henna pattern book by Catherine Cartwright-Jones, full patterns for hands and feet; 8 MB pdf	The Henna Page "HowTo" Apply Henna Learn to apply henna with traditional and modern tools This is a FREE henna pattern book
Harquus: NorthAfrican Women's Traditional Body Art Volume 4: Improvisation Modern variants on women's traditional body art: 5 MB pdf This is a FREE henna pattern book	Tribal New Edition! This is a FREE Spellstone PatternBook for body art by Alex Morgan.	The St. Pancras Henna Pattern Book This is a FREE henna pattern book by Catherine Cartwright-Jones.
Ancient Blue Pagan Patterns from Ancient Europ e This is a FREE henna pattern book from Spellstone by Alex Morgan.	Europe A FREE Spellstone PatternBook by Alex Morgan	Henna, The Joyous Body Art This is a FREE henna pattern book
Warrior This is a FREE Spellstone PatternBook for body art by Alex Morgan.	Native American Tribal Patterns adapted for body art This is a FREE henna pattern book	The Henna Page "HowTo" Mix Henna Learn to mix your own henna paste for better results at lower cost: 1.5 MB PDF
The Henna Page "How To" Harquus A guide to creating SAFE black temporary tattoos without dangerous "black henna", without para-phenylenediamine or other coal tar dyes. This ebook has "step by step" instructions for tribal style body art in safe, easy to use harquus. 2 MB PDF	The Henna Page "HowTo" Knotwork A guide to knotwork for henna artists: 3 MB PDF	The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna Hindu Wedding , by Dipti Desai This free ebook explains the sequence of parties and rituals for Gujarati Hindu weddings, the meaning and importance of the traditions, and photographs of the events. 5 MB PDF
The Henna Page "HowTo" Patterns Volume 1 Learn to do henna patterns like a pro; 7 MB PDF This is a FREE henna pattern book	The Henna Page "HowTo" Patterns Volume 2: The Secret Henna Diaries Popular, eclectic patterns; 6 MB PDF This is a FREE henna pattern book	The Henna Page "HowTo" Patterns Volume 3: This is a FREE henna pattern book
Academic Research Papers by Catherine Cartwright-Jones PhD
The Geographies of the Black Henna Meme Organism and the Epidemic of Para- Phenylenediamine Sensitization: A Qualitative History History of Black Henna, doctoral dissertation. 19MB PDF Catherine Cartwright-Jones PhD	Developing Guidelines on Henna: a Geographical Approach A comprehensive discussion on the botany, chemistry, history and traditions of henna, and the legal and cutural issues that have arisen since 1990. Master's thesis: 13 MB zipped PDF Catherine Cartwright-Jones PhD	Henna and the Evil Eye, Salt and Lilith, and the Geography of G6PD Deficiency This is a FREE graduate university reviewed paper on henna and indigo body art by Catherine Cartwright-Jones, PhD, with full citations, suitable for basis of further academic research. Click, download, be patient, this is a large file.
The Functions of Childbirth and Postpartum Henna Traditions Information on henna childbirth traditions, G6PD deficiency and kohl, with citations from medical and scientific journal articles. 36 pages, 2 MB PDF By Catherine Cartwright-Jones, PhD	The Patterns of Persian Henna 16MB PDF This paper examines women’s henna patterns from Persian art between the 13th and the mid 19th centuries. showing several distinct traditions, reflecting the arts and beliefs that were a part of their daily lives. This is a FREE graduate university reviewed paper on henna body art by Catherine Cartwright-Jones, with full citations, suitable for basis of further academic research. By Catherine Cartwright-Jones PhD	The Techniques of Persian Henna 8 MB PDF This paper shows henna patterns and techniques in pictorial and literary Persian art between the late 15th and the mid 19th centuries, corroborated by Persian literature and traveler’s descriptions. This is a FREE graduate university reviewed paper on henna body art by Catherine Cartwright-Jones, with full citations, suitable for basis of further academic research. By Catherine Cartwright-Jones PhD
Formal and Popular Muslim Pilgrimages in Morocco anthropological research paper Catherine Cartwright-Jones PhD	Menstruation and Henna: Pollution and Purification anthropological research paper on the traditional connection between henna and women's fertility	Id al-Adha: The Muslim Feast of Sacrifice, and the Significance of Henna in this Sacrifice. This paper details Id sacrifice traditions and effects, focusing on henna and ecosystem management, from its origins in the Neolithic Mediterranean world, to present day. 1.5 MB PDF By Catherine Cartwright-Jones, PhD
North African Henna History and Technique Volume 1 Historical images and techniques of North African henna from 1900 to 1920. 5 MB pdf This is a FREE graduate university reviewed paper on North African body art by Catherine Cartwright-Jones, PhD, with full citations, suitable for basis of further academic research. Caution: this book contains nude images and may unsuitable for children.	Harquus: North African Women's Traditional Body Art Volume 2: Paint Historically accurate and period appropriate North African women's tattoos 10 MB PDF This is a FREE graduate university reviewed paper on North African body art by Catherine Cartwright-Jones, PhD, with full citations, suitable basis of further academic research. Caution: this book contains semi-nude images that may be unsuitable for children.	Harquus: North African Women's Traditional Body Art Volume 3: Tattoo Historically accurate and period appropriate North African women's tattoos 10 MB PDF This is a FREE graduate university reviewed paper on North Afirican body art by Catherine Cartwright-Jones, PhD, with full citations, suitable for basis of further academic research. Caution: this book contains semi- nude images that may be unsuitable for children.
Henna’s Significance in Amazigh Id, Circumcision and "Night of the Henna" Celebrations Moroccan traditions of henna for Id al-Adha, circumcision, and the “Night of the Henna", based on eyewitness accounts from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. PDF By Catherine Cartwright-Jones, PhD	Finding Blue: the history and techniques of Celtic Woading and Body Art Finding Blue ~ History examines the historic record of Celtic woading and indigo body art Finding Blue ~ Science explains how blue body art is created with woad and indigo Finding Blue ~ Technique shows you how to create woad and indigo patterns Finding Blue ~ Patterns has more patterns for woad and indigo By Catherine Cartwright-Jones, PhD
Ancient Sunrise Henna for Hair
Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 1 Henna for Hair: Introduction and the Epidemic of Para-phenylenediamine Sensitization This chapter discusses the risks of using chemical hair dye, and the epidemeology of millions of cases of hair dye allergy. This chapter introduces the solution for allergies to chemical hair dye and associated chemical sensitivities. Links to specific topics in this chapter: Ancient Sunrise® Henna for Hair: Foreword Henna is NOT black Mapping the use of ‘black henna’ temporary tattoos The epidemic of PPD sensitization and the urgency of using pure henna Stylists and PPD Sensitization Appendix I: Cross Sensitizations to Para-Phenylenediamine Apppendix II: Incidents	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 2: The History of Henna Hair Dye Links to research papers in this chapter Theoretical Use of Henna in Prehistory Henna, Astronomy, and the Agro-Ecology of the Mediterranean Bronze Age Ancient Mesopotamian and Levantine Henna Early cultural henna use in the Arabian Peninsula and along the Arabian Ocean Henna during the Late Bronze Age in the Mycenaean Eastern Mediterranean Henna and Menstruation Henna in 12th century Sicily Moorish Culture and Henna in Medieval Spain	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 3: Compound Henna This chapter discusses the addition of metallic salts and oxidative dyes to henna, how these created conflicts with chemical hair dye, and well as confusion about what henna actually is. Compound henna, rasticks, henna-reng, henna-rasticks, and metallic salts Henna mislabeling, misinformation and disinformation Para-phenylenediamine and henna Walnut, Silver Nitrate, and Para-phenylenediamine as Brunette Hair Dye
Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 4: Henna Science and Microscopy This chapter details the botany of henna, the phytochemistry of henna, and microscopy of henna in present and past production. Links to specific topics in this chapter: The Botany of Henna The Phytochemistry of Henna Microscopy of Products Labeled as Henna in Present and Past Commercial Production	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 5: Plants that Dye Hair This chapter discusses henna, indigo, and cassia, (lawsonia inermis, indigofera tinctoria, and cassia obovata) and the chemistry of each of these dye plants. Understanding the botany of these plants will help you understand how to get the best results from your henna hair dye. Links to specific topics in this chapter: Three Plants Dye Hair: Henna, Indigo, and Cassia Henna, Lawsonia Inermis Indigo, Indigofera Tinctoria Cassia Obovata What is the difference between Cassia Obovata and Cassia Auriculata? How do you use Cassia Auriculata as a hair conditioner and toner?	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 6 : Henna and Acidic Mixes This chapter discusses the necessary chemistry of mixing henna and cassia with a mildly acidic liquid. This chapter discusses several sources of fruit acids, and how each has a different effect on henna. Links to specific topics in this chapter: Henna, Cassia, and Mildly Acidic Mixes Citrus Fruits and Citric Acid Ancient Sunrise® Amla, Emblica Officinalis Acids with Anthocyanins and Antioxidants Ancient Sunrise® Kristalovino and Ancient Sunrise® Malluma Kristalovino What Acids Do You Have Around the House? Coffee, Wine, Yogurt, Oil and Eggs: Don’t Bother
Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 7: Mixing and Testing your Henna Mix This chapter discusses the mixing, dye release, formulation, and testing of a wide range of non-chemical permanent colors from henna, indigo, and cassia. This chapter includes step-by-step instructions to produce the color you want for your hair. Links to specific topics in this chapter: What Difference Does Your Hair Color Make? Formulate Your Mix; Mix Your Paste Dye release: When Will the Henna Paste be Ready? Need your Henna in a Hurry? What Does Henna Dye Release Look Like? Mix Henna and Indigo for Brunette Colors Mix Ancient Sunrise® Indigo to Dye Hair Black over Henna Test Ancient Sunrise® Paste on your Hair What is the difference between Cassia Obovata and Cassia Auriculata? How do you use Cassia Auriculata as a hair conditioner and toner?	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 8: How to Henna Your Hair This chapter has step-by-step instructions for first time users dyeing hair blonde, red, brunette or black with henna indigo, and cassia. Links to specific topics in this chapter: How Do You Henna Your Hair for the First Time? Use an Ancient Sunrise® Cassia-Henna Mix to Repair Bleached Hair and Add Color Apply Ancient Sunrise® Cassia for Conditioning and Minimal Color Change Apply Ancient Sunrise® Henna to Bleached Hair Dye Hair Warm Black with a One Step Henna-Indigo Mix Over Chemically Dyed Graying Blonde Dye Graying Light Brown Hair Black with the Two-Step Henna-Indigo Process Henna Chemically Dyed Hair	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 9: Gray Hair and 'Doing Your Roots' This chapter has step-by-step instructions for maintaining your gray roots as they grow in; dyeing them red, brunette, or black. Links to specific topics in this chapter: Doing Gray Roots with Ancient Sunrise® Henna Covering Gray Roots with an Ancient Sunrise® Henna-Indigo Mix Dye Graying Blonde Roots Warm Black Dye graying roots black with the Ancient Sunrise® two-step process of henna and indig o Dyeing Graying Roots at Home
Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 10: Lightening your Hennaed Hair This chapter discusses the application of henna over chemically lightened hair, and chemically lightening hennaed hair. This chapter demonstrates the technique of highlights with henna and foils.	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 11: Henna for Relaxed and Natural Hair This chapter contains step-by-step instructions for using henna, cassia, and indigo to dye relaxed hair, natural hair, and locs. Links to specific topics in this chapter: Henna on Relaxed and Natural Hair Cassia and Relaxed Hair Henna and Natural Hair Two-Step Henna-Indigo Black and Locs	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 12: Troubleshooting This chapter provides answers to the most frequent questions from people who henna their hair; these include problems with hard water, slight adjustments in color, getting complete and permanent color, and the occasional surprise. Links to specific topics in this chapter: Why Are My Cassia and Henna Turning Brownish, or Worse? (hard water problems) Henna and You Troubleshooting Paste and Application Understanding the Nature of Henna
Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 13: Henna and Your Health This chapter discusses the safety and wellness aspects of dyeing your hair with henna: why it is recommended for pregnant and nursing women, how it can enhance your wellness, and who should not dye their hair with henna. Links to specific topics in this chapter Henna, Pregnancy, Nursing, and Doctor’s Orders Henna and G6PD Deficiency Health Benefits of Henna Henna and Hair Care Henna and Head Lice	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 14: Stylists and Salons This chapter is directed to stylists who wish to incorporate henna into their salons because they need to serve clients who have become sensitized to chemical hair dye, or they, themselves, have become sensitized to chemicals. Links to specific topics in this chapter: Stylists and Salons Stylists’ Frequently Asked Questions Maria’s Advice for Stylists	Ancient Sunrise® Chapter 15: Additional Techniques for Henna This chapter discusses henna manicures and pedicures, as well as amla facials for salon practice, and provides step-by-step instructions. Links to specific topics in this chapter: Additional Techniques for Henna at Home and in the Salon Ancient Sunrise®Henna as Part of a Manicure Ancient Sunrise® Henna as Part of a Pedicure Ancient Sunrise® Amla as a Facial
Other Free Things fromThe Henna Page
The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna The Henna Page Guide to Henna Use this slide show to teach henna classes: combine this slide show with free ebooks from The Henna Page and your own expertise and demonstrations for a great henna class! "The Henna Page Guide to Henna" is appropriate for ages 14 and up. The Henna Page Guide to Henna: 2 MB PowerPoint The Henna Page Guide to Henna: PDF 2.5 MB	Rangoli Rangoli is a sacred women's folk art in India. Here's the "why" and “how - to” of rangoli, and traditional rangoli patterns from different areas in India. PDF View Rangoli Video	The Henna Page Encyclopedia of Henna Henna Is Not Black This is an information packet on the dangers of para-phenylenediamine "black henna". It includes a list of published medical papers detailing the hazards of using para-phenylenediamine on skin, what you should tell your physician if you are injured, and how to avoid street vendors who use para-phenylenediamine.
Naturalistic Henna Work: This video shows henna techniques adapted from painting 17 MB wmv	Instructional slideshows for Harquus: A SAFE black body paint used to make temporary tattoos 1) View "Viking Dragon", step by step: 8 MB download, wmv file 2) View "Scorpion Dance", step by step: 5 MB download, wmv file 3) View "Swan", step by step: 7 MB download, wmv file	Terms of use: You must agree to the terms of use to download, print, and use these materials. All rights reserved under international copyright law. Terms of use for personal use: You may not sell, offer for sale, exchange or otherwise transfer these publications. You may make one (1) printed copy each of these publications for your personal use in the creation of hand rendered ephemeral body decoration. You may not sell, lend, give away or otherwise transfer this copy to any other person for any reason. You may make one (1) electronic copy each of these publications for archival purposes. Except for the single (1) permitted print copies and the single (1) archival copy, you may not make any other copies of these publications in whole or in part in any form.