Do you like to apply mehandi on hands
By prashu
@prashu228 (37526)
India
February 12, 2018 1:48am CST
Hello friends,
Most of the women like to apply mehandi on hands and legs here. I dont know whats called mehandi in english. Its a design which is applied on hands and legs.
we get this mehandi powder from henna leaves(plant) . some twenty to thirty years back people used to get these henna leaves, make a paste of it and then used to apply it . Now a days we get the readymade powder in the market.. Simply mix some water, lemon juice in the powder and apply , keep it for three to four hours and wash it off.. nice red/maroon color design is ready...
well i am not that interested , but apply in sometimes...do you like to apply mehandi , its not a tattoo...
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16 responses
@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Feb 18
Most of Indian girls like to apply Mehendi...but word of caution ...the ready made mehendi cones available in market are mixed with some chemicals and I have seen at least three or more cases where the hands were very badly affected by its use...Thanks dear @prashu228 !
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
12 Feb 18
yes natural ones is always best, but today many prefer cones
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Feb 18
That is why I have warned the people here dear @prashu228 ! Thanks!
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@Lignitecityabishek96 (7110)
• Cuddalore, India
12 Feb 18
I am a boy although I prefer to use natural paste from leaves .We make that paste in home and I will apply it on my legs.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
12 Feb 18
They call it henna here. I've never done it but see people do it here and other Indians living in the US who do too.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
12 Feb 18
Okay henna..I think mostly only Indians apply mehandi
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@Lignitecityabishek96 (7110)
• Cuddalore, India
12 Feb 18
It's actually good for health. It will stabilize your body from extreme heat .But natural paste from leaves only .
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
13 Feb 18
@prashu228 Theres other races who do it too, but commonly yes Indians I think
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@popciclecold (35024)
• United States
12 Feb 18
First time I have ever heard of it. I don't think so.
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@Lignitecityabishek96 (7110)
• Cuddalore, India
12 Feb 18
Try atleast once .It has health benefits
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
12 Feb 18
@prashu228 I feel odd to apply mehndi in my hand at this age like a teenager
. I know in North India people does not care and even a grandma uses the same if her hubby is alive. But the culture in Kerala is entirely different and I can't forget what I learnt in my life.
. I know in North India people does not care and even a grandma uses the same if her hubby is alive. But the culture in Kerala is entirely different and I can't forget what I learnt in my life.1 person likes this
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
12 Feb 18
@Sreekala thats true, even here in our place elders dont apply only mostly girls apply ..
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
12 Feb 18
lol..yes this is mostly common in Asia i guess
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@LadyDuck (457226)
• Switzerland
12 Feb 18
@prashu228 Surely you would get a strange look showing hands like those in the photo.
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
12 Feb 18
I have tried henna that is what we call it in my place. I apply it during Sinulog festival a festival here in my city.
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@kareemadivina (1230)
• Philippines
12 Feb 18
I have tried it once for fun.I do appreciate arts on someone's skin but I don't want it on my own .I preferred just natural skin.I like henna though but on my hair.I like henna dye because it can thicken your hair and gives a smooth, healthy shine.It doesn't contain chemicals unlike commercial dyes that can damage your hair.
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
12 Feb 18
I have only had henna done twice. they are very popular at renaissance festivals here and there is actually a kiosk at the mall that does beautiful designs but I never had it done there.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
12 Feb 18
ohh ..so you like it? its done specially on festivals and also near malls
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
13 Feb 18
@prashu228 Yes I think it is beautiful, very hard to not move for a while while it dries, but the outcome is always amazing
@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
12 Feb 18
I thought it's henna tatoo If it's not a tatoo, then maybe I'll try that once.
If it's not a tatoo, then maybe I'll try that once.1 person likes this
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
12 Feb 18
yes festivals , special occasions are good to apply mehandi
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@kavinitu (5535)
• India
15 Feb 18
@prashu228 I had recently on my best friends wedding, I just cant get the snap I took or else would have uploaded here.
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@Lignitecityabishek96 (7110)
• Cuddalore, India
12 Feb 18
I apply mehendi in legs since it has more health benefits
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@MashaVickina (2184)
• Russian Federation
12 Feb 18
It is called Mehendi here, and the material which is applied on the skin is called Hna. It is popular on beaches in summer. It is not that cheap here.
Personally, I do not like it, but my husband likes, so I apply it from time to time
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
12 Feb 18
Its called as the same here as well, i never thought its famous in Russia..soo good
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