Have you ever had a henna tattoo?
By CRSunrise
@CRSunrise (2981)
United States
August 1, 2009 9:29pm CST
I've never had a tattoo, except for a henna one. When I was on a trip, there was a booth selling them. I got a Tweety Bird on the back of my leg. It was neat looking. They look quite like silhouettes of tattoos. I'm not sure what culture these are from, but they're neat looking.
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@prinzcy (32322)
• Malaysia
2 Aug 09
I never have one. My sister did have an instant henna tattoo for her wedding. It lasted around two days for the cost of RM70. We usually use the henna leaves to make it but it won't be as crafty as the one made by shops. Since we're too busy, an instant one was a good choice too. Unfortunately, we made it two days before the wedding. So when it came to the wedding day, the drawing wasn't clear and beautiful anymore.
@CRSunrise (2981)
• United States
2 Aug 09
Did you at least get a picture of it? Then your sister would have something to put in her wedding scrapbook.
@homeshoppers (6166)
• Philippines
2 Aug 09
i had 2 of them last summer during our vacation in one of the beach here. since its for free. i had it on my ankle and the other one behind just along my waist line. those are both tribal design and it lasted for a month.. its so nice to have those... just to be different..
@CRSunrise (2981)
• United States
2 Aug 09
Yes, they are different. It's always nice when you can experiment with other cultures and lifestyles. It broadens your horizon, and you're not stuck in your box.
@imlovingit (72)
• United States
2 Aug 09
i've heard about them, but, never had it done. although,
i do have regular tattoos, but, I'd prefer to have the
tats that I am use to getting, the American way! LOL
I've got 5 tats on me right now. i want more too yes!
@CRSunrise (2981)
• United States
2 Aug 09
If that's what you want to do, have at it. I'll stick with the fake ones. Hennas are fake because they wear off after a time. I've read that in some cultures, brides get hennas painted on their hands and feet. While these tattoos are still visible, they don't have to do any housework, after they're married. Many brides avoided washing their hands and feet, so they wouldn't have to start their housework.
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
13 Sep 10
Hi Sunrise
LOL It is part of our culture, my wife, all ladies in my family use it for decoration, they look like tattoo really..
my mom used to dye her hair, i too have done some times..
Thanks for sharing.
Welcome always, cheers.
Professor. .
@rachanatalati (42)
• India
1 Nov 11
Yes, i really like to apply heena tattoo. A good reason is that it is temporary and gives a great look. I knew a site which is having a great collection of heena tattoos. I am sharing that link and i hope you will also like the designs.
http://mehndidesignsforhands.org
