Aftercare Instructions

Follow These Steps to Get the Darkest Stain

Once your henna is applied it takes approximately 30 - 1 hour for the henna to dry (it will take longer when its cold). We recommend you leave your henna paste on for 6 - 8 hours in order to intensify the colour and produce a longer lasting effect. You should wear your protective mitten/sock during the first night to protect and enhance the design and prevent your clothes and sheets from being stained. But make sure its breathable, otherwise the henna can smear.

The next morning, take off your henna paste with your fingers (olive oil will assist this process) to reveal the orange design on your skin. This color will deepen into a richer reddish-brown colour over the next 48 hours.

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You should try to avoid contact with water during the first 24 hours after paste removal as this can interrupt the oxidization and darkening process of the henna. If you wish to wash off any henna paste during the first 24 hours, please use a small amount of lemon juice or olive oil rather than water. When showering or bathing, it is best to rub a small amount of oil (vegetable or olive is fine) which acts as a protective barrier between skin and water.

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Henna binds to the keratin in your skin. We all have different levels of keratin, so the stains can vary from person to person. The most keratin is in your hands and feet, so the darkest stains will be achieved in these parts of the body.

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Credit: HCM