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*MeHnDi DeSiGn'S fOr GiRlzZ.*
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History of Hinna The word Henna has its origin in the Arabic
word Al-Hinna.In botanical terms it is
Lawsonia Enermis. |
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History of Henna - It is a shrub popular for its leaves and is used to adorn the hands, feet and hair of a bride. The fragrance of the perfume prepared from its leaves is very popular and pleasant.
- The existence and use of Henna for the last 5000 years can be found in overwhelming archeological evidence: in the books of Charaka and Sushruta, the scientists and physicians of ancient India, in the paintings, sculptures and texts, and in the remains of ancient Egypt.
- Although Henna has withstood the test of time, its single source of origin is still shrouded in mystery. In Egypt, vestiges of Henna have been found on the mummified remains in the sarcophagus of the pyramids of Egypt, being the oldest evidence!
- Henna is being used for skin in India since Thousands of years has an evidence from famous Ajanta-Ellora Caves.
- In the vast region of Sojat in Rajasthan, the traditional source of the Mehandi plant (classified as Lawsonia Inermis or Lawsonia Elba ) the world’s best Henna is grown for the last five hundred years.
- Henna is popular in India since an era of Mewar Rajput Kings and Mughal Regime .
- It is in Sojat where Abhisek (India) cultivate the Henna plant by traditional methods, and select the leaves for drying, grinding and filtering to make up the finished product known the world over by the brand name of Hathleva®.
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About Hathleva®
Abhisek’s operations began in 1957. Henna leaves were dehydrated and ground for the first time on manually operated stone mills and sold as fine powder.
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About Hathleva® The Company was then known as M. M. Sojatwala & Co. which was established in 1957 and began to explore the market. The Company introduced small, medium & large scale packaging in plastic bags for distribution, and between 1958 and 1960 the brand Hathleva® began to be established in the market. This scenario spawned a burst of competition and proliferation of Henna in the Indian market.
Abhisek Company went from strength to strength due to the persistent demand for its rich quality products. Promotions and gift schemes were launched. The product was now routed through our own moisture proof warehouse. The Company introduced new improved quality waterproof packaging to establish a distinct market presence of Hathleva® Gold Henna.
What does the name Hathleva® mean ?
The word is used in Hindu wedding ritual, when the bride’s hand is taken (or held) by the groom’s hand. This ‘taking’ of the hand is symbolic of the marriage, sanctifying a pledge of living a life of togetherness. |
Henna Range Brown Henna Powder Red Henna Powder Herbal Henna Powder Neutral Henna Powder Black Henna Powder Liquid Henna
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Henna Range - Brown Henna Powder This is mainly used for applying henna design on hands, feet, body and tatoos. Ideal for turning grey or white hair to a deep rich brown. Brown Henna Powder is in persistent demand by high class beauty clinics and grooming saloons. This is ideal for dark & wheatish complexion.
- Red Henna Powder Sought desperately by henna adherents, Red Henna Powder gives a deep red colour favoured for weddings, without the need to use colour enhancing additives. This is ideal for fair complexion and giving reddish shade to golden hair.
- Herbal Henna Powder The most preferred choice for hair application being made from mixing henna powder and original herbs. This is ideal for hair conditioning and giving strength to hair.
- Neutral Henna Powder This is being made from different types of Henna leaves; also preferred for placing on the tombstones at graves as a benediction
- Black Henna Powder Compounded of henna powders and chemicals, with strong additives to colour grey or white hair to black.
- Liquid Henna It is actually Henna paste filled in aluminum tubes and/or plastic cones, which is squeezed or caulked through a tiny hole at the point, to be used for designing on the skin.
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How to Apply Mehendi?
You can make your own powder by drying henna leaves in shade. It might take weeks for them to dry to a crisp and you need to grind them thoroughly. You may also buy henna powder from the market.
Take....
1. Henna powder sieved through a muslin cloth.
2. Well strained strong tea decoction.
3. Eucalyptus oil (few drops).
4. Strained lime juice.
5. Sugar (one table spoon).
Take the henna powder in a bowl, add the tea till it becomes a thick paste (similar to a dough). Add eucalyptus oil, sugar and lime juice and mix well to make it into a smooth and thin paste.
Leave it covered over night or during the day if you prefer to apply in the night.
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Make a cone....
Take a thick plastic cover or use any thick freezer bag - cut it into shape of rectange 7" X 4". Twist one corner of the cover to make a cone. Tighten the tip to make tiny hole. Hold the tip and fill the paste and tie the broader end tightly with a thread.
You also get readymade cones from the market.
Let imagination fly...
Now have fun. What ever you draw is beautiful and is a master piece in its own.
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Remember....
You should leave the mehendi to dry on your skin and keep it on for as long as possible (4 to 6 hours if possible - you may go to bed also with it). Scrape it after that. The color will become deeper if you leave it untouched by water for another 4 to 6 hours. A deep color may last upto two weeks. The coloration varies from person to person.
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