So how long does it last? Well, that depends on your body constitution, each person is different. Henna tattoos generally last between 1 and 3 weeks, with most people lasting between 10 and 14 days. The henna will fade this time, it won’t be there one day and gone the next. So what this means is that when you first receive your henna it will be very dark, but it will fade to a very light shade (and then disappear) over about a two week period.

This makes henna tattoos great to do during your school or work holidays, if you think they wouldn’t be allowed at your school or workplace!

The dark spider

A dark spider is not something you normally see, especially in henna. However, here is a henna spider that is pretty amazing. It will have a wonderful color once the henna is wiped off. It even reminds you of Spiderman, which I think is on purpose. It certainly looks like Spiderman’s symbol, but you never really know. It was done extremely well and the artwork is simply magnificent.

Starting a family tree

A hand design centered on diamonds and circles.

Highly Henna Toes

Henna design for a wedding.

Trailing flowers on both arms.

Let the dancing begin!

A beautifully intricate arm and hand piece

Back design with gold details

Sun and moon in the palm of your hand.

Henna tattoos can be a great thing to do on yourself or your friends with a little practice and a little time! While you often see henna stalls at markets or festivals (with very experienced people doing the tattoos), it’s not often you see it sold in places like your local makeup store! So how do you do henna tattoos at home?

Well, the first thing you need to do is find a henna tattoo kit that is of reasonably good quality. Your henna tattoo kit will contain a bottle and applicator tips to apply the henna. The next thing you should get is some high-quality henna powder. You mix the henna powder with water to get the right consistency. Henna comes in a range of different colors, from deep browns and reds to colors like warmer red and even sandstone-like colors. Henna should be purchased from a reputable seller.

High quality henna is usually stored in cold storage and has a very fine appearance. Since it only lasts several months, it must be fresh. Make sure it is natural and organic: There are many fake henna products on the market, so research what you are buying before making the purchase.

Once you have the henna powder and applicators, you’ll want to do a skin test, just like you do with a homemade hair dye kit. In some cases, people are allergic to henna, so it is important to test first. Allergies can cause serious reactions or even lasting damage to the skin, so it always pays to be safe. If you’re giving henna tattoos to your friends, make sure you do the test first too – everyone is different.

After the test it’s time to start! We recommend reading some online guides on how to apply henna or watching some YouTube clips to follow along. That way, you’ll know the right techniques to get started and you can go from there.

Feathered hand designs.

A henna anklet

Very colored henna on the feet.

Spinning on the hand

Henna that focuses on points.

Completely covered!

Henna on the chest for an event.

A family tree means a lot to many people, but you will find that this family tree is really the beginning. Not all family trees have many branches, but this one will have one more. This is because it will help deliver the baby. It even has beautiful flowers, a bit of shadow in the middle, and even a peacock on the side. A lot of work went into this henna tattoo and it is simply perfect.

The cute cat

Some henna tattoos are extremely simplistic and this is one of them. It takes a lot of work to try to get a henna tattoo, and that’s because delicate designs are needed. You want to apply just the right amount of pressure so that it stains the skin perfectly, making the lines appear perfect. The eyes are mysterious and the tail is simply beautiful. The vine designs add a little extra and the swirls are as cute as can be. It’s obviously made for a girl, but it’s very well made.

A simple lotus flower

wedding henna

Designs like this can take many hours.

The perfect practice for a real tattoo

Henna also usually goes on the inside of the palm.

Henna with different colors.

Intricate repeating patterns

We hope you have enjoyed this amazing collection of henna designs and have been inspired for your next design. If you are interested in doing henna yourself, there are many kits available online that you can get your little hands on to start practicing. Henna is perfect not only for the festival season but also for special occasions. Be sure to look into henna if you’re not sure you’re ready for a real tattoo but want to try something interesting and see how it looks. Because henna only lasts a couple of weeks, you’re free to do whatever you want with the assurance that it won’t last forever.