TUBES:
These tubes of fast-dry henna are handy and easy to use for decorating hands, bellies, feet etc for mother blessings, menarche blessings and any other time to mark a special celebration.
Imported from India, these "Neha" henna tubes do not contain Ammonia, PPD or any harmful chemicals.
They are *nearly* as easy to use as a texta, just keep the part you're decorating still for a few minutes until the henna fully dries, to avoid smudging (bit like painting your nails).
1 tube is generally enough for one pregnant belly design (depending on how elaborate it is).
If you are drawing a very intricate design or plan to do feet and hands as well, I suggest you get 2 tubes.
If you prefer to make your henna yourself from powder, see below my beautiful raw Rajasthani organic henna powder.
POWDER:
100g of pure organic henna powder, body art quality, also suitable for hair, by Divine Henna Design
APPLICATOR:
Small plastic applicator bottles with size 0.5 mm (small) stainless steel tips, by Amerikan Body Art. Each bottle & tip set comes with a white plastic lid so that you can store your made-up henna in the fridge.
MEHENDI OIL:
Pure Lemon Myrtle essential oil in a 6 ml vial, which is applied after the henna design is dry, to darken & deepen the colour and help it last longer.
Here is a useful instructional on how to mix & apply henna powder: