Most people have heard of henna, but many remain curious. What exactly is it? Simply put, henna is a plant also known as lawsonia inermis that is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of ...

Henna is a small flowering shrub that has many uses. The fragrant flowers are used to create perfume, and the leaves are dried and then turned into a fine powder that’s used for dying clothes, hair ...

We've been fascinated with henna hair dye ever since we met a New York University data analyst who revealed that the natural ingredient was the secret behind her red hair color. Never in a million ...

The henna plant has been widely used throughout the world for thousands of years, particularly within medicine and art. However, its origin and history are not well-recorded. Despite its popular ...

Because they last seven days to a few weeks, henna tattoos - also called "mehndi" - are less of a commitment than a real tattoo. Milwaukee is home to numerous henna artists who work from studios, ...

It’s 2008. I’m ten years old. I have a henna cone in my hand and I’m not afraid to use it. I squeeze unrecognisable flowers onto the women, and I paint wonky footballs and messy rockets onto the boys.

When you're visiting a country known for henna tattoos, it's hard to resist getting one yourself. Unfortunately, one woman learned the hard way that these seemingly fun designs can do some serious ...