Henna, a natural plant dye, is free from harmful chemicals, but if not used properly, it can lead to issues such as breakage and dryness.

Dryness and Brittleness. One major downside of henna is its drying effect. Without adding moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera or rose water, henna can leave hair feeling rough and parched ...

Woman pens passionate piece about the cultural appropriation of henna. Leila Ettachfini feels the significance of her culture has been overlooked. Sabrina Barr. Tuesday 05 December 2017 14:19 GMT.

So much more than intricate dyed patterns decorated over hands, feet, arms and legs, Henna is the time-honoured custom rooted in the cultural traditions of South Asia, the Middle East, and North ...

Henna has been traditionally used during weddings and auspicious occasions to create beautiful patterns on hand. It is symbolic of a married woman’s wedded bliss, a girl’s happiness and ...

Henna artist Sophie Hami talks about Ramadan with Emma Kleinberg, 9, and her mother, Lindsey Kleinberg, both of Emmaus, at a decorated table in Hami’s Emmaus home Thursday Feb. 27, 2025.

Henna, also known as mehndi, is widely used as a key ingredient in hair packs for smooth and lustrous hair. Here are some amazing benefits of applying henna hair packs to your hair.