Henna has been used in ancient Egypt, ancient Near East and the Indian subcontinent to dye skin, hair, and fingernails; as well as fabrics including silk, wool, and leather.

What Is Henna? Henna (also called mehndi, anella, or lalle) is a temporary “tattoo” and hair dye made from the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis).

Henna (Lawsonia inermis) is a plant-based dye created from the henna tree, also known as Egyptian privet, and mignonette tree. The leaves of the henna plant contain a natural coloring …

Aug 14, 2023 · Henna has been used as a skin and hair dye for thousands of years. For millennia, people all over the world have been making use of henna leaves to create dyes for skin, hair …

Jan 15, 2014 · Learn how to make henna! Here's our simple, foolproof recipe on how to make your own henna at home.

Jun 15, 2024 · Explore the origins of henna art, tracing its roots back thousands of years across different cultures. It discusses how henna has been used in rituals, celebrations, and as a form …

Aug 25, 2025 · Henna works through a natural dye molecule called lawsone, which binds to keratin in skin and hair. When the henna paste releases this dye, it stains the outer layers …