The practice of henna tattoo is featured in Indian weddings and celebrations but is now gaining popularity in the US. Explore details of henna art, the amazing history of henna design, its role as a temporary tattoo style, and reasons for its increased use in the West.

It wasn’t too long ago that henna tattoos were relatively unknown in America, despite various fleeting periods of popularity since the Industrial Revolution. Thanks to the internet and the growing influence of Indian art and culture in the West, henna tattooing has made its way firmly into the cultural consciousness.

Traditional Henna body art has gained popularity around the world over the past 30 years, typified by the intricate flower patterns seen on the brides in Indian weddings. While more people are familiarizing themselves with this ancient practice of intricate design, many are still unsure of the big picture—and small details—that make this cultural tradition so interesting.

This article examines details of real henna tattoos and provides you with a need to know guide about the use of natural henna in body art.

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Comparison to Semi-Permanent Tattoos

Henna art is sometimes referred to as a form of temporary tattoo, though this is a marketing strategy that is a recent invention. While it used to decorate the skin, henna paste and its similarities with tattoo ends there – in simples terms henna is a paint. Tattoos puncture the skin and are permanent thanks to a biochemical process that takes place in the deeper layers of skin, while henna dye interacts with only epidermis (the top layer).

In comparison to other “semi-permanent” tattoos, each has their own merits. These so-called semi-permanent tattoos use ink to apply a design to the skin that may last up to a week and are best used to “test drive” a potential tattoo design and check appropriate placement.