Do you remember as a kid when you were just obsessed with Mehandi designs on your hand? When there was a wedding in your relatives and the only thing you were excited about (besides yummy food) was getting your hands and feet dipped in beautiful Mehandi designs. Everything changes as we grow up but the only thing that remains constant is our love for mehndi. In any Indian house, women of all ages, whether it is your granny or your mother, your sisters, and aunts, love to experiment with various henna designs. While some love to have traditional designs, the girls of today’s age love to experiment with glitter henna, Arabic Mehandi design, white henna designs, minimalistic designs and henna tattoos on various unconventional parts of their body.

But this post is about the kids! Kids love this process too. And the reason for that is the awesome creativity this whole process has to offer. Kids are usually extremely intrigued and enthusiastic about new things. And Mehandi becomes the best option for them because it is durable and cheap, unlike jewelry, which can break off and is expensive. Besides, Mehandi can stand the test of time unlike the pen or a marker which is often used by them to paint their bodies. However, in the case of kids, the only trouble is that while putting henna on their tiny hands is a length process, they are very impatient and messy. They can not sit through such long hours of this process because they are ever so active. Due to this reason, it is always best to keep their design to the bare minimum. Although traditional motifs like the paisley, peacock, elephants, leaves, dot work and meshworks, etc, can be incorporated, but they do not have much space on their tiny hands to delve into elaborative designs.

Ideas for Kids Mehandi Design

Referring to other kinds of designs, you can also try and adorn their hands with their favorite cartoon characters because what would be more better for them? If you are good at drawing or sketching, this option is the best. It will hold their interest for much longer. In case of a more glamorous look, you can use glitter henna or add gemstones for a glittery effect. For serious occasions like weddings, it is always better to stick to the traditional mandalas and paisleys because it is considered auspicious too.