Welcome! Ahlan wa Sahlan! Bienvenue!
So many ways to welcome you to our blog. Henna Blog Spot is the spot where I get to be myself and interact with others who’d like to be apart of the Henna Sooq and it’s happenings.
My name is Khadija Dawn Carryl and I was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. When I got married to my hubby, I moved to the USA to be with him. We have lived in Connecticut, New York, and Maryland.
Then due to a job transfer we found ourselves back home in Montreal. I feel that living in different countries/cities is a really good opportunity that people should take advantage of if they can. It really opens your minds, and eyes to others around you, and their way of life.
I have been doing natural hair care for over 10 years. I came across my love for henna through Islam and my conversion to Islam (became a Muslim). I saw how so many diverse cultures used henna and it has been a constant learning experience. All in all henna really brings people together. Honestly, I can’t complain. It just has so much good around it. It always gives me a big smile to see someones first experience with henna. From there, as I have always loved to draw, I began to explore body art with henna. I took a henna workshop to learn the basics, and then I began to incorporate my own style and techniques into it. Having an actual henna business, just came all of a sudden, and through that it all fell perfectly together. That was in 2005, and now today we’re still going strong.
I adore everyone I’ve met along the way, and each and everyone client! It’s a real blessing to do something you are passionate about, and to share this with others, while having the opportunity to stay at home with your children. We have 6 children, who are growing up so quickly. I hope they can continue on with the same passion we have.
In 2008, we relocated to Brampton (Toronto), Ontario. It’s a really great area, and city. We have become so involved here, and getting involved with organizations, festivals, and people. We now have one location at our main studio in Brampton, and second location now in Mississauga at 3092 Mavis Rd. Please come on out and celebrate the expansion, and this passion with us!
Khadija
Owner of Henna Sooq
