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How can I even begin to describe the feeling and beauty of applying a henna belly design? I don’t even know if I could find the right words. It just makes me so happy and I love moments like these.

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Inspired by Melanie Ooi

What is a Henna Belly (Blessing)?
Henna is a plant-based natural and organic dye that safely leaves a temporary tattoo on the skin for 10-14 days. Henna is used traditionally for blessing ways, weddings, baby showers and religious celebrations. Locally most of my henna belly appointments are done with the client privately, in photoshoots or at their baby shower (this way guests get henna too!).

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Inspired by Bella Henna

A Henna Belly design can take anywhere from 45-60 minutes to complete. Most babies in mom’s tummy will bounce around and give a kick here and there as I apply the henna. It’s so fun to watch them dance while I paint.
I wrap every belly with saniderm to ensure darkest and longest stain results of the henna body art tattoo. I enjoy taking inspiration from other artists and then putting my own special touches of the final design.

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The Henna Belly will stain a beautiful reddish tone. Seeing how beautiful the design comes out is just amazing. Henna will be a light orange tone at first and then suddenly over the next few hours (24-48 hours) the design gets darker and deepens.

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Inspired by Akiyo Henna

Every Henna Belly design created always reflects the energy I feel from the person. I’m not sure how to describe that but every individual that I do henna for, somehow I know what design I should do for them. Typically a lot of Henna Belly designs will be mandalas but with today’s design I was completely drawn to this Tree of Life.  It came out just exactly as I had wanted it to. Mama was so happy. Perfect way to end my day 🙂

Would love to book a Henna Belly with you or your loved one. Please call or text bookings to 443-254-0736. Our studio is located at 7060 Oakland Mills Rd, Suite K, Columbia, MD 21046. See you soon!