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Natural henna has been used by many civilizations for over 7000 years. Traditionally, henna was applied for special occasions such as marriages, births, and for certain religious occasions. Henna is now used at any time. Natural henna is a greenish brown paste made of plant matter, lemon juice, and essential oils (like lavender or tea tree oil). Henna is put on the skin and allowed to stay on for several hours. When removed, it creates a reddish-brown stain that will easily last 7 to 10 days (and can last up to three weeks, depending on your skin type). WARNING: Henna is NOT black. If you ever see someone using black henna, do NOT allow it to be put on your skin. Black henna contains PPD (an ingredient found in hair dye) and can cause serious burns. Any henna photos on this site appearing black are while the paste is still on the skin.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

malay traditional massage

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Relaxation and rejuvenation is foremost in our minds with this type of work. You will experience increased circulation, softer muscles and reduced stress. Every person’s idea of this is different so we will work with you to create the perfect session. Generally this work uses long flowing strokes to bring the body back into its natural rhythm and state of relaxation.
we provide a malay traditional massage and post natal at your own sweet time.
just email at mahera.musa2501@gmail.com
or call puan mahera (0124892501) to set up an appointment..

teach yourself to HENNA PATTERNs

This section will regularly have new pattern exercises designed to help beginners become proficient henna artists, and to help experienced henna artists increase speed and accuracy.  

Once, when you were very young, you had difficulty writing.  You practiced on lined paper until you could write easily, legibly, and quickly.  Henna patterns can be created of simple elements just as words are created of letters.  If you learn the elements, you can put them together to make complex patterns.  Practice these exercises with lined paper and a pen until you can draw the figures quickly and smoothly, just as you practiced elementary school penmanship exercises.  Then practice them with a henna cone.  In time, you'll be able to build up complex henna patterns quickly and easily.  Bookmark this page and come back often for more free patterns from The Henna Page!


Click on the images below for more pictures and free patterns!

The "Bridal Henna" Series


Fooffy
1: The Fooffy:
This looptyloop is similar to the cursive letter "f."  Click on the Fooffy to see what you can do with it!

The Hump
2: The Hump:
This hump is the most frequently used element in contemporary Indian bridal henna.  Learn to love your Hump, and practice humping for speed and accuracy! Click on the Hump to learn more about humping!
Wibble Leaf
3: The WibbleLeaf
This leaf is created with a wibble and a flick.  Henna that is naturally stringy or which has had dextrose added makes these WibbleLeaves go smooth and fast.  Wibble up, Wibble down, Wibble around a spiral!  Click on the WibbleLeaf to learn wibbling!
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4: The ZiggyZoggy
The ZiggyZoggy is most easily done with naturally stringy henna, or henna with added dextrose. If you have stringy paste, you only need to touch down at the apex and nadir of each angle and drape between.  North African patterns use lots of ZiggyZoggies!  In India, repeating ZiggyZoggies symbolize the rainy season, water, fertility, and abundance. Learn your ZiggyZoggy!  Click on the ZiggyZoggy to learn how!

Fishbone
5: The Fishbone
The Fishbone is most easily done with naturally stringy henna, or henna with added dextrose, so you can drape fine and straight fishbones .  Fishbones are great "filler" patterns between longer lines. Click on the Fishbone to learn how!
Mummy
6: The Mummy
The Mummy, the letter M,  is versatile and beautiful!  Have fun with your Mummy!  Click on the Mummy to learn how!

Sprout
7: The Sprout
The Sprout looks like a sprouting seed or a comma with a long tail.  Sprouts are a tasty addition to henna patterns! Click on the Sprout to learn how!
The Game
8) The Game
The Game is a depiction of a game board, symbol of merriment, leisure time, and games of strategy and chance.  This  pattern has been a favorite in Indian henna for over 100 years, and continues to be popular in contemporary bridal henna.  Click on the Game to learn how!

sss
9) The ?S?S?
This pattern is variously interpreted as a vine, meander, pot hook, or a scorpion.  As a scorpion, it may have either passionate or deadly associations ... or both!  Click on the ?S?S?S to get passionate and deadly ... or to just hang your cooking pot over the fire!

The Bud
10) The Bud
This tiny leaf or flower bud appears in henna designs all over the world as a metaphor for youth, fertility and new life.  Click on The Bud to learn to grow your own!
S
11) The Cursive S
A curvy S is a thing of beauty!  Click on The S to learn some kick S designs! 
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12) Sloopy
Sloopy is Foofy's cousin, from the bad part of town.  Click here or on the Sloopy to hang on ...
Tribble
13) Tribbles
The tribble is a cute little pattern.  Click here or on the tribble to begin the proliferation!
ripple
14) Ripples
This pattern represents life-giving, purifying running water.  Click here or on the ripple to dive in!

Kiss
15) The Kiss
This pattern is useful for flower petals, honeycomb fills, and other sweet things.  Click here or on the Kiss for a sweet treat!

The Knot
16) The Knot
This pattern makes lovely leaves from simple scribbles.  Click here or on the Knot to get tied up!
The Open Heart
17) The Open Heart
When you spin open hearts around in a circle, you have lovely flowers.  Click here or on the Open Heart to make the flowers bloom!

Kitty Whiskers18) Kitty Whiskers.
Got Tuna?  Click here or on the whiskers to see whisker wonderfulness!

Pug Tails
19) Pug Tails

The Seed
20) The Seed
The "North African" Series
Introduction to "North African" style henna
Intro to North African
Triangles: Tanith, The Bride, and the Eye
Eight-Pointed Stars: Venus

create yOUr own DEsign

Hands on - Henna

By drawing around your hands, you can make a template on which to create your own stunning mehndi designs. It's clean and fun and you can try as many different patterns as you like.

Trace your hand

Photograph of a person tracing around their handTake a square piece of paper measuring about 15cm by 15cm (or big enough to fit the palm of your hand on!).

With a pencil, carefully trace around your hand. This is your template. You can go over your hand outline with a pen if you want to make it bolder. You're now ready to start designing.

Create your designs

Photograph of a mehndi pattern being drawn onto a hand templateTraditional mehndi art tends to be very fine lines based on pasley, flower of leaf motifs. But there are no strict guidelines and you can draw exactly what you want. Try using plants, animals and abstract shapes like stars or hearts.

Use a pencil to try out your designs first. If you want to make lots of them, either photocopy your hand outline, or draw more outlines on new pieces of paper.

For inspiration, you might want to check out some designs from the websites listed below.

  • This link to a website called the Henna Page gives lots of free designs for both hands and feet

  • This website shows many designs from a leading henna artist

  • Colour your designs

    Photograph of a mehndi pattern being penned onto paper
    Once you've settled on your design, and have drawn it out fully onto your hand template using a pencil, you can go over the lines to make them permanent.

    You can use a brown felt-tip pen or paint or any colour you wish really. You don't have to stick to shades of brown. You can even block in bits of your pattern using pen or paint.



    Take note!
    If you would like to do real henna painting on your hands, first check with your parents. Bear in mind that henna tattoos stain the skin and can last for several days. Very importantly, avoid black henna. This isn't really true henna, but is a chemical dye known as black henna. It can cause blistering, sores and serious scarring. See our henna pages for more information on this.

    Thursday, January 27, 2011

    Tuesday, January 25, 2011

    Hands on - Henna

    Hands on - Henna

    By drawing around your hands, you can make a template on which to create your own stunning mehndi designs. It's clean and fun and you can try as many different patterns as you like.

    Trace your hand

    Photograph of a person tracing around their hand
    Take a square piece of paper measuring about 15cm by 15cm (or big enough to fit the palm of your hand on!).


    With a pencil, carefully trace around your hand. This is your template. You can go over your hand outline with a pen if you want to make it bolder. You're now ready to start designing.

    Create your designs

    Photograph of a mehndi pattern being drawn onto a hand template
    Traditional mehndi art tends to be very fine lines based on pasley, flower of leaf motifs. But there are no strict guidelines and you can draw exactly what you want. Try using plants, animals and abstract shapes like stars or hearts.


    Use a pencil to try out your designs first. If you want to make lots of them, either photocopy your hand outline, or draw more outlines on new pieces of paper.

    For inspiration, you might want to check out some designs from the websites listed below.




  • This link to a website called the Henna Page gives lots of free designs for both hands and feet










  • This website shows many designs from a leading henna artist







  • Colour your designs

    Photograph of a mehndi pattern being penned onto paper
    Once you've settled on your design, and have drawn it out fully onto your hand template using a pencil, you can go over the lines to make them permanent.

    You can use a brown felt-tip pen or paint or any colour you wish really. You don't have to stick to shades of brown. You can even block in bits of your pattern using pen or paint.



    Take note!
    If you would like to do real henna painting on your hands, first check with your parents. Bear in mind that henna tattoos stain the skin and can last for several days. Very importantly, avoid black henna. This isn't really true henna, but is a chemical dye known as black henna. It can cause blistering, sores and serious scarring. See our henna pages for more information on this.


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