Henna, Jagua, Jagua Henna - What's the difference?
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by Sarah Walters
3y ago
We get asked all the time, “Does henna come in different colors?”. The answer to this is no (more about that) - but there are other natural options for temporary body art! Henna always stains a reddish-brown color. It comes from the leaves of the henna tree, which grows in arid regions throughout the Middle East, North Africa, India and beyond. (Note, the color works with your skin tone so the actual shade will vary a little from person to person. Plus, it stains darker on some parts of the body vs. others!). Jagua always stains blue. It comes from the juice of the jagua fruit, which grows i ..read more
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Naturally dyed brows!
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by Sarah Walters
3y ago
Naturally dye your brows with jagua henna (or just henna) and the color lasts 7-10 days! Super low maintenance and so easy to do yourself. It literally only takes 20 minutes!  GETTING STARTED First, let’s talk color options. If you’ve been around on our website then you know we’re passionate about all-natural products. No synthetics, no pesticides or other adulterants. To get natural, temporary eyebrow color there are two different products available. BOTH will last the same amount of time: 7-10 days or so. Start by choosing the one that’s best for you: Jagua henna: Brown to dark brown co ..read more
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How to Make Jagua Henna
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by Sarah Walters
3y ago
For the darkest, natural stain you can get, you want jagua henna! It combines the bold tattoo-like blue of jagua fruit with the rich red-brown tones of henna leaves. When mixed, you get this gorgeous eggplant colored stain: Amazing right? This is a gorgeous, safe alternative to the dangerous “black henna” products out there (more on that here). That said, being that jagua is a berry, anyone with fruit / berry or citrus allergies should avoid any products containing jagua. If you experience any irritation, discontinue use and contact your physician. No allergy? Let’s continue! Here’s my simple ..read more
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Rolling Henna Cones
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by Sarah Walters
3y ago
Quick and easy tutorial on how to roll your own henna cones. Save money when you do it yourself, and customize them in they way that works best for you! Supplies needed: cellophane, transparent tape, sewing pins (optional) Ready to fill your cones? Check out our tutorial here. How did this work for you? Let us know below or send us an email!   ..read more
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How to Glitter Your Henna Perfectly!
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by Sarah Walters
3y ago
Applying glitter to your henna designs is a sure way to get people talking about your work!  There are a couple of little tricks we'll teach you here to help you get it looking perfect. STEP 1 The first (and possibly the most important) step is to start with super clean skin! We prefer to use witch hazel, as it is gentle and safe, and leaves no residue on the skin.  Clean skin means the glitter will stick only to the henna (and not the skin) - looking crisp and beautiful. STEP 2 Create your henna or jagua design.     STEP 3 While the paste is still wet, "poof" the glitter a ..read more
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How to use Transfer Paper
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by Sarah Walters
3y ago
Transfer paper is an awesome solution for those who struggle with symmetry, complex brain-teaser type designs (such as Celtic knotwork) or anyone who feels more confident being able to draw out a design before applying it to the skin. With transfer paper, you start with either a drawing that you've created or one that you've printed out. Use the transfer paper to copy it right over to your skin, and then you can apply your henna or jagua paste right over it! Watch our instructional video for complete step-by-step instructions. You'll find a text version below for easy reference.   In ..read more
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Filling Henna Cones
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by Sarah Walters
3y ago
This is how I fill my henna cones. The same technique can be used for filling bottles: just fill a little at a time and tap the bottle against the counter frequently to work out air bubbles. Video is silent. You can view a text version below. Cut the tip of the carrot bag (I like a 1/2" opening, roughly). With the bag as far into the cone as possible, squeeze out some of the henna to fill the tip of the cone. Use your thumb and forefinger to force the henna down close to the tip, leaving about 1/4" of space so that it doesn't ooze out too easily. Squeeze more henna into the cone, holdi ..read more
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Tutorial: Seed of Life pattern
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by Sarah Walters
3y ago
Seed of life pattern embedded in a simple mandala shape. Intrigued by the beautiful henna designs that incorporate the intricate and complex "seed of life" pattern? This sacred geometry pattern, also called the "flower of life", can be found in religious structures, sites and artwork around the world. Attempting it in henna may seem a bit daunting at first, but anyone can master it after seeing each of the steps broken down. Shoulder epaulet-style design with the seed of life pattern The primary techniques used in this design are draping straight lines and teardrops (both directions! Mo ..read more
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Mix Your Own Henna
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by Sarah Walters
3y ago
Printable Recipe Making your own henna is easy, fun, and you can't beat the freshness! Since henna is so perishable (it only lasts a few days at room temperature) you'll always get the best results if you DIY. Premade henna cones on a store shelf or coming from overseas never work well, and that's why. Who knows how long they took to ship or how long they've been sitting there (plus, they can be dangerous - more on that here)! When you make your own henna, you get to customize the scent and consistency exactly how you like it - AND save money! This is my tried-and-true super simple, super ea ..read more
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