LOVE IS MEHNDI

PREP & AFTER CARE

  • Appointment Prep Instructions

    1. For best results, exfoliate and shave or wax the area where you'll get the design a day before your appointment. If you're getting your nails done, do that the day before as well.

    2. No lotions or oils on the skin, wash your hands or sanitize before your appointment.

    3. If you have a design in mind that you want us to take inspiration from, send the design to the artist via instagram or text it to 636-375-4323.

    4. Don't forget to ask us for the aftercare instructions!

  • Henna (reddish-brown color) Aftercare Instructions

    1. It takes henna about 30-45 minutes to dry.

    2. Keep your body warm while you have the dried henna on your hands. Ex: sit by a heater.

    3. After a minimum of 4 hours scrape the henna paste into trash with your bare hand. DO NOT WASH OFF.

    4. If you decide you want to sleep with the henna overnight use mefix tape or something breathable, like a sock or pantyhose so it doesn't smudge. *HENNA PASTE MUST BE DRY!

    5. Do not use water on the design for 12-24 hours after scraping. When washing your hands, avoid scrubbing the design as much as possible.

    6. Moisturize your design with natural oils once and a while. Ex: Coconut oil, mustard oil, etc.

  • Jagua (blueish-black color) Aftercare Instructions

    1. It takes jagua about 30-45 minutes to dry.

    2. Keep the dried jagua gel on your skin for 4-8 hours (the longer the better) .

    3. Do not fall asleep with the dried jagua gel, wash it off completely before sleeping, otherwise it can stain your face.

    4. Avoid washing or scrubbing the jagua design after the initial wash.

    5. Moisturize your design with natural oils once and a while. Ex: Coconut oil, mustard oil, etc.

  • How to Darken and Maintain your Design

    Put a few cloves and boil or burn them them in a pot and carefully move your hands with the dried henna over the steam. DON’T BURN YOURSELF! Do this off and on for 5 minutes.

    Sit by a heater/get your body heat up.

    Leave the dried paste on overnight. Use mefix tape or something breathable, like a sock or pantyhose so it doesn't smudge. *HENNA PASTE MUST BE DRY!

    After scraping off the henna, apply Vicks on the design.

    Moisturize your design with natural oils once and a while. Ex: Coconut oil, mustard oil, etc.

    Avoid scrubbing and washing the area as much as possible.

JAGUA HAND WASHING VIDEO

Watch the video below to see the correct way to wash hands after the jagua is completely dry.