Black Henna - PPD Information - http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/printout.html
Warning page about the dangers of black henna containing P-Phenylenediamine (PPD). |
FDA/CFSAN - Temporary Tattoos and Henna - http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-tatt.html
Fact Sheet dated April 18, 2001 regarding the application of skin staining products. |
Henna is a Great Healer - http://www.islamicvoice.com/november.99/tibb.htm
Discusses some of the cosmetic and medicinal uses for the henna plant. By Dr. M. Laiq Ahmed Khan. [Islamic Voice] |
Indian Body Painting Catching on in America - http://lubbockonline.com/news/082897/indian.htm
Describes the beauty of traditional, Indian style body adornment. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal] |
Mehendi: Dye for Marriage - http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa113000a.htm
A look at how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu weddings, and has made waves in the West. [About.com] |
Mehndi - The Vital Ingredient in an Indian Wedding - http://www.mehendiworld.com/mehndi-article-wedding.htm
Describes the importance of mehndi in the Indian wedding ceremony. Also contains step-by-step instructions to making your own paste. |
Mehndi as a Fashion Accessory - http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010307/main8.htm
Discusses the popularization of henna in the west. [The Tribune] |
Reinventing Mehndi for Body Art - http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011031/main8.htm
By Ratan Patel. Talks about the changes in the art of henna as it becomes popular with urban youths. [The Tribune] |
The Art of Mehndi - Creating Patterns - http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennadesign/l/aa071400a.htm
A simple guide with some suggestions on getting you started in making your own designs. [About.com] |
The Art of Mehndi - Henna Paste Recipe - http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennamenu/a/henna_recipe.htm
Instructions on making your own paste and a simple recipe you can follow. [About.com] |