Mehendi Art

Arabic, Indian and bridal mehendi designs.

1 MonthsDuration 7Chapters34Topics

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01Introduction to Mehendi and Safety 4 topics

Natural henna (Lawsonia inermis)
Dangers of black henna (PPD)
Patch test and allergy care
Clean hands, tools and work place

02Preparing Henna Paste and Cones 5 topics

Sieving henna powder
Mixing with lemon juice or water, sugar and essential oil
Resting the paste for dye release
Rolling and filling cones
Storing cones in the freezer

03Basic Elements and Cone Control 5 topics

Holding the cone and steady pressure
Lines, dots and curves
Petals, leaves and flowers
Keri (paisley)
Filling patterns: net, checks, shading

04Arabic Mehendi 5 topics

Bold flowers and leaves
Diagonal trail designs
Shading and outline
Using open space
Finger and back-hand designs

05Indian Traditional Mehendi 5 topics

Full-hand dense designs
Mandala (chakra) on the palm
Jaal (net), bel and borders
Peacock, kalash and doli motifs
Indo-Arabic mix

06Bridal Mehendi 5 topics

Planning a bridal design and time
Hands up to the elbow
Feet designs
Dulha-dulhan figures and names
Symmetry between both hands

07Aftercare, Colour and Business 5 topics

Lemon-sugar sealant
Keeping the paste on and avoiding water
How colour darkens over 24-48 hours
Pricing per hand and per event
Photo portfolio and social media

About

You will be able to

Know natural henna and why chemical 'black henna' must be avoided
Prepare smooth henna paste and roll and fill cones
Control the cone to draw lines, dots, curves, petals, leaves and paisley (keri)
Create Arabic, Indian and Indo-Arabic designs
Plan and apply full bridal mehendi on hands and feet
Give aftercare advice for dark colour and price mehendi work for events

Who it is for

Girls and women who want to earn from mehendi at weddings, festivals and parlours
Beauty parlour workers who want to add mehendi services
Anyone with an interest in art and design

What you need

No drawing experience needed; practice is from basic shapes
Practice paper or plastic sheet and cones (provided at the centre)

Questions

I cannot draw. Can I still learn mehendi?

Yes. The course starts with simple lines and shapes. Daily practice builds speed and neatness.

Is ready-made cone mehendi safe?

Natural henna is generally safe. Avoid cones or 'black henna' that stain instantly or very dark black, as they may contain harmful chemicals. Always do a patch test for sensitive skin.

Can I earn from mehendi?

Yes. Weddings, Karva Chauth, Teej, Eid and other festivals bring regular work.

How long is the course?

1 month, with daily practice.