Getting Light or Patchy Henna Color
If you excitedly unwrap your henna tattoo only to find the design is too light or uneven, don’t panic. There are a few easy techniques to enrich your henna and get that deep, orange-brown stain you want.
Common Causes
There are a few key reasons why henna can turn out faint:
- Old or poor quality henna powder
- Not leaving paste on skin long enough
- Using too little paste for the design
- Chemical residue on skin blocking lawsonia molecules
Troubleshooting Tips
- Choose fresh, high-quality henna
- Let paste sit at least 4-6 hours before removing
- Apply a thick enough layer to thoroughly stain top skin layer
- Exfoliate and remove lotions prior to apply henna
Enriching Existing Henna
If your current henna is fading or too light, make a sugar lemon juice solution. Gently dab it on with cotton rounds and wrap in plastic wrap overnight. The extra acidity reoxidizes lawsone molecules for darker stains.
With some adjustments to materials, application techniques and aftercare, your next henna design will turn out gorgeously bold and vibrant.
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