14 simple henna designs that will make your hands even more beautiful

What you need to know about henna drawings

Henna obtained from lawsonia leaves usually does not cause allergiesWhat Do I Need to Know About Henna Tattoos? / ECARF. The skin may redden, itch, or blister if paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is added to the dye. It is used to make the coating dry faster and be darker. Therefore, when buying, it is important to clarify the composition of the mixture.

Typically, henna fades 10-15 days after being applied to the skin. To make the tattoo last as long as possible, follow these guidelines:

• Do not remove the colorant immediately after application. Let the henna dry for at least 30 minutes. Make sure the drawing does not smudge before rinsing off.
• Avoid water whenever possible. For example, wear gloves when washing the dishes, or just lightly rub the image with soap and water.
• Do not come into contact with chemicals. Disinfectants and chlorine accelerate fading.
• Moisten the painting area. It is enough to periodically apply the cream to the temporary tattoo.

If you want to get rid of the pattern ahead of time, try exfoliating your skin with a pumice stone or scrub.

How to draw a henna butterfly on your hand

What is needed

• Henna for mehendi in a tube.

How to draw

Make a small dot on the forearm. This is the head of a butterfly. The body is a curved oval with a pointed tip. Paint over the resulting shape.

Show the blob-like front wing. Place another one under the part, but smaller. Sketch the second pair of wings so that they are not fully visible. Repeat the outlines of the shapes inside them.

Add curls to the wings. Lightly shade the space near the edges. Release curved tendrils from the head with small dots at the tips. Trace the contours of the drawings to make them more voluminous.

From the bottom of the image, draw a long, curved line with a curl at the end. Add many small branches.

Draw a few subtle lines next to the short curls. Add volumetric balls to them. Place many small dots behind the contours of the tattoo.

The full version of the master class can be viewed here:

What other options are there

Here's how to depict a butterfly against a background of flowers:

This option is suitable for those who are just learning to paint with henna:

How to draw an elephant with henna on your hand

What is needed

• Henna for mehendi in a tube.

How to draw

On the palm of your hand, use a curved line to mark the ear of the elephant, as shown in the picture. Show the rounded back of your head elephant.

The back of the animal is a horizontal segment. The detail flows smoothly into the hind leg, which looks like an elongated rectangle.

Draw a curved line to indicate the chin. Draw the front leg, it is slightly bent at the knee. Show the elephant's belly.

Draw a short ponytail with a tassel at the end. Add a second pair of legs.

Place a small circular spiral on the animal's back. Decorate the contour with many sticks, and draw petals on top. Enclose the resulting flower in a semicircle and then add a simple pattern.

Show your toes on the elephant's feet. Draw two short segments above each foot, and above them draw arcs with a dot.

Draw a flower on the top of the animal. Draw an almond eye. Use a short, curved line to show the inside of the ear. Make a pattern of shapes that resemble drops near the outline of the part. Draw curls and dots on the belly.

Draw a curved trunk extending towards the tip of the index finger. Decorate the element with curls, dots and arcs. Place a few drops over the part. Add a pattern to the chin. Draw twigs and circles in a line under the elephant's hind leg.

Details are in the video instructions:

How to draw a peacock with henna on the hand

What is needed

• Henna for mehendi in a tube.

How to draw

Draw a thin long neck and a drop-like body of the peacock above the brush.

Draw a rounded head. Add a triangular beak with a curl at the end. Outline the eye, and decorate the neck with stripes.

Paint over the head, being careful not to get into the eyes. Draw two curved lines on the body. Place patterns behind their contours: mesh and spirals.

Draw the feather of the tail. It consists of a large teardrop-shaped figure, along the contour of which small elongated petals are located. Make a lot of elements on the brush. Add them to your fingers if you like.

Draw a shaded blob inside each feather. Draw many spirals outside the tail. Apply henna in strips to cuticles. Draw a crest on the peacock's head.

The whole process of creating a picture can be viewed here:

What other options are there

Another simple way to depict a bird with henna on your hand:

An option for those who want to decorate the brush and fingers with separate patterns:

How to draw a lotus with henna on your hand

What is needed

• Henna for mehendi in a tube.

How to draw

Draw a large lotus petal. Place two more on the sides. Each next part should be smaller than the previous one.

Shade the tips and bases of the petals. Use a curved line to mark the stem of the flower. Add a curl to the side.

To make the composition appear empty, place a series of dots of different sizes near the stem. Draw a drop near the spiral.

In the lower part of the bud, outline the falling off petal, and outside the picture, depict the ones that have already flown off. Decorate all elements with shading. Add small circles above the flower.

Details - in the video:

What other options are there

A complex but interesting henna pattern:

For those who want to depict several lotuses at once:

Simple yet eye-catching forearm composition:

How to draw henna mandala on hand

What is needed

• Henna for mehendi in a tube.

How to draw

Draw a flower in the palm of your hand. Its core is a circular spiral with a dot in the center. Add petals of different sizes.

Draw several leaves on the sides of the flower. Draw thin veins. Place the curls above the composition.

Trace the outer contours of the drawing. Draw two semicircles under the flower. Make the inner line wider. Place small petals along the entire length of the outer element.

Fill the empty space under the flower with spirals. Put a dot in the center of each. Release the leaves from the contours of the composition, alternating them with curved lines with circles at the ends.

If you have any questions, watch the video instructions:

What other options are there

This instruction is suitable for those who are going not only to draw a mandala, but also to decorate their fingers:

These patterns are not as difficult to repeat as they seem: