Henna art is becoming increasingly popular, but it has been around for a long time. The “ink” used for henna tattoos, which are not permanent, comes from a plant of the same name. Not only is the dye created from the henna plant used for temporary tattoos and hair dye, but it is also used for specific fabrics. You can even use it to color your fingernails. According to the Natural History Museum, the pigment in this plant’s leaves that makes that reddish-brown color is called lawsone, which can vary some in hue. The art of henna has been used […]
Henna art is becoming increasingly popular, but it has been around for a long time. The "ink" used for henna tattoos, which are not permanent, comes from a plant of the same name. Not only is the dye created from the henna plant used for temporary tattoos and hair dye, but it is also used for specific fabrics. You can even use it to color your...
