Natural henna or chemical cones: how to tell
Black henna and instant cones can stain in minutes. Here is what is in them, and how to spot one before it touches your skin.
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Paste time, warmth and patience: the steps that decide whether your colour turns maroon or stays orange.
Read the postBlack henna and instant cones can stain in minutes. Here is what is in them, and how to spot one before it touches your skin.
From the first enquiry to the morning after the mehendi, here is when each step should happen.
The jaali, keri and phool of Lucknow’s embroidery work just as well in henna. How we borrow them.
Space, light, timing and how many artists you need for the number of guests.
Why two bridal quotes can differ by ₹10,000, and what your quote should include.
The two busiest days of our year, and how to get a slot without waiting in a queue.
Sifting, soaking, resting and rolling: how a kilo of henna becomes 80 cones.
The night before Eid, the lanes fill with mehendi stalls. What it is like, and how to beat the rush.
For first-timers and children: how long it takes, how it feels and how to look after it.
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