Bold African Wave Pattern Mehndi Design for Full Hand

An exquisite african mehndi design providing full hand coverage, featuring ring pattern and floral vine. Rated as Medium, this pattern is perfect for Karva Chauth.

Full-hand designs run from the fingertips to the wrist, so allow extra time for application. Work from the wrist towards the fingers, or the other way round, so you never rest on wet paste. This pattern suits someone who is already comfortable with basic lines, dots and petals and wants to practise even spacing.

Henna has been worn across North, West and East Africa for centuries, with distinct styles in countries such as Sudan, Mali, Mauritania and Somalia. In Sudan, henna is closely tied to weddings, and brides traditionally wear bold, dark designs on both hands and feet.

Application tips: Keeping the skin warm while the paste is on helps the colour develop. Bold African-style designs need a thicker line, so cut the cone tip slightly wider than you would for fine work.