Ornate Back Hand Heart Vine Mehndi Design for Arm

A contemporary back hand mehndi design tailored for the arm, featuring net pattern and chain link. Rated as Medium, this pattern is perfect for a party.

Henna on the forearm stains lighter than on the palm because the skin is thinner. Arm designs are easier to apply on someone else than on yourself, especially past the wrist. This pattern suits someone who is already comfortable with basic lines, dots and petals and wants to practise even spacing.

The back of the hand is the most visible placement for mehndi because it shows whenever the hands are at rest. Arabic-style trails that run diagonally from the index finger to the wrist are one of the most popular back-hand layouts.

Application tips: Start at the fingers and work towards the wrist so your own hand never drags through wet paste. Leave the paste on longer than you would on the palm, because back-hand skin takes the stain more slowly.