Traditional Back Hand Net Pattern Mehndi Design for Back Hand

An elaborate back hand mehndi design tailored for the back of the hand, featuring anklet border and wave pattern. Rated as Hard, this pattern is perfect for everyday.

Skin on the back of the hand is thinner than the palm, so the stain is usually lighter and fades sooner. Leaving the paste on for longer helps the colour develop. This pattern needs steady pressure control and fine line work, so it is best attempted after practising simpler designs.

Skin on the back of the hand is thinner than on the palm, so the stain is lighter and fades sooner. Jewelry-style designs that imitate a hathphool, a ring-and-bracelet hand ornament, are usually drawn on the back of the hand.

Application tips: Scrape the dried paste off instead of washing it, and keep the area away from water for the first 12 to 24 hours. The stain starts orange and darkens to reddish brown over 24 to 48 hours as it oxidises.