Captivating Back Hand Dotwork Mehndi Design for Front Hand

A charming back hand mehndi design tailored for the palm, featuring paisley and sunburst. Rated as Hard, this pattern is perfect for a wedding.

The palm has the thickest skin on the hand, so henna stains darkest here. Keep the hand open and relaxed while the paste dries so the lines do not crack or smudge. 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: Rest the hand flat on a cushion so the skin is taut and the lines stay even. Start at the fingers and work towards the wrist so your own hand never drags through wet paste.