Striking Back Hand Sunburst Mehndi Design for Full Hand

A refined back hand mehndi design providing full hand coverage, featuring petal arrangement and teardrop cascade. Rated as Hard, this pattern is perfect for Eid.

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 needs steady pressure control and fine line work, so it is best attempted after practising simpler designs.

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: Leave the paste on for at least four to six hours; the longer it stays, the deeper the stain. Dab a lemon and sugar mixture on the dried paste to keep it moist and stuck to the skin.