Gorgeous Simple Sunburst Mehndi Design for Arm

A mesmerizing simple mehndi design tailored for the arm, featuring ring pattern and butterfly wing. Rated as Easy, this pattern is perfect for an engagement.

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 is a beginner-friendly pattern: practise the main shapes on paper first, then copy them onto skin with a fine-tipped cone.

Simple mehndi is built from basic elements: dots, lines, petals, leaves and vines. A single trail across the hand or a small motif on the palm is the most common layout.

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.