Alluring Traditional Mandala Mehndi Design for Full Hand

A sophisticated traditional mehndi design providing full hand coverage, featuring spiral rosette and net pattern. Rated as Medium, this pattern is perfect for a party.

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 suits someone who is already comfortable with basic lines, dots and petals and wants to practise even spacing.

Henna comes from the plant Lawsonia inermis, and its leaves have been used to dye skin, hair and nails for thousands of years. The practice is shared across South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.

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.