Minimalist Mehndi Designs

Minimalist Mehndi Designs: Background and Style

Minimal mehndi uses small motifs and leaves most of the skin bare. It is popular for everyday wear, the office and small gatherings where a heavy design would be too much. Fine lines on the fingers, wrist or one side of the hand are the most common placements. Most minimal designs can be applied in a few minutes.

Common motifs

• single vines
• tiny flowers
• dots
• thin finger bands
• small leaves
• fine line work

Application tips

• Use the finest cone tip you can; thin, clean lines define the minimal look.
• Decide on one focal point, such as a finger or the wrist, and keep the rest bare.
• Stop earlier than you think you should; adding more is what turns a minimal design into a busy one.