The use of henna (or "mehndi") is popular in India. Events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and festivals offer opportunities to view the splendor of henna designs and experiment on oneself.

In the US, henna is often talked about in comparison to US-style body tattoos. So, I wanted to write this book as a guide for anyone interested in learning more about henna as a form of body art. This book provides a historical context to the traditional use of henna and then compares henna versus tattoos. It then provides step-by-step instructions for those wishing to experiment themselves! Finally, a chapter has been included on how to care for your henna designs.

I hope you will enjoy reading and discovering the beauty of henna – including showing off some of your own henna designs to your friends!