It’s officially the wedding season! A desi bride is incomplete without some gorgeous henna designs! The attention to detail in henna patterns is beyond beautiful! Henna art has existed for centuries, and over the years, we have seen many different trends, but henna art is the one that stayed! If you are planning a wedding this year, then we are sure you have started looking for henna designs for the bride and bridesmaids!
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Vogue Vocal is fascinated by the whole process of making Henna and then shifting it to piping bags, and we must warn you that if you start watching Henna designs, you’ll lose track of time! It’s just surreal how talented artists make such stunning patterns! Usually, at weddings, special henna artists are booked for the whole family and the bride, and it becomes a whole festivity to get henna designs done with your friends and family before the sangeet!
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It’s hard to pinpoint the history of henna art as some pin it to the Cleopatra era because as soon as we think about beauty, that’s the first thing that comes to our mind! However, a deeper study of the Indian artifacts proves that the origin of henna art lies in the rich Indo-Pak subcontinent culture! Henna is referred to as “Mehndi” here, and henna designs are still thriving in this region and are a main element of many festivities. Did you know that it was also a part of the culture for married women to always have henna designs on their hands? Now that henna art has minimized to only the “special occasions” like weddings, Eid, and Diwali, it is still an exciting tradition for the girls!
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The modern Henna is much more sophisticated in terms of packaging and the dye! Although various chemicals are added now to give Henna the perfect shade of red, it can be harmful to your skin, too! We advise you to do a patch test first to avoid any disaster! While henna artists are still keeping the tradition alive, sitting for hours, giving you the perfect henna designs, now there are simpler temporary solutions, too! A temporary tattoo sticker works just as well, and the best part is you can get it on in mere seconds and wash it away whenever you want! So, if you are one of those who get bothered by chipping Mehndi and that rough look, then go for the henna tattoo!
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Now that we have talked about the origin, the fact that we are still talking about it in 2024 says a lot about how the tradition is still going strong! Now there are two types of people, one who likes to go overboard and extra with Henna designs and some who like the minimalist vibe! Vogue Vocal has picked the perfect designs for you to flaunt your Mehndi this wedding season!
We know it doesn’t really resonate with the spirit of festivity but some cool millennials like our Vogue Vocal editor and the Gen-z squad have given henna tattoos a clear win! If you want to have a modernized mehndi look then go for a pattern on your wrist, your arm, your ankle, or around your belly! It’s chic and classy and you’d love the little detail without it overwhelming your vibe. You can go for Henna tattoos around shoulders or waist and make a style statement!
Sometimes, the best and safest way to go is the classic way! Earlier, when there was no proper packaging for Henna, making all these intricate designs must have been really tough, so the best option was to make a circle in the middle of the palm of your hand. With the passage of time, this classic round pattern has a more detailed twist, but this classic will always be a winner! It’s elegant and screams sophistication and festivity! With this pattern, you can choose matching fingers or go with a contrasting vine, flowers, or leaves pattern on your fingers!
The “Mughal Dynasty” was the era of flourishing art and culture! Mughal art was fascinating and its depiction in henna designs is a work of art! The glorious and magnificent Maharaja and Maharani on your hands are the most beautiful henna designs! The tale of love inscribed on your hands on your special day is what fairytales and love stories are made of! This is one of the most mesmerizing designs and you’ll cherish this one!
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This modern, subtle, and iconic motif pattern is just the right balance between fancy yet chic! This one usually goes with a motif pattern across your hand giving it that “fuller” yet contemporary touch! It’s perfect for those trying to strike a statement yet keep it minimalistic! The motifs across your hand can give a poised and cohesive look. The brides of 2024 are swooning over this new trend and so are we!
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Let’s just say that it’s at events like weddings where one likes to reconnect to their roots and showcase their culture! The traditional bridal henna designs are floral patterns and vines with geometric patterns connecting them, and they go all overboard with the details! Starting from your fingertips, it goes all the way up to your arms, so there’s a lot of room for creativity! The real art of henna artists is how they match both patterns identically! So traditional henna designs are always a great way to represent your culture! Hide the name of your Better half in your mehndi, and make it a fun challenge for your man to find it!
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You know the thought that goes behind selecting the perfect design, the artist, and then sitting for hours to get that perfect henna look; The struggle is real! All we want at the end is a beautiful red color that is worth all the effort! Now apart from picking the right Henna and henna artist, a few other things can help you get the perfect color and make your henna designs pop!
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Here are a few tested tips to help you:
1. Apply the Henna a day or two before the event to let the color set.
2. Give it time! You cannot rush the process; you can keep it overnight!
3. Lemon and sugar help to seal your Henna and prevent it from falling off!
4. Applying Vaseline or Vicks also helps, but please consider your allergies before taking any step!
Henna designs and art are a beautiful tradition that has been preserved perfectly for ages! Vogue Vocal has picked the best for you, and now it’s all about your taste and aesthetics! Stay in Vogue and enjoy the wedding season!
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