For the South Asian, Arab and African diasporas, henna is a symbol of our cultures and the traditions. Yet, henna (or “mehndi ...

Many people hear the word “henna” and automatically think of tattoos. It’s almost always the association my friends make when I say I use it on my hair—and I don’t blame them.

Henna Hair, co-founded by Brent Gibson, uses the colourless variety of the henna plant, and natural oils like that of the blue lotus flower. Photo / Supplied Brent Gibson, co-founder of Henna Hair ...

and commonly used as a hair coloring agent. Although not approved by FDA for direct application to the skin, henna is commonly used for temporary tattoos. Allergic reactions from use of pure henna ...

The henna plant is a main ingredient for body art, hair dye, and now henna brow. Henna tattoos for men and women to celebrate special events are an ancestor to the current henna eyebrow tint trend.