What is Henna - Riffat - Henna and Makeup Artist

Henna and Henna painting has been used for hundreds of years. The leaves of the henna plant are dried and powdered to be mixed into a paste which is used to dye the skin, hair, nails and even fabric and leather.

Traditionally henna is used on the hand and feet and gives a reddish/brown colour, which lasts between 1-3 weeks. It is completely natural and painless.

Mehndi is the Hindi word used to describe henna and henna painting and has been used for hundreds of years. Mehndi is used in many parts of the world from India, Pakistan, and Middle East to North Africa and now here in the West. Mehndi is not only seen at weddings but also on religious occasions like Eid, Diwali and as a blessing on the birth of a child or to bring good fortune into one�s home.

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Riffat, a henna and makeup artist in and around London doing mehndi, makeup and makeovers. Specialising in contemporary, traditional and Arabic Henna,
only uses 100% natural Henna which is freshly mixed two days prior to use. available for henna bookings for weddings, festivals, corporate & private
events parties. Works entirely free-hand to produce beautiful, exotic temporary designs inspired by the traditions of India, Pakistan and Arabia.