Customer Reviews

Earth Henna Henna Tattoos Body Painting Kit 1 Kit

5 star:		(23)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This product was exactly what I was looking for. An easy to follow kit, that had every thing I needed to start doing Henna body art in my business. I have tried others, and this is by far the BEST!
I even had a problem with my refill kit. The Henna wasn't darkening, I wrote the company, they responded quickley,and replaced the kit at no charge.
I will continue to do my business with this company, and their product.

First of all I have to say, I am so glad I never went out and got a permanent tattoo. After about two days of having the henna designs on my forearm, I was bored of it. But I don't blame the henna for that.

Anyways, onto the product. I was very happy with it. I followed the instructions book (yes, it is included, for the person who gave this one star and said it didn't come with any), and then let it sit for the suggested 6 hours. I applied it, and so on. Once it's applied, it says to leave it on for about 6 hours. The book says it's similar to toothpaste, in consistency, and they're right. After I applied it, it hardens and breaks up into smaller sections. However, it said to leave it, so I did.

But not for long enough. I left it on for about 5 hours (it became increasingly irritating not being able to do things with my left arm and hand for fear of smearing it), and then scratched as much as I could off. And then I did something else the book recommended you don't do. And that is not to get it wet for 12 hours. But I had to wash my hands after I scratched it all off.

Anyways, After I scratched it off, it was a dull orange color. I went to sleep, and when I woke up, it was a bright orange. I was a little worried I hadn't left it on long enough, and this was as dark as it was going to get. But again, the book was right. Over the next few days it went from a bright orange to a light brown, and then a darker brown. I also kept adding to my designs, and going over areas that I wanted darker.

As it stands now, I can just make out the last of my designs where it was darkest, and it's been three weeks.

As for areas of application...I found that it works best on the forearm, and the palm area of the hands. I had intricate designs on the back of my hand, but I wash my hands often, so it came off quicker there (don't get me wrong, it lasted for a good couple of weeks there, but without re-application it will fade faster...unless you don't plan on bathing!).

Overall, I was very happy and impressed with it, and I will be ordering more soon. My suggestions for it's application is to have toothpicks and paper towels at hand. I kind of laughed at the inclusion of toothpicks in the kit, but I learned quickly that you will make mistakes, and make accidental smears that will need to be quickly taken care of.

I never thought I could actually do henna! This henna is amazing! It darkens to a mahogany brown in about a day, and is just beautiful! The intructions are helpful and give you wonderful hints and tips, the stencils are a huge help when starting out too! I highly recomend this product for first time, and long time henna artists!

I was very impressed with this kit. Loved that it allowed me to make small intricate designs, but also large ones. The henna design lasts a long time. I've seen some cheap henna out there, but this is top quality stuff!!!!

I have never played with henna before but this kit definitely made it very simple. I found the instructions to be very clear and easily understandable. The kit contains powder, solution to mix with powder, a bottle and tip to apply it to your skin, reusable stencils (directions said they can be used up to six times...and I'd belief that), eucalyptus oil, toothpick and q-tips. You mix the powder with the solution and let it sit for ~2 hours. Then you put it into the bottle for application. To transfer a stencil, you cut out the stencil you want from the sheet of paper, apply a little eucalyptus oil where you want the stencil to go, press it on (kind of like those old fake tattoos you'd get in crackjack boxes) and start applying the henna. I found that the transfer of the stencil worked better if you used more eucalyptus oil. You need to let the henna dry on your skin for at least 6 hours. I did it before bed, then wrapped the area in saran wrap for the night. In the morning, I scrapped off the dried henna and used vegetable oil to clean off any residue (per the directions). Couldn't be more pleased with the results. I did a design on my feet and one on the palm of my hand. The one on my palm is VERY dark compared to my feet. I had been intimidated by the idea of doing mehndi on myself, but this kit was exactly what I needed to get over my "henna fear". The only thing that I wasn't so thrilled about is the size of the bottle used for application. The bottle is MUCH smaller than the amount of henna paste that is mixed. I didn't have a container to store rest of the henna paste so ended throwing out about a third of it. That is after doing two feet and a hand.

If you want an easy to use, effective henna stain for your own personal use and you are allergy-free, then this is it. However, read the ingredients closely as it is not "natural" (contains disodium EDTA and benzyl alcohol) and also has several natural ingredients that are common allergens (walnut powder, citric acid). If you are using this as a professional artist, I'd be VERY careful about warning clients about potential for allergy.

Pros:

** Pre-measured quantities to make perfect past consistency (easy to use)
** All necessary materials provided
** Dark color (my hands tend to take color less well typically yet I ended up with the same color pictured on the box)

Cons:

** Not natural -- whenever I get such dark color on my hands, I get suspicious. Sure enough, there are chemicals in the product that serve to enhance the natural color (disodium EDTA is a penetration enhancer). My nieces have sensitive skin. In an effort to avoid the incredibly dangerous black henna that is sold at ethnic stores, I bought this. But I could't use this on them either once I read the ingredients. I'll have to keep looking for genuinely natural henna that is free of additives yet gives reliable color.
** Many of the natural ingredients are likely to cause allergy.
** Do NOT use anywhere near anyone with tree nut allergies as the powder contains walnuts. If any of the powder enters the air and gets inhaled, it could cause the person's airway to close up and kill them. (If you don't believe me, look up "anaphylaxis")
** Tiny amount of henna provided. I tend to make more traditional designs with filled in areas and decorate hands fully. There's no way this could be used on more than 3-4 hands, max.
** Expensive
** Bottle provided is tiny and made my hand cramp when I used it -- and I have very small hands (wear child-sized rings)
** Mixed henna cannot be fully transferred into container provided and it is awkward to store.

Overall -- I can't say I recommend it because the cons outweigh the pros. If you buy it, use it at your own risk and be sure to inform others of the ingredients before using it on them.

I agree that it's a bit misleading for them to say it lasts 1-3 weeks. I've been using henna for 30+ years as it's part of my culture/heritage. I've never seen or heard of henna lasting more than 10 days (and even then..only as a hint of color) and I'd say it normally lasts closer to 5 days. How long henna lasts has to do with how sweaty you are, how often you wash your hands, how deeply the stain set in the first place, etc.

This is the best product I've used so far for quick, easy, beautiful results. The quickest way is to buy pre made paste, but I've ALWAYS been disappointed. I just mix this up the night before I plan on using it (with the included solution) and it always turns out great. I also separated the powder and solution into 3-4 equal parts, because a small amount goes a long way. It lasts a long time, and the refills are a great price. The only henna product I'll ever buy!

This kit includes everything you need to create henna tattoos and is great for henna artists of all levels. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. I particularly like the patterns on the stencil page (one pattern appears on the box cover). Overall, I enjoyed using this product and plan to purchase it again.

The henna was fresh and good quality. I kept leftover mix in the fridge for a month and retouched the "tattoos". Worked best on palms, but I still have one on my belly (4 weeks!). I put henna on in the evening and left it on all evening and overnight. Loved it.

I bought this about 2 weeks ago. I tried several techniques and wanted to post those as well. This product is fantastic, gives a good dark stain, and is easy to use. I have had my henna tattoos on for two weeks now and they are still a dark walnut color. On one tattoo, I left the henna on overnight. On one, I used a lemon and sugar mix several times to keep the henna moist. One I rubbed off after six hours and one after only two hours. They all came out the same color. That's amazing. The one after two hours is fading a little faster than the others, but that is to be expected. The only problems I had with this kit were user difficulty. If stored properly, the Henna really does last. I would recommend this product for anyone of any skill level. I am a beginner and I have five gorgeous henna tattoos on me right now. Great value for the cost.