DIY

How To Make the Perfect Henna Paste

In this example I am using our DIY Henna powder kit (regular). For this preparation
you will need the following:
 
1. Henna paradise's DIY henna powder kit(regular/large)
2. Sifter
3. Spoon
4. Lemon juice (you can use normal lemon juice without pulp)
5. A bowl
 
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PREPARATION

1. Sift the henna powder into a bowl (though our henna powder is triple sifted, we recommend to sift before use in order to avoid lumps and to make the mixing process easier)
 
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2. Add a teaspoon (2 teaspoons for large pack) of brown sugar to the sifted henna powder. Mix it well.
 
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3. Add a small amount of lemon juice at a time and mix it through.
 
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4. Add the essential oil contained in your pack to the mixture. Mix it well.
 
Note: do not panic if the mixture is not smooth enough.
 
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5. Transfer the mixture into a separate bowl and cover it with clear wrap. Keep the bowl in a warm dark place for a minimum of 8 hours in order to make the dye release.
 
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6. Remove the wrap from the bowl. 
 
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7. Mix it through and add a little water if needed to get the consistency of toothpaste.
 
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8. Transfer the mixture into a carrot bag or a ziplock bag and secure it with a rubber band. 
 
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9. Cut the edge of the bag as shown in the picture and fill the henna applicator cone.
 
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10. Add a small amount of mixture at a time and squeeze it through the end. do not fill the cone completely. Leave enough room to pack the cone as shown in the picture below. 
 
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11. Fold both sides first and then start folding from the top tightly. Secure the pack with clear plastic tape at the end. 
 
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12. You are now ready to create Henna. we would recommend you to doodle on paper before you apply it to the skin. Enjoy! 
 
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