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Measured
46 mintypical time for a design like these (most take 29–81 min)
What we measured
- 47%of the visible skin is inked, on a typical design here
- 4.7 mof henna line drawn in a typical design
- 1.4 mmtypical line width: a fine cone tip
- 46 mintypical time for a design like these (most take 29–81 min)
From 868 photos read by our tracer. Estimates from photos: a guide, not a promise.
How long does bridal mehndi take?
Full bridal mehndi on both hands to the elbow usually takes three to six hours, and longer with feet. Book the artist for one to two days before the wedding, because the colour is deepest about two days after the paste comes off.
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When should a bride apply mehndi?
One or two days before the wedding. The stain keeps darkening for about 48 hours after removal, so this timing gives the deepest colour on the day.
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Read the guide →How do I make a mehndi cone?
Cut a rectangle of cellophane or gift-wrap plastic, roll it into a tight cone, and tape it. Fill it about a third to half full with paste, fold the top over twice and tape it shut. Snip the tiniest bit off the tip: a smaller hole gives finer lines, and you can always cut more.
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How it works →How can I remove mehndi quickly?
There is no way to remove it instantly, because the dye stains the top layer of skin. You can speed up fading by soaking in warm salt water, gently exfoliating, and using oil or a mild lemon and baking-soda scrub. Don't scrub hard enough to hurt the skin; the stain fades on its own within days to weeks.
How many types of mehndi design are there?
The main styles are traditional Indian (dense, fine, often covering the whole hand), Arabic (bold, open trails), Pakistani (fine and detailed with shading), Moroccan (geometric), Indo-Arabic (a mix), and modern minimal or "aesthetic" designs. Designs are also grouped by where they go: front hand, back hand, fingers, wrist and feet.