Mehndi is at its darkest one to two days after the paste comes off, so the best time to apply depends on the date you want it to look its best. Enter your date and we'll work out the rest.
How the dates are worked out
- The colour peaks 24 to 48 hours after removal. For a wedding we plan the application two days before, so it is darkest on the day.
- The paste stays on overnight (8 to 12 hours), for the deepest stain.
- Bridal artists are booked well ahead, especially from November to February.
- A trial 2 to 4 weeks before shows how the paste stains on your skin, with time to change plans.
The bridal mehndi guide explains each step, and how to make mehndi dark covers what to do on the day.
Coming up
Thu 29 October 2026Karwa ChauthApply the day before, in the eveningSun 8 November 2026DiwaliApply 1 or 2 days beforeWed 11 November 2026Bhai DoojApply the evening beforeSat 6 March 2027Maha ShivratriApply the evening before
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