The meaning of popular symbols, the choice of a sketch for mehendi. How to make a henna pattern on the neck, the subtleties of care.
Henna designs on the neck are an old way of decorating the body, common in eastern countries. This fashion came to Europe recently. White-skinned beauties strive to decorate themselves with patterns, because dark henna looks spectacular on light skin. Girls consider the mehendi on the neck to be especially beautiful.
Choosing a pattern for mehendi on the neck
In the photo mehendi on the neck
Traditional mehendi is applied to the feet or hands. The pattern on the neck is more typical of the European tradition. It is used for self-expression or to imitate jewelry on this part of the body.
Henna designs on the neck for girls are suitable for summer time or special occasions, when you have to go out in a dress with an open neckline or back, and at sea in a swimsuit.
Common areas for painting are the side or back of the neck. Here, the pattern fits well on the skin and immediately catches the eye. Lovers of the extravagant place part of the pattern on the neck, and part on the temples.
Mehendi on the neck and chest is used less often. In this case, they make an imitation of lace or necklaces that complement the girl's outfit. To create a luxurious look, the ornament is carried around the neck, covering the neckline.
Important! To make the mehendi pattern on the neck look spectacular and be noticeable to others, a woman is recommended to lay her hair up and do high hairstyles.
In the eastern tradition, it is believed that mehendi are applied on the neck by individuals prone to mysticism and having extraordinary abilities. If you are preparing for a trip to exotic countries, consider this point and familiarize yourself with the meaning of the selected symbols.
On the back of the head and neckline, flowing oblong patterns or framing floral ornaments look good. You can choose any images:
- inscriptions;
- hieroglyphs;
- Zodiac signs;
- elements;
- figurines of animals, birds;
- floristic patterns.
Strong, independent and emotional girls choose drawings of cats, panthers, tigers or butterflies. Such images look especially impressive on the back of the head. Figures of birds, in particular a peacock, are considered fashionable. The body of birds or animals is painted with openwork patterns, large drawings are placed partially in front with the transition to the occipital zone.
Flowers and floral designs, which can occupy the entire neck, remain popular. A choker is depicted in front - a false accessory, which in appearance is very similar to the real one. You can choose any decoration that matches the rest of the pattern. Often depicted as a "dream catcher". This is a symbol that attracts good luck and prosperity to life.
On the back of the head, a star pattern looks luxurious. The symbol has a sacred meaning: hope and divine providence. The sun, squares or triangles are often depicted, which are organically woven into the ornament.
Mehendi looks beautiful on the back of the neck in the form of a tear of Allah (Indian cucumber). It is a teardrop-shaped pattern that resembles an embryo. In the countries of the East, the symbol is considered as a sign of prosperity, immortality, fertility.
Modern girls sometimes independently come up with sketches for mehendi on the neck. If you want to portray something extravagant, practice on paper first. To transfer a sketch to your skin, draw it on cling film with a marker, and then quickly and accurately transfer it to your work area. It remains only to paint over with henna.
If you are still an inexperienced artist, drop by a mehendi master or use a stencil for your own work. You can purchase stencils in special stores or salons. The principle of working with them is simple. Attach the stencil to the work area, secure with adhesive tape or tape. Fill in the cutouts with henna and let the paint dry. The drawing is ready!
Instructions for applying mehendi
Unlike mehendi on the arms and legs, drawing on the neck on your own is very difficult. We'll have to ask for help. A henna pattern on the back of the neck can be done by a mehendi master, having previously selected a pattern in the catalog.
In the decollete area, you can apply the image yourself:
- Take henna for body painting. Mix it with lemon juice for a thick paste. Insist the dye for 12 hours, then add a couple of teaspoons of sugar and stand for another 12 hours.
- Before starting work, thoroughly clean the work area, remove hairs with an epilator and lubricate with eucalyptus oil. So the henna paste is absorbed deeper into the skin.
- Sketch or attach a stencil.
- Using a plastic cone or syringe, squeeze out the paint a little by drawing thin strings. For thick lines, use wooden spatulas; for openwork patterns, use a toothpick or needle.
- If you have crawled out for the outlined sketch line, take a cotton swab and gently wipe off excess paint with it.
In the process, lubricate the image with lemon juice so that the dye is better fixed on the skin.
When the work is finished, do not rush to wash off the excess paint. Let it soak into the epidermis. The difficulty of the mehendi on the neck is that while the dye dries, you need to keep your head straight, not lie down or turn, so as not to distort the pattern.
After 4-6 hours, the excess paint is removed with the blunt side of the knife. Subsequently, in order for the mehendi to last about 2-3 weeks and not lose brightness, avoid contact of the pattern with water, do not visit baths or saunas, do not rub this place with a washcloth.
If you are making a pattern before a trip to the sea, remember: UV rays and salt water are the first enemies of henna. During bathing and tanning, the dye quickly fades and is removed from the skin. The image will last a maximum of a week.
Frequent sweating, sports training also does not prolong the life of mehendi. At the same time, moderate humidity and heat fix the paint on the body, and the pattern does not lose its brightness and richness for a long time.
How to make mehendi on the neck - watch the video:
Mehendi on the neck looks sexy and attractive. But this requires careful selection of the image, the skillful hand of the master and proper skin care after the procedure.
