What is bio tattoo, features and benefits. Necessary materials and tools, the choice of drawing. How to make a bio henna tattoo and how to care for it? Can I wash it off?
A bio tattoo is a drawing applied to the skin using henna or other safe composition. Since the substances are not injected into the epidermis with a needle, but are painted on the surface with a brush, the procedure is safe and painless. At the same time, pigments stay on the skin for a relatively long time: with such a decoration they go from a week to a month. There are subtleties of applying "tattoos", rules of care, if you follow them, you can wear the picture longer. It is equally useful to find out how such decor is washed off.
What is bio henna tattoo?
In the photo bio henna tattoo
Bio henna tattoos are also called mehendi or mehndi. These are traditional drawings that were made by women of Ancient Egypt, Arab countries and India. As a rule, these were not just decorations, but images with a certain meaning. For example, in order to attract good luck, to solve the problem with childbirth. Drawings designed especially for brides were very popular.
When the principle of drawing images was adopted in Western countries, mehendi began to be called tattoos. It is a tempting decision to try for yourself what it is like to have a pattern on your skin with the confidence that you can get rid of it. It is difficult to get a real tattoo for life; instead, you can draw any image with henna.
Some craftsmen create pretentious pictures on themselves, without the help of outsiders. To make a bio henna tattoo, you need a minimum of tools and materials. Rather, the difficulty lies in the fact that it is a long and painstaking work. At least if you want to get a spectacular and subtle pattern that is almost indistinguishable from a regular tattoo. Therefore, many resort to the services of craftsmen in the salons. They will certainly do the job efficiently.
Henna tattoo costs an average of 500 rubles performed by professionals. But the cost depends on the complexity and size of the job. As a rule, a color picture is more expensive: its average price is about 700 rubles.
Materials and tools for making bio tattoos
On the photo stencils for bio tattoo
Since the technique has become widespread, it is easy to find special kits on sale for creating beautiful temporary tattoos. There are even stencils that make it easy for people who are far from painting to draw.
There are several options for what tools to use to get a henna tattoo on the arm or on another part of the body. The first is to collect the means at home. The simplest option is to make a cone from a thick sheet or paper, from which a sharp tip is cut off. Through the resulting hole, paint is squeezed out, displaying any patterns. Accordingly, the thinner it turns out to make the hole, the more elegant the image will be.
And yet, for beginners it is more convenient and more expedient to look for special applicators that are bought together with henna for a tattoo. These are a kind of syringes through which a narrow strip of paint is removed.
In addition, the work requires cotton swabs and discs. With their help, you can immediately wipe off the places where the coloring composition got completely by accident.
Photo of cones with henna for bio tattoo
How exactly to paint on the body? Of course, it must be an absolutely harmless composition. Ready mixes are on sale. There are cones with natural henna. Accordingly, the drawing will turn out to be a shade traditional for this plant - light brown. You can also find a set of mehendi for beginners, which contains tubes of multicolored henna. In the second case, it will be easier and more fun to experiment.
Ready formulations:
- Irisk Professional, Henna for Mehendi … It is sold in a cone that can be used for painting, and there are even ready-made stencils in the kit. Packing cost 25 g - 130 rubles. or 49 UAH.
- MULTICOLOR Mehendi Tube, Golecha … Kit with 10 tubes. Each of 25 g. The set costs 576 rubles. or UAH 217.
- Chandi Indian Henna Powder 100 g … You can also use such a composition to prepare the pasta yourself. This is a budget option, but you have to tinker and master the intricacies of making mass. But the cost of a henna tattoo will be very low. 100 g of powder costs only 386 rubles. or UAH 146.
Choosing a pattern for a bio henna tattoo
In the photo, Indian drawings of mehendi
What kind of henna tattoo to draw at home depends solely on personal preference. But if you want to create a pattern that has a long history, is full of meaning, you should dive into the history of technology, get acquainted with its main types.
It is customary to divide various images of mehendi into four groups, depending on belonging to a particular culture. They are:
- Moroccanif it's a combination of geometry and abstract floral patterns.
- Arabwhen the body is painted with flowers. And sometimes a large bud is taken as a basis, around which the whole picture is formed. But it is also possible to create a spectacular image only from small flowers.
- Indian - these patterns are recognized as the most versatile. Since almost any subject can be used. The most typical and popular are animals and flowers, intricate lines and geometry.
- Asianwhich can be confused with Indian. The main difference lies in the fact that the patterns were certainly complemented by a sketch of the fingertips.
If you want to create a temporary henna tattoo with a specific meaning, you can dive deeper into the theme of patterns. For example, it is customary to portray dream catchers if a person is close to magic and magic. This is a solution for creative people who think outside the box.
Drawings are created not only on the female body! If you are looking for the best picture for a guy, you should definitely look at dragons. Such mythical animals look incredibly beautiful. There is also a deep meaning behind them. The dragon personifies self-esteem and willpower. It helps to discover hidden abilities in oneself and pushes to master new skills.
Surprisingly, the unicorn is suitable for people who are very hot-tempered and emotional by nature. This beast gives a sense of calmness and balance.
The tiger is another "male" drawing. Predatory mehendi patterns declare a strong character, the ability to achieve goals. True, it is worthwhile to make a balanced decision about this particular beast. On the one hand, it testifies to the purposefulness of a person, on the other hand, it speaks of anger and rage.
A uniquely universal pattern that will suit people of any gender and age is the image of the sun. There is a lot of positive behind it, but it is especially interesting that the solar disk symbolizes the craving for the new, openness to the world.
The abstraction on the body looks very interesting. In this case, it is difficult to look for the exact meaning in the interweaving. Although it can be brought in, knowing what meaning this or that geometric figure has:
- The square means balance.
- The triangle indicates unity with higher powers.
- The cross carries with it the connection between heaven and earth, the sublime and the ordinary.
Of course, for residents of Western countries, a slightly different attitude towards mehendi drawings is characteristic. They are perceived simply as a decoration, a way to emphasize their own uniqueness. If you treat bio tattoos in the same way, you can not look for deep meanings, but simply choose harmonious images that will be pleasant to wear on the body.
Bio tattoo preparation
On the one hand, making a temporary henna tattoo is much easier than filling a real one. On the other hand, you do not need to be frivolous about the process. It is not just that this art has evolved over the centuries. There are many subtleties that should be learned and taken into account when working on mehendi.
Proper preparation for creating patterns on the body plays an important role. In this case, it will be possible to make the drawing saturated and preserve its brightness, pristine beauty, as long as possible.
What is important to remember:
- In order for the henna to be absorbed better, ideally it is necessary to cleanse the skin with a peeling or scrub. By removing the keratinized cells, you can help the penetration of paint. At the very least, the area to be painted on must be washed with hot water and soap right before creating the patterns.
- If hair grows on the body in the place where it is planned to get a mehendi tattoo, it must be removed. This is ideal, especially if the hairs are thick.
- Before applying the paint, keep it at room temperature for a while (store it in the refrigerator). Firstly, it is more comfortable this way - there is no discomfort from contact with the cold composition. Secondly, the warm composition will better penetrate the skin. The pores will not close from it. At the same time, it is important not to overexpose henna warm! If it becomes too liquid, it will not work with it.
- For mehendi to take on well, it is important to take care of a comfortable atmosphere in the room where you have to work. Both skin and henna react to temperature and humidity. It is best to keep the room warm - + 26-29 degrees, but not hot. Otherwise, sweat will come out and ruin the whole work. As for the optimal humidity, it is good when it is in the range of 60-70%.
If you do not buy a ready-made composition for painting, you can make it yourself. It is important to know that henna for mehendi should be the darkest, most saturated. Having bought a ready-made powder weighing 20 g in a pharmacy or in a cosmetic store, then prepare a paste by adding the following components to the crushed plant: 2 lemons, 2 tsp. sugar, 1 tsp. oils (it is better to take sandalwood, eucalyptus or orange). After squeezing the juice from the lemons, all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed until smooth. Further, the paste must be kept for at least 12 hours. After that, you can start drawing.
Alternatively, the composition is made according to a different recipe. Combine strong tea leaves (2-4 tsp for 0.5 liters of water), 35-40 g of henna, juice of one lemon and a couple of drops of oil.
To get a tattoo using henna according to such recipes, the most important thing is endurance and patience. It is better to sift the powder from the plant through a fine sieve to make it easier to prepare the paste. Henna is combined with other ingredients, stirring constantly and adding a little. You need to look at the consistency so that the mass is not too thick, but not too liquid. It can be compared with regular toothpaste. It is better if the mass is thick, then it is simply diluted to the required consistency. But with a liquid mixture it is already difficult to do something.
After cooking, the pasta should be passed through a sieve a second time. The slightest lumps will also interfere with the work on the drawing.
How to make a bio henna tattoo?
Beginners should choose fairly large and relatively simple drawings. When starting to work on ornate sophisticated patterns, you may have to be disappointed, since it is very difficult in reality. Before you make a henna tattoo at home, you should definitely try on any available material, how the mass is squeezed out, is it too thick or liquid.
It is recommended to apply oil to cleansed skin. There are special formulations, but you can safely use eucalyptus or analogues. Using stencils for mehendi, you need to make sure that wrinkles and depressions do not form under them, which can ruin the whole drawing.
In order not to smear the paint as you move, they always start from the farthest section. When drawing mehendi in stages, you should gently and evenly press on the cone or syringe. Otherwise, the paint will flow out in thick or thin lines. If the hand trembles and the henna does not lie where it is needed, you should immediately wipe the place with a cotton swab dipped in oil. True, a trace of paint will already remain, albeit dim.
When the drawing is completely applied, it is necessary that the mass is completely dry. You cannot wash it, peel off the crust, as soon as it has time to grab a little. As a rule, it takes at least 40 minutes to dry completely. But the longer the line-up lasts, the better. Some masters recommend wrapping the place with cling film and holding it for at least a few hours.
Then it remains to shake off the remnants of henna. Next, the skin is gently cleaned with a piece of soft cloth. To make beautiful henna tattoos look even more spectacular, you can walk over this area, applying a mixture that will consolidate the result. To do this, combine a little olive oil with lemon juice, garlic and sugar.
If the experiment is started for the sake of an event, you can sprinkle hairspray on your skin. Then the drawing will look even more vivid and pronounced. However, it is better not to leave the polish on the body for a long time. After a couple of hours, wash it off with soap and then apply cream.
Bio henna tattoo care
Before you get a henna tattoo, you should also learn about the basics of caring for drawings. Here are the basic rules to follow so that the image does not fade quickly:
- The place should be lubricated with oil daily.
- The site must be oiled before contact with water!
- It is important to avoid friction, contact with salt.
- You should not use skin care products that contain bleaching ingredients.
- It is better to use mild soap for washing.
Despite the fact that henna tattoo for beginners will seem like a difficult art after the first acquaintance with all the nuances, it is worth it. Once you get a great result, you want to experiment again and again. And here a sense of proportion is important! You cannot constantly apply henna to the same place!
How can a bio tattoo be washed off?
The last question that is useful to study before drawing a henna tattoo is can mehendi be washed off? You won't be able to completely delete the picture right away. And you should be ready for this. But there are steps you can take to get rid of the patterns faster.
If it so happened that the mehendi sketches on the body do not look as attractive as on the computer, and you want to immediately delete the image, then you do not need to leave paint on the body - it is better to wash the area with soap. Additionally, it is wiped with a cotton swab with alcohol, but remembering that this causes dry skin. So the cream is applied next.
If the paint has soaked in, it is even more difficult to deal with mehendi. You need to remember this even before diluting henna for a tattoo! What will help to display the picture:
- Hot bath - under the influence of water and heat, the skin "gives off" the dye better.
- Antibacterial soap - it has a slight whitening effect.
- Salt baths or masks - henna does not like salt, so the colors will fade faster.
There is another recipe for emergency temporary tattoo removal. For him they take lemon juice and baking soda. The components are combined in such a proportion to form a thick paste. It is rubbed with it on the place where the drawing is applied. True, the skin does not like such procedures. It can be annoying, so it's worth weighing the pros and cons before making the mehendi.
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Henna disappears on its own within 1-4 weeks, and how long it lasts on the skin depends on the individual characteristics and composition of the paste. It is difficult to predict how brightly the color will appear. If it's still scary to experiment, you can go to the salon
