Henna Hands

Yesterday was my works BBQ. Normally this event drags somewhat after waiting for the food, bitching about those who have gone up for seconds before some people have had anything to eat, the list of fun things to do run out. However this year my colleague Ramela brought in some henna and was doing "tattoos" for anybody who wanted it.

Honestly it was like face painting for grown ups, Ramela worked like a slave as she had people queuing up to be done for most of the afternoon and she had a constant audience of people watching her as she did her designs.

I had my hand done, natch



Once the henna mix had dried to almost bone dry I had to wrap my hand in clingfilm cos the heat couldn't escape easily the sweat and warmth was supposed to make the henna take better. Ramela told us that when this is done properly before weddings it's done last thing at night and the bride to be goes to bed with her hands sealed in plastic bags. Mine only lasted to about 5pm, so it isn't as dark as it could have been if I had been more patient.



It's exceptionally pretty and should last about 2 to 3 weeks and then can have another one done, perhaps!