Is henna safe?
Henna is 100% natural and safe, but you should be aware of what your henna artist uses in their henna paste since each artist tends to have his/her own recipe. Check the recipe or do a spot test to make sure you aren’t allergic to any ingredients. Do not use black henna. Black henna is not natural! It often contains a hair dye (PPD) that can damage and scar the skin. If someone says they use “black henna” please choose another artist.