What are the usual colors of henna?
Depending on your body chemistry and skin color, the designs can appear as orange, red, brown, burgundy, or khaki green. The color of henna is also based on the strength of the henna paste, the length of time it is left on the skin and the after care given. The best place to get the really red shades are palms of hands and soles of feet. Most other areas won’t show the reds nearly as well. As a rule, the hands and feet take the dye the best and so will have the most vibrant and long-lasting color. As you move away from the extremities and closer to the body, your stains will be lighter and less vibrant. You can counteract this to some degree, especially if you are having the design applied for a special occasion, by having a second application of henna a day or two after your first.
