Tips for Applying Bridal Mehndi

Ideally the color of mehndi should be rich and deep maroon.The following tips will help you, the bride to get the Perfect color of mehndi on your wedding day.

1. Mehndi should be applied two days prior to your wedding day.

2. Hair removal must be done at least a day prior to the application of mehndi. Otherwise mehndi can wax off along with hair.

3. Manicure and pedicure should also be done before the application of mehndi because once mehndi has been applied; contact with water should be avoided as far as possible.

4. As soon the mehndi paste starts to dry on your hands and feet, dab it with cotton wool dipped in a mixture of lemon juice and sugar. This will help to hold the mehndi paste in its place and further help to enhance the darkness of maroon color.

5. Mehndi should be left for at least 6 hours without allowing it get wet with water. You may wrap your hands and feet with the help of a cling film. The ideal time to apply mehndi is at night as you can go off to sleep after application of mehndi.

6. Avoid bending your wrists and fingers, while the mehndi paste is wet.

7. Remove the mehndi paste at least 6 hours after application with the help of a blunt knife or simply by brushing it off. Do not wash your hands yet.

8. Keep your hands and feet warm. Apply Vicks Vaporub or nilgiri drops. Put some cloves on a heated pan and let them smoke. Hold your hands at a little height above the pan. The aroma of cloves and the heat will help to enhance the color of mehndi.

9. Avoid contact with water as far as possible till your wedding day.

10. Body glitter and bindis may also be applied on your hands and feet to match the color of your outfit.

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