Most henna designs are applied freehand – you can use a design as a reference, but it’s usually easiest to draw directly onto the skin with the henna paste. If you have a particularly difficult design or one that requires a certain amount of “perfection,” you can use a skin scribe to draw the design on first. Skin scribes are like a marker, usually only come in purple, and they are safe for use on the skin.
How to Apply Henna Paste and Care for Your New Art
By Karen L. Hudson, About.com
Once you have your henna paste ready to go – whether it be pre-made, homemade, in a cone, tube or bottle – you’re ready to start applying your design. This is the fun part! But it’s also quite time consuming. You’ll want to allow at least 1-2 hours for this part of the process. Rushing it will result in a pale stain that won’t last very long.
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