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How to Apply Henna Paste and Care for Your New Art

By Karen L. Hudson, About.com

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Using a Pre-Drawn Image

If you’re still not comfortable with freehand designs, you can trace the design onto a piece of tracing paper with the skin scribe and then transfer it to the skin using a very small amount of gel lubricant (like KY Jelly) applied in a very light layer on the skin to create tackiness. Make sure you trace your design “backwards” if you use this method! Deodorant can also be used if you don’t have gel lubricant.

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