Now booking for Eid and wedding season

Natural henna artist · Johannesburg

Hand-drawn henna for brides, Eid & every celebration

Book your hennaServices & prices

Every design is drawn by hand with natural, plant-based henna. The paste comes off bright orange and settles into a deep, warm brown over the next two days.

Natural, plant-based paste
100%
Starting price per side
R100
Until the colour peaks
48 hrs
How long a stain lasts
1–3 wks

Henna for every occasion

Simple Eid designs, full bridal arms and everything in between. The length sets the starting price and the pattern decides the rest.

From R450

Bridal henna

Full arm designs, best applied one to two days before the wedding so the colour peaks on the day.

  • Fingers to above the mid arm
  • Exact price from a photo of a design you love
Per guest

Mehndi nights

Henna for you and your guests, priced by length and the number of people.

  • Share how many guests
  • Simple or detailed designs
From R100 a side

Eid henna

Designs for Eid and celebrations, from the fingers to the wrist and beyond.

  • Palm or back of the hand
  • Book early for Eid
Fingers-to-wrist henna: fine design on the back of the hand with a chain to the wrist
Above-the-wrist henna: florals running from the hand past the wrist
Mid-arm henna: floral vines from the fingers to the middle of the forearm
Above-mid-arm henna: a full bridal arm with fine bands and florals

How far would you like your henna to go?

Choose a length to see a real design at that length.

Ask for a price

Made for the big day

Bridal henna is drawn one to two days before the wedding, so the stain reaches its deepest colour on the day itself. Your outfit, length and pattern are planned together first.

Plan your bridal henna

Find your henna

Three quick questions and you'll get a look, a starting price and designs to match.

1 of 3What's the occasion?

Watch your stain deepen

Natural henna changes colour for two days after the paste comes off. Tap a shade to see each stage.

Peak colour, a deep reddish-brown. Plan your wedding or event for this point, about two days after application.

For the deepest stain

  1. Come with clean skin, no lotion or oil
  2. Keep the paste on as long as you can
  3. Stay warm, because warm hands stain deeper
  4. Scrape the paste off instead of washing it

To make it last

  1. No water for 12 to 24 hours
  2. Balm or coconut oil before showering
  3. Skip scrubs, pools and sanitiser
  4. Wear gloves when cleaning

From first message to final stain

Four steps, starting with the booking form. Start with step one.

  1. Send your date

    Fill in the booking form with your date, the length you'd like and any designs you love.

  2. Choose your design

    Talk through your outfit, length and style, and get an exact price for your pattern.

  3. Henna day

    Sit back while your design is drawn by hand with natural paste.

  4. The reveal

    Scrape off the paste, follow the aftercare and watch your colour deepen over 48 hours.

Fresh from Instagram

The latest designs from @dippedinhenna_ (opens in a new tab). Want more ideas? Save your favourites on the inspo board.

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Questions, answered

Anything else? Add it to your booking request.

What does "a side" mean?

One side of the hand, either the palm or the back. Both sides of one hand count as two sides.

Why do prices vary?

The length sets the starting price and the pattern decides the rest. A fine, detailed design takes longer than a simple one, so send a photo for an exact price.

When should I book bridal henna?

As early as you can for wedding season and anything near Eid. Bridal henna is best applied one to two days before the wedding so the colour peaks on the day.

How long does natural henna last?

Usually one to three weeks. Palms and fingertips hold the colour longest.

Why is my henna orange?

Fresh natural henna is bright orange when the paste comes off. It deepens to a rich brown over 24 to 48 hours.

Is natural henna safe?

Natural henna is plant-based. Ask for a patch test if your skin is sensitive. People with G6PD deficiency should not use henna.

Book your henna

Tell us about your henna and how you'd like to hear back. Your details are only used to arrange your booking.

  1. Send your request
  2. Choose WhatsApp, a call or email
  3. Hear back from us, or email us straight away

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