14 simple henna designs that will make your hands even more beautiful

What you need to know about henna drawings

Henna obtained from Lawsonia leaves is usually non-allergenic. What Do I Need to Know About Henna Tattoos? / ECARF. The skin may redden, itch, or blister if paraphenylenediamine (PPD) is added to the dye. It is used to make the coating dry faster and be darker. Therefore, when buying, it is important to clarify the composition of the mixture.

Typically, henna fades 10-15 days after being applied to the skin. To make the tattoo last as long as possible, follow these guidelines:

Do not remove the colorant immediately after application. Let the henna dry for at least 30 minutes. Make sure that the drawing does not smudge, and only then wash off.
Avoid water whenever possible. For example, wear gloves while washing the dishes, or just lightly rub the image with soap and water.
Do not come into contact with chemicals. Disinfectants and chlorine accelerate fading.
Moisten the painting area. It is enough to periodically apply the cream to the temporary tattoo.

If you want to get rid of the pattern ahead of time, try exfoliating your skin with a pumice stone or scrub.

How to draw a henna butterfly on your hand

What is needed

Henna for mehendi in a tube

How to draw

Make a small dot on the forearm. This is the head of a butterfly. The body is a curved oval with a pointed tip. Paint over the resulting shape.

Draw the head and body of the butterfly with henna on the hand

Show the blob-like front wing. Place another one under the part, but smaller. Sketch the second pair of wings so that they are not fully visible. Repeat the outlines of the shapes inside them.

Henna butterfly drawing on the hand: depict the wings

Add curls to the wings. Lightly shade the space near the edges. Release curved tendrils from the head with small dots at the tips. Trace the contours of the drawings to make them more voluminous.

Henna butterfly drawing on the hand: depict the pattern and antennae

From the bottom of the image, draw a long, curved line with a curl at the end. Add many small branches.

Henna butterfly drawing on hand: add curls

Draw a few subtle lines next to the short curls. Add volumetric balls to them. Place many small dots behind the contours of the tattoo.

Henna butterfly drawing on the hand: decorate the tattoo with dots

The full version of the master class can be viewed here:

What other options are there

Here's how to depict a butterfly against a background of flowers:

This option is suitable for those who are just learning to paint with henna:

How to draw an elephant with henna on your hand

What is needed

Henna for mehendi in a tube

How to draw

On the palm of your hand, use a curved line to mark the ear of the elephant, as shown in the picture. Show the rounded nape of the elephant.

Henna drawing of an elephant on the hand: depict the ear and the back of the head

The back of the animal is a horizontal segment. The detail flows smoothly into the hind leg, which looks like an elongated rectangle.

Henna drawings on the arm: depict the back and hind leg

Draw a curved line to indicate the chin. Draw the front leg, it is slightly bent at the knee. Show the elephant's belly.

Draw the front leg and belly with henna on the arm

Draw a short ponytail with a tassel at the end. Add a second pair of legs.

Henna drawing of an elephant on the arm: outline the tail and the second pair of legs

Place a small circular spiral on the animal's back. Decorate the contour with many sticks, and draw petals on top. Enclose the resulting flower in a semicircle and then add a simple pattern.

Henna drawing of an elephant on the hand: add a pattern to the back

Show your toes on the elephant's feet. Draw two short segments above each foot, and above them draw arcs with a dot.

Henna drawing of an elephant on the arm: decorate the legs with a pattern

Draw a flower on the top of the animal. Draw an almond eye. Use a short, curved line to show the inside of the ear. Make a pattern of shapes that resemble drops near the outline of the part. Draw curls and dots on the belly.

Henna drawing of an elephant on the hand: add a pattern to the ear and belly

Draw a curved trunk extending towards the tip of the index finger. Decorate the element with curls, dots and arcs. Place a few drops over the part. Add a pattern to the chin. Draw twigs and circles in a line under the elephant's hind leg.

Henna elephant drawing: depict the trunk and pattern under the leg

Details are in the video instructions:

How to draw a peacock with henna on the hand

What is needed

Henna for mehendi in a tube

How to draw

Draw a thin long neck and a drop-like body of the peacock above the brush.

Draw the neck and body of the peacock with henna on the arm

Draw a rounded head. Add a triangular beak with a curl at the end. Outline the eye, and decorate the neck with stripes.

Henna drawing of peacock on hand: add head, beak and eye

Paint over the head, being careful not to get into the eyes. Draw two curved lines on the body. Place patterns behind their contours: mesh and spirals.

Henna peacock on hand: add a pattern to the body

Draw the tail feather. It consists of a large teardrop-shaped figure, along the contour of which small elongated petals are located. Make a lot of elements on the brush. Add them to your fingers if you want.

Draw the peacock's tail with henna on the hand

Draw a shaded blob inside each feather. Draw many spirals outside the tail. Apply henna in strips to cuticles. Draw a crest on the peacock's head.

Henna peacock drawing on hand: depict a crest and add a pattern

The whole process of creating a picture can be viewed here:

What other options are there

Another simple way to depict a bird with henna on your hand:

An option for those who want to decorate the brush and fingers with separate patterns:

How to draw a lotus with henna on your hand

Henna drawings on the hand: henna lotus drawing

What is needed

Henna for mehendi in a tube

How to draw

Draw a large lotus petal. Place two more on the sides. Each next part should be smaller than the previous one.

Henna drawings on the hand: outline the petals

Shade the tips and bases of the petals. Use a curved line to mark the stem of the flower. Add a curl to the side.

Henna drawings on the hand: draw the trunk and branches

To keep the composition from appearing empty, place a row of dots of different sizes near the stem. Draw a drop near the spiral.

Henna drawings on the hand: add dots and a drop

At the bottom of the bud, outline a falling off petal, and outside the picture, depict those that have already flown off. Decorate all elements with shading. Add small circles above the flower.

Henna drawings on the hand: depict fallen petals

Details - in the video:

What other options are there

A complex but interesting henna pattern:

For those who want to depict several lotuses at once:

Simple yet eye-catching forearm composition:

How to draw henna mandala on hand

What is needed

Henna for mehendi in a tube

How to draw

Draw a flower in the palm of your hand. Its core is a circular spiral with a dot in the center. Add petals of different sizes.

Draw several leaves on the sides of the flower. Draw thin veins. Place the curls above the composition.

Henna drawings on the hand: draw curls and branches

Trace the outer contours of the drawing. Draw two semicircles under the flower. Make the inner line wider. Place small petals along the entire length of the outer element.

Henna drawings on the hand: outline the circles

Fill the empty space under the flower with spirals. Put a dot in the center of each. Release the leaves from the contours of the composition, alternating them with curved lines with circles at the ends.