i was wondering if anyone knew any tricks to make henna tattoos stay on your skin longer or not fade. i am going on vacation to the beach and i want to get one but i dont want it to fade beore i come home. ive had one before and they always fade soon. does anyone have any tricks? thanks
tash9 answered Wednesday July 12 2006, 2:23 pm: Don't put a ton of sunscreen on the area you're going to tattoo right before getting your tattoo lol. I did that once and it washed of the next day. Needless to say I wasn't too happy :P [ tash9's advice column | Ask tash9 A Question ]
Alli answered Wednesday July 12 2006, 11:21 am: Dear Henna Tattoo,
I hears as well if you put hairspray on it it will stay because it does make it stiff. Hope I helped!
NeedAdvice21 answered Wednesday July 12 2006, 10:09 am: hi-i heard that putting hairspray or vaseline on it helps. it may sound weird but the hairspray makes it more stiff and sticky so it stays on longer. If you need more advice or have any questions, ask me in my column. Don't forget feedback.
~NeedAdvice21 [ NeedAdvice21's advice column | Ask NeedAdvice21 A Question ]
DonutHolez567 answered Wednesday July 12 2006, 12:23 am: Heres what helps:
put vegetable oil on it and then heat like a blow dyer
dont wash the area as much as you can
get it somewhere where you skin is more calus like the inside of your hand or your ankle
'Q: How long will my henna last?
A: Your henna will last approximately two weeks depending on how well you take care of your henna, where on your body it has been painted (hands & feet absorb the henna dye best), and your skin chemistry. Moisturizing your henna with massage or baby oil, or dabbing it with lemon juice will help your henna last longer while exfoliating, shaving, & swimming in chlorine pools will face the henna design sooner.'
DancinCutie08 answered Tuesday July 11 2006, 8:40 pm: avoid water and scrubbing helps a great deal
also ive heard putting hair spray on it
and this may sound weird but i got a black henna tatoo kit for $20 and it lasts alot longer than the ones you get at the beach. if you would like i can try to find you the site i got the kit from and you can go over the one you get at the beach [ DancinCutie08's advice column | Ask DancinCutie08 A Question ]
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