A henna tattoo of a flower on a woman's hand

Henna Tattoos: Timeless Beauty for Special Occasions


Elevate your event with the elegance and artistry of henna tattoos! Perfect for all ages, henna tattoos are a beautiful and natural way to adorn the skin with intricate designs that can last up to two weeks. Or try White Henna for an elevated design appropriate for weddings!

At Faces by Franchesca, every design is personally crafted by Franchesca, ensuring a unique and high-quality experience for each guest. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, festival, or private party, our henna tattoos add a touch of tradition, creativity, and charm to any occasion. Let us help make your event unforgettable with stunning henna art designed to impress!

What You Need to Know About Our Evansville Henna Tattoo Service

Henna creates a lovely dark brown stain on the skin. Henna, also called Mehendi, dates back thousands of years in India and East Asian countries, traditionally used on brides’ hands and feet before their wedding ceremony. Now Henna is widely popular in the U.S. and around the world. Henna Tattoos are perfect for festivals and parties, or to create that special summer bohemian look!

  • Paste is applied using a cone or squeeze bottle
  • Must dry undisturbed for 15-20 minutes or it will smear, therefore not suitable for very young children
  • The longer the paste sits on skin, the darker it will stain. 3-4 hours minimum is recommended. Can leave overnight.
  • Stain takes 24-48 hours to fully develop; may start light orange and then darken
  • Stains darkest on palms, backs of hands, wrists, forearms, and ankles, since the skin is more absorbent on these areas
  • Lasts 1-2 weeks depending on your skin

Henna Paste Ingredients:

  • Natural Henna Powder from India (dried powdered leaves of the henna bush)
  • Water
  • Essential oils
  • Sugar
  • Because henna is very sensitive to heat and spoiling, each batch made fresh 2-3 days before use.

Aftercare:

  • When ready to remove dry paste, scrape it off or dissolve with olive oil
  • Put some olive oil over the design before washing or bathing
  • Pool chemicals may affect henna
  • Once the stain has developed, protect your design with sunscreen to make it last!

Removal:

  • Henna is difficult to remove once the stain has darkened. Methods include scrubbing with baking soda or using hydrogen peroxide. Otherwise, the stain will simply fade away as your skin naturally exfoliates over time.

Important note about skin sensitivities:

  • You may have heard about henna tattoos creating scarring or skin sensitivities. This is because some companies add a chemical called PPD to manufactured henna cones. PPD is used in some hair dyes and is toxic to the skin!
  • Don’t trust henna cones you buy from stores or online – buy the ingredients and learn to make the paste yourself, or get a tattoo from a trusted professional who makes their paste themselves!
  • Faces by Franchesca uses ONLY hand-made, fresh henna paste using the ingredients listed above.
  • Real, fresh, plant-based henna paste is highly perishable & not shelf-stable.
  • Real henna is extremely safe, and allergic reactions are very rare.
  • Any reactions to fresh, natural paste are more likely to be caused by the essential oils than the henna itself, and such reactions are not long-lasting.

Henna tattoos bring a touch of timeless beauty and creativity to any event, leaving guests with elegant designs they’ll admire long after the celebration ends. If you need Henna Tattoo Services in Evansville or the surrounding areas, click the link for Pricing or use the button below!