All about mehendi on the back

Mehendi - henna body painting. It is considered an excellent option for those who want to apply a beautiful pattern to the body not forever, as is the case with a tattoo, but for a long time, which cannot be achieved with other paints. There are many different ways to paint on the body, but mehendi stands out from the rest for its special qualities.

This ancient art has many virtues.

• Comfort of application, that is, in general, the procedure itself. Due to the fact that the material is applied to the surface of the skin, and does not penetrate into deep layers, there will be no pain when compared with applying a tattoo.
• Nice disguise. If there are any flaws on the body (scars, birthmarks, and so on), then mehendi will easily cover all the defects. Alternatively, girls can use this type of body art for some significant event to look perfect for sure.
• Hypoallergenic. Mehendi includes only natural ingredients - henna and oils, so no allergic reactions should occur.
• Beneficial effect on the body. Henna is famous for its healing properties. For example, in ancient times, in hot countries, it protected from overheating, and in India it was used to treat skin diseases. Over time, henna, of course, has not lost its qualities, so if you apply the paste made from it to small wounds, this will contribute to their early healing.
• Ease of changing images. The skin does not require any expensive restorative procedures, so after two months you can create a new pattern in place of the old one.
• Regarding the location of the mehendi on the back, of the advantages, one can single out the fact that the area of ​​application is much larger in comparison with the rest of the body, you can fantasize as you like.

However, to all of the above, it is worth adding some disadvantages of natural tattoos.

• Temporality. This is both a plus and a minus of mehendi. On average, painting lasts up to one month on the body, but even with proper care, the paint gradually loses its beauty.
• There are restrictions when choosing the place of application. You need to choose exactly those parts of the body that are least of all in contact with clothes, where the skin is coarser. For example, on the back, ankles, nape, and so on.
• Limited choice of colors. Mehendi comes in only three colors - brown, dark brown and black.
• Thorough care. The natural composition, although it benefits the body, requires, in return, efforts to maintain beauty.
• Considering the lack of mehendi on the back, then here, of course, an experienced master is needed, since it is impossible to apply the drawing on your own.

The imagination for henna painting knows no bounds. Nevertheless, most often there are some specific sketches, and this is not just that, because this or that pattern carries a certain meaning. There are several popular patterns on the back.

• Peacock. In the east, this bird is a symbol of love and passion, and also in mythology personifies a goddess who brings good to people. In addition, the mehendi with the image of a peacock looks very impressive.

• Wings. From time immemorial, wings symbolized freedom, and they were also most often associated with angels.

• Lotus. Since mehendi originated in the eastern countries, the lotus is listed as one of the female talismans. Previously, it was applied by women preparing for motherhood, since the flower carried the meaning of birth. Now it is applied with the idea that the lotus brings success and good luck.

• Crown. The meaning of this tattoo is closely intertwined with the meaning of the dragon tattoo, since both images symbolize power, strength and leadership.

• Dream Catcher. In many cultures, this amulet serves as a talisman against bad dreams and evil spirits. Tattoo carries the same meaning.

• Vine. It is noteworthy that such a pattern is suitable not only for girls, but also for guys, since grapes mean devotion and loyalty to your loved one.

• Stars. The tattoo can be applied in a completely different style, but its meaning will not change at all. The stars carry hope and protect the owner from different parts of the world.

• Curls. Light and simple, ornate and quirky - in any case, it will mean that the tattoo wearer overcomes all sorts of difficulties without any problems.

The back is a large enough canvas that you can create absolutely anything. However, there are some nuances that can significantly spoil the view, if you do not approach the matter wisely. It is necessary to take into account your wardrobe when choosing a tattoo, because if the mehendi and the blouse are not combined, then instead of attractive drawings, the result may be absurdity. It is also worth collecting the hair so that the drawing is visible.

As mentioned earlier, everyone chooses mehendi to their liking, but if suddenly there are difficulties in choosing, which is really huge, then a couple of tips for choosing an image can help you decide.

• The floral ornament, which begins on the shoulder and ends in the lumbar region, is very beautiful.
• Also, if you choose a grapevine pattern, the mehendi will look extremely interesting on the whole back, but this is a matter of taste, of course.
• If you really want to apply a pattern to the lower back, then in this case, geometric lines or curls will be extremely advantageous to show off.
• On the shoulder blades, wings or a peacock, which looks the best possible on this part of the body, will look rather tender.
• The classic choice for applying mehendi is the area in the upper back, that is, in the neck area and slightly below, so a tattoo with a dream catcher, a majestic crown and a delicate lotus decorated with small details in the form of curls, dots and straight lines would be ideal for this place.

However, these are just recommendations: there are no canons as such when choosing an image, so the application of mehendi with one or another sketch is a personal choice of everyone.