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Karwa Chauth 2024: Tips To Keep Your Mehendi Dark and Long Lasting

Gently exfoliate your hands and feet with a sugar or salt scrub to remove dead skin cells and prepare your skin for vibrant Mehndi designs.

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Wax, thread, or shave unwanted hair from your hands and feet to ensure smooth Mehndi application and even colour distribution.

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Apply lemon juice or a sugar scrub to gently brighten and soften your skin, creating an ideal canvas for vibrant Mehndi colours.

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Use fresh, high-quality henna paste or powder, free from additives and chemicals, to ensure rich, dark colour and long-lasting Mehndi designs.

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Mix henna paste with lemon juice, strong tea, or coffee to enhance colour intensity, create deeper tones, and bring out the rich, reddish-brown hue of the Mehndi design.

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Apply thick, even layers of henna paste to your hands and feet, using a cone, stick or brush, to achieve crisp mehendi.

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Allow the henna paste to dry and leave it on for 2-3 hours or overnight (6-8 hours) for optimal colour saturation and a deeper, richer Mehndi stain.

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Enhance the colour and aroma of your Mehndi design by adding a few drops of cinnamon, cardamom, or clove essential oils to the henna paste. 

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Seal and nourish your Mehndi design by applying a thin layer of coconut oil or lemon sugar paste after removal, to moisturize and lock in the vibrant colour. 

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To maintain the intensity of your Mehndi design, avoid shaving, waxing, or using harsh soaps on the applied area for 24-48 hours after removal.

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