🎨 Materials Needed:
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Fresh henna/mehndi cone (dark stain preferred)
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Tissue paper or cotton swabs (for cleanup)
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A pin or needle (to unclog the cone if needed)
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Lemon-sugar solution (for setting)
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Essential oil (like eucalyptus or clove, optional)
🖐️ Step-by-Step Application:
1. Prep Your Hand:
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Wash hands thoroughly to remove oils or lotions.
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Dry completely and apply a tiny bit of eucalyptus oil for a darker stain (optional).
2. Start with the Fingers:
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Begin at the tips and work your way down.
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Use the leaflet motif shown in the image—each finger has mirrored leaf patterns aligned in vertical symmetry.
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Keep the tips empty or capped with rounded henna for a trendy twist.
3. Central Floral Pattern on the Back of the Hand:
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This is your focal point! Start by drawing a central stem with elegant curls.
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Add large paisley-like petals and shaded leaves for dimension.
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Work symmetrically, building out each side to mirror the other.
4. Fine Detailing:
Continued on the next page 👇
