The traditional art of henna (aka mehndi) is over 5000 years old. Originally a paste used for cooling, it has since taken on decorative purposes.
These days, henna is very popular for weddings. Its temporary nature is appealing to brides, and now different color variations are blowing up Instagram.
According to the site Gopi Henna, white henna isn't proper henna, because it doesn't stain the skin.
It's often just skin-safe acrylic body paint with a little bit of glitter in it.
Those are stick-on tattoos, aka flash tattoos. They're usually flat and definitely perfect-looking, and they definitely lack the handmade nature of regular henna. They also often come paired with colors that aren't natural, like gold.
This particular set came from voguetides.
This stunning henna was done by @firdahenna_art on Instagram, who is available for booking!
This look was accented with gorgeous gold rhinestones and gold body paint. This would be an incredible wedding look!
You can see how it looks like lace here! On Instagram, @anggun.hennaart did this for a bride, and it's such a unique look. The gentle sprinkling of white dots almost makes it look like stars!
Gopi Henna noted that glitter is often added to or sprinkled on top of white henna to give it a metallic look. It looks like they used iridescent glitter. I love it.
The henna here is so gorgeous, and I love that it extends up the bride's arms! The bride also got iridescent rhinestone nails to match her henna, and they look perfect for her big day.
Not only is the combination of white and gold absolutely stunning, it looks so much like lace that I actually thought these were gloves!
I love the gold beads surrounding that circle. It's such a great choice.
The lace look was accented with big flowers that are so beautifully shaded. It takes a true artist to make flowers that intricate!
This henna was done by @verahennart on Instagram.
I'm getting some major summer festival vibes from these designs. Trade in your flower crowns for some white henna tattoos instead!
The possibilities are endless with this body art trend. Doesn't this design look like a delicate lace accent?
I'm getting major bridal vibes from this look. What about you?
This smaller design is somehow both subtle and striking.
In a good way, for the record. This bride had her henna extended all the way up her index fingers and then wound up her middle finger. I love that she left room for her ring!
