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    How do you make henna with two ingredients?
    Moushami Iyer
    Henna Artist
    Moushami Iyer is a Henna Artist and the Owner of Pastel Zenna, an art store in Chicago featuring Moushami's specialty in blending Zentangles and Henna. With over five years of experience, Moushami specializes in Henna tattoos, Henna-inspired art, woodwork, and offers Henna parties.
    Henna Artist
    Expert Answer
    You can mix the natural henna powder with tea water if you want to use only two ingredients.
  • Question
    Can I use sand in henna?
    Community Answer
    No. It will make the henna rough.
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    Can I wear henna for weddings?
    Community Answer
    It depends on the theme of the wedding, the couple and their requests, etc. However, henna is worn at some weddings.
  • Question
    Why didn't henna paste give my skin any color?
    Community Answer
    Perhaps you didn't let it sit long enough before you applied it to your skin.
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    Are the natural oils necessary?
    Community Answer
    The essential oils are optional, but they help a little with the intensity of the color and they make it smell good. If you do not have any, just leave the solution on your skin/hair a little longer to get your desired color.
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    What can I use instead of henna powder to make henna?
    Community Answer
    There is really nothing you can use to make henna without henna powder. Henna is what it is and has no good substitute.
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