Mehndi And Bollywood

Mehndi ceremony has always been an integral part of our Bollywood movies. Mehndi is shown as something close to a girl’s heart and a way of expressing her inner feelings, dreams and hopes for a love-filled future!

Bollywood has numerous scenes and songs picturized on Mehndi application and ceremony.

Bollywood stars celebrate their mehndi ceremonies on a grand scale and are even seen applying mehndi as a fashion accessory.These Stars do not leave any stone unturned to get the best mehndi designs applied from the expert mehndi artists!

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Indians idolize their favourite movie stars and bollywood sets the trend and fashion statement for most of the people, which goes to say Mehndi is a trend in modern times also and will alwasy be in fashion!

Mehndi will always have a  Special connection with Bollywood!

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MEHNDI TODAY/ MODERN MEHENDI

The intricate designs that are common today emerged only in the 20th century. Mehndi was used in the U.S. as a hair dye until it became popular back in 1996. Traditional henna uses and applications have been replaced with contemporary designs and especially Arabic mehndi. Even though a few people still prepare their own mehndi, mehndi kits and cones have become very popular. Cones have made the application process faster and easier. Convenient stencils are also widely popular. Mehndi, once sacred, has now become misused and applied all over the body, especially by Westerners. The West sees mehndi as a temporary “tattoo.” However, most of the world has given up traditional designs for the more contemporary Arabic styles, leaving traditional mehndi only for brides. Luckily, there are still few who keep this traditional method alive.

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Make your Private or Public Events more exciting and entertaining with Modern Mehndi™. The art of Henna painting known as Mehndi or Mehandi will make your special event unforgettable.  We can customize any party to your needs, we have years of experience doing it. We invite you to make that next Birthday Party for you or your loved ones into a Mehndi Party.  Celebrate the miracle of birth with a Blessing Way, a beautiful Mehndi painting on the belly using ancient symbols to bless mother and child. Or share The blessings with the friends and family at your Baby Shower. 

Mehndi has been traditionally used for weddings in India, The Middle East and Africa. This custom is becoming more popular in the U.S. and Modern Mehndi™ brings this exotic custom to your home in CT or NY. We can be as traditional or modern as you may prefer. We offer Bridal Mehndi as well as Mehndi at Bridal Showers. Modern Mehndi™ is the sensation at every art show or corporate event that we attend. This is why we won the Best of the Gold Coast "Best Mehndi Artist" award in 2008. If you are not the long term commitment type of guy but are wondering how a tattoo would look on you, Modern Mehndi can draw any design that you may have in mind and it won’t last forever. With Modern Mehndi™ There's Something for Everyone!

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Mehndi, or henna, has a long and ancient history. It’s been around for thousands of years. Mehndi was introduced to India in the 12th century, by the Mughals. At first, it was only used by the rich and ruling families. Eventually, it was liked and used by everyone. As more people started using mehndi, the recipes and patterns became more refined. In 13th and 14th century Persian art women and dancers were displayed with henna painted hands. Arabian countries used mehndi for its cooling properties. Muslims used mehndi since the beginning of Islam. Even Prophet Muhammad colored his bear and hair with mehndi. Egyptians used mehndi to dye the hair and fingernails of their dead, over 5000 years ago.


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HISTORY
It is difficult to track the history and origins of mehndi because of centuries of migration and cultural interaction. Even though it is difficult to determine where the traditions began, there is some historical evidence claiming that it originated in ancient India as a ceremonial form of art. The most commonly believed tale is that mehndi was introduced to India by the Mughals. It has been used for at least 5000 years for its cosmetic and healing properties. Documentation proves that the ancient Egyptians stained the fingers and toes of their Pharoahs prior to mummification. Mehndi application methods and designs became more sophisticated as its uses spread. In 17th century India, the barber’s wife usually applied henna on women. Most women from that time, in India, are depicted with their hands and feet adorned with henna, regardless of their social class and marital status.

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Indian Mehndi Designs

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Here are some completed hand designs for starters. There are also a couple finger designs and motifs seperetely if you feel like getting creative and making your own mehndi hand!! Enjoy!

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Mehndi Body Art Designs

Mehndi Body Art Designs: Mehndi designs form of body decoration has become popular all over the globe Mehndi body art for several reasons including the fact that anyone can learn how to create their very own unique mehndi designs and this mehndi body art apply them at home. While these mehndi body art designs or mehndi body art tattoo are not permanent, mehndi body art typically last for a period of three to four weeks at which time an individual can choose to re-apply the same mehndi design or create another mehndi designs.

Mehndi body art designs or mehndi body art tattoos can also be applied by a professional who specializes in the art of Mehndi tattooing or mehndi body artist; however, many mehndi designindividuals have learned how to apply their own mehndi tattoos or mehndi body art designs with their very own creative mehdni designs. Traditional Mehndi designs include geometrical shapes, floralmehndi designs patterns, and intricate  mehndi designs created out of fine lines and are typically tattooed on the hands or feet, however, any type of mehndi design can be created and applied anywhere on the body.

Arabic Mehndi So Popular

If you are familiar with the ancient art of mehndi painting and Arabic mehndi designs , you would know that Arabic mehndi is one of the most popular Arabic mehndi designs out there. Using henna dye to color and design beautiful shapes on one’s body, this type of Arabic mehndi design is a temporary body art that is now well-known not only in the Middle East and the Arabic world, but also all across the globe! Temporary tattoos can also be constructed with the use of this art, as seen in many parts of the modern world today where Arabic mehndi designs are seen widely.

This art of Arabic mehndi usually makes use of big, simply constructed floral patterns that are largely used by women, usually on the feet or hands. The gorgeousness and beauty of the Arabic mehndidesigns would differ with regards to the skill and ability of the one that applies the henna on the subject, thus if you are looking for decent designs, ensure that you seek one that has plenty of experience and skill in applying henna!

If you are wondering why this type of Arabic mehndi design is so popular today, part of the reason is due to the fact that this method of applying Arabic mehndi on one’s self is more simple and convenient compared to other types of mehndi designs out there. The simple art of Arabic mehndi makes use of trailing, bold flower designs that are big, thus they are easier to design and apply as well. They also do not usually cover the feet or hands all the way through, and leave more exposed skin compared to Pakistani mehndi or Indian mehndi, thus they are also more convenient to apply. Floral designs are used, not animal or human figures, making design a lot more simple and refined.