EAST TO WEST HENNA
General Pricing
General Pricing
General Pricing
A list of all general pricing from personal henna to group events
Bridal Henna
General Pricing
Learn about the many bridal packeges and their prices as well as the details of free consultation
Henna Information
Learn about the properties and proper treatment both before and after henna application to make the henna last as long as possible
PRICING AND FEES
Individual Pricing
- Pricing for Henna designs spans a wide range and is subject to the size of the design,
the amount of henna being used, the amount of detail and sometimes the level of
difficulty in where it is being applied on the body.
- For Private Clients, a flat rate per design is charged.
- However, for general reference- a general hand only design on the top or bottom -
including fingers, averages around $45-65.
Group Events
- Monday - Thursday $90/hour
- Friday - Sunday $100/hour
- Event bookings
(Wedding parties, Graduations, Corporate events,
Sangeets, Mehndi nights, Private parties)
- For reference, approximately 12-15 medium
detailed, 'wrist-to-fingertip' strip size
designs can be done per hour.
Need More Henna Artists?
East to West Henna works with a team of
professional, high-quality Henna Artists and
can manage the hiring and paying of
additional Henna Artists for your Event.
Bridal Henna
Information
East to West Henna strives for each client to have a fun, relaxing, stress-free & special experience in applying their
Bridal Henna.
For Brides-to-be, all packages include a FREE consultation and 1-inch Henna sample (if desired). Design preferences and ideas are exchanged and discussed, as well as pricing, special requests and additional relevant details.
Custom Bridal Henna Designs are created to honor and celebrate the uniqueness of each Bride and Groom's story and union. Some of the favorited things to add into the Bridal Henna Design are the Groom's name, dates, symbols, skylines where each is from, representations of special hobbies/ interests, face profiles and more.
As a professional Fine Artist as well, Heather has the drawing & design skills to create a one-of-a-kind, highly detailed Henna Design, custom made just for you. Whatever your imagination holds, East to West Henna can make your Bridal Henna Dreams come true!
Planning
- Schedule your consultation appointment early to pick out your designs and discuss arrangements, timing, the specifics of your services and to pay your deposit to secure your date.
- Schedule your henna application at least 24 to 48 hours before your wedding ceremony. Night time is best. Henna needs about 48 hours to reach its darkest stain develop to its richest color.
- If you are planning on having a Mehendi (Henna) night, or for Bridal party, close friends and family- please plan to begin your Henna/Mehendi session at least 2-4 hours before your guests begin arriving so that you will be nearly done with your Henna application, so you will have more time to enjoy your guests and your event.
- Manicure, pedicure, waxing and spa treatments or massages should be scheduled at least 1-2 days before your henna application. Waxes, heavy oils and spray on tanners will prevent the dye molecules in the henna from penetrating the skin, stopping the henna from developing fully, therefore making it only a very light color. Manicures and Pedicures involve soaking and exfoliation that will ruin your henna.
- Plan to keep your Henna out of water and avoid exposing your henna to detergents or soaps. Wear latex gloves before showering, or have someone else help you.
- Wear comfortable clothes on the Henna application day, prepare to have someone with you that can help you get things in your purse, or go to the bathroom or feed you if you get hungry. Enjoy the pampering!
Bridal Packages
Bridal Henna Packages range from $160-$720
*** FULL
- Very Full, intricate & traditional Henna/Mehndi covering hands & arms to the elbow and feet and lower legs to 3/4 of the shin.
- Time estimate: allow for 7-9 hrs (depending on the detail involved)
- Price range: $560-$720 (price varies based on the specific design details)
** MODERATE
- Full henna design, but with more space , intricate henna designs of hands/wrists & feet/ankles
- OR partial coverage of hands, arms, feet & legs
- Time estimate: allow for 5-6 hrs (depending on the detail involved)
- Price range: $400-$560 (price varies based on the specific design details) *LIGHT
- Some coverage of hands and partial wrists & feet
- Mandalas & Strip Designs offer simple yet elegant options for Light Bridal Henna
- Time estimate: allow for 2-3 hrs (depending on the detail involved)
- Price range: $400-$560 (price varies based on the specific design details)
Specialty Pieces
- Bridal Garters
- Honeymoon Henna - (Henna near intimate places on the body)
Pricing
- Henna for Brides is charged as a flat rate for the Bride-to-Be and varies greatly depending upon what the specific preferences are.
- Package options are available as well as custom pieces for brides and Bridal party or Mehndi Nights or Sangeets.
- Free Consultations are offered in person, or over the phone to determine preferences for your Custom Design.
- Traditional Bridal Henna covers full hands, forearms, feet and calves. Brides may choose only to do their hands and feet, or some may choose to have just their hands done.
- Many Brides-to-be often like to include personal names, dates, symbols or images of significant places where the bride and groom are from into their design.
- Due to the great diversity of potentials, Bridal Henna fees can vary widely, depending on the specifics of the design(s) & how much coverage is desired.
- Wedding Party Henna, Sangeets, Mehendi Nights, Bridal Showers, etc. are priced as Group Events.
For more information on booking Your Free Consultation & Bridal Henna
please call (813) 549-9252
Deposits
Non-Refundable Deposits of $50 are required to reserve the date and time for your
event. All forms of payment are acceptable such as check, Square,
Zelle, Venmo and Apple Pay.
HENNA INFORMATION
About Henna
What is Henna?
Henna is a flowering plant, a tall shrub or small tree that produces a red-orange dye molecule called lawsone. It is native to tropical an subtropical regions of Africa and southern Asia. The lawsone released from this plant is what creates the henna stain. The leaves of this plant are dried and made into a fine, sifted powder. Water and/or lemon juice and essential oils are added to create a paste which is placed in an applicator such as a cello cone or squeeze bottle.
Preparing for Henna
- Henna stains the best on clean, dry skin. Please do not apply any lotions or oils within a few hours of application to the area where you want your design. Exfoliating the skin is beneficial, but should be done at least 24 hours before application to avoid sensitivity. If excess hair on the arms is present, removing the hair by shaving helps for an easier and smooth application of the design, however, like exfoliating, it should be done at least 24 hours in advance of the henna application.
- For Brides, it is best to get your nails done before the henna application.
- Tanning of the skin should be done after the henna application.
- For Brides or If getting a lot of henna- it is best to have someone to assist you during and after your appointment- things like eating, using the restroom or even scratching an itch may be difficult during the application process.
- It is a recommended to wear comfortable clothes, eat a light snack, use the restroom, take out your contacts, etc BEFORE the henna application.
- Henna takes anywhere from 10 – 30 minutes to dry to the touch, depending on the environment and amount of henna applied. So this initial drying time is very important to remain still so that the henna design remains undisturbed. Once dry to the touch, the henna will need to remain on for 4-6 hours to ensure the darkest stain possible.
- If getting Henna elsewhere, Always Avoid “BLACK HENNA” or store bought henna cones because of the use of chemical additives or hair dyes that contain PPD (paraphenylenediamine) to obtain a black stain. PPD can cause long-term damage to internal organs such as kidneys and liver, can blister and permanently scar the skin. Chemical dyes stain the skin within 30 minutes and are dark immediately. Black henna products are not safe or natural and should never be applied to the skin.
Henna AfterCare
- Once the Henna application is complete, a natural sealant may be applied which consists of lemon juice, sugar and perhaps an essential oil for fragrance. This helps to keep the henna paste stick to the skin longer and prevent cracking of the dried paste so to keep the paste on the skin longer. The longer the paste stays on the skin, the darker the stain gets. Usually after 4 - 6 hours is enough though and leaving it on longer doesn't usually show a darker stain.
- When removing the dried henna paste, it should be scraped off- never washed off. The side of a business card works well and is quite handy as I list my aftercare instructions on the back of it as well for client convenience.
- Water can inhibit the still developing stain, so for at least 48 hours- avoid water and soaps, lotions and sunscreens on the tattoo area. Swimming pools also usually contain chlorinated water which will also prevent the stain from maturing- so avoid those as well in the first 48 hours.
- You will notice a pumpkin orange stain color at first, but it will continue to darken over the next 2 days until it reaches stain maturity at about 48 hrs after application, giving a rich, dark mahogany brown color.
- After that - you can now begin to preserve your henna tattoo by using natural oils such as coconut, olive, sesame or shea butter. Natural Tattoo balms also are effective. Avoid lotions and creams with synthetic chemicals, brightening ingredients or that contain enzymes that assist in the exfoliation process as these will bring a speedy demise to your henna stain.
- If taken care of well, your henna tattoo usually will last about a week and a half to 2 weeks- sometimes longer up to 3 weeks, depending on where it is on the body and the quality of aftercare.
Benefits of Henna
DID YOU KNOW?
Besides the leaves, the bark, flowers and seeds of the Henna plant are also beneficial. Here are some additional health benefits about Henna that you may wish to try.
Cooling Agent: Henna is known to be an excellent cooling agent and so it is applied to scrapes and burns as well as being used as a common home remedy to lower body temperature from high fevers or from heat exhaustion.
Relaxing Agent: Henna is widely known around the world to promote relaxation and calmness. It is popularly used to help relax Brides-to-be in India before marriage.
Skin: The medicinal uses of henna include it being used to treat various types of rashes such as ringworm, athlete's foot and many other skin disorders. It is also a natural sunblock.
Hair: Henna acts as a natural remedy for hair loss and is also excellent for maintaining overall hair quality. It is known to seal and repair the hair cuticle and prevents breakage and helps retain natural shine. It also retains the ph balance of the scalp and is an effective cure against dryness, dandruff and premature graying of hair. Henna is also used for hair conditioning and is known for making hair silky and soft.
Nails: Henna effectively treats cracked nails, mange and scabies.
Headaches: Henna is known to be effective against headaches, especially ones caused from heat strokes. A common remedy is to crush the flowers of the plant add a bit of vinegar and apply the paste to the temples for fast relief.
Liver Disorder: Henna is considered to be a highly beneficial medicinal plant and the bark of the plant is used in the treatment of jaundice as well as the enlargement of the liver.
So, it may be a great idea to keep some extra henna in your medicine cabinet!