Here is the Henna that I got done while in Minneapolis. I always go to Zahra at the Karmel Mall on Pillsbury and Lake. She is super quick and always squeezes me in even if she's busy. Her shop is on the older side of the mall near the back. If you are in the area and want to go, you just have to ask one of the ladies where the Henna place is. There is also another shop on the other side of the mall that Zahra's cousin Sabrina runs with her mom and sisters.
I love Somali henna because of the colors, but the black dye isn't actually Henna. It is a black dye that some people develop allergies to over time. Zahra herself is actually allergic and has to wear gloves now whenever she is working. I figure that I shouldn't have a problem since I do it so infrequently.
My favorite of the designs is the one with the stars. I want to practice doing henna myself so that I will be able to do it at home.
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oooh, la la! Beautiful! I like the one with the flowers, especially.
Does she use a stamp, or she does it all herself?
I have some nice drawings of henna patterns. I try my best to copy them when I do henna for my daughter, and it doesn't come out half-bad. I'll try to post them on my blog soon, just for you!
Umm Omar,
Thanks in advance for posting the pics! Zahra doesn't use a stamp or pattern, she just makes up the designs freely as she goes. I like to just let her do what she wants and it always comes out beautifully.
wowie wow! that's real pretty. Looks like they used 'peacock' the black henna, very nice mashallah.
The peacock in Kenya they use is actually black hair dye, but it does the job for me!
Glad you're back sis!
The one they use at the Somali mall is black hair dye too I believe. I know you can also buy it at Indian groceries. Oh well, I won't worry about it until I develop an allergy to it. I just love the black color!
What amazing artwork! One of my friends had some henna artwork done before her friends wedding... in fact I think the bride and her close friends had what I can only describe as a bridal shower where they all got a 'tatoo'.
Not to mention, they were trying on their dresses for the grand occasion. :0D Sounded a fabulous time to me.
Ahavah,
I had henna done for my own wedding too. I had it done in Chicago though, so it was Indian henna rather than Somali henna. The Indian designs tend to be more delicate and intricate.
A friend of mine recently got married and got henna on her hands and feet. The woman that did it hid an "F," for her (now) husband's name, in the intricate design for him to find:)
That henna is beautiful!! i love the design and colour!!!
the design is beautiful but my skin can't take the black henna that isn't really henna
one of my in-laws started to put it on me once and it began to burn immediately. I had to run and wash it off right away. But i think my skin is extra-sensitive; it also burns if i touch chili peppers - i have to wear gloves to handle them.
Oh pretty! If you don't mine me asking...how much was it?
I am not sure have seen it, but there is a video of you (Stacy aka Fahiima) speaking Somali on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbxqNsfLVxA
you really good somali, who taught you?
This is definitely the most beautiful henna I have ever seen. The flowers are so intricate, and the color is pretty against your skin! I feel bad though for the henna lady just because she must have a constant sore throat/sneezing :) Love you lots.
PerplexinTexan-This design cost me $15, but I'm not sure if she was giving me a deal since I'm the white girl who speaks Somali.
Anon-Yes, that is a video of me, it was taken last Nov. when I was in Minneapolis with my mom.
Lisa-Thanks! I think that the dye allergy may only affect the skin, but I'm not completely sure. I do know that the more you are exposed to it, the higher your chance of developing the allergy over time.
lovely designs. i have gone to the same artist here in mpls, she's the best!
That's beautiful! I taught myself how to do henna after going to Tanzania... haven't had time to lately but I miss it. So much fun.
Btw, the first time I had it done it was the "black henna" and first time out I had a reaction. My skin started peeling underneath it (thankfully you couldn't tell while it was on so it didn't mess things up) and was really dry. Was kinda funny though because the it was in the pattern so for months if you looked closely you could still see it.
hi i am wondering if you know how much the henna costs cause i might get some at karmel.
Hi Anon. I think that I paid $10 for that, or it might have been $15. Totally worth it though. Oh and if you can, go during the week. The weekends are crazy!
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