Things not to do before and while applying mehendi
* Avoid drinking too much liquid just before or while applying mehendi.
* Do not sit in the sun while the mehendi is being applied.
* Do not move your hands up and down or sideways to dry your mehendi quicker. It might get spread by doing so. Also, do not hop around or dance with wet mehendi as it can get smudged.
* Do not blow-dry your mehendi under any circumstances. This may smudge your design and ruin it.
* Do not shave or wax your arms and legs after applying mehendi. It will scrape off the upper layer of your skin, and the mehendi design will look faded.
Things to do for long-lasting and dark mehendi
* To get the best results for your wedding day, it is suggested to apply mehendi at least 24 to 48 hours before it.
* Keep the mehendi on your hand for minimum seven to eight hours and maximum for 12 hours.
* You can take ‘clove steam’ to get that rich and dark colour. All you have to do is to warm a few cloves in a pan and run your hands over the smoke. But remember, as soon as the steam starts hurting, just pull your hands back.
* After your mehendi dries a bit, dab a mixture of lemon juice and sugar on it with a cotton ball for a few times. You can also spread some powdered sugar on the lemon, and directly apply it on the mehendi.
* Once your mehendi dries completely, rub it off and apply any balm or cooking oil on your hands and feet.
* Cover your hands with a cling film, bandage or any other similar thing, while going to sleep or while performing any other ceremony.
* Do not remove your mehendi with soap and water. In fact, try to stay away from water for at least 12 hours after removing it.
