Henna tattoos have been described as the must-try beauty trend this festival season. However, women have adorned their bodies with this plant-based dye for centuries, across several cultures. In this ...

Henna (also called mehndi, anella, or lalle) is a temporary “tattoo” and hair dye made from the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis). People in many cultures use it to create elaborate designs on the skin.