Henna
noun
A kind of plant that is used to make a dye, or the dye obtained from the plant, often used for coloring hair and making temporary skin tattoos in some cultures.
She had a beautiful henna tattoo on her hand from her trip to Morocco.
Often appears as...
- henna tattoo
- henna plant
adjective
Of the color, usually reddish-brown, produced by henna dye.
Her henna hair shimmered in the sunlight.
Often appears as...
- henna hair
- henna colored
noun
A kind of plant that is used to make a dye, or the dye obtained from the plant, often used for coloring hair and making temporary skin tattoos in some cultures.
She had a beautiful henna tattoo on her hand from her trip to Morocco.
Often appears as...
- henna tattoo
- henna plant
adjective
Of the color, usually reddish-brown, produced by henna dye.
Her henna hair shimmered in the sunlight.
Often appears as...
- henna hair
- henna colored
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Importance
Henna is deeply rooted in ceremonial traditions, especially in weddings and festivals.
During the henna ceremony, intricate designs were applied to the bride's hands and feet.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Tattoo
Henna tattoos are temporary, fading over days or weeks, unlike permanent ink tattoos.
The kids loved getting henna tattoos at the beach that lasted for a couple of weeks.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Dye
Henna is a natural substance, making it a popular dye choice for those avoiding chemicals.
She opted for henna to naturally dye her hair a rich, lustrous brown.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Importance
Henna is deeply rooted in ceremonial traditions, especially in weddings and festivals.
During the henna ceremony, intricate designs were applied to the bride's hands and feet.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Tattoo
Henna tattoos are temporary, fading over days or weeks, unlike permanent ink tattoos.
The kids loved getting henna tattoos at the beach that lasted for a couple of weeks.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Dye
Henna is a natural substance, making it a popular dye choice for those avoiding chemicals.
She opted for henna to naturally dye her hair a rich, lustrous brown.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Importance
Henna is deeply rooted in ceremonial traditions, especially in weddings and festivals.
During the henna ceremony, intricate designs were applied to the bride's hands and feet.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Tattoo
Henna tattoos are temporary, fading over days or weeks, unlike permanent ink tattoos.
The kids loved getting henna tattoos at the beach that lasted for a couple of weeks.
Pro Tip 3/3Natural Dye
Henna is a natural substance, making it a popular dye choice for those avoiding chemicals.
She opted for henna to naturally dye her hair a rich, lustrous brown.
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Nubian Wedding PIPE...
in the morning the party spills into the village streets the bride becomes a canvas painted from head to toe with henna one day before the ceremony
Video examples
Nubian Wedding PIPE...
in the morning the party spills into the village streets the bride becomes a canvas painted from head to toe with henna one day before the ceremony
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Quote examples
Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
I was very sure I did not want to be the stereotype of what Indian people are seen as, which is Bollywood and henna. That's all great! It's what we are, and I love it. I love saris; I love music. I love henna; I love dancing, but that's not all we are.
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Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
I'm not even Indian-American: I'm Indian-Indian. Everybody expected me to have henna and a nose pin and talk in an accent like Apu from 'The Simpsons.' I was nervous because I wasn't sure if America was ready for a lead that looked like me.
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Fatema Mernissi
Moroccan Activist
I go to the hamam and put henna on my skin and hair. Even when I go to New York, I let the shower run hot to create a steam hamam at my hotel. But when I finish with the bath, I put on expensive French creams.
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Hari Kunzru
British Novelist
There are still some terrible cliches in the presentation of Indian fiction. The lotus flower. The hennaed hands. In mainland Europe, people still slap these images on my books and I go bananas.
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Sienna Miller
American Actress
I once used henna to dye my hair brown for an audition, thinking I was being clever as it's all natural.
Quote examples
Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
I was very sure I did not want to be the stereotype of what Indian people are seen as, which is Bollywood and henna. That's all great! It's what we are, and I love it. I love saris; I love music. I love henna; I love dancing, but that's not all we are.
Quote examples
Priyanka Chopra
Indian Actress
I'm not even Indian-American: I'm Indian-Indian. Everybody expected me to have henna and a nose pin and talk in an accent like Apu from 'The Simpsons.' I was nervous because I wasn't sure if America was ready for a lead that looked like me.
Quote examples
Fatema Mernissi
Moroccan Activist
I go to the hamam and put henna on my skin and hair. Even when I go to New York, I let the shower run hot to create a steam hamam at my hotel. But when I finish with the bath, I put on expensive French creams.
Quote examples
Hari Kunzru
British Novelist
There are still some terrible cliches in the presentation of Indian fiction. The lotus flower. The hennaed hands. In mainland Europe, people still slap these images on my books and I go bananas.
Quote examples
Sienna Miller
American Actress
I once used henna to dye my hair brown for an audition, thinking I was being clever as it's all natural.
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