WITH festival season well underway and the Irish heatwave seemingly not going anywhere soon it is peak season for henna. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the art of henna, it is a type of dye ...

With a history spanning millennia across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, henna is steeped in tradition and cultural rituals. The natural dye is typically used to create temporary, ...

How do you know if you're being offered black henna? “It was really freaky, I didn’t know what was going on. I’d never even heard of black henna.” Mary Bates was visiting Turkey in 2015 when a woman ...

I love the way I feel on Eid, whether it's Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha. For me, Eid feels like Eid once I've gotten dressed up in my outfit of choice, spent time with family, taken an Eid picture, had ...

Getting temporary henna artwork on one's hands and arms is a popular trend, especially among young girls and children. But with some horror stories emerging, such as the incident of a seven-year-old ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Henna is for everyone," 18-year-old Alisha Khan made clear to me, while tracing intricate designs on the back of my hand in the ...