Buzz·Posted on 21 Aug 201518 Things You Need To Know To Have A Better Henna ExperienceIt's raining mehendi.by Nirali ShahBuzzFeed India ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Use real henna paste that is made by using dried and crushed leaves of the henna plant. View this photo on Instagram 2. This paste is perfectly safe and even beneficial to skin and hair. View this photo on Instagram 3. Making your own mehendi cone is super easy. View this photo on Instagram 4. Organic henna paste is greenish-black. It darkens as it dries and flakes off to reveal a bright orange hue. View this photo on Instagram 5. Which continues to darken until it's touched by water. View this photo on Instagram 6. So try keeping it unwashed overnight or, if you're showering cover it with plastic bags. View this photo on Instagram 7. The amount of body heat you have directly affects the intensity of your henna. View this photo on Instagram 8. Yet there are ways to get a darker stain. View this photo on Instagram 9. Body parts with less blood circulation get a lighter colour. View this photo on Instagram 10. Traditional designs depend on the country of origin. View this photo on Instagram 11. Henna is used on special and happy occasions in South Asia like weddings and baby showers. View this photo on Instagram 12. If you want to DIY your tattoo, you can use stencils to outline the design. View this photo on Instagram 13. Although henna comes with lots of tradition attached, minimalist and modern designs can look stunning too. View this photo on Instagram 14. You can even tattoo your favourite quotes or motifs. View this photo on Instagram 15. Or your heroes. View this photo on Instagram 16. Or something more suited to your skill level. View this photo on Instagram 17. And you can do it anywhere you want. View this photo on Instagram 18. Because it's always gorgeous. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF