Yet, henna (or “mehndi,” as it’s sometimes referred to) can be adapted and shared, too. I might blend a traditional Indian design with English flowers to represent all aspects of my identity ...

Designs can also be drawn on feet and go up to the knees, costing upwards of $180. Some henna artists prefer to keep it as a side hustle. Madam Nur Ratna, a part-time henna artist since 2019 ...