Pepper F: I’m thinking about getting a henna tattoo, but I’m afraid that they’ll use the kind with PPD?
The mall near me has a little kiosk where they offer henna tattooing. I really want to get one, but I’m scared of them using PPD. I haven’t talked to the tattooers yet, but when I passed by a girl was getting one, and they told her to only let it dry for 20 minutes. Could they be using henna with PPD??
I went by today and finally talked to them. They claim that the ingredients in the henna mixture is natural and safe. I asked if it was black henna, they said no and claimed that it was “green”.
I asked how long it takes to dry, and was told as the girl in my question, only 20 minutes…
Should I stay away from this place?
Answers and Views:
Answer by ‘♥’ Mandie ‘♥’
1) If the stuff they’re using is jet black and stains the skin quickly, it’s probably PPD-based black hair dye.
Most PPD slingers call their stuff “Black Henna” or “henna” and lie about what’s in it. Others have no idea what they’re putting on you, they’ve just found a way to make easy money. You will NOT get a straight answer just by asking! You’ll have look at the paste yourself. Traditional safe henna paste is khaki green, greenish brown, or very dark brownish green. Traditional henna paste smells like spinach, or you may smell fragrances like Pine, Tea Tree Oil, or Mentholatum from essential oils they’re using. PPD doesn’t have a smell.
2) Ask them how long you should leave it on.
If they say to leave the paste on for less than than 1 hour, they’re using PPD. Henna doesn’t work that fast. People working with real henna will tell you to leave the paste on more than an hour, as long as you can, even overnight.
3) Ask them what color the stain will be when the paste comes off.
If they tell you the stain will be BLACK when the paste comes off and that it will stay black, they’re using PPD. Henna will leave an orange stain that will darken to red brown or dark brown, but it will NOT be black when the paste flakes off. Ask the person to put some on their own skin. Wait 1/2 an hour. If there’s an orange stain there, it’s henna. If there’s a black stain there, it’s PPD.
4) Ask them how long the stain will last.
PPD “Black Henna” stains typically last more than a week and stay black throughout that time. Henna stains last 1 – 3 weeks, fading to orange during that period. There are some safe body art products, such as body paints, that come in black, but they don’t last longer than 3 days. If it’s black and long lasting, it’s probably PPD “Black Henna”!
5) Ask them what’s in the mix.
A reputable henna artist will answer: henna, lemon juice, essential oils. You’ll be able to smell them. The artist should be able to show you what they’re working with. You should see green plant powder, and safe natural materials. The PPD “Black Henna” artist will probably lie.
Answer by Ruby BI live in the middle east so my family has been using Henna for a long long time. Mum always says that black henna is dangerous because it isn’t natural. Go for red Henna. It’s natural and safe.
Take care!Answer by Mika
Most places won’t use henna containing PPD, and if they did, it’s pretty easy to recognize. Henna is not black, it’s a reddish brown color. if the kiosk is offering black henna tattoos, chances are it contains PPD. Ask them if their henna is pure, and it they are using black henna, run away.Answer by Laura L
Be sure to ask what is in the paste they use.
If they tellyou you can wash it off after 20 minutes it is PPD.
If they tell you to keep it on 4 or more hours, it is most likely henna.
Henna should be mixed with lemon juice, essential oils, and sugar.
THat is all it needs.
I get my henna supplies here and love it because it is fresh, safe and fun.https://www.hennacaravan.com/shop/kits.html
good for you for being smart and taking care to be safe
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