Search The Directory The Web for Home > Arts > Bodyart > Bodypainting > Mehndi > Articles New! Submit a site   Categories: Piercing *(20) Tattoo *(21)     whatUseek Collection Sites (submit a site ):   Give your site great placement in this category in as little as two business days!     whatUseek Directory Site Listings:   Ancient Art of Mehndi Attracts the Trend-Setting Crowd - Discusses the popularization of mehndi in the west. [Christian Science Monitor]   Black Henna - PPD Information - Warning page about the dangers of black henna containing P-Phenylenediamine (PPD), which can cause severe allergic reactions and internal organ damage.   Buzz - Getting Trendy with Mehndi - Talks about how mehndi has travelled to the west and become a fad of the rich and famous.   European Commission Statement on Para-Phenylenediamine - Position statement concerning para-Phenylenediamine and similar substances and their use in skin stains. Adopted by the SCCNFP. [European Commission]   FDA/CFSAN - Temporary Tattoos and Henna - FDA Fact Sheet dated April 18, 2001 regarding henna/mehndi and temporary tattoos.   Henna Tattoos May Leave More Than a Mark - By Jane E. Allen. Discusses allergic reactions to chemical additives in henna. [LA Times]   Indian Body Painting Catching on in America - Describes the beauty of traditional, Indian style body adornement. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]   Mehndi - The Vital Ingredient in an Indian Wedding - Describes the importance of mehndi in the Indian wedding ceremony. Also contains step by step instructions to making your own paste.   Mehndi as a Fashion Accessory - Discusses the popularization of henna in the west. [The Tribune]   Mehndi by Anjali Gupta - Explores the purpose of mehndi in various cultures.   More than Mehndi - By Eydie Cubarrubia. [Bradenton Herald]   Tattoos That Go - Discussing the reasons people have henna art put on their bodies. By Ann Farmer.   The Art of Mehndi - Highlights a shop in Massachusetts, The Bohemian Barber, and talks about the popularity of this ancient art in the west. [The State News]   The Art of Mehndi - Part 3 - Making Your Own Cones - A guide to making your own cones at home.   The Art of Mehndi - Part 4 - Creating Patterns - A simple guide with some suggestions on getting you started in making your own designs.   The Art of Mehndi -Part 1 - Introduction and History of Henna - A short history about this ancient body art.   The Art of Mehndi -Part 2 - Henna Paste Recipe - Instructions on making your own paste and a simple recipe you can follow.   The Exotic Hip - Discusses the westernization of mehndi and how the media helped to turn a ceremonial ritual into a fad. By Bhumika Muchhala. [Zine 375]   The History of Henna Tattoo Design - Describes the history of the henna tattoo and the many cultures it spans. Also contains information on the popularity of using mehndi as an alternative to permanent body art. By Carrie May Poniewaz.   What is Mehendi - Information page about this fine art. Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web.   Submit a Site - Open Directory Project - Become an Editor

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