How to Differentiate Between 100% Natural Henna & Black Henna

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Look at the color of the paste.

   Natural Henna paste is dark green or greenish brown in color while black henna paste is black. , Natural henna has a strong odor while black henna has neither chemical or no fragrance at all., Natural henna leaves orange color & start turning dark in 24-48 hrs but black henna leaves a black stain in no time.
   
   If you see artists have black spots (instead or orange or brown), it's a hint she/he is using black henna., Artist cannot make very fine & smooth design with black henna due to the paste composition.
   
   With natural henna, it can be very minute, intricate, & fine., If the artist doesn't give you lots of instructions on how to take care & why it's important to keep the tattoo away from moisture, it is a RED flag.
   
   Natural henna needs lot of care to get dark color, but black henna leaves black stain without any care at all & moisture doesn't effect the stain either.
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   Step 2: Smell it.

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   Step 3: Look at the color of the tattoo.

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   Step 4: Look closely at the artist's designs.

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   Step 5: Find out how they want you to take care of the tattoo.

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