Henna-laced hands are a vital part of the festivities. It brings beauty to your hands but many don’t like smell of it and the way it fades. Here are simple ways to remove the fading mehendi.

Olive oil and salt: This is perhaps the gentlest way of fading the colour as olive oil is a natural emulsifier. Mix some salt and olive oil and apply on your skin. Let it be for about 10 minutes and repeat the process a few times. This has to be done over a few days to get the desired effect.
Toothpaste: Some properties in toothpaste also help to quickly lighten mehendi. Squeeze toothpaste and spread it over the areas where mehendi is applied. Once it dries, rub your hands together to fade the colour faster.

Hand wash: Wash your hands more often. Soap helps lighten henna, but excessive washing can dry your hands, so remember to apply a good moisturizer each time you wash your hands.

Salt water: Add salt to warm water and soak your hands/feet in it for about 20 minutes, or till the water becomes cool. This process will also have to be repeated a few times for you to see some effect. Soaking your hands for extended periods of time can dry them out, so keep a good moisturizer handy.

Baking soda and lemon: Make a thick paste of baking soda and lemon juice and apply all over the henna. Let it dry and wash off with cool water. This can dry your hands, so ensure that you moisturize well.
By Lizitha