Very Simple Henna Designs For Beginners

[Channing Rupnick]

Tostart off, we first start with the bulb of the lotus (centre).

Draw a circle with a slight protrusion at the tip of the circle, before drawing ovals extending in an outwards arc.

Thereafter, we follow up with 5 big petals that represent the petals of the lotus flower. You may add some shading at the base of the petal by using the tip of the henna tube to scrape some ink outwards towards the tip of the petal.

As for the pinky, we used an arrowhead variation for the arc whereas for the thumb, we removed the tip instead.

Last but not least, for the index finger, we draw two arcs across the index finger, followed by dots along the arcs.

Start off with 2 ascending diagonal lines across your middle finger and 3 descending diagonal lines across the index finger.

For the index finger, follow up with a row of minor arcs, followed by a row of Roman-shaped arcs.

Fill up the Roman-shaped arcs with henna. (in the semi-circle empty space)

Connect an outward spiral from the row of Roman-shaped arcs and follow up with a row of minor arcs and Roman-shaped arcs.

Repeat this pattern twice at varying distances and end off with 5 henna droplets extending outwards. Include a dot above each droplet for extra appeal.

For the middle finger, we continue with 2 dotted lines, each parallel to the ends of the previously drawn ascending diagonal lines.

Repeat this pattern along the middle finger (upwards), but replace the dotted lines with minor arcs instead.

As for the pinky, we start with two ascending diagonal lines and follow up with a dotted line underneath it.

Proceed by adding in another ascending diagonal line parallel to the dotted line and follow up with circular arcs (onion bulb shaped).

Repeat the set of onion bulb shaped circular arcs twice at varying distance from one another and add in leaves for more aesthetics.

Repeat this water droplet pattern but replace the inner layers with outward spiral and Roman-shaped arcs.

Feel free to let your imagination run wild and create your own variations.

We follow up with a dotted arc and add in leaves for extra aesthetic appeal.

Firstly, start with 2 arrowheads, leading from both ends of the wrist and connect along the middle metacarpal (middle finger bone). Populate the top arrowhead with Roman-shaped arcs (along its length).

For the bottom arrowhead, use curly lines to pull off the symmetrical intricate design and end with 3 droplets arcing in various directions at the base.

Next, connect 2 swirls in opposite directions from the tip of the top arrowhead, followed by adding in an inverted droplet above the swirl. Include 2 dots of varying thickness in the center, and follow up with a water droplet shaped symbol on top of this pattern.

For the droplet on top, we replace the dots with a mini droplet instead.

Following that, we added 2 dots at the side and darkened the inner water droplet.

Thereafter, we included 3 water droplets spaced out in varying directions, arching out from between the middle water droplet and the swirl.

Repeat this process for both sides, while doing your best to maintain the symmetrical feel.

For the index finger, we use the finger nail as a reference point.

Draw four dots in a diamond shape, in between 2 water droplets (both in different directions).

Next, for the ring finger (using the same reference point), we added an inverted water droplet, followed by three descending dots.

As for the middle finger, we start with 2 dots at the Distal Phalanx (area below the fingernail), followed by 4 dots in a diamond shaped at the Intermediate Phalanx (area above the finger joint) and end off with an inverted arrowhead at the Proximal Phalanx. (area between the knuckle and the finger joint)

Add in Roman-shaped arcs for the base of the arrowhead and 2 swirls connecting towards the center.

End off with an inverted water droplet leading to the knuckle.

To get started with this design, we first start with the ring finger. Draw 2 arcs below the finger joint and follow up with inverted Roman-shaped arcs along the length of the lower arc.

From the utmost left of the Roman-shaped arc, draw 3 different designs leading to the ring finger bone.

In this case, we draw a swirl, a line and a wave shaped arc.

Connect a dotted line that extends from the middle design towards the knuckle and end with a diamond nicely located on top of the knuckle.

Add in a dot in the middle of the diamond, and extend a leaf shaped pattern below the diamond.

Include another leaf shaped symbol on the inside and vary the thickness accordingly.

Next, for the innermost layer, we included droplet shaped arcs to give it an abstract outlook.

Using the dot and the base of the leaf as reference points, connect the 2 points together with drooping arcs of varying thickness. This gives the design a chain effect, just like that of a jewellery.

From the base of the leaf, we extend another drooping arc towards the left to complement the design.

Do take note to avoid symmetry when drawing the chains as we want to give it a natural flow.

Next, to add an extra hint of abstract realism, we add in dots of varying thickness across all 3 chains and end with a line extending from the leftmost chain downwards, towards the wrist. Do remember to stagger the dots accordingly.

Every Mandala has a center point from which the design expands out in a radial symmetry. Many Henna artists believe that drawing a Mandala connects them spiritually to the universe and brings inner peace and balance to their lives.

This design was inspired by flowers and floral art, blossoming in a symmetrical pattern.

To start off with the Floral Henna Mandala, we first draw an outward spiral at the back of the hand. We then follow up with parabolic arcs around the circumference of the spiral.

Next, choose one arc as a reference point and place a dot on it. (at the highest point)

Repeat this process at equi-distant across the parabolic arcs. In our case, our equidistant point is approximately 2 arcs.

Repeat the dotting process, this time at the area in between the exterior of the Roman-shaped arcs.

Using the tip of the Roman-shaped arcs as reference, start plotting out Oriental-shaped arcs.

Repeat this process around the circumference of the whole flower. These represent the leaves of the flower.

Repeat this whole process 2 more times, with one Floral Mandala connecting at the base (near the wrist) and another extending outwards. (near the knuckles)

To add additional effects to your Floral Mandala, we extend a wavy line from the bottom mandala, towards your wrist.

Traditionally in the East henna used to be put on during the wedding season or any other celebration such as Eid. The brides would adorn her hands and feet with beautiful intricate henna designs. The guest would also adorn their hands with henna patterns from simple to more intricate designs. But some people love henna and have henna patterns on their hands all the time. So if you have a special occasion coming up or just would like to experiment with henna designs, then keep scrolling down as we have put some fantastic simple and easy henna designs any beginner can try.

Before you start henna designs, you will need to buy the right henna. Henna comes in loose powder or readymade cones. The loose powder has to be mixed in with water or you can add lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, strong black coffee, or tea, to bring out a more intense color. It is then best left to develop the color for a few hours or overnight. You can buy loose henna powder from Here.

Before you start henna patterns, put the henna mixture into paper cones, which you can make yourself, or buy ready-made empty cones. We like these empty hand-rolled cellophane cones or even these transparent cones

Now that you know how to apply the henna, here are some simple and easy henna designs for you to copy. Some designs are more easier to copy than others. Practice is the key, first practice on paper a few times and when you are confident then try on your hand. Below each picture is a link to the henna artists page, if you love their designs then go and follow and support them.

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As the festive season is here, everyone including adults and children love applying mehndi to adorn their hands. With Navratri, karwachauth, and Diwali right at the corner, this is the best time to learn to apply mehndi as a beginner. The steps included in applying mehndi are pretty simple- all you got to do is draw beautiful patterns on your hand and feet with henna and let it dry for 2 hours. Brides to prefer keeping their mehndi overnight for an enhanced color to it. The mehndi dries off and starts coming off on its own, at this point you just need to scrape it off with a knife. Do not wash your hands with water just yet. At this point the colour of the henna is orangish-red and the next day it turns into deep maroonish red.

If you have just started learning how to apply mehndi then understand that this is an art and not an easy one. You have to be determined, not give up, start off by drawing on a paper and have a steady hand while holding the cone.

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