Public information media channels - henna

[G Daeb]

Don't worry! Henna as far as I know is as
safe as the manufacturers' say. And henna
can now be bought in a range of hues not
unlike those of inks used to tattoo.

I noticed because I've seen the ads close
up, whilst at a loose end from time to time,
that henna parties are regaining popularity
in this part of the UK--and because it is a
temporary application are finding favour with
school-age kids.

Anybody who is feeling that maybe there's
a problem here is probably in need of some
well-made public information.

But yes, it would appear there is scope to
make the elderly and repressed come over
all jealous and huffy - given how extensive
a coverage can be had relatively quickly for
comparatively little - and for whatever, possibly
unrelated reason underlying, even leaving
the hair triggers of exhortation close-cocked
against any stray punches coming too hard
and fast.

Key indicators for media information and
discussion features or arcs to include would
be to show well-matched colour tones during
the various stages of fade for henna, which are
different to the ways implanted inks can
fade with time, but not necessarily in a way
which is immediately obvious.

Well-matched in this instance means anybody
would see in print or on screen what they
would see on the flesh, regardless of variations
in individual chromoperception.

I think henna lasts a week, ten days, a fortnight
ish kind of.

So particularly with the schools breaking up
to a general festive feeling, and relatives who
may be more distant than extended local social
contacts, and an eye on recent reports of grooming
rings, now would seem a fair enough time to
think about running some articles or features
though, as ever, your media discourse conventions
may vary.

G DAEB
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