Henna (also called mehndi, anella, or lalle) is a temporary “tattoo” and hair dye made from the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis). People in many cultures use it to create elaborate designs on the skin.

WITH festival season well underway and the Irish heatwave seemingly not going anywhere soon it is peak season for henna. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the art of henna, it is a type of dye ...