Ashley Thomas, a junior in health management, sprinkles sugar on her friend Ebony Woodard’s arm after she received a henna tattoo. Putting sugar on the ink is the final curing step in the henna ...

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.

Henna, derived from the Lawsonia inermis plant, is traditionally used for its dyeing properties and benefits for hair and scalp health. It contains nutrients like lawsone, tannins, and essential oils, ...