Episode 009: How to Prepare the Best Henna Paste
A Crash Course on the Chemistry of Henna
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Hey hennapreneurs! Today, I am bringing it back to the basics with a special episode just for those new hennapreneurs who are wanting to get started in their business, but who realize that there's something important they need to learn: how to prepare henna paste. In this episode we're diving into some of the intricacies of creating the best natural henna paste possible for your clients - including the what and the why of every ingredient that goes into your paste.
[02:22] My Unapologetic Opinion: You need to know how to prepare henna paste if you're working as a henna artist
[04:05] Why it's important to know how to prepare henna paste even if you buy it ready-made
[08:46] Story Time: Frustration and really weird henna recipes made me want to master henna preparation
[16:57] Troubleshooting Your Paste: Knowing the four basic elements of a henna paste and what they do helps
[17:39] Basic Element #1: Henna
[19:59] Basic Element #2: Liquid
[23:50] Basic Element #3: Essential Oil (You're going to want to hear what I have to say about working with essential oils safely)
[28:32] Basic Element #4: Sugar
[30:24] Recapping the whats and whys of the four basic elements in a henna paste
[31:55] Special Hennapreneur Freebie: A printable henna recipe card
Join in on the conversation! How do YOU prepare your henna paste? (And do you need some help getting it just right?) Share with the Hennapreneur Community on Facebook!
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