Where to get a Henna Tattoo?

Where can i get a good henna tattoo kit?

• i want a BLACK henna kit and NOT brown. every time i think i found a good one it is brown. what site can i purchase a good henna kit that is 1.)black 2.)will become dark looking like a normal tattoo 3.) will last some period of time 4.) the mixture will last a long period of time... do to the fact that i wont be using it all at once it is just for myself not a party. i do not want to spend more then $40 on it because if it does not work i do not want it to be a waste of money. i am also looking for something that would have possibly good stencils....they do not have to be included i can always free hand art. it would be cool if they had the transfer paper so i can trace them and then put it on because i am artistic but it would be a good extra bonus. thanks : )

• Answer:

  There is no black henna. There's black hair dye, which is incredibly dangerous to put on skin. Giving yourself a "black henna" tattoo that contains PPD hair dye can cause weeping rashes that leave scars. So you can easily end up with a scarred version of your design for life. There is no way to make pure and safe henna black, it's always brown even when it's so dark it's almost black. Anything that will stain your skin black is hair dye, and it's illegal to use or sell as body art in many places. Not only because of the horrible reactions, but PPD is a carcinogen and a mutagen, and has been shown to cause long term health problems like liver damage. 1. Resin based body paint can be black, and safe. 2. You can get black, and usually you can get opaque with one coat, two max. 3. Resin paint will last a week or more with care. You can remove it with rubbing alcohol. 4. The paint keeps well at room temperature for many months, up to years when stored in cool, dry places.