Henna has been used throughout Africa, India, and the Middle East for thousands of years. For centuries, mehndi "the art of henna painting on the body" has been practiced in India, Africa, and the Middle East, where the henna plant is believed to bring love and good fortune, and to protect against evil. Mehndi is traditionally practiced for wedding ceremonies, during important rites of passage, and in times of joyous celebration. A paste made from the crushed leaves of the henna plant is applied to the skin, and when removed several hours later, leaves beautiful markings on the skin that fade naturally over 1 to 3 weeks.

Its inherent soothing qualities are also part of the reason why mehndi is traditionally performed on the palms of the hands. Since the palm contains numerous nerve endings, when henna is applied to the area it helps to relax the system.

Soul Patch Tattoo welcomes walk-ins for simple designs.   Appointments available for more involved pieces daily. We also are available for events.