henna

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Light-up toys flashed in every kid’s hands and fireworks exploded overhead while henna artists inked swirling patterns onto excited patrons.

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2025

A woman with henna tattoos prays during the Islamic Society of West Valley’s Eid celebration and open air prayer service at the Pierce College stadium in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Researchers used lawsone, a red-orange compound found in henna leaves that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to boost the performance of cotton.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2024

Safer yet: Try a plant-based dye, such as henna, Goldberg said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 27, 2024

Nabila admired my intricate orange henna designs, and Fatima hugged me and didn’t let go until she extracted a promise of a lesson as soon as our work was done.

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed