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The History and Application of Mendhi

The History and Application of Mendhi

Mendhi is the usage of henna to decorate one’s skin in South Asia. Henna is a small tree that is considered very auspicious.Henna is also used as a medicinal plant in some countries. The usage of henna goes way back to the 1600 BC when the Egyptians dye the hands and hairs of their Pharaohs [...]

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The Shhh…Tattoo, A Trend?

So what’s the deal with The Shhh…Tattoo? Is this a tattoo trend on the rise, like Chinese characters, swallows, and nautical stars? The singer and the Mean Girls star both had the word “Shhh…” tattooed on their index fingers during an impromptu visit to Shamrock Tattoos in Hollywood.  But it was only after Allen showed [...]

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Tattoos VS. Other Body Art

These days, it is not uncommon for tattoos to be associated with other forms of body art.  In many areas, especially larger cities, tattoo studios are no longer solely tattoo studios, as they also offer piercings.  In combining these two, two issues frequently arise.  First, while many people consider tasteful, well-done tattoos to be a [...]

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