Mehendi is a form of body art worn by women generally on the hands, arms, and feet. Mehendi is most popular in its countries of origin, which is believed to date back to prehistoric times, in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, African countries, and several countries in the Middle East. In the past several years, mehendi has been popularized in the western world and became widely known as "henna tattoos".

Mehendi can be worn by women for religious events like weddings, rituals, etc. or for any fancy event. Whether you wear it for cultural reasons or just for fun, mehendi always adds elegance and beauty!

Here are a few of my top favorite mehendi designs I have come across online:

Peacock Mehendi Design

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Though this is on the simpler side, I have used this design multiple times when I did my own mehendi on my palms. I am obsessed with anything peacock-related, so this design is perfect anytime I want an easy and quick peacock pattern!

Bridal Mehendi

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On the contrary, bridal mehendi is perhaps the most intricate type. Worn for grand Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, etc. weddings, the bride and all the closest female family members and friends get their mehendi done. I love this elegant mehendi design with the bride on one hand and the groom on the other, which is a very popular bridal mehendi design.

Arabic Design

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Arabic designs usually consist of floral, non-symmetric patterns. These beautiful patterns can be worn for a variety of occasions and will definitely make it hard to take your eyes off of your hands and feet!

Moroccan Mehendi

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Usually formed by fine lines and geometric designs, Moroccan mehendi has its own unique style. These designs range from super simple to deep and complicated. No matter the complexity, you can surely rock Moroccan mehendi.

White Henna Tattoo

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White Henna tattoos have been popularized in the western world in more recent years. White henna is not true mehendi; it is similar to a temporary body paint, which will last 2-3 days at maximum. Although I do not recommend white henna tattoos all the time due to skin safety issues, it's definitely fun to try out once!