Common Questions (FAQ) – Henna Motifs

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How long do they last? Typically 7–14 days or more with proper aftercare.
What color are the stains? Henna = warm brown (deepens 24–48h). Jagua = blue-black (shows same day, deepens by next day).
Is your paste natural? Yes—no PPD/“black henna.” No instant henna
Sensitive skin? Ask for a patch test 24–48h before. Read the Jagua Safety & Allergy Disclaimer.
Pregnant/breastfeeding? Many choose henna; if unsure, consult your clinician and request a patch test.

Do you travel? Yes—Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island; out-of-state with a travel fee.
How far in advance should I book? 2–6 weeks for events/events ; sooner is best for weekends.
How long does a session take? Small designs: 20–40 min. Body area: 2–4+ hours depending on coverage.
Do you do bridal? Yes—trials available. See the gallery.
Male clients? Hands only. Guests may accompany you.

How is pricing set?
Local NYC is $150/hr (events 2-hr min; private 1-hr min).
Out-of-town offers Half-Day $600 (≤4 on-site hrs) or Full Day $1,050 (≤8 on-site hrs), plus travel costs. Over 8 on-site hrs is $150/hr.

What counts as out-of-town?
Anything outside the five NYC boroughs, over 25 miles, or over ~90 minutes each way.

How are travel costs handled?
You can book and pay transport/lodging directly, or I can book and invoice actual costs (cost + 10% admin).

Do you bill for travel time?
Yes—first 2 hrs each way included, then $50/hr (capped at 6 hrs/day). This protects long travel days while keeping nearby gigs fair.

Overnights?
If same-day return isn’t reasonable: lodging + $100/day per diem.

Deposits & payments?
50% deposit to reserve (non-refundable; transferable once with 48h notice). Out-of-town also requires prepaid travel. Balance due at the appointment.

Designs are best when applied at least 2 days in advance so the stain can have time to develop and be at its best potential by the time of your event. 

Yes. Bring in the design you want from an image you've found or  you can explain what you want and get a freestyle design.

Applying henna or jagua can take from 30 minutes up to 4 hours to apply depending on the design and placement. However, after-care can take a few days .

Cash. CashApp, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, Crypto, Card

White henna is just specialized acrylic body paint. It sits on top of the skin unlike henna that stains the skin. Henna is a plant, White "henna" is just paint; it lasts 2-4 days . Henna can last up to 3 weeks. 

Anyone in the world can grow henna leaves from a tree, make a paste & create nice body art... but it's how you do it.

Some cultures create certain designs using henna which is typically associated with that group; for example, if you see a Hamsa hand, you'd know it is an Islamic reference or the Paisley from India... while the henna itself may not be specific to ones culture, the pattern, design and style is more significant; the sacred symbols and meaning behind it which shouldn't be worn just for fun and fashion without even acknowledging its reference or the people who wear it.  ⁣⁣

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For some cultures henna art may have a significant meaning and for others it may just be a beauty enhancement, do your research before just wearing anything you see.  While no one can tell you what you can or cannot wear, having respect for ones culture and symbols used is decent courtesy. It is also important to acknowledge the ancient history of henna art , as you would for all arts. ⁣⁣

Here's a few things you can do to avoid being accused of offending one's culture or religious background: 

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1) learn the history of henna.⁣⁣

2) learn the meaning of the designs you like that is exclusive to ones culture.⁣⁣

3) acknowledge & spread awareness⁣⁣

3) if it's not real & natural, don't pass it off as henna. Red dye in a tube is not henna. It's just chemicals labelled as henna. ⁣⁣