It’s 2008. I’m ten years old. I have a henna cone in my hand and I’m not afraid to use it. I squeeze unrecognisable flowers onto the women, and I paint wonky footballs and messy rockets onto the boys.

Karwa Chauth is one of the celebrated festivals in India. On this day, women fast for their husbands and pray for their long lives. Women also dress up in traditional attire and adorn themselves with ...

Henna artist Pavan Dhanjal tells us why she got into the art form and shares her tips on how you can create beautiful henna designs at home. Welcome to The Curiosity Academy, Stylist’s new learning ...

Be it a simple function or weddings, we can’t think of skipping mehndi. And let’s be honest, no desi occasion is complete without getting some beautiful designs on our hands, right? It’s because ...

If you've ever been to an Indian, Moroccan, or Pakistani wedding ceremony, you've probably seen — or worn — mehndi. Many brides, both abroad and in the United States, wear these henna "tattoos" on ...

I love the way I feel on Eid, whether it's Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha. For me, Eid feels like Eid once I've gotten dressed up in my outfit of choice, spent time with family, taken an Eid picture, had ...

During weekly bridal appointments, Neha Assar sits cross-legged for five to nine hours as she examines the fine lines and shape of a bride’s hands, gently squeezing the tip of a henna cone and drawing ...