Karwa Chauth 2022: Mehendi designs along with tips and tricks for a deeper, darker colour

Karwa Chauth 2022: As women get ready to fast for their husbands, here are some tips that will come in handy if you are planning to apply Mehendi a day prior to Karwa Chauth. These tips are essential for those who do not get a deeper colour. Also, do not forget to check out Mehendi designs for the occasion.

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Karwa Chauth Mehendi Designs 2022: The fast of ‘Karva Chauth’ is very special for every married woman. On this day the wife observes a fast for the long life of her husband. Along with this, she also dresses up like a newly wedded woman, donning every element of a married lady. From wearing red tradition attire to applying sindoor and bindi on the forehead, wearing bangles on her hands, doing make-up, and of course, decorating her hands with henna (Mehendi), a married woman dresses up to perfection on the occasion of Karwa Chauth.

Applying Mehendi is considered auspicious; it is believed that the thicker the colour of the mehndi, the longer the life of the husband. However, many women have observed that the Mehendi doesn’t leave a darker stain on their hands. Therefore, here are some tips and tricks along with designs that will enhance your Mehendi, ahead of Karwa Chauth 2022.

Sugar and lemon juice: Many women have very cold hands which results in faster drying of the henna. This eventually leads to the Mehendi coming off easily, even before it has stained the palms well.

There, once the Mehendi has dried, women should apply a mix of lemon juice and sugar to it with the help of cotton. It will not let the Mehendi come off easily, which will eventually help the henna to leave its beautiful colour.

Apply mustard oil: If the colour of the henna on the hands is not thick, then do not wash it off with water. Many women have a habit to take the dried Mehendi off by washing their hands directly in the water.

Instead, scrape off the dried Mehendi and apply mustard oil (sarso ka tel) to it. The warmth of the oil will help the colour to get darken.

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Clove: Another home remedy for a deeper Mehendi colour is to heat a few coves on a pan. Once the clove starts relieving smoke, bring your hands close to it so that it can absorb the smoke. You will thank us later for this tip.

Avoid water: Many women may want to get rid of the henna at the earliest. However, if you wish your Mehendi to have a dark colour, then it is best that you avoid water for the longest.

Instead of washing hands, scrap off the Mehendi neatly and apply cream or oil to it. Try avoiding washing your hands for at least a couple of hours or as long as you possibly can.

Applu vicks or any other balm overnight: The best time to apply mehendi in in the night. You can always sleep with it on. Or you can scrape it off, apply some picks or a balm on it and then leave it overnight. This will let you stay off from the water, as well as the mehendi will leave its beautiful dark colour on your palms.