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» Black Henna - PPD Information
   Warning page about the dangers of black henna containing P-Phenylenediamine (PPD).
   http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/printout.html

» FDA/CFSAN - Temporary Tattoos and Henna
   Fact Sheet dated April 18, 2001 regarding the application of skin staining products.
   http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/ProductandIngredientSafety/ProductInformation/ucm108569.htm

» Henna is a Great Healer
   Discusses some of the cosmetic and medicinal uses for the henna plant. By Dr. M. Laiq Ahmed Khan. [Islamic Voice]
   http://www.islamicvoice.com/november.99/tibb.htm

» Indian Body Painting Catching on in America
   Describes the beauty of traditional, Indian style body adornment. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]
   http://lubbockonline.com/news/082897/indian.htm

» Mehendi: Dye for Marriage
   A look at how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu weddings, and has made waves in the West. [About.com]
   http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa113000a.htm

» Mehndi - The Vital Ingredient in an Indian Wedding
   Describes the importance of mehndi in the Indian wedding ceremony. Also contains step-by-step instructions to making your own paste.
   http://www.mehendiworld.com/mehndi-article-wedding.htm

» Mehndi as a Fashion Accessory
   Discusses the popularization of henna in the west. [The Tribune]
   http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010307/main8.htm

» Reinventing Mehndi for Body Art
   By Ratan Patel. Talks about the changes in the art of henna as it becomes popular with urban youths. [The Tribune]
   http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011031/main8.htm

» The Art of Mehndi - Creating Patterns
   A simple guide with some suggestions on getting you started in making your own designs. [About.com]
   http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennadesign/l/aa071400a.htm

» The Art of Mehndi - Henna Paste Recipe
   Instructions on making your own paste and a simple recipe you can follow. [About.com]
   http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennamenu/a/henna_recipe.htm

» The Art of Mehndi - Introduction and History of Henna
   A short history about this ancient body art. [About.com]
   http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennamenu/a/henna_intro.htm

» The Art of Mehndi - Making Your Own Cones
   A guide to making your own cones at home. [About.com]
   http://tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa062400a.htm

» The Exotic Hip
   Discusses the westernization of mehndi and how the media helped to turn a ceremonial ritual into a fad. By Bhumika Muchhala. [Zine 375]
   http://zine375.eserver.org/issue2/zine11.html