HENNA TATTOO ARTISTS
in the Southern California Area

HENNA (also known as MENDHI) tattoo artists are available on an hourly basis for any special event.

Blanca Rose, Henna for Indian Brides and Bellydancers - Chino, CA

Dawn, Habibi Henna, Mendhi and Jagua Designs - Santa Cruz, CA

Fayme Zelena Harper, Bellydancer and Mendhi - Orange County

Karina, Henna Artist - Studio City

Kristen, Bellydance and Henna - Fullerton, CA

Mariana - Bellydance and Henna Parties - El Cajon

Sabrina, Bellydancer and Henna Parties - San Diego

Tahani, Bellydancer, Teacher and Henna Parties - Orange County

Tahiya, Bellydancer and Henna Designs - Santa Monica

"I am a belly dancer from South Africa and I have read some of your Q/A on the net. I myself have a tatoo of a dragon circling around my belly button. Apart from my old teacher, who were a bit misinformed about most things, I really haven't had anybody making comments about my tatoo - in fact - most people (Greeks etc.) find it fascinating.

Only for some TV appearances like ads I have to cover it up. Of course it also depends on what the tatoo looks like. I have seen some really ugly ones that had to be covered up. I actually have read that the middle easten women do henna tatoos and real ones as a symbol for protection.

But in the end it's a matter of taste and many people are still very conservative and misinformed about tatoos." Tatiana  

 

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