Now, Dubai-based designer Azra Khamissa is on a mission to give the ancient practice a modern makeover. Her aim is to create henna designs that align with fashion trends, along with henna products that can be sold through major cosmetics retailers. Khamissa's attitude to henna started to change at a friend's wedding in 2017. Credit: Azra KhamissaShe isn't alone in taking a modern approach to henna. Fellow UAE-based henna artist Amreen Wahid draws delicate floral designs with a contemporary feel, and beauty bloggers have used henna to create freckles and beauty spots.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 13, 2021 01:07 UTC