Henna
- NewsYahoo Beauty
Teen Nearly Blinded by Hair Dye
Teen Tylah Durie suffered a severe allergic reaction when she tried to tint her eyebrows and lashes at home. After an attempt to tint her eyebrows and lashes, 16-year-old Tylah suffered an allergic reaction to at-home dye that left her “looking like a frog,” in her words. Until she landed in the hospital, Durie had no idea that she was even allergic to Paraphenylenediamine (PPD), a common ingredient in dark hair dyes.
- NewsErica Rae Chong
'Menna' trend proves men can rock henna too
Henna is typically seen on the hands and feet of women — but these dudes are proving that the intricate designs can look just as good on men. From traditional art to modern geometric designs, this good-looking (and we’re not just talking about the tattoos here) trend has been coined “menna” on social media sites. The best part? Henna isn’t permanent like a tattoo is, so the design can be switched up every few weeks.
- NewsJenna Birch
Doctors Caution Against Black Henna Tattoos After 10-Year-Old Boy’s Skin Reaction
Black henna tattoos can cause a bad reaction, and doctors are suggesting that everyone consider avoiding getting them, especially while traveling.
- NewsRobin Roberts
Why temporary tattoos aren’t as harmless as you think
Dr. Jason Rivers, board certified dermatologist and clinical professor of dermatology at The University of British Columbia, has never seen such a condition in his Vancouver practice, Pacific Dermaesthetics. According to Canada’s Food and Drugs Act, it’s illegal to sell cosmetics, including black henna, containing PPD.
- NewsSimone Olivero
25 reasons to fall in love with white henna tattoos
Earlier this year, temporary tattoos exploded on the market. Even Queen Bey jumped on board, launching a line with Flash Tattoos, which featured metallic designs and phrases. Next up? White henna.
