Hey there! Thanks for stopping by!

Hey there! Welcome and thanks for stopping by! My name is Amy Christensen and I’m one of the new Henna Intensive & Retreat Sirens.   This is me with fresh henna on my hair last summer (the first time I’d ever dyed my hair since I was in my 20s) and my daughter helped me….

How to Pack For Henna Retreat!!!

IT’S ALMOST TIME!!!! We are choosing our classes, finalizing our travel plans, and, of course, beginning to think about PACKING!!! What do you need to bring for Retreat? Everyone’s lists will vary, but it is wise to pack as lightly as possible! Camp Teresita Pines is the host for our retreat and we could not…

HENNA INTENSIVE AND RETREAT 2016: OFFICIAL SPONSORS!

LIST OF OFFICIAL SPONSORS! HENNA SOOQ Yogi Globals  Fresh Jagua    Sara Vazir    Spirit Hoods   Susty Party   Punjammies  Gem & Point   Natracare  Natures Path  Choice Tea   Big Slice Apples   Simply Soothing  Lavilin    Mountain Rose Herbs Tork’s Treasures  Third Eye Tapestries      Claritas Collection      Eco-Cha      Indo Herbs Rumpl      Way Better Snacks ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Content and editing by…

MEET OUR SPONSORS! Featuring: YOGI GLOBALS!

Today we are proud to introduce you to one of our official sponsors:  Yogi Globals!   Yogi Globals is  one of the most trusted leading names in India in the field of agro-herbal exports. Yogi Globals sources, processes and exports Henna, Indigo (and other natural hair dyes), herbal hair and skin care products, as well as herbs (in leaf…

“Black Henna”- What’s the Problem?

Henna aficionados, whether artists or simply people who enjoy adorning themselves, are rather quick to notice new trends in henna design. Sadly, one trend that keeps coming back around is laden with dangers. “Black Henna,” as it is known, is not ACTUALLY henna that gives a black stain. Many people have a passing familiarity with henna and…

THE BIG HENNA CONTEST 2016!!

We’ve been waiting… and here it is!!!!!  We are so excited to be hosting the BIG HENNA CONTEST again this year!! And we can’t wait to see all of your beautiful, amazing, and creative entries! This contest will test you on many levels. You may find yourself transforming as an artist! The contest is multi-tiered…

Henna Intensive and Retreat…So far!

Now in our FIFTH year, the Henna Intensive and Retreat has become a gathering of talented and burgeoning artists from not only the United States, but from all over the world! Our instructors have a broad range of backgrounds and influences, and our attendees are from many different locales and cultures, as well. 2013 was…

Hassle-Free Henna Booths!

Today we are excited to feature a blog that features a topic near and dear to our hearts- doing henna at events!  So, you have just booked your first BIG Henna gig- maybe it is a Festival, a Farmer’s Market or a Faire, and you have no idea what you need to pack! We are thrilled…

How To Design Your Website, Part 1!

By Blume Bauer and Sarah Baxter-Arias As each henna artist builds their business, they find many tools to be helpful.  In the beginning, knowing what to do can seem overwhelming and even intimidating, so we present a simple overview to get you started! To attract new clientele and showcase their art, most henna artists keep a…

CULTURAL APPROPRIATION…or… APPRECATION? CONTEXT MATTERS!

by  Modesrah Ahmed   DISCLAIMER: The following is my personal opinion and does not necessarily represent the opinion of Henna Intensive & Retreat or its administrators. It is not meant to offend or upset anyone but merely to share a viewpoint.      Henna artists are sometimes confronted with the accusation of cultural appropriation, which…

How to Say “Henna” in 30+ Languages

It’s hard to believe that the all-natural body art form, henna, has so many names. Of course most of us already know the words henna, mehndi (and all of its spellings), but have you ever heard Egyptian Privet? Or how about Mayilangi? Take a journey with me through over 30 languages and how they say…

HIGHLIGHTS FROM HENNA INTENSIVE AND RETREAT!

For this week’s blog, let’s simply take a stroll down our virtual memory lane and savor some images of past retreats! Aisha, Connie, and Arejay – Happy smiles!     Blume and Jennifer -looking happy as can be… and lovely to boot!   Jagua fruit, brought over from Florida by Melissa Addams (Henna Mystic). Fruit…