For many of us, henna (or mehendi) is primarily a means to adorn our hands and feet with stunning designs. On adventurous days, we might even use it in our hair for a hint of reddish colour, believing it to be a safer alternative to harsh hair dyes. However, in the ever-evolving landscape of social media, surprises are always around the corner.

A few months ago, the trend of faux freckles took off, with influencers creating delicate dots on their cheeks and noses using henna cones to achieve a freckled look.

Now, the henna trend has reached new heights, with people experimenting by using it for full-face makeup—applying it as eyeliner, lip tint, and more. While creativity is always exciting, this is one social media trend you might want to skip!

Henna is the name of a medicinal plant (Lawsonia inermis), and mehendi is made from the dried leaves of the henna plant. The leaves are ground into powder or paste and used as dyes.