The one thing that eid and weddings have in common is that they’re both incomplete without henna. And since eid is right around the corner, what better time than now to learn about some of the most competent henna artists in town. Here is a list of some of the skilled henna artists in Islamabad:
1. These henna artists use henna made out of pure Rajasthani powder
Iqra Farid, the woman behind Hatheli (@hathelii), started applying henna at the age of 12. Her hobby has since turned into a successful business that offers high-quality henna services. The henna used is 100% chemical-free. Moreover, the brand offers henna services by junior, senior and signature artists, at different price levels, which means they have something in store for everyone. What makes Hatheli so sought-after is that each of its designs is one-of-a-kind. Their prices lie between Rs.2000 and Rs.30,000. Click here to check them out!
2. This entrepreneur is a plant pathologist by profession
Mehendi by Maryam (@henna_by_maryamm) is run by a plant pathologist named Maryam. They are a team of 6 people who offer henna services in the twin cities and travel to other cities to offer their bridal henna services. They offer online as well as in-house henna classes. Their prices start at Rs.350 per side. Click here to check them out!
3. She started doing henna at the age of 7
Mehndi_everafte.r (@mehndi_everafte.r) is run by a passionate henna artist who also works at Hatheli. She believes that henna artists deserve to be treated with just as much respect as makeup artists or any other professional for that matter. In her opinion, henna artists pour their heart and soul into their work and the stereotypical view of ‘mehndi wali larki’ needs to be left behind. She turned her hobby into a business amidst COVID-19. Her price range is between Rs.350 and Rs.9000. Click here to check her out!
4. This henna artist is 16 and certified
Fizza Fatima (@hena_by_fizza) lived in Karachi before moving to Islamabad. Her journey with henna started when she was in Karachi for summer break and was looking for a hobby to kill time. Fast forward to the present, she now works for Hatheli and Mehendi by Maryam. She aims to have her own henna studio someday. Her hobby has landed her a job with Islamabad’s most popular henna group. Her prices start at Rs.300 per side. Click here to check her out!
5. This henna artist practiced her way to perfection
Mehndi by Kainat (@mehndi_by_kainatt) started her henna journey by practicing on herself, soon after which, she started offering henna services to her friends and family free of cost. She started looking into her business prospects when people impressed by her work started inquiring about what she would charge. With the support of her fellow artists, she started charging her clients and now works as a senior artist at Hatheli. She feels most satisfied when her clients admire her work. Her prices are between Rs.350 and Rs.9000. Click here to check her out!
6. This artist also runs a Youtube channel
Henna by MK (@hennaby_mk) posts makeup reviews, skincare reviews, and food reviews alongside her henna content. Her Youtube channel revolves around henna tutorials ranging from basic mandalas to geometrical designs. Her style can be described as a mix between contemporary and traditional. Her Youtube channel has over a 1000 subscribers. DM her for prices. Click here to check her out!
7. This henna artist makes her own henna cones
Mehndi by Maria (@mehndi_by_maria_017) offers stencils, handmade cards, and henna cones. Many influencers including @onceuponaleapyear have praised her services. Her henna comprises a range of designs including staple mandalas and intricate vines. She offers 3 types of henna cones which include ‘Purely Natural Henna’, ‘Colour Mix Henna’, and ‘Gel Henna’. DM her for prices. Click here to check her out!
8. This henna artist is an entrepreneur, a housewife, and a student
Fazila (@hennaby_fazila) is a self-taught henna artist. Alongside being a housewife, she’s currently enrolled in the literature and linguistics program at IIUI. Her goal of opening her own salon is in progress and she’s also about to start her own Youtube channel so stay on the lookout for that! Her expertise lies in multiple categories including casual, party, and bridal. Her price range starts at the economical rate of Rs.200. Click here to check her out!
9. This henna artist incorporates stories into her designs
Henna by Rimsha (@henna_by_rimsha11) is a self-taught artist who started doing henna professionally 3 years ago. Since then, her business has grown to a team of 5 people who work with all sorts of henna designs. They also sell henna embellished decor. Some of their specialties include ‘Raja Rani’ and ‘Story Telling’. Their prices start at Rs.450 per side.
