The Truth About Being a Henna Artist in the South-Asian Community

Can we please reclaim the term ‘Mehndi-Waali’?

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There is a problem in South Asian communities — even among South Asians born and brought up in western 21st century Britain. That problem is one of superiority and one that, in my time as a professional henna artist, I experienced first hand one too many times.