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Peace & Light Henna Gods & Goddess,

This post is all about the Fruit gel & Henna stain, before and aftercare! If you're new to this world of the fruit gel or henna, or just wanting to freshen up your knowledge before booking an appointment with us, I highly recommend taking the time to learn about each of our products so you can make the best decision possible for your needs. The fruit gel and Natural Henna not only have very different stains, but they also require different aftercare (ex: drying time, what to wear, how far out to book event…etc.) to get the darkest and longest lasting stains. 

 

 

Fruit gel Before & Aftercare

 

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Book 24-48 hrs BEFORE event

  • Stain starts out as a light grey and develops to a deep dark bluish stain 1-3 days after application. 

  • Darkest on palms of hands and feet.

  • Lasts about 1-3 weeks with proper aftercare.

  • The longer the gel is left on the skin, the darker it will be.

  • Color of stain varies between individual body chemistry, temp., aftercare, and ph levels.

  • Genipa is a citrus fruit, so it's not recommended for anyone with a citrus allergy or eczema.

  • The stain fades naturally as the skin is rejuvenating, so keep skin hydrated using natural oils.

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BEFORE CARE

  • Remove hair from desired area for seamless application.

  • Make sure skin is clean and free from oils and lotions.

  • Gently exfoliate area to remove dead skin cells.

  • Dress accordingly because the design will be wet when you leave.

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AFTER CARE

  • Genipa is a citrus fruit, so it's not recommended to use if you have citrus allergies.

  • The gel dry time varies depending on design size.(1-3 hours)

  • The longer you keep the fruit gel on, the darker the stain will be.

  • It's recommended to leave gel on for 4-6 hrs. minimum.

  • Wash off the fruit gel thoroughly with warm water and soap after it completely peels. 

  • The fruit gel stains extremely quick, so you have to be very careful!

  • DO NOT: Touch, smear, or sleep with design (if sleep use a sock).

  • CAUTION: It will stain anything it touches before you wash it off.

    • On some individuals, when fresh Genipa body art is exposed to heat within the first 48 hours, it can actually lead to a reaction.

    • In the event that you have a bad reaction to the fruit gel, you can use hydrocortisone or any other natural remedy to relieve the itchiness which is usually not severe.

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Henna Before & Aftercare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book 24-48 hrs BEFORE event

  • Stain starts out as a light orange red and develops to a deep red/maroon stain 1 day after application. 

  • Darkest on palms of hands and feet.

  • Lasts about 5-7 days with proper aftercare.

  • The longer the henna is left on the skin (aftercare spray recommended), the darker it will be.

  • Color of stain varies between individual body chemistry, temp., aftercare, and ph levels.

  • Henna is a plant so it's not recommended for anyone with a citrus allergy or eczema.

  • The stain fades naturally as the skin is rejuvenating, so keep skin hydrated using natural oils (aftercare body cream or on the go oil recommended).

 

 

BEFORE CARE

  • Remove hair from desired area for seamless application.

  • Make sure skin is clean and free from oils and lotions.

  • Gently exfoliate area to remove dead skin cells.

  • Dress accordingly because the design will be wet when you leave.

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​Henna AFTER CARE

  • Stay warm~henna

  • Heat keeps the henna from drying out and allows it to penetrate your skin better. Stay warm with layering clothes, getting some sunlight, or applying direct heat. Henna is a natural sunblock and will create an inverse tan of design.

  • Heat up cloves in a pan or boil them in water, and place exposed design above the steam or smoke for 30 seconds at a time. Take breaks as needed if it gets too hot and be cautious of melting the henna. Typically used for hands, and no more than a few minutes.

  • Once the henna or jagua is removed, apply after care body lotion, or on the go oil to the design. Applying after care body lotion, or on the go oil before showering or going to the beach/pool will help repel water as well.

  • Aftercare spray is recommended!

Appointment Disclaimer and Policy

  • You are guaranteed fresh jagua/henna (paste or gel) for your session.

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  • The client is responsible for before/after care instructions for each session. 

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  • Deposits are necessary to complete the booking and are taken out of the sum total.

  • An Email and Text will be sent after deposits are made for booking.

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  • To reschedule, notify us a minimum of 24 hrs before the appointment. 

  • We allot 10 minutes of grace time for each appointment. 

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  • $15 late fee charged for every additional 10 minutes late.

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  • We are very flexible and work very hard to meet the needs of our clients. Things happen in life, so as long as you communicate with us, we will work with you. However, there is a zero tolerance policy on no call or no shows that results in you losing the deposit and being black listed from booking future appointments.

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  • CannotlivewihoutartLLC is not responsible or liable for the final stain due to the nature of the body chemistry variables and what aftercare done by each client. 

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  • We specialize in henna designs. All designs are freehand using no stencils. Any appointments with design requiring stencils will be cancelled No Refunds*

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  • All sales are final. 

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