Are you looking to get a body ink but aren’t committed yet to the permanent art? Perhaps you’d want the temporary one. Did you check out today’s popular henna tattoo designs? They look awesome. From tribal patterns (which are perfect for men) to flowery designs (ideal for women), we invite you to read this article for the best designs concepts for your next (or perhaps your first) henna tattoo. This article also contains popular henna tattoo designs for kids and teens. Which are perfect for parties and events. Read on!
Isn’t body art fascinating? We’re not only talking about the permanent body ink. In this article, we also mean to include body art that lasts for about a week or two. Yes, we’re talking about today’s popular henna tattoo designs.
Don’t they look cool? Aren’t they a good expression of your personality? And what’s best about it is that you need to worry about losing interest in the design. After all, they only last for about a week. These henna tattoo designs fade away on its own. And if you decide to get another henna tattoo, you can have another one.
Another good thing about getting these popular henna tattoo designs is that they are painless. It’s unlike the conventional body art where it involves needles. They prick through the surface of the skin to get the ink through. And the tattoo artist repeats this painful process until the entire body art design is completed.
It’s fair to say conventional body ink is reserved only to those who can withstand the pain. High tolerance for pain, as they say. But with today’s popular henna tattoo designs, you need not brave through the discomfort. In fact, there is no such discomfort to speak of.
How are these popular henna tattoo designs created? The artist simply draws the design on the surface of the skin. No needles, no machines. More importantly, no pain! Even young children can have the temporary body art. Provided, of course, they don’t have allergic reactions to henna ink, among other reasons.
Why Is Henna Tattoo Popular Nowadays?
Did it come across your mind how today’s popular henna tattoo designs become, well, popular? 
How did it reach this level of mainstream attractiveness? It’s so popular that even young children are drawn to it. You can see some kids having popular henna tattoo designs drawn on their hands and arms. Teens, too, love to get the temporary body art done on their legs and feet.
Believe it or not, today’s popular henna tattoo designs have ancient roots. Did you know the use of henna as tattoo ink was widely documented in ancient Egyptian culture? The pharaohs and other members of the royal family have them. If you bear them in your body, it means you are an important figure in that ancient society.
Popular henna tattoo designs like flowers and vines are also common in Indian culture. For women about to get married, henna tattoos are not uncommon on their hands and feet. This traditional practice is still common today.
So what makes henna tattoo art popular until today? For one, they don’t involve pain. And compared to today’s conventional permanent body art, they don’t cost that much too.
Many people are also apprehensive because of the permanent nature of conventional body ink. Even if you get tired of the design, you won’t have any choice but to stick with it. It’s pretty much difficult to remove the body ink. (Although there are tattoo removal options like the laser method to erase it, they are also painful and expensive.) Which is why today’s popular henna tattoo designs are a feasible option for conventional body art.
Where Does Henna Tattoo Ink Come From?
Henna, which pertains to the natural dye, comes from the plant scientifically known as Lawsonia inermis. Although it is colloquially called the henna tree. It is a flowering plant that grows up to six feet tall.
The henna tree naturally grows in Southern and Western Asia, Northern Africa, and Northern Australia. Have you noticed what’s common in these places? They all have tropical, semi-arid weather. When the climate is at its hottest, the henna tree produces the most quantities of dye.
Popular Henna Tattoo Designs
Are you fascinated with henna tattoos? Are you planning to have one? Does your kid or teen also want to have one? There are plenty of fun designs to choose from. And you don’t need to have a special occasion to get one.
What’s the best area in your body to put a henna tattoo? Most people wear one on their hands and feet. Although some people deem the chest, back, and upper arm areas to be the safest place for a henna tattoo. This is in consideration to possible company or workplace policies that prohibit tattoos, regardless of whether they are permanent or temporary.
Who says today’s popular henna tattoo designs are for adults only? On the contrary, teens and kids can also have fun with the temporary body art. Even if not on the occasion of birthday parties or weddings, everyone from the grandparents down to the kids can enjoy these popular henna tattoo designs on ordinary family gatherings.
If you’re planning for a celebration, what better way to commemorate it by adding these popular henna tattoo designs in the mix. No clue what designs to have on your arms or feet? Check out these popular henna tattoo designs. They’re easy to draw and perfect for both adults and kids.
Tribal Patterns
It’s one of the most popular henna tattoo designs picked by men. Although a handful of ladies love to have them too.
But why is it a favorite? Perhaps it’s the exotic vibe that it gives off. And it looks stylishly cool too. Plus it’s easy and simple to make.
It doesn’t take a da Vinci or a Picasso to create a tribal henna tattoo design. Even a newbie can do it at home. If you’re a beginner and looking to give body art designing a try, here are a couple of tips.
Start with dots. The good thing about tribal patterns is that it doesn’t involve straight lines. You can have a shaky hand and still create an awesome design. Now with the dots, try to create your tribal design. No lines or continuous strokes. Just focus on making dots first. When the images begins to appear before you, that’s when you connect these dots with continuous strokes.
Now that the basic layout of the tribal design becomes apparent, add more details to your design. Perhaps some flower or vine pattern to create a unique and exotic design yet personalized to you. Understandably boys wouldn’t want flower patterns on their skin art. You can replace the apparent flowery design with an elaborate thorny vine pattern. But still adhering to the tribal essence of the tattoo.
In line with the flower designs, a good pattern to take on would be the shape of roses, tulips, carnation, and orchids. Design-wise, they aren’t that complicated to make. Simply follow the dot-to-dot method until a clearer image of the flower appears and you’re good to go. As you get better with the flowery pattern, you will become more confident in asking your “clientele” what flower they would want for their body art.
Remember flower designs need not be too complicated. Whether it’s a bud or a string of flowers, it’s difficult to go 
wrong if you just follow the dot-to-dot method.
In addition to flowers, you can add leaves, thorns, and vines in your design. Again it need not be complex. Just remember to keep it simple. Start by making leaf patterns that connect to the main vine and flower designs. Let the leaf and vine pattern run in spirals too. And to complete the whole foliage, draw up curly branches.
You can start your whole tribal / flower / foliage design from the fingertips to the palm. Or better yet, create a “full-sleeve” with these beautiful and popular henna tattoo designs. That would look awesome and cool!
We might want to add that boys usually prefer more of the vines / foliage / leaf patterns than the flowery stuff. On the other hand, girls, being girls, will love the flower designs.
Animals
Now that we’ve tackled the flower/foliage / vine design let’s move on to the next on our list of the most popular henna tattoo designs. Have you checked out animal designs? These patterns, however, require a higher level of artistry. If you want to achieve a good result, perhaps you might want to practice first on a piece of paper. Or maybe a willing human skin canvass.
When it comes to animals, the first thing that comes to mind are pets. Children will definitely love to have an artwork of their favorite furry friend on their skin. Cats and dogs are fun subject for a body art, which is why they are among the popular henna tattoo designs today. Don’t forget to capture those cute, puppy eyes or the beautiful expression of your kitty’s face.
But if you find felines and canines difficult to draw, you can opt for birds and butterflies. What makes them among the popular henna tattoo designs is its simplicity. And they are not too difficult to make. What you do is simply create an outline (or perhaps follow the dot-to-dot method) until the image becomes apparent. Then trace those dots and connect them with straight strokes.
Perhaps add foliage to your animal designs. Bird and butterfly henna tattoo designs are among the easiest to match with flowery patterns.
Would you like to try out a safari-inspired pattern? Have you seen The Lion King? There’s a scene where Simba sees a lion drawing on the wall of the cave. A true blue Disney fan will definitely recognize that image.
Perhaps add zebras and giraffes in the mix to complete the jungle-inspired image. You can add snakes wrapped around trees or elephants appearing to roam in the wild. These, however, may be difficult to create. And it may also require patience on the part of the child to whom these tattoos are designed.
Do you feel pressured to create these elaborate yet popular henna tattoo designs for your kids? Stick with easy 
drawings first. Also, start with the head of the animal. Then slowly progress to the body. Fill in the details afterwards. The more you master the drawing, the more detailed it becomes.
These popular henna tattoo designs need not be realistic. Go for a cartoon-style feel instead. Perhaps a caricature of your favorite animal. Cartoons and caricatures are cute. The kids, and even teens, will love it.
Speaking of caricature or cartoon animals, have you thought about creating a teddy bear henna tattoo design? Kids love teddy bears. It’s something kids cuddle under their blanket. It’s their best friend during bedtime. To add character and personality to your teddy bear drawing, dress it up as a doctor or a fun pirate. Or you can have it pose in a quirky way like crossing its legs.
Again, go for the comical look. You can dispense with the details. A simple outline and a few continuous strokes will do the trick with your teddy bear henna tattoo designs.
Heart and Celestial Bodies
Drawing a heart is easy. But it can be very expressive of affection. Which is why it is one of the most popular 
henna tattoo designs today. You can make one big heart or several cutesy, little hearts. Or add both big and cutesy ones together. Perhaps add wings on each heart too.
Heart designs are perfect for couples and BFFs. Draw a half-shaped heart on one person and the other half on the other person. That way, when they put their henna tattoos side by side, they create a complete heart design.
What’s a list of popular henna tattoo designs with the sun, moon, and stars? Celestial bodies are always fun to draw. Create a spiral sun or a Celtic-inspired moon or stars with smiley faces. The possibilities are endless.
Contact Us
Do you want these popular henna tattoo designs on your next event? Our henna tattoo artists will come to your party and create these beautiful works of body art. Contact us at (970) 377-0093 (or email us at teamrjevents@gmail.com). Our talented artists will create fun, intricate designs for you. We serve the areas of Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, and nearby areas in Colorado.