Important Information for Home Services, Bridal & Guest Henna Bookings
By Henna By Namra
Thank you for choosing my services. Please read the following important booking information carefully before your appointment date.
Booking Deposit & Travel Policy
A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of $20-$50 (per henna artist, per day) is required to secure your booking.
This deposit will be used toward travel costs to your location, and any remaining balance can be used toward henna services on the day.
If I have multiple bookings on the same day, I may be travelling from another client's location. In that case, if you choose pickup, I may ask you to collect me from that location.
If your booking is for 2 separate days, travel charges will apply for both days.
Melbourne Travel Charges
I travel all across Melbourne at $0.50/km, or you may arrange pick-up and drop-off so your full deposit can be used toward henna services.
For home services (excluding bridal henna), a minimum booking of 4–5 people is required.
Delays & Transport Issues
Under certain circumstances such as train delays, cancellations, holidays, or heavy traffic, I may need to take a taxi or may arrive slightly late. I always do my best to be on time and will keep you informed if delayed.
Date Changes & Cancellations
Booking dates can only be changed if I am available on the requested new date.
I will always try my best to accommodate changes, but during busy periods this may not be possible.
Deposits remain non-refundable.
Bridal Henna Customisations
If the bride would like:
- Specific symbols
- Portraits
- Custom elements
- Fine or thick design patterns
- Unique personalised designs
Please inform me before the booking date so I can quote exact amount accordingly and prepare your appointment henna cones properly.
Skin Sensitivity
If you have:
- Sensitive skin
- Allergies
- Skin irritation or conditions like eczema
Please let me know in advance so a patch test can be arranged.
Instant Colour Henna
If you would like instant stain henna, please mention it during booking.
- Gives colour in 1–2 hours
- Contains some chemicals
- Not recommended for sensitive skin
- Stains last 1-1.5 weeks
Setup Requirements
If I am coming to your home or venue, please arrange:
- One hard table (trestle/dining table)
- Two chairs
- One old towel to protect surfaces
- Hard cushion if needed
- Tissues nearby
- Stool for feet henna
⚠️ Poor seating arrangements can negatively affect the neatness and comfort of bridal henna.
⚠️ I do not sit on the floor due to back issues.
Bridal Henna Information
Please try to complete 80% of bridal henna before guest arrival, as greeting guests can disturb the design.
Bridal henna will follow the design reference sent during booking. If changed on the day, pricing may vary depending on intricacy.
Photos/videos may be taken during or after application. If you prefer privacy, kindly let me know.
Vendors list is appreciated so I can tag them on Instagram.
My rates are fixed — kindly do not request discounts on the day.
I bring my own henna materials. Henna table décor can be arranged on request.
Fresh natural henna cones are available for $5 each (please request 2 days prior).
Formal invoice available on request (for bridal or guest bookings over 2 hours).
Recommended Wedding Henna Timeline
If possible, do Mehndi after Haldi, as Haldi can affect stain quality.
Apply bridal henna 2 days before the main event for darkest results.
If there is a 4–5 day gap before the wedding, choose thicker designs, as very thin designs may fade sooner.
Bridal Henna Preparation
Before your appointment:
- Manicure/Pedicure should be done first
- Waxing/shaving/hair removal should be completed
- No lotion or cream on hands/feet
- Calm and still environment is ideal
- Arrange fan/heater/hair dryer if drying quickly is needed
Bridal Aftercare for Dark Stain
Henna should remain on skin 9–12 hours and away from water.
Please arrange:
- Sugar + fresh lemon juice mixture
- 25–30 cloves for dry steam (a handful of cloves)
- Vicks Vaporub
- Any oil + butter knife for scraping or old towel
Aftercare Steps
- Once dry, dab sugar-lemon mix (2:1 ratio) with cotton.
- Steam hands over roasted cloves for 10 mins (2–3 times only on application day).
- After 6 hrs apply oil, scrape gently with butter knife.
- Apply Vicks Vaporub.
- Reapply Vicks next day.
Important Notes
- Henna stain varies from body to body.
- Palms stain darker than arms.
- Full colour develops in 48–72 hours.
- Keep body warm for darker stain.
- Thick lines stain darker than thin lines.
- Avoid cling wrap, plastic gloves or scrubbing skin.
Guests / Family Henna Information
Hourly Guest Henna
Approx. 19–20 simple strip Arabic designs can be completed in one hour.
Freestyle guest henna usually takes 2–3 mins per side.
Medium/heavy designs are charged per hand, not hourly as these styles require more time and detailed work.
If you are working within a specific budget, please let us know or discuss this with us before the booking date. On the day, if guests request custom designs from their phones or request henna on 2–4 sides, we may accommodate them, but this will increase both the required time and total cost. If preferred, you may instruct us beforehand to strictly provide:
- One hand, one side only
- Two sides only per guest
- Freestyle designs only
- No custom designs from phones
- No design choices from guest albums
We also have guest henna design albums available, which we can bring along on request. Your guests may choose designs from the album if you would like to offer them options and if budget allows. Otherwise, we usually provide freestyle designs, which take approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
Important Timing Rules
- Time starts from my arrival at your location.
- Delays from your side still count within booked time and it will be charged as well.
- Extensions are only in 30 mins or 1 hr blocks.
- Guests must wait for one side to dry before second side.
Delays by Guests
If guests take time removing jewellery, choosing designs, transitioning, etc., this may reduce the number of hand designs completed. We are not responsible for delays caused by guests.
Budget Tip
If you have a limited budget, please discuss beforehand. Otherwise, requests for complex designs or extra sides on the day may increase time and cost.
Two Artists Available
For large events, a second henna artist may be available. Separate hourly/per-hand charges and travel fees apply.
Outdoor Bookings
If booking outdoors during winter:
- Please arrange a portable heater
- Inform me in advance so I can dress warmly accordingly
- Indoor setup is preferred in windy/cold/rainy weather
Cold hands affect speed of henna application and comfort.
Additional Notes
- White henna, Instant black/red henna available only if requested during booking & cost extra.
- Kids usually receive instant henna (washable in 10 mins) as they can't keep it for longer time.
- I am very scared of cats and dogs — please keep pets in another room during services.
- I only apply henna on men's hands (not legs/body).
Multiple Bookings Notice
During busy wedding seasons, we may have multiple bookings scheduled in one day. We will leave once the booked time is completed. If you would like us to keep an additional 2–3 hours available after your booking in case guest henna runs longer, please let us know before the booking date so we can plan accordingly. I am flexible with guest henna timings when informed in advance.
Per-Hand Pricing Guest Henna
For per-hand pricing bookings for guests or family members, we kindly request that our time is respected. Please ensure guests are ready, as we will wait up to 15 minutes to begin. If you request us to wait longer than 15 minutes, waiting charges will apply.
