In the Indian tradition, the color of Mehndhi is very important as it is seen as a way to predict the future. The color, the quality or the intensity can be signs of bad luck or good luck, and they can even give signs on the outcome of a marriage.
It is necessary to explain at this point that only one type of henna is used for traditional Mehndi, and only one color can be applied. The way the color changes with time is giving credit to the prediction. For example, if the color on the hand of the bride becomes a dark orange, it means that the marriage will be a long and loving one.
Nevertheless, artificially colored mehndi has become very popular, even in India. This evolution is also explaining why Mehndi is becoming so trendy all around the World.
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