About the Artist
My name is Wardah Halim and I am the owner and leading artist behind HennaTrendz. I was born and raised in Pakistan and moved to San Diego, California in 2005. Growing up in a culture with deep roots in henna, the fragrance, the designs, the fresh henna stain have always held a special place in my heart. There is a great degree of passion involved in all the art forms I do. I have been doing henna professionally for over 15 years now, and the passion is still strong!
I love experimenting with fusion of styles, which is why you will find my henna designs reflecting Indian, Gulf, Moroccan, Indo-Mughlai, Arabic, and contemporary styles. My inspiration comes from textiles, architecture, as well as from other great henna artists from all around the world.
Apart from doing henna, I am an avid watercolor landscape artist as well as an ink illustrator. I also love to create videos and tutorials of henna and painting for my YouTube channel.
When I am not dabbling in the arts, I am occupied in my full time job as a mom to three wonderful little humans, who are the joy of my life!
About the Art
Henna is a temporary form of body art that has been around for centuries. Contrary to popular belief, henna did not originate from India, but evidence of henna use has even been found on mummies in Egypt dating back to the pre-dynastic period of 3400 BCE.
The leaves of the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis) contain the dye molecule that stains the skin a reddish-brown color. The leaves are ground into a fine powder and mixed with water/lemon juice and essential oils to make the henna paste. This henna paste is then used to draw designs on the skin. When left on the skin for a few hours and then scraped off, natural henna leaves behind an orange stain on the skin that slowly darkens to a deep reddish brown over the next 2-3 days. A natural henna stain lasts for about 1-2 weeks.
Henna is typically associated with joy and celebrations and is used in many countries like Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Morocco, Middle East, Sudan, Somalia to adorn the skin for weddings, religious festivities, and other types of joyous occasions.
Testimonial
“Wardah's work is absolutely amazing! She is so wonderful to work with. She is very kind, she is punctual, incredibly professional, and works very efficiently. I got my bridal henna done 6 days before my wedding. By following her thorough instructions, along with the natural henna she makes herself, the design lasted and looked incredible on my wedding day! I would defintely recommend her to anyone who is looking to have beautiful, quality henna design done for any occasion. Her work speaks for itself. Thank you so much Wardah!”
-Ashley S.
Book an appointment at Wardah’s home studio, or hire her services for your bridal henna, parties & events now.
