The blushing bride, the enthusiastic aunt, the graceful grandma, and the cute little toddler are running around. No wedding, festival, or special occasion is complete without the artistic application of mehndi.
This traditional method not only cools you down but also naturally protects against harmful bacteria. Kids have a universal fondness for art and all things messy, so it's no wonder they enjoy mehndi and will keep asking until you apply it for them.
But let's face it.
Neither do their tiny hands have much room for elaborate designing nor do they have the patience for a long sitting. What design should you get for your child? Here are some fun and trendy mehndi designs, like cartoon mehndi, Mickey mehndi, Teddy mehndi, etc., only specifically for kids.
1. Animated designs
Intricate petals, waves, and motifs are the staple elements of most mehndi designs, but why not give it a funky spin for kids? Start as you would with a simple floral pattern and cover the tips to give a rich highlighting effect. Then use little curves to make Mickey Mouse’s trademark ears or Peppa Pig’s face in between or in a line pattern. Guaranteed to be a super hit!
2. Informative designs
Very often we overlook a simple fact – that kids with their curiosity don’t look at mehndi the way adults too. While adults are able to appreciate it as an art form, kids look for meaning. Mehndi is a surprisingly simple and effective way to impart knowledge while looking good. A simple sun pattern with long, wavy rays looks beautiful but also helps you introduce the concept of the sun and the importance of solar energy. Add in a moon or a star too and let the conversations begin! Don’t be surprised if they ask you to add in the whole solar system.
3. Floral designs
Chances are that your little one loves flowers. Symmetrical petals, creeper-like stems and filled out buds make for an attractive combination any way you draw it. So how can you make this a kid’s favourite? Go for spread out designs like flowers connected by dots or one large sunflower or daisy with small stars or hearts as gap fillers. This will not only look great but also take lesser time to draw, making it ideal for the child that’s always on the move.
4. Accessory mehndi
Think Mehndi, and the intricately designed palms of a bride come to mind. But who said mehndi was only for the hands? Thanks to its versatile nature, Mehndi isn’t just a design. It’s a stylish accessory, too. Kids love temporary tattoos, but we know how harmful those paints are for the skin. Mehndi is the best solution for this. Give them a car, flower, or teddy bear tattoo on the side of their shoulders or arms. You can even create bead-patterned anklets, bracelets, rings, and necklaces for them with mehndi. What a fun project that promises to be! Just make sure to use organic mehndi, which is always the safest choice for children’s sensitive skin.
5. Traditional patterns
Old, after all, is gold. For all the awe-inspiring designs coming up today, when it comes to kids, nothing beats the good old simple designs with minimum effort and fuss. Try the south Indian style of having a big, shaded circle in the middle of the palm and the top tip of the fingers dipped in henna, like nail polish. Other traditional designs include one small flower with evenly drawn petals, spirals, and a leaf on the back of the hand. The peacock is another auspicious symbol used in mehndi, and you can incorporate the national bird’s head or the whole body into your pattern. The possibilities are many!
6. Freehand mehndi
We are not denying it. Giving your child a mehndi cone is like inviting the King of Mess with a red carpet, but let’s cut the kids some slack, shall we? Creativity shouldn’t be hampered by a little clutter. If they are keen on it, go ahead and allow kids a free hand (or two) to draw whatever they like. Smiley faces, lines, geometric shapes, or even just scribbles. Freehand isn’t always symmetrical or neat, but it is the best way for a child to express themselves artistically without being held to any standards. Also, remember that practice makes perfect, so offer your palms to them, and you might end up being surprised at their creativity.
That distinct smell, the therapeutic feel of it on your hands, and the result—Mehndi—make even regular days seem special.
With these designs, you are sure to relive your childhood and bring a big smile to the faces of your little ones.
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