The Food and Drug Administration is now warning that the temporary tattoos referred to as “black henna” potentially contain toxic chemicals and ingredients that can leave a permanent mark on the skin.

Henna is a small flowering shrub that has many uses. The fragrant flowers are used to create perfume, and the leaves are dried and then turned into a fine powder that’s used for dying clothes, hair ...

Because they last seven days to a few weeks, henna tattoos - also called "mehndi" - are less of a commitment than a real tattoo. Milwaukee is home to numerous henna artists who work from studios, ...

“I don’t think many people see henna as an actual art or service that is in demand or valued,” said 29-year-old henna artist Sabeen Marghoob. Henna artist Isra Irfan gives the final touch to a henna ...