Mehndi - The Vital Ingredient in an Indian Wedding
- Describes the importance of mehndi in the Indian wedding ceremony. Also contains step-by-step instructions to making your own paste.
- http://www.mehendiworld.com/mehndi-article-wedding.htm

The Art of Mehndi - Introduction and History of Henna
- A short history about this ancient body art. [About.com]
- http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennamenu/a/henna_intro.htm

The Art of Mehndi - Henna Paste Recipe
- Instructions on making your own paste and a simple recipe you can follow. [About.com]
- http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennamenu/a/henna_recipe.htm

The Art of Mehndi - Creating Patterns
- A simple guide with some suggestions on getting you started in making your own designs. [About.com]
- http://tattoo.about.com/cs/hennadesign/l/aa071400a.htm

The Exotic Hip
- Discusses the westernization of mehndi and how the media helped to turn a ceremonial ritual into a fad. By Bhumika Muchhala. [Zine 375]
- http://zine375.eserver.org/issue2/zine11.html

Reinventing Mehndi for Body Art
- By Ratan Patel. Talks about the changes in the art of henna as it becomes popular with urban youths. [The Tribune]
- http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20011031/main8.htm

Henna is a Great Healer
- Discusses some of the cosmetic and medicinal uses for the henna plant. By Dr. M. Laiq Ahmed Khan. [Islamic Voice]
- http://www.islamicvoice.com/november.99/tibb.htm

Mehendi: Dye for Marriage
- A look at how this beautiful reddish dye has become synonymous with Hindu weddings, and has made waves in the West. [About.com]
- http://hinduism.about.com/library/weekly/aa113000a.htm

Mehndi as a Fashion Accessory
- Discusses the popularization of henna in the west. [The Tribune]
- http://www.tribuneindia.com/2001/20010307/main8.htm

FDA/CFSAN - Temporary Tattoos and Henna
- Fact Sheet dated April 18, 2001 regarding the application of skin staining products.
- http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-tatt.html

Black Henna - PPD Information
- Warning page about the dangers of black henna containing P-Phenylenediamine (PPD).
- http://www.hennapage.com/henna/ppd/printout.html

The Art of Mehndi - Making Your Own Cones
- A guide to making your own cones at home. [About.com]
- http://tattoo.about.com/library/weekly/aa062400a.htm

Indian Body Painting Catching on in America
- Describes the beauty of traditional, Indian style body adornment. [Lubbock Avalanche-Journal]
- http://lubbockonline.com/news/082897/indian.htm