July 25, 2011 | Peter Morenus/UConn Photo

Henna Tattoos Are A Work of Art

Henna tattoos were the body art of the day for Thankful It’s Thursday on July 21. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Henna tattoos were the body art of the day for Thankful It’s Thursday on July 21. Here, Kyle Kearson '15, applies a henna tattoo to the back of Jashley Rivera '15. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Henna tattoos were the body art of the day for Thankful It’s Thursday on July 21. The popular tattoos are an alternative to the permanent variety and are done using a paste made from the powdered leaves of the Henna plant. The dye in the plant binds with the keratin in the skin and can last several days to more than a month, gradually fading over time. Here, Kyle Kearson '15, applies a henna tattoo to the back of Jashley Rivera '15. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Tiago Machado, a graduate assistant in Student Activities applies a henna tattoo.
Tiago Machado, a graduate assistant in Student Activities applies a henna tattoo. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Students display tattoos on their wrists.
A henna tattoo helps make a personal statement. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A closeup view of Jashley Rivera's new henna tatoo.
A closeup view of Jashley Rivera's new henna tatoo. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)