40+ Gorgeous Henna Ideas from Intricate to Elaborate

All the henna inspiration you'll ever need.

40+ Gorgeous Henna Ideas from Intricate to Elaborate

If you’re looking for a little henna inspiration, you may just have found it. Despite its relatively minor role in western culture, think spring break, the art of henna tattooing has long been an important and celebrated tradition on the Arabian peninsula as well as in parts of India and South East Asia. Henna ink, derived from the henna plant, is used to create beautiful temporary designs that start off with bold dark lines before adopting a softer reddish brown hue. Whether you’re looking for a design idea for yourself or just enjoy the art form as a whole, you’ll no doubt find this collection of henna tattoos more than fascinating.



This beautiful back piece.

Beautiful henna back piece by Anna

(Photo: Anna)

These finger sleeves.

Finger work by Nurahshenna

(Photo: Nurahshenna)

This floral forearm piece.

Floral forearm piece by Anna

(Photo: Anna)



These elegant henna chains.

Elegant henna chains by Veronica Krasovska

(Photo: Veronica Krasovska)

This tiered design.

Henna tattoo by Veronica Krasovska

(Photo: Veronica Krasovska)

Handwork.

Henna handwork by Nurahshenna

(Photo: Nurahshenna)



This mandala flower.

Henna mandala flower by Henna Vagabond

(Photo: Henna Vagabonde)

This starter sleeve.

Henna starter sleeve by Veronica Krasovska

(Photo: Veronica Krasovska)



This climbing vine.

Henna tattoo by Henna Vagabond

(Photo: Henna Vagabonde)