A flowering plant, henna is used as a dye, particularly in hair coloring, and temporary body art - known as mehndi (also written as Mehendi or Mehandi). The dye is extracted from the dried leaf and petioles of the plant. Mehndi is the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration and creates pretty, delicate patterns for special occasions, usually for weddings. Popular in Arabic or Indian culture, this single-hand henna service looks beautiful and exotic.