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Custom Portrait & Figurative Henna

Available across Navi Mumbai

I create custom henna portraits and figurative designs from your photos using natural mehendi, including faces, pets, celebrities, and full scenes for any occasion.

Caffeinated Henna

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Pricing Guide

ESTIMATES

These are indicative prices based on provider's past work. Enquire now to find out final quote.

Single Realistic Portrait

Scope of Work

Design: Rendering of one human face (Portrait) or a single detailed animal/object focus.
Size: Approximately 3x4 inches (standard playing card size).
Placement: Center of the Palm or the Wrist/Forearm.
Style: Realistic shading techniques (light and shadow) with negative space detailing.

Process & Materials

Prep: Reference photo approval and tracework/skin-sketching for accurate proportions.
Paste: 100% Natural, homemade organic henna. Note: Requires 24-48 hours for peak stain color.
Duration: Application takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes.

Aftercare

Sealant: Application of lemon-sugar syrup for moisture retention.
Guide: Instructions provided for stain maximization.

Couple Portrait or Figurative Scene

Scope of Work

Design: Complex composition featuring two faces (e.g., Bride & Groom) OR a full-figure scene (e.g., Mythological/Traditional).
Background: Includes intricate fillers (floral, jali work, or scenery) to frame the figures.
Placement: Covers the Full Palm extending to the wrist/forearm.
Style: Fine art illustrative style with emphasis on drapery, jewelry, and expressions.

Process & Materials

Customization: Merging two different reference photos into one cohesive design.
Drafting: Preliminary sketching on the skin to mark positions.
Paste: Premium organic henna blend ensuring a dark stain.
Duration: Intensive application session lasting 2.5 to 4 hours.

Aftercare

Protection: Sealant application to ensure design integrity for 8-12 hours.
Progression: Timeline provided for color progression (orange to deep mahogany).

About Custom Portrait & Figurative Henna

I get the most joy out of doing portrait henna - it’s where I feel most challenged and connected to the people I work with. For me, it’s never just mehendi. Each design is a memory, a tribute, or just pure self-expression, something you carry on your skin for days.

What I Can Create

Portraits of loved ones, pets, or even yourself - super popular for brides wanting a personalized mehndi portrait design of their partner or family.
Bollywood and character tributes, from Madhuri Dixit to any anime or Disney style you love. I do a lot of Bollywood celebrity henna art, but honestly, I’m up for anything unusual.
Mythological and religious figures, like Shiva, Parvati, Radha-Krishna, perfect for festivals or special pujas.
Full figurative scenes, not just faces - think traditional Maharashtrian couples, or any story you want told in henna.

How I Work

You send a photo or reference - the clearer, the better.
For tricky portraits, I sometimes do a light sketch (tracework) on the skin to get faces right.
I only use natural organic portrait mehendi, so no worries about chemicals.
I’m a bit obsessed with stain quality - I’ll guide you for best color and aftercare.

When to Get It

Bridal, engagement, Karwa Chauth, Teej, or just for fun - honestly, you don’t need a reason. If you want to wear your story, I’m here for it.

I’ll try anything once, so you can bring your wildest ideas - I love a challenge.

Meet your Expert

Caffeinated Henna

My Story

Hey, I’m Radhika, the one doodling at Caffeinated Henna. Mehendi started for me with my mom’s hands and a lot of childhood excitement. Somewhere along the way, work made things stiff – just lines, no soul. So I take breaks, do a design for myself, and remember that kid who loved messy hands. My dad still gets roped in as my test canvas! I love when clients challenge me, it keeps things real and fun.