Henna belly art

[LessasLashes]

Do you know where I can get my belly done?? Have you ever had henna tattooing? If so where, how long does it last? How much does it cost?

[becky]

oh amy if you get that done you have to tell me when. I want to see your belly first hand and take a few photos pretty please! I always wanted a henna tattoo on my belly. In college i used to give my own tattoos and they usually lasts a couple weeks but it wasnt that long really

[Lynette]

Salina has had it done 2 or 3 times at the fair in SR but that isn't until the end of August :( She gets hand stuff done and it lasts at least 2 weeks but more like 3 and the lady said it lasts longer when it isn't on the hands.

Check this out! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bts/657253806.html

This is cool too but it is painting a cast: http://www.artbodyandsoul.com/portrait/pregnancy/gallery1.html

[becky]

Hey Amy, I just posted an ISO ad looking for referrals for ya on another board I am on so I will let you know if i find anything.

[LessasLashes]

Thank you!! Wow, the artwork of that one site Lynette is impressive.. I bet a bit pricey.. HOwever.. I will save any birthday money I get and put it towards that. I don't plan on getting pregnant again and thought it would be great way to celebrate this baby's arrival... and BECKY... OF COURSE!!!!!

:)

I'm flattered you want to take pics..

[LessasLashes]

Found a lady in Mendocino county

This is a cool belly design:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/70002368@N00/421444181/in/set-72157600410896473/

[Colleen&Kail]

i got it done at the wed, night market on 4th street, also i had a huge one done at teh health and harmony festival but i think thats later int eh summer.

[StacyK]

I do it! I do it!
This is the only picture I have up right know, but I could do most anything you want (with in reason ;)) And I'll work with whatever budget you have! It's one of my favorite pampering things to do with preggos!
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/ashursmom/henna-1.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/ashursmom/henna2.jpg

[StacyK]

Here is another great site with beautiful design. I wish I had more picture up of the ones I have done :(

http://www.hennacaravan.com/pregnancy.html

[Kellie_MO5]

Hey stacy, how well do you work around stretch marks? LMAO... I am totally gonna be doing this once I get closer to the end... I had my stomach done once.. but it was by my parents friend when I was.. about 14, I think? (when I was really into crop tops... lol) ... I also plan on doing another cast (I did one for Alyssa, but it got all squished up... I have to drag it out and restructure part of it :( but it's fun!

[becky]

omg Stacy that is awesome. I wish I knew you did that when i was pregnant.

[LessasLashes]

Definately Stacy!!! I'll PM you!! Ooh.. I'm excited...How long does the design last?? I'm just trying to figure out the timing in getting it done..

[StacyK]

Kelly: We can integrate the stretch arks into the design LMAO
:thumb I Love belly casting! I'm about to start training with the originator of the Belly Cast Francine Kraus http://www.primabella.com/ Check out her stuff, It is AMAZING.
Here is a picture of the last one I did
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/ashursmom/bellycast.jpg

Becky: Too bad we missed out on that, but you don't have to be pregnant to get henna done. :)

Amy: Yeah! How exciting! It can last up to a couple of weeks if you take care of it. I would say it is at it's prime at about day 3 or 4. Is there something in particular you are trying to time it around?

[becky]

Stacy: Francine is incredible! What a wonderful opportunity to be working with her. Please tell her i said hello when you get a chance. Maybe you can give me a henna tattoo when you do Amy's :) since I want to be there when you do that anyway.

[Colleen&Kail]

oooooooooo i lob henna tatoo's do i have to be preggers???? LOL

[LessasLashes]

From the site Stacy posted.. I LOVE the swirly sun patterned ones.. and the one with the coy fish.. I think if I were ever to get a real tattoo I may have to get one that resembles the artwork of henna/Indian art.. I just love it!!

I can't wait.. Stacy you rock!!

[StacyK]

oooooooooo i lob henna tatoo's do i have to be preggers???? LOL

Of course you don't have to be preggo:tongue ...here are some pictures of henna I did on my friend who belly dances

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/ashursmom/henna_hand1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/ashursmom/henna_hand3.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e351/ashursmom/henn_hand2.jpg

[meeg124]

Stacy - that is beautiful! How long does it take to do something like that?

[StacyK]

Thanks:tongue I think it took about an hour to do the flower arm...but it was a couple months ago