Hennaing

/ˈhɛnaɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of 'henna'; the act of applying henna dye to hair, skin, or nails for color and decoration.

Etymology

From 'henna' + '-ing' (Old English -ing, gerund and present participle suffix), creating the continuous action form of the verb.

Kelly Says

The tradition of hennaing goes back thousands of years—Egyptian mummies show henna stains, and it's still a major part of celebration ceremonies from Morocco to India to Pakistan!

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