Henna Tattoo - You are My Sunshine

I designed this henna tattoo while working on Clearwater Beach. The client asked for a sunflower running down her spine with the words “You are my Sunshine.” Doing henna on the spine can be a bit tricky—it’s super easy to smudge if you move your shoulders too much or go in for hugs. The best thing to do is find a chill spot to lay back in the sun or sit near a fan and let it dry undisturbed.

Henna designs stay wet for around an hour unless you speed things up with a fan. For this piece, I used jagua gel, which goes on clear and turns black as it develops. To get the best results, you’ll want to leave the gel on for at least 3 to 6 hours before washing it off. Don’t panic if the tattoo looks invisible at first—totally normal! It’ll start to darken gradually and reach full color in about 24 to 48 hours.

If you’re visiting the Tampa Bay area and want this henna tattoo, hit me up! Just make sure to chat with me about "where and when" before placing an order.