29/12/2023
A design from 2015 (when i was still called zazeekart) ; as we are about to enter 2024, I reflected a little bit on my Henna business and how much henna used to be a source of happiness for me. To me, doing henna for others made me so happy because I love doodling and I love socializing, and I get to doodle while meeting new people. I always drew on my hand with a brown marker as a kid because my father wouldn’t allow me to get actual henna. Fast forward 20+ years later, I’ve had my fair experience of being a bridal henna artist, a henna party henna artist, a for-fun henna artist, and my aunt’s “Zana, I’m feeling bored, do you have henna, and can you do it for me” artist. I’m so beyond thankful and glad for all these experiences.
I’ve grown to feel like henna has turned into a chore—all the days of a sore neck, sore body, days where you get so anxious if the bride will sit still, ahaha! Or if the room will be too kecoh/noisy or if the stains will turn out right. I’ve paused and started to realize that henna no longer sparks joy; henna is no longer that therapeutic go-to thing that I do to feel happy.
That being said, this is not a goodbye, but rather, I’m keeping this close—closer for only those that know, know! :) To anyone that has been part of my henna career, I love and appreciate you! I’m always up for a freelance henna session, etc. And I still do it for close friends, but that is pretty much it. 😅
On that note, please go to my amazing go-to henna artists: , .intricacy , , . Okay, I think there are more, but these are the four that I communicate with more, and I can vouch for their quality, workmanship, and vibesationals!!!!
Love and peace out, Zana! 🤍🤍🤍 PS: Follow my ID venture to follow me on my daily struggles🤭