I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it. But generally, a novel with a specific setting like 'Henna House' could explore cultural aspects. It might be about the traditions, family dynamics, and the significance of henna in the particular culture where the story is set. For example, henna is often used in weddings in some cultures, so it could be about love and marriage as well.
Artistic mistakes by the henna artist are also common. They might not be skilled enough or misinterpret the design the customer wants. This can result in a design that is far from what was desired, causing disappointment and sometimes embarrassment to the person who got the henna.
Without having read the 'House of Henna Novel', it's impossible to accurately name the main characters. But one can assume that there could be a character who is the keeper of the House of Henna, a person responsible for maintaining the traditions and stories associated with it. There might also be a character who is an outsider, coming from a different world, and their encounter with the House of Henna and its inhabitants changes their perspective on life. And of course, there could be a character who has a deep emotional connection to henna itself, perhaps because of a family heirloom or a past experience related to it.
I don't know the exact main characters as I haven't read the book. But they could be the women who work in the henna house, perhaps an older, experienced henna artist and a young apprentice.
A woman got a beautiful - looking henna tattoo on her back. However, she unknowingly used a henna product that had been contaminated. She soon developed a rash all over her back. It spread rapidly and was extremely itchy. She was so embarrassed to show her back and it took weeks for the rash to completely disappear even with medical treatment.
One 'henna horror story' could be when someone had an allergic reaction to the henna. They applied it thinking it would be a beautiful design, but soon their skin turned red and itchy. It was a nightmare as they had to quickly wash it off and seek medical help.
One horror story is that some people find their hair turns out an unexpected color. For example, instead of a beautiful red, it might be an orangey mess. It could be because of the quality of the henna or improper mixing.
Sure. Some people have experienced that henna hair dye made their hair extremely dry and brittle. After using it, their hair started to break easily and lost its natural shine. It's likely due to the way the henna interacts with the hair's natural oils.