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Seek beauty, but black henna can harm your skin

A section of Asha*’s body that was affected by black henna. PHOTO: COURTESY

NAIROBI: It was anticipated as the family wedding of the year. As it is their tradition, Asha* chose an aesthetic expression of body art to share the joy during her younger sister’s upcoming nuptials.

A henna party, a fortnight before the wedding, was an event she was looking forward to. Black henna tattoos always add to the glamour.

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