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There are as many recipes for henna paste as there are henna artists. Here are a few things you can mix and  match and experiment with to find your own perfect blend.

Dried lime slices
Boil these until the water turns red. Deepens and reddens the color of the henna.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Increases the acidity level of the henna, thereby producing a darker color.

Cloves
Add cloves to your liquid base. Also, holding the henna design in the steam from a pot in which cloves  are being boiled is said to enhance the color.

Cognac
I don't know anyone who has tried this on henna for the skin, but it is reputed to help out the color in  henna hair dye.

Tea
Try different types of dark tea, such as Black China, Ceylon, and strong Darjeeling.

Coffee
Experiment with different types of coffee: Sumatran, French Roast, Espresso, etc.

Oils
Adding a few drops of oil to henna paste can make a world of difference in scent and color. For more info  on essential oil use in henna, visit CCJ's article about it.

Herbs and oils for scent
If you can't stand the smell of henna, add some allspice, cinnamon, or nutmeg.
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