Goodness, I didn't realise that so many people didn't know of the danger of using black henna. Here in Melbourne those who use henna, (at least the people I have come across) are very aware of the dangers.
I don't think black henna is banned here, but it is not allowed to be used (or PPD) in skin preparations. A small amount under strict guidelines and package warnings is allowed in hair dyes. You can find henna in health shops but if you ask about black henna they will tell you they don't stock it due to the problems it can cause.
I would advise anyone having henna tattooing to ask what henna is being used and state you don't want black henna to be used. The natural unadulterated henna, can vary in colour, from a redish tone to a very pale slightly yellow colour. The soils the plant is grown in causes the colour difference. But black is not natural - it definitely has additives.
Some people may not have a reaction especially with the first application, but future applications often bring on a severe reaction, so IMO it is not worth the risk at anytime.
~Mosaic
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