When we had our hands done by Saharan refugees we were hosting we had to prepare the skin with oil (can't remember which one, but don't know it it is important which one). then after applying they covered it with a thick paste of I think sugar and water. Once this had dried we had to cover hand with plastic bag overnight and wash off next day. The sugar paste and the plastic bag were to protect henna so it would stay on skin longer and be darker.
Forget to say it was normal henna.
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