Photography by Katrina Elena
Photography by Katrina Elena
Diana is a certified ICNHA Henna Artist serving the Southeast Florida area. The ICNHA (International Certification for Natural Henna Artists), is a voluntary peer assessment for henna artists which recognizes the need for artists to understand the fundamental principles of henna, skin, hygiene, safety, culture, and traditions. An artist certified by the ICNHA acknowledges that they will only use safe, natural henna and no products with PPD (para-phenylenediamine) which is in black hair dye.
Diana makes her own henna paste by using only 100% natural henna powder, lemon juice, sugar, and essential oils – absolutely no hair dyes or chemicals added! She has been studying the art of Mendhi body decoration since 2003 when a friend introduced her to the art form. She is proficient in many styles of henna including Indian Bridal, Mumbai, Indo-Arabic, Modern, Moroccan, Tribal, and flash tattoo artwork. Diana is able to create a custom design for you or blend different elements together for a unique design.
She graduated with a BA in History of Art from Michigan State University and at last found her niche in the arts with creating intricate henna designs for adornment on the body. She is also a bellydancer, beader, chandler (candlemaker), baker and seamstress - in addition to having a full-time job as a business analyst.
all photos compliments of Katrina Elena
Diana is a professional bellydancer noted for her skills in playing the zills (finger cymbals). She dances in the Vintage Orientale style and is proficient in the use of zills (finger cymbals), veil, fan veils, isis wings, sword, fire palms, fire sword, fire fans and cane. She is available for private parties as well as private instruction in the use of zills, beginning bellydance and beginning Middle Eastern doumbek (drum). Please check here for more information.