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Henna tattoo primary school

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CosyNavyLeader · 03/04/2025 10:58

My son's primary school are holding an Eid celebration tomorrow.

Part of the day involves the children having Henna Tattoos. Natural Henna.

Are they safe? I was always under the impression you should be wary with Henna tattoos. Not sure if it's black henna only or if natural Henna can be a bit iffy too.

Im just a bit shocked, I didn't think a primary school would risk doing something like this considering all the horror stories I've heard over the years.

Am I worrying for nothing?

I don't want to open a can of worms and ruin it for everyone without getting my facts straight.

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SpanThatWorld · 03/04/2025 11:50

CosyNavyLeader · 03/04/2025 11:33

It isn't compulsory. However my son wants one and I don't want him to be left out.

I'm just worrying over nothing it seems and wanted some clarification.

I do find it a bit unnecessary though if I'm honest.

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Lots of things are unnecessary. They can still be fun.

Starlight1984 · 03/04/2025 11:45

Is anybody else noticing some of these usernames that seem to all be very similar at the moment?

CosyNavyLeader on here, AmpleDenimDreamer on another thread, GutsyPeachExpert yesterday.....

There were a few earlier in the week which were the same setup (description, colour, noun)

Something seems a bit off.....

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CosyNavyLeader · 03/04/2025 11:33

Relaxaholic · 03/04/2025 11:24

Is this something compulsory within school hours? I don’t think it’s appropriate for the school to be marking children’s skin. Face painting, temporary tattoos or henna paid for by parents at a school fete or similar event is fine, but not as a compulsory in school activity.

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It isn't compulsory. However my son wants one and I don't want him to be left out.

I'm just worrying over nothing it seems and wanted some clarification.

I do find it a bit unnecessary though if I'm honest.

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Relaxaholic · 03/04/2025 11:24

Is this something compulsory within school hours? I don’t think it’s appropriate for the school to be marking children’s skin. Face painting, temporary tattoos or henna paid for by parents at a school fete or similar event is fine, but not as a compulsory in school activity.

givemushypeasachance · 03/04/2025 11:21

Normal henna, the plant-based red/brown stuff you paint intricate designs onto your hands and such with isn't harmful. It's the dodgy "black henna tattoos" you see stories about, that's got different chemicals in it that can burn skin.

https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/the-dangers-of-black-henna-temporary-tattoos

The dangers of ‘black henna’ temporary tattoos

Did you realise that so-called 'black henna' can be dangerous?

https://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/the-dangers-of-black-henna-temporary-tattoos

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CosyNavyLeader · 03/04/2025 11:18

CurlewKate · 03/04/2025 11:08

If you don’t trust your kid’s primary school not to put dangerous stuff on your kid’s skin then I think you have bigger problems with the school!

Bit of a dramatic assumption!

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Jasmin71 · 03/04/2025 11:15

Big no to black henna.

CurlewKate · 03/04/2025 11:08

If you don’t trust your kid’s primary school not to put dangerous stuff on your kid’s skin then I think you have bigger problems with the school!

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CosyNavyLeader · 03/04/2025 11:04

Thankyou for the swift replies. I didn't want to cause a fuss without hearing some advice.

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HuffleMyPuffle · 03/04/2025 11:01

Black henna is the one to be concerned over. It's the one made of dodgy stuff

Natural henna should be fine. It's used commonly for Asian weddings and celebrations as well as by schools and similar to mark these dates too

FuckssakeMulder · 03/04/2025 11:00

Normal henna is fine. Black henna is actually normal henna mixed with black dye and is very dangerous. I doubt the school is going to use black henna, I don’t think it’s even sold legitimately.

CaptainMyCaptain · 03/04/2025 11:00

It's a fairly common thing to do. I don't think it's ts harmful but I suppose you can ask for your own child not to have one.