This artist creates stunning henna crowns for chemotherapy patients
Good deeds can be as beautiful in execution as they are in intention.
Seattle-based henna company Sarahenna offers their stunning body art to customers for a myriad of occasions. From bridal looks to adorned pregnant bellies, the company is committed to making their clients feel beautiful.
Beyond the typical duties of a henna studio, Sarahenna is dedicated to helping others who may really be in need of a confidence boost -- offering complimentary "henna crowns" to women who have experienced hair loss due to chemotherapy.
"I have always known that I wanted a way to help others in a meaningful and tangible way," founder Sarah Walters told Mashable in an email. "[After] my mom asked me to do a crown for her friend who was fighting cancer in 2010 ... I knew I wanted to make them accessible to anyone who had lost their hair during chemo."
"My clients have told me they feel uplifted, beautiful, and attention from strangers is now about the art on their head rather than their illness," she continued.
Based on traditional Indian henna, each gorgeous crown is meticulously created in an intricate pattern using a safe, plant-based paste on top of the head.
"The experience of receiving a crown is peaceful and calming, like a spa treatment," Walters explained. "It feels nice to have someone take care of you and beautify you."
Each detailed piece takes anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes to create, and lasts between one to three weeks -- gradually fading as the skin naturally exfoliates away.
On top of their feel-good properties, crowns are offered to each customer by donation. "The cost of the medical expenses associated with cancer are significant," Water said. "I want henna crowns to be accessible to everyone."
"It's a positive experience during a difficult time," the artist explained. "I hope that my crowns make them feel loved."
You can book an appointment with Sarah here, and follow more of her beautiful designs on Instagram and Facebook.
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