
Henna by Blu
Blu Mahbub
Self-taught henna artist and painter
Born and raised in Bangladesh, Blu moved to the States in 2017 to study Neuroscience and Islamic Theology in college. She started doing henna shortly thereafter as a way to connect with her ancestors and the cultural traditions that have shaped her life back in Bangladesh. Since then, she has done henna at 50+ events throughout the DMV area, including the Kennedy Center, Union Market, and FemmeFataleDC.
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To maintain the pure and natural integrity of henna, Blu makes her own blend using 4 simple ingredients: fresh Rajasthani henna powder, lavender/eucalyptus oil, sugar, and lemon juice. Her products are hypoallergenic, organic, and made-to-order.
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Currently, she is pursuing her Master's in Integrative Neuroscience at Georgetown University while continuing her profession as a henna artist.
