Certificate in Mehandi

Duration: 3 Months

Structure: 5 Units | Theory + Practical

Level: Beginner to Professional

Unit 1: Mehndi Fundamentals & Basic Techniques

Theory

1. Introduction to Mehndi art and its cultural significance
2. Types of Mehndi: traditional, Arabic, Indo-Arabic and contemporary
3. Mehndi cone types and basic materials
4. Mehndi paste preparation and storage
5. Cone filling and sealing techniques
6. Cone handling and pressure control
7. Basic design elements and patterns
8. Hygiene, skin safety and precautions
9. Client consultation and design selection
10. Aftercare and stain-development techniques

Practical

1. Preparing the Mehndi workstation
2. Preparing and filling a Mehndi cone
3. Practicing cone grip and pressure control
4. Straight and curved lines
5. Dots and circles
6. Leaves and simple flowers
7. Vines and basic creepers
8. Simple borders and patterns
9. Creating a basic hand design
10. Safe Mehndi application and aftercare

Unit 2: Basic Indian & Traditional Mehndi Designs

Theory

1. Principles of Indian Mehndi design
2. Symmetry and balance in Mehndi
3. Floral and leaf motifs
4. Paisley and mango designs
5. Mandala patterns
6. Jali and mesh patterns
7. Traditional borders and fillers
8. Design placement on hands and feet
9. Creating balanced compositions
10. Common beginner mistakes and corrections

Practical

1. Basic floral motifs
2. Leaf and vine patterns
3. Paisley/mango designs
4. Mandala design
5. Jali patterns
6. Simple peacock motifs
7. Traditional borders
8. Fillers and shading
9. Front-hand traditional design
10. Back-hand traditional design
11. Basic foot Mehndi design

Unit 3: Arabic & Contemporary Mehndi

Theory

1. Characteristics of Arabic Mehndi
2. Differences between Indian and Arabic styles
3. Bold floral patterns
4. Open-space design techniques
5. Arabic vines and trails
6. Shading techniques
7. Indo-Arabic design concepts
8. Modern and minimal Mehndi styles
9. Design adaptation for different occasions
10. Colour, spacing and visual balance

Practical

1. Arabic floral patterns
2. Bold leaf and flower designs
3. Arabic vine/trail design
4. Shading techniques
5. Indo-Arabic hand design
6. Minimal Mehndi design
7. Finger and wrist designs
8. Modern geometric patterns
9. Contemporary party design
10. Complete Arabic-style hand design

Unit 4: Bridal Mehndi & Advanced Designs

Theory

1. Introduction to bridal Mehndi
2. Bridal design planning and consultation
3. Full-hand and full-leg design concepts
4. Bride and groom portrait concepts
5. Storytelling and personalized bridal designs
6. Advanced floral and traditional motifs
7. Detailed fillers and intricate patterns
8. Symmetry and continuity in bridal designs
9. Time management for bridal appointments
10. Bridal client care and professional precautions

Practical

1. Bridal consultation and design planning
2. Detailed finger designs
3. Intricate floral patterns
4. Advanced paisley designs
5. Detailed mandala designs
6. Peacock and traditional motifs
7. Bridal portrait practice
8. Bride-and-groom motif
9. Full front-hand bridal design
10. Full back-hand bridal design
11. Basic bridal foot/leg design

Unit 5: Professional Mehndi Artistry & Business Practice

Theory

1. Complete Mehndi service procedure
2. Client consultation and customized design planning
3. Selecting designs according to occasion
4. Bridal package planning
5. Time management and appointment scheduling
6. Mehndi pricing and service packages
7. Portfolio and photography basics
8. Social media presentation and promotion
9. Professional communication and customer service
10. Hygiene, safety and professional ethics
11. Career opportunities and freelance Mehndi services

Practical

1. Complete client consultation
2. Customized design selection
3. Creating a complete hand design
4. Creating a complete foot design
5. Bridal Mehndi project
6. Customized name/initial designs
7. Personalized occasion designs
8. Advanced shading and fillers
9. Complete professional Mehndi application
10. Photographing finished designs for a portfolio
11. Final Mehndi artistry project

3-Month Course Progression

Month 1 – Foundation & Traditional Mehndi

Unit 1: Mehndi Fundamentals & Basic Techniques

Unit 2: Basic Indian & Traditional Mehndi Designs

• Cone preparation
• Lines, dots and basic shapes
• Flowers, leaves and vines
• Paisley and mandala
• Traditional patterns
• Basic hand and foot designs

Month 2 – Arabic & Advanced Techniques

Unit 3: Arabic & Contemporary Mehndi

Unit 4: Bridal Mehndi & Advanced Designs

• Arabic designs
• Shading
• Indo-Arabic patterns
• Contemporary designs
• Bridal motifs
• Detailed hand designs
• Portrait and personalized design practice

Month 3 – Professional Mehndi Practice

Unit 5: Professional Mehndi Artistry & Business Practice

• Client consultation
• Design planning
• Customized Mehndi
• Bridal project
• Full-hand designs
• Foot/leg designs
• Portfolio development
• Pricing and service planning
• Supervised practical sessions
• Theory revision
• Final theory examination
• Final practical examination

Final Practical Assessment

Students should demonstrate:

Client Consultation → Design Selection → Cone Preparation → Basic/Advanced Motifs → Shading & Fillers → Complete Hand/Foot Design → Finishing → Mehndi Aftercare Advice.

The final project can include one complete bridal-style hand design and one customized contemporary design performed on a model or practice hand.