Mehndi has a very special place in our hearts because of its simplicity and unique nature. A simple mehndi design can be achieved by using.
What was once used as a cooling and staining agent only has today become famous across the world? Mehndi has come a long way and united innumerable people of different cultures. Hearing about easy mehndi designs might have surely got you excited to try some mehendi designs for yourself so let’s gather some more knowledge about this magical plant and what sort of mehndi designs for beginners can we create. Come on, check out our 100 handpicked designs that will make you want some mehndi immediately.
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Following are few Easy and Simple Mehandi designs for beginners which an amateur person can make it by herself!!
1. Three-Part Simple Mehndi Design:
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This is a beautiful and elegant looking simple mehndi design done in three parts on the palm. There is no particular motif used in this design. Instead, parts of the palm have been filled with intricate detailing and then outlined with a uniform leaf outline on all the three parts.
- Suitable for: Suitable for family functions and festivals.
- Design Placement: You can apply this on your palms and back of the hand
- Pair with: This design goes good with ethnic and heavy traditional outfits only.
2. Beautiful Asian Mehndi Designs:
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These designs have been rated as some of the best mehndi designs simple for all occasions. These are rich and comparatively simple because the richness overlooks the intricacy. What makes these designs even more beautiful is the fact that some parts of these designs are darkened by filling up gaps and the other parts are just simple doodling which turns gorgeous. When your mehndi dries up, the effect of orange and dark maroon looks amazing because there are shades all over the hand. These are good parts for bridal designs as well, but it is always good to try such designs only if you have good hands at it.
- Suitable for: Suitable for family functions and festivals. Can also be applied for wedding events.
- Design Placement: You can apply this on your palms, arm and feet, as you please.
- Pair with: Pair with indo-western outfits or kurtas to add look.
3. Colourful Mehndi Design For Marriage:
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When it is your special day, and even the best mehndi designs are looking shabby to you, you can try something new. Try out any of the most beautiful mehndi designs and the enhance parts of the designs with different colours or body paints. Tell the mehndi designer about your choice and let them do the rest of the customization. Just make sure you do not put too much colour because that may outshine the richness and beauty of the authentic mehndi but a hue more of brightness does not harm for sure.
- Suitable for: Suitable for wedding ceremonies and occasions
- Design Placement: You can apply this on full hands.
- Pair with: Pair with traditional heavy outfits for the appearance and look.
4. Opposite Motif Pattern Easy Mehndi Designs:
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As you can see, for this cool and easy mehndi design, the same pattern has been inverted and drawn again. So once you draw the pattern, it should be easier for you the second time around. You will be left with the cleanest design if your henna cone cooperates.
- Suitable for: This is suitable for family functions and festivals.
- Design Placement: You can apply this on your palms, arm and feet.
- Pair with: Pair with Indian or traditional outfits for adding appearance.
5. Mughlai-Arabic Easy Mehndi Design:
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1. Paisleys Patterns
How stunning is this Arabic mehndi design with prominent paisley patterns! The centre portion of the backhand is beautifully adorned with an intriguing design, whereas the fingers are also accentuated with statement Arabic style strokes.
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2. Sheer elegance with lotus motifs
We totally love this mehndi design for its charismatic simplicity. Much like most Arabic mehndi designs, only of the fingers is beautified with henna and stunning henna art is done on the rest of the portion leading to a band on the wrist. The dainty lotus motifs with bold boundaries amidst the symmetrical lines are further adding charm to this mehndi design.
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3. An intricate trailed pattern
Trailed diagonal patterns which are popularly known as 'bel' are an imperative part of Arabic mehndi designs. And this simple bel design with floral motifs, leafy patterns and dotted details looks so pretty.
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4. The dual magic
The charm of the Arabian design doubles up when it comprises two distinct trails - each drawn with acute finesse.
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5. Daisy trail on the backhand
Pretty, modern, classy and charming are the words that best describe this beautiful Arabic daisy trail drawn on the backhand.
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6. Sheer elegance
This minimal and wide-spaced mehndi design is sheer elegance. The ring style patterns on fingers with leaf-dropping and the modish henna art on the wrists is worth swooning over.
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7. Oh so minimal!
It is also quite common to have Arabic mehndi designs on the feet! And this one is a simplistic tattoo made of some playful strokes.
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8. Leafy trails and intricate patterns on fingers
All the fingers are semi-laden with different patterns which look absolutely chic and edgy! The pattern on the middle finger is leading to a leafy trail with a floral motif in between. Also, the floral motif's boundaries are note-worthy; they are highlighted with bolder strokes.
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9. Gorgeous yet simple Arabic mehendi design
It is most common to have Arabic mehndi designs imprinted on the backhand, but that doesn't mean they look any less beauteous on the palm! Have a look at this stunning design and you will be floored too. We love the hearty combination of symmetric checks with the signature Arabic patterns. Also, the V-shaped design on the wrist looks so sharp and sophisticated.
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10. An Arabic anklet tattoo
This one is perfect for beginners to try their hand on Arabic mehndi patterns! This one is a simple Arabic henna tattoo drawn on the anklet. As you can notice, it has lots of curves, diagonal strokes and it is flowing like a trail.
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11. A modish trail
This well-detailed Arabic trail on the front hand with a checkered prominence look great, doesn’t it?
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12. Well-detailed checkered pattern with floral highlights
This mehndi design is majorly dominated with symmetric lattice design, which is inspired by the architectural accentuations formed by windows in Mosques! However, we love how the floral trails are paired with geometric checks and are adding so much oomph to this mehndi design.
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13. An eye-catchy design
Dominated by circular patterns on the backhand, this Arabian mehndi trail is so gripping! And oh, that dainty detailing around the thumb's nail is so cute.
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14. A full-fledged peacock
Mini peacock motifs are a core part of Arabian mehndi design, but this particular design has a full-fledged peacock drawn on the backhand. It definitely looks stunning but is not as difficult to draw as it may seem to be.
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15. Distant designs
Go for an unusual and contemporary mehndi design like this which is not a trail or all-about-paisleys! It has beauteous Arabian tattoos etched on a noticeable distance which make it look as interesting as a maze. And oh, the stunning patterns on the fingers are so drool-worthy.
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16. Enchanting Blooms
Arabic mehndi designs are best known for being spacey! And this design is one such example with a lot of empty space and beautiful paisley and floral patterns.
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17. Intricate swirls and minimalist florals
This elegant mehndi design is drawn with smartness! It is so beautiful to look at but is easier to draw. The fingers are gracefully adorned with flower motifs and dainty dots, whereas the key highlight of this design has repetitive swirls.
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18. A quintessential Arabic bel
Traditional paisleys to flower motifs, this diagonally flowing trail has all elements of a quintessential Arabic mehndi design.
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19. A basic designs with repetitive strokes
This Arabian mehndi design with a rose motif is undeniably beautiful and widely spread. But that doesn't mean it is very difficult to draw. If you notice, this design has a lot of empty space and repetitive strokes which are beautified with some bold outlines.
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20. When simplicity and prettiness combine!
A yet another beautiful Arabic trail made with simple strokes. The unique pattern on the finger-tips is totally steal-worthy. Also, can you spot the hidden alphabets in this mehndi? ;)
21. The one with thicker strokes
This one is a rather unique Arabic mehndi design with thicker strokes which is lending it a 3-D appeal. This design is also a perfect concoction of modernity and traditionalism.
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22. A beautiful play of light and dark strokes
The USP of this Arabic mehndi design lies in the breathtaking rose motifs drawn with light and bold henna strokes. They not only look playful but also look very artsy.
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23. Hand Ornament
Doesn't this pretty mehndi design on the backhand resembles a hand ornament? We heartily adore the simplicity of this design.
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24. Simplicity at its best
Here, a simplistic Arabic bel is accentuated with striped stokes. The continuous stripes lend a chic appeal to this backhand mehndi design.
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25. Sharp and Edgy
Unlike easy-flowing Arabic patterns, this mehndi design features a structural shape with sharp edges. There is an extensive use of lines, symmetry and light-dark strokes.
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26. A pretty coiled design on the sides
Here is a yet another simple yet pretty Arabic mehndi design for the sides of your feet. This one features 3 coiled structures set next to each other which are further amped with patterned highlights.
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27. Dimensional circular patterns
This Arabic backhand mehendi design features circular strokes and a very doable ring-style pattern on the fingers.
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28. A coiled bel
The diagonal bels have always been a fad among girls when it comes to mehendi and this one with coiled patterns is sure to grab you a lot of compliments.
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29. A trail so simple and stylish
For the ones who wish to make a style statement with simplicity, this minimal trail is a great option.
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30. The design that looks like an accessory
We love how this elegant Arabic mehndi design looks like a modish accessory. The pearl and mesh detailing on fingers look great with the multiple floral festoons.
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31. A swirly affair
Enchanting florals, lots of swirls and some paisleys combine together with neatness to form this lovely Arabic mehndi design.
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32. A trail flowing from the middle finger
All the fingers are laden with henna but the middle one leads to a structural pattern that is further connected to the mehendi bracelet on the wrist. The half-empty space on the back of the palm looks so sassy.
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33. Sweet and simple
A neat and intricate mandala design teamed up with dainty-pretty patterns on the fingertips.
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34. Curled-up!
This is one of the most simple Arabic mehndi designs. Draw basic curled-up lines and then structure them with swirly or circular patterns.
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35. The one with multiple patterns
Right from circles, flowers to swirls and dainty dots, this mehndi design has it all.
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Arabic Mehndi Designs for Hands
Now this section is all about Arabic mehndi designs for hands. Both backhand and front hand mehndi designs have been incorporated in this list. You'll certainly be surprised to see that even in Arabic mehndi designs, there's a lot of versatility.
1. An intriguing pattern with prominent empty space
A lot of quivering strokes, paisleys, circular patterns combine to result into this captivating Arabic mehndi design. It is interesting to note that unlike most designs, this design has all the fingers covered with henna.
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2. A breathtakingly beautiful design
We can't take our eyes off from this flawless Arabic mehndi design which is not only mesmerizing to look at but is also very aesthetically pleasing. Comprised of multiple floral motifs and other delicate patterns, this unique mehndi design is definitely complex to draw and requires finesse.
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3. Bold and beautiful
This mehndi design drawn thicker-than-usual strokes will truly grab special attention. The edgy work on the fingers, the gorgeously beautified mandala and everything in between looks so mesmerizing.
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4. Checks and peppy paisleys
The quintessence of lattice (checkered) designs with Arabic mehndi style is unparalleled. And you definitely cannot go with this design. Bridesmaids, who wish to go minimal with their mehndi can opt for a similar design. It is a pretty bel drawn on the backhand with paisleys, grids and some circular patterns. Such trail designs are also very easy and quick to draw.
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5. Lacy Gloves
This trending Arabic mehndi design looks like a lacy glove worn by the girl on her hand. It is drawn with sheer intricacy and looks so modish.
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6. The Arabian appeal
Most Arabic mehndi designs are not easy to achieve! It requires a good understanding of space, angles, symmetry and diagonals to draw apply flawless mehndi design. Have a look at this one! Unlike most designs, this one is not a mere trail but covers more expanse of the hand and arm region. Yet, you can observe quintessential spaces amidst the intricate grids, leaves, flowers and other patterns.
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7. Arabian mehndi with personalised touches
This graceful design is perfect for the brides who don't want to go OTT with their mehndi! The alluring Arabic patterns add bridal charm to this minimal mehndi design made beautifully with shaded flowers and a distinctive trail on each hand. The key element of this personalised mehndi design is undeniably the 'Save the date' part. Also, including wedding dates in the bridal mehndi is a raging trend.
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8. A jaw-droppingly beautiful backhand mehndi design
This artsy mehndi design on the backhand is rightfully winning our hearts! Whether it is the identical patterns on the fingers or the breathtaking floral patterns delicately drawn in a circular shape with some bare space - this unique design is worth gushing over.
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9. Playful paisleys
How cute is this paisley dominated mehndi design? This trail includes multiple paisleys which are further beautified with distinctive boundary highlights, whereas the other hand is kept minimal with a simple yet cute sun-like motif. This Arabic mehndi design is definitely a great option for elegance lovers.
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10. A rather heavy design on the backhand
Heavier than the usual backhand mehndi trails, this design is stealing our hearts for all right reasons. Right from the identical patterns on the fingers or the intricate and well-detailed trail with a wide coverage, this design is purely ogle-worthy.
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11. Contemporary vibe
This Arabic mehndi design is more on the contemporary side. The back of the hand has a captivating mandala drawn in the centre which is etched to a pretty pattern on the middle finger. And oh, the other hand has a striking swirling trail that looks so damn edgy and modish. Hence, girls who are out-there, blunt and love embracing edginess - this design will perfectly suit your personality.
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12. Architectural accentuations
This striking design seems to be inspired from the architectural accentuations of mosques or monuments. And without any doubt, it looks great! The patterns drawn on each finger is smartly connected to the monument-like structures with dainty dots. Also, that checkered wristband should definitely not be missed.
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13. Lots of florals
One single bold line can make a whole lot of difference to the overall look of your mehndi, and this one is a proof! The entire prettily drawn floral trail is uplifted with a bold boundary highlight and we love how. The sharp filling of the patterns with delicate lines and the petite floral motifs on the fingers look so beauteous.
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14. An unusual backhand Arabic design
This unique mehndi design starts off with striped patterns on the fingertips and is followed with distinctive beautifications on each finger. However, a checkered trail sandwiched between floral borders is flowing from the index finger which is eventually connected to the wristband.
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15. Multiple chakras
Majorly dominated by uniformly-sized chakras and striped patterns, this Arabic mehndi design is pretty unusual.
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16. So damn gorgeous!
Now, this is something very different you'll spot in the entire list! As you can evidently observe, the entire forearm is laden with a gripping grid pattern and topped with mesmerising floral artwork. Whereas the major expanse of the palm is left bare but the fingers and the area etched to the wrist is covered with intricate and bewitching patterns.
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17. The Unmissable trail
We are floored with the captivating beauty of this unique trail emerging from the pinky finger! Unlike most designs, it is not dominated by paisleys but has umpteen circular floral patterns.
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18. Fill up the empty spaces
What makes this mehndi design so appealing is that the minimal patterns like flowers were drawn, and then the empty spaces were filled up with henna. This easy trick alters the entire look of the henna design and undeniably makes it look so visually aesthetic.
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19. Mesmerising henna art
We are majorly hearting this amazing mehndi Arabic mehndi design on the backhand. All the fingers are decked up with pretty designs and a quintessential detailed trail flows down.
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20. The leaves and bold strokes
Leaves are a prominent element in Arabic henna. It is quite usual to spot dainty leaf-like structures along the trails, but this design has them in a rather different way. Here are a lot of shaded leaves, overlapping dainty motifs of bootis and tiny floral highlights - all of them together aligned in a usual yet appealing way.
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21. The one inspired from the doors of mosques
Unlike most Arabic mehndi designs, this one doesn't comprise of that signature diagonal trail element. But if you look closely, this design seems to be inspired from mosque architecture - right from the lattice patterns to door-like frameworks in the center and near the elbow, this one is definitely different from the rest.
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22. Pretty yet simple
This Arabic mehndi design is different for a lot of reasons! Interestingly, both the hands have similar yet different designs. One of then has a peacock on the wrist and leafy patterns on the palm, the other hand has distinctive floral motifs made with bold outlines. However, the bell motif with a dotted chain is the most eye-catchy factor in both the hands.
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23. The flower power
Every modish woman would love to flaunt this contemporary Arabian mehendi design on the back of her hand. It is dominant with flower power and has umpteen dainty rose motifs drawn at the intersection points of the dotted grid. Those dual floral trails emerging from the pinky fingers also look so surreal.
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24. Yet another gorgeous design
It is hard to take our eyes off from this jaw-droppingly beautiful Arabic mehndi designs. Whether it is the heavy design on fingers or the circular patterns adjoined in an infinity loop by leafy trails, each aspect of this design is gush-worthy.
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25. A gripping trailed design
Here's an exquisite Arabian mehndi design with two elaborate trails and visually heavy design on all the fingers.
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Arabic Mehndi Designs for Full Hands
It is a common myth that Arabic mehndi designs are only about diagonal trails from one side to another. But, it is time that you come out of the bubble and see these gorgeous full hand Arabic mehendi designs. The catchy play of light-bold strokes, shaded motifs, adjoined floral and paisleys accentuate the beauty of your hands. Check out the following pictures to see how the front as well the back side of your hand can be fully laden with Arabian designs!
