Ras Leffler
wrote,Amazing Talent Bhavna has amazing talent! My bridal henna was beautiful. Working with Bhavna was a pleasure. She's kind and attentive to all details. She understands exactly what a bride wants for her special day and makes you feel exclusive. Due to COVID I decided to do my mehndi one on one and she went from a stranger to a friend in minutes. It was a very enjoyable experience to prepare for my wedding. I look forward to working with her for other henna applications. Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. I enjoyed creating your design and enjoyed your company.
0 Comments
’ve worked with Bhavna for years helping adorn families and guests on their special occasions. For so long, I’ve watched her create countless uniquely breathtaking designs for her brides, one more beautiful than the next. Every line is meticulously thought out. Every pattern and paisley has meaning. Every important detail of the couple’s journey is represented in the art. Even as a professional henna artist, it has always blown my mind that she is able to create such significant and intricate details with the push of a henna cone. Bhavna spends hours making each bride’s piece a quilt of henna love.
On another note, Bhavna’s become so much more to me than just a person in the henna community. She has become a sister in spirit. Bhavna has helped me through some super dark days, by supporting me with her sisterhood. She and her family have made me feel like a part of their tribe. For this reason, I will always be grateful for henna. Without it, I would have never met Bhavna. Recently, I was gifted a very special bridal session with my soul sis for my union of love. Bhavna designed my bridal mehndi with just a few questions answered and notes taken. I even asked her to represent herself in the design. What I got was beyond anything I could’ve ever imagined. I got a dancing salsa couple, a traditional bride and groom, and this was just the start. Every time I thought the design couldn’t get better, it grew exponentially in awesomeness. It truly was a whole experience. Bhavna’s system is meticulous. She is well-versed on how to make sure a bride is comfortable and taken care of. She gifts you with a lovely package that has aftercare help in it to ensure your henna stain gets dark and glorious….which it does. I mean…..so dark!!!!!!!! Bhavna even includes a cute water cup with a straw which helps so much when your hands are covered in henna! I’m tellin’ ya’ll!!! She thinks of everything!!! A whole experience. And then some. Thanks, from the bottom of my heart, sis. Best gift ever. Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC: Thank you for your lovely words, you bring me so much joy. It was amazing to create your design with your story elements. Love you from the bottom of my heart sis. So many wonderful things to say about this Amazing human, Bhavna. Before I get into her being a fantastic artist I want to get into her being a fantastic human. I have had my henna done by Bhavna a few times before. However there is nothing like getting your wedding Heena done. My experience with her was with such great care, understanding, friendship, and love. Sitting in a chair for long hours will make your entire body numb. But she is constantly checking on you to make sure that you are comfortable, if you need a break to take a sip of water or readjust your sitting position, feed you if necessary, and she will even help you when you need to go to the restroom. She is a woman filled with love, care, and light. The experience you have with her is well beyond the price of such magnificent artistry. With that being said She’s not an “Aunty” she truly is an Artist like no other henna artist. Recently she posted a quote from Picasso that read, “It took me 30 years to do that masterpiece in 30 seconds”. Bhavna is worth every single penny plus more. There is no copying, pasting or sticker layout on your skin before she starts your design. Everything comes from her mind and your skin is her canvas. She takes hours to create the perfect, custom design for you. But it’s truly an amazing sight to see her do her magic on your skin. Bhavna prays over you to ensure you have a calming presence before your big day. As with many brides, the few days before the wedding can be extremely stressful. Bhavna makes your henna ceremony so special and stress free. Thank you Bhavna for taking such great care of me and creating my vision for my wedding Henna come to life. You matched perfectly Every single detail of my henna. Your work is sensational and you work so diligently. You made me feel empowered as an Indian woman and excited to share my culture with my Blasian husband. God bless your hands, back, eyes, and your magical spirit always. @bhavnashenna Henna design inspirations are from @hatecopy and @vik.kainth #mississippimasala @ Prince George's County, Maryland
Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC: Thank you Varsha, appreciate every word. You brought tears of joy to my eyes. It was very exciting to create your design. Loved every part of the process working with Bhavna. She is so sweet and creative, and did everything she could to make sure I was happy with the final product. She gave great design suggestions, and happily incorporated every idea I had for my henna. Not only are her designs beautiful and unique, she is very easy to talk to. This is very important because applying henna takes a lot of time, and we were able to pass time easily by chatting. I would gladly choose Bhavna again if/when I need henna in the future. Thank you so much Bhavna :)
Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC: Aww, Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to write me such a lovely review I enjoyed my time with you as well and loved creating your vision in henna. Just like you very unique. ![]() First of all, if I could give Bhavna more than 5 stars, I would. She was so incredible to work with for my elopement earlier this month! The process was seamlessly done via email, and we arranged for her to come to my home - masks in place for all parties of course. I was not quite sure what to expect but Bhavna came prepared with everything she could need, made sure I was comfortable the whole time and even brought a new water bottle with a straw for me so I could stay hydrated during the lengthy process of bridal henna. I had a few ideas of designs I wanted but after seeing her work, I let her lead the way. We discussed some particulars of what I liked and wanted incorporated in the designs and let her decide the rest. Her work is impeccable and the detail is beyond anything I have ever seen. My relatives in India commented on my photos, saying they cannot even get such good, detailed henna work done in Delhi, let alone anywhere else in India. She provided me with a care bag which included instructions on how to care for the henna post application and beyond, homemade balm to apply on the stain, and gauze to wrap my hands and feet in when I slept. She left no stone unturned when it came to making sure my henna was perfect for my wedding day - and it was! Just make sure to follow her instructions. I could not recommend her enough if you are looking for bridal henna (or henna period)! Oh also, she is the sweetest person ever! A joy to be around for hours :). Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC Aww, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. I appreciate every word. I met Bhavna Naik several years ago when I wanted to learn how to do mehendi as a hobby- I loved her work and her unique style of teaching so when I got engaged, I knew that I would want Bhavna to be my mehendi artist. She scheduled a consultation with me a few months before the wedding to get to know my husband and my story and find ways to incorporate elements of things that were important to us or told our story. On the day of the appointment, she arrived on time and provided instructions for after-care including leaving behind all the equipment I would need to make sure I had the best possible mehendi stain for my wedding day. Working with Bhavna Naik was awesome- she is very quick to respond to any questions or concerns, is very professional and really finds ways to incorporate each couple's personal story in her art. My mehendi was so intricate- I had people around the world wanting to know who my artist was and how amazing the stain looked. Thank you Bhavna Naik for making my day so special and for everything. --- Anandi B
Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC: Thank you for such a wonderful review. Enjoyed creating your design. I knew Bhavna's work was amazing (just look at her instagram!), but I was particularly blown away by her kindness, flexibility, and patience. Prior to applying the mehndi, Bhavna worked with me to create a customized design that perfectly reflected my personality and relationship with my husband.
On the actual mehndi day, Bhavna came well-prepared. She is a true expert and knew when to give me a break, how to keep me hydrated, and what it took to get the best results - all important things for a fidgety person like me! She used high-quality, natural henna and gave a homemade balm to enhance the color. Needless to say, the end result was absolutely perfect. Bhavna cares immensely about her clients, and her work and service reflect this. I highly recommend her for any events!- Mahima G Bhavna's Henna & Arts-Henna & Arts LLC Thank you so much for writing this review and appreciate every word. C Zarraga 37 weeks ago
Just completed our Hindu-Catholic wedding weekend where Bhavna hosted our Mehndi night as well as being responsible for my bride’s henna. Without comparison, simply AMAZING. On my bride, it was personalized to the story of our relationship, intricate with detail down to the millimeters. AND, she works so quickly! All of my relatives and friends enjoyed their personal designs at the Mehndi as well (and they’re not Indian)! Without reservation, would recommend for any Indian wedding function as well as for any event in which you’d love a personal intimate touch of Indian culture to. Worth. Every. Cent. Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC (owner) 37 weeks agoAww, so sweet of you to take the time Chris, it was a pleasure doing Pooja's henna and for your family and guests. Thank you for appreciating my work. In my 8 years of being a professional henna artist you are the first groom to leave me a review. Brought tears of joy to my eyes.Thank you once again. Avneet said,
My experience with Bhavna was amazing. She was incredibly professional from the beginning, but once I met her, she immediately felt like a friend. Like most girls, I grew up dreaming about my wedding, but what I dreamt about the most, was my mehndi. I knew I wanted an amazing artist and I didn't think twice about hiring Bhavna. She was actually the first vendor I locked down for my wedding. She is unbelievably talented and has the perfect recipe to help any bride come up with a custom design for her mehndi. I highly recommend setting up a consultation with her to make sure you get exactly what you want, because she will make it happen. My mehndi took around 7 hours to apply. And Bhavna came prepared! She had a space heater to keep me warm, an aftercare kit, and even a water bottle with a straw because she knew I needed to stay hydrated and that I couldn't use my hands. My design came out darker than ever and stayed for over three weeks. I still wish I had it on me now. Bhavna also did mehndi for my mom and family members. Everyone was so happy with their designs. I would highly recommend Bhavna for anyone getting married in the DMV area. * *Thank you Avneet for such a wonderful review. It was a pleasure creating your design. -Bhavna Naik "Bhavna didi is absolutely the best. Honestly, I felt like I was working with an old friend. She is uber talented, passionate about what she does, and the most amazing of souls. A lot of people will do the design they want, but Bhavna had me schedule a skype meeting to get to know me and include personalized elements. The day of , she came on time ( we started very early!) and prepared with the design and a heater, knowing that brides get cold when henna is applied. She gave me specific care instructions in writing. My mehndi turned out perfect in every way- design and color ( VERY dark, almost black). She did my mehndi on Wednesday and it was still getting darker by Saturday, my wedding day. I had also hired her and her team for my sangeet, where she brought glitter to apply over the mehndi, it was an absolute hit! Thank you so much Bhavna Didi!"
" Honestly , after reading my own review, it does not capture how truly AMAZING Bhavna is!! Hire her!!! You will not be disappointed!" - Reena Aww thank you Reena it was my pleasure to do your henna. Loved meeting your family too. -Bhavna Naik "Bhavna did an excellent job with my bridal henna! She is a very talented artist, with attention to detail, patience and years of experience to make everything go smoothly. We had a great time talking and laughing while we sat for hours together while she did my henna. From the beginning of the process to the end, she was an utmost professional and easy to work with. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for bridal henna or henna for any other event."
-Nistha Raj Thank you Nistha it was amazing to create an impromptu design for you. Thank you for the kind words. - Bhavna Naik Bhavna is incredible! It is truly difficult to describe just how professional, talented, and passionate she is. Bhavna is not only an incredible artist but she takes immense pride and time in designing and executing your bridal henna and makes sure it is as special and unique as it can be. The personalized intricate details and flawless execution are what Bhavna is all about and this is what ultimately makes your wedding day so special. I also truly bonded with Bhavna during our time together. We got to know each other and she truly made me feel at ease. She is a warm, genuine, and caring person inside and out and I feel so lucky to have met her. Do not hesitate to book Bhavna and her team- from start to finish a truly professional, special and beautiful experience! Thank you so very much Bhavna!
-Stephanie Thank you Stephanie for your lovely review. Appreciate every word of it. - Bhavna's Henna & arts LLC Bhavna is just the best. I was little skeptical about who should do my mehendi for my wedding but the first meeting I had with her she simply blew my mind. She just read my mind and did exactly what I was expecting...... my henna had everything that depicted my relationship with my husband.... thank you Bhavna..... you are so artistic and such a good person....
- Tulika Bajaj Thank you for the lovely review and your kind words. -Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC Honestly, I am quite detail-oriented and have high standards when it comes to quality and professionalism. Bhavna exceeded my expectations in every way possible. First to all, she is the master planner. She had a consult with me and asked me all of the details about my relationship (bridal henna consult). She then found figures to hide within my henna design, which she created after spending a whole 6 to 8 hours of her own time. Then within a week of my wedding, she sent over the design to review and edit on my preference. I have never met anyone so dedicated and professional in terms of henna anywhere. She is definitely the person I would recommend for bridal henna and also henna for your special occasion such as a baby shower even
- Neelam Patel Thank you Neelam Patel for such a lovely review, I wonder how I missed it and just saw it today. Appreciate every word. - Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC Bhavna is an amazing artist! To see her sketches turn into such intricate mehendi/henna artwork makes everyone awe at her work. I was SO happy with my henna design on my arms and feet. Everyone was complimenting her work! The henna definitely got darker over the couple of days before my wedding, so I had an amazing design and color for the main events. What's cool about her is that she asks about your story, how you met/what the couple likes, and incorporates that into your mehendi design. I wanted a T-Rex, and she made it happen! Besides her art skills, Bhavna has a wide network of other henna artists that she can leverage. I had a somewhat last minute request to bring in an additional person, and she was able to do that with a couple of phone calls. She is extremely good about making sure you get breaks, are comfortable during the process, and becomes your friend with great conversation. I would highly recommend her for your bridal henna!
Response by Bhavna's Henna & Arts LLC Thank you Sarita for a lovely review. I wish I could have been more responsive to you to earn your excellent grade, during my busy season I get back to queries every few days. In terms of value, I do give custom designs at no added cost and it takes hours of back end work to prepare these designs. I wish that could be visible in terms of value. In terms of flexibility, I try to accommodate every request based on my availability and design wise sometimes I have to add my design opinion. Hiring Bhavna to do my bridal henna was the best decision!!
From the very first meeting, I was so impressed. I had no idea how much effort and planning she puts into each Henna design until my initial design consult with her - she truly makes the henna design process so meaningful and personal. She incorporated elements from my life story into the design which made the design so sentimental. She is professional, yet so sweet and easy to work with. She is genuine, easy to talk to, and it is clear how much she cares about the happiness of her brides. She is truly talented and her planning and effort really shows in her Henna design. Thank you Bhavna for an amazing and memorable experience!! I got sooooo many compliments on my Henna! Bhavna's Henna & Arts Aww thank you @SonaChaudhary I really enjoy personalizing the henna and the experience. Henna application should be a stress free, therapeutic and self care experience. I try my best to give each bride that. Thank you so much for writing a wonderful review Bhavna had done henna for my sisters wedding almost 5 years ago, and when it came time for me to pick a henna artist for my own wedding this past April, I knew that I couldn't have anyone but her. There are no words to describe how amazing she is! Her talent speaks for itself, but aside from that, she is one of the most caring and genuine people I've met.
She began with a small prayer before starting the henna and was unbelievably helpful throughout the entire process. Feeding me, and making sure I stayed hydrated, she always made sure I was comfortable. I was so excited to see the artwork she had come up with while incorporating the many elements (including batman and the taco bell symbol) I wanted to have in my henna. Watching her draw out these elements with such detail, precision, & passion was admiring. Once she was finished, she gave me a little goodie bag which included wraps for the henna so I could sleep at night, and an amazing balm. I continued to use it until it was done because it was so moisturizing! Overall, I would recommend Bhavna 100 times over to anyone looking for a henna artist. -Maya Thank you for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. Bhavna is a consummate professional and extremely talented artist. She created a beautiful and traditional design for my mehndi that included lots of hidden references to my husband. It turned out absolutely beautiful. Throughout my wedding, everyone kept asking to see my hands and feet because they could not get over how beautiful the stain turned out. I'm so grateful to have found Bhavna and would recommend her to anyone!"
-Renuka Thank you so much for a wonderful review. - Bhavna When I returned to a conference (not a great time the 1st time) but I wanted to take your classes, Bhavna, so I forced myself to go. You are a truly wonderful teacher and a beautiful human being! Of all the classes I’ve been in you’re the real deal - knowledgeable, welcoming, caring and encouraging. I know I’ve said it before but THANK YOU, Bhavna! You restored for my faith in the henna community (I almost walked away from it) AND in my own talents because I didn’t think I was very good at all. my thoughts were “Finally, a decent teacher WITH patience and humility.”
-Jeanette Thank you love, you are special, the moment I saw you draw I was like, she's got it. You only needed an unfogged mirror to show you what you can do. As artists we critique and put our selves down, sometimes one word of acknowledgement or encouragement is all we need. --Bhavna Naik Thank you so much for the amazing workshop. I have learned so much. 1st of all , it was my first ever workshop, I was certainly very nervous. On the day of the workshop , I even thought not going on that morning😋. Anyway I pulled myself together and head to the workshop. Workshop location was good. As I don’t have a car, I took the train and a short Uber ride to the location. As soon as entered the class, I felt so welcome, everyone started introducing. It felted like I knew them for ages. Within few minutes we started the class. The class started with introduction of all of us. Then Bhavna gave out the necessary elements for the class which by the way the best ever instruction anyone can ever get. Bhavna showed us multiple times how to do figures, motifs etc. Once we went through all the papers, it was our time to practice. When we did practice Bhavna walked around every table to check and help out if needed. She showed us how to do feet henna. She also showed us her set up for bridal, even told us what she takes for a bridal henna appointment. At the end , she showed us how she makes her amazing henna paste.
After the class, we all went to a Indian restaurant and had a blast, we had so much yummy food. I love my henna family. Bhavna also made a WhatsApp group for all of us where everyone post their work. Bhavna gives her feedback there. She also helps when I get stuck with a element. She sends out step by step instruction. She is the best teacher anyone can ask for. Thank you Bhavna so much for the amazing experience." -Shamina Akhter Thank you , appreciate every word.- Bhavna Naik |
|