NYC Henna Queen

Shamina is phenomenal and a super talented henna artist. Shamina is the quintessential professional in the beauty industry because of her communication skills and mastery of the arts. I am flabbergasted by some of these reviews saying that Shamina is unresponsive. Firstly, Shamina is highly on demand, therefore getting a response within 24 hours is quiet generous. Many of these henna sessions take 4-5 hours, on top of that she is managing her own social media and scheduling calendars. Shamina's professionalism is unmatched. Not only was she super flexible in rescheduling our session when I had an emergency but also confirmed our new session many days in advance. She was prompt, efficient, and incredibly caring during our session. The dedication is apparent in the quality of the mehendi (henna) designs itself. Do not compare her packages and price point with other artists because you are paying for quality and perfection. I can't wait for my professional photos because I know they will look beyond amazing. Thank you so much, Shamina Apu!

Shamina did my Bridal Henna and my sister’s henna as well. She did an amazing work and the stain was perfect. She is very talented and her complimentary bridal henna care kit was very useful. We loved the design and she was very professional. Me and my family was very comfortable around her. She was very friendly specially when I had so many guests at my house. I would book her again and again and 1000% recommend her.

I can’t recommend Shamina enough! She did the bridal henna for my wedding, and it was absolutely stunning. From the start, she was so attentive and genuinely listened to my inspiration and vision. She offered thoughtful feedback on how to elevate the design but never imposed anything—always kind, flexible, and collaborative! Even when I changed my design a few weeks before the appointment, she was so understanding and made the whole process feel easy and stress-free. On the day of, she brought such calm and positive energy and also did beautiful henna for my fiance and family members—everyone adored it! She came back the next day for guest henna, which was a huge hit as well! She also gave me super detailed tips on how to get the best stain, and let me tell you—my henna turned out SO dark and rich. I got so many compliments. I feel so lucky to have had her as part of my wedding!! Highly recommended!

I absolutely loved my henna design! The stain developed beautifully—it got even darker after two days, and now, three weeks after my wedding, I still have some stain left despite scrubbing a lot! That’s how you know it’s quality. She was so fun and friendly throughout the (long but worth it) process. We had such a good time while she worked on the design. Highly recommend her!

Choosing Shamina for my bridal henna was one of the best decisions. I showed her some of my ideas and she seamlessly worked them into the designs. Her rates were extremely reasonable and communication was 10/10 from start to finish. Not only did the henna stain so beautifully with her aftercare instructions, it was all organic ingredients and she provided a sealant and aftercare oil. She completed my bridal henna hand and feet, as well as 10 other people in my bridal party whom were super satisfied with her designs. I would highly recommend Shamina to anyone looking for a dependable, tedious and patient henna artist.