Also called: Mehndi Artist
Draws temporary designs on skin with natural henna paste for weddings, festivals and events.
She spends four hours drawing intricate patterns on a bride's hands and feet, then sets up at a festival booth doing quick designs for kids and guests.
Mostly freelance and event-based.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. Learned through practice and apprenticeship; no license in most places.
Ways in: Self-taught, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can generate patterns, but piping henna freehand at weddings and festivals is a live, hand craft.
Age 14+. One way to start: Buy natural henna cones, practice on family, then offer designs at festivals and parties
Classes: Art, Business, World cultures.
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