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Henna tattoos are perfect for those afraid of long commitments By STAN STALNAKER June 30, 2000 Web posted at 9:30 p.m. Hong Kong time, 9:30 a.m. EDT Not long ago, big shoulder pads were considered an undeniable part of life for millions of women across the region. Men, too, thought that a feather earring was a sign of liberal thinking in a new, enlightened era. As you and the designer team at Jil Sander well know, those days are gone (for now). Phew! So what's "in," and what are people being caught wearing now?
Fashion Henna, as we shall call it in these modern times, is about
much less than all that. It's fun, it's cheap, and it's much less
dangerous than a real tattoo. Girls and boys (pets even?) seem to
enjoy the rush of painting their skin with something that sticks
around long enough to get sick of, then fades just before they regret
their decision. It's perfect for people who can't deal with long
commitments, which these days seems like nearly everyone. It's popular
with students and younger women for quite some time (think rebellious,
here) but lately it's popping up on office ladies, tai-tai's, and
even your occasional banker.
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