Some people enjoy getting out on Chand raat and waiting in long lines at beauty parlours. Independent henna artists set up stalls a day before Eid in neighbourhood markets but plenty of new names have also started offering home services.

Here’s some of the picks for where you can get the most beautiful henna designs this Eid.

Instagram Henna Artists

A slew of henna artists have business pages on Instagram. Many of these pages offer home services, so you can book the artist for Eid and they’ll apply henna on your hands in the comfort of your home. Other artists let you book a slot, and you can visit their studio to get the designs. Make sure you arrive within your specific timing, so no time’s wasted waiting.

Here are some top henna artists on Instagram.

Essentially a henna parlor in Karachi, Henna by Hiraaa also offers makeup and hair services.

Henna by Mehak is another Karachi business that provides home services. The artist also gives henna classes and has a YouTube channel where she shares tips on choosing a cone, ensuring a bright stain and more.

The Henna Girl is a henna artists from Lahore who applies designs with a contemporary take. Her designs features sketches of buildings and even people help her stand out from other artists. She’s recently launched a Eid package which includes design stencils, henna cone, a sealant and and an aftercare balm.

Local Bazaars

The National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage Lok Virsa in Islamabad has arranged a special Eid Bazaar for people to buy different items for Eid, as reported by Radio Pakistan. Talking to APP on Sunday, senior official Lok Virsa Anwarul Haq said that from bangle makers to henna artists, the Eid Bazaar includes almost everything people look for ahead of Eid.

If you’re looking to experience the hustle and bustle of Eid, along with getting a henna design, make sure you visit the Lok Virsa Eid Bazaar.

Meena Bazaar

Meena Bazaar which has been part of Karachi’s cultural fabric since 1974, is a must-visit place for women on chaand raat to have henna applied on their hands.

The Bazaar is located in an old building in the Karimabad area, and has several salons that offer henna application. On the night before Eid, the street outside the building is covered with tents where artists sit and make beautiful patterns on women’s hands and feet.

Beauty Parlors

One most certain place where women can get henna designs of their choice is at the beauty parlors. While rates depend on the design and length applied, the basic price for one side is Rs 500 at most of these parlors. A mehndi cone is for Rs 100, while some ask customers to buy their own cones, other parlors include it in the package.