§ Category guide · South Asian mehndi artists
Mehndi Artists. Detail work that lasts a week.
Mehndi is the night before the wedding, the afternoon ceremony, the bridal shower, the Sangeet — for South Asian weddings, mehndi happens more than once. The bride's mehndi is its own event, often with 2–3 artists working her hands, arms, feet, and legs over 4–8 hours. Meanwhile, a second artist handles guests at a live booth.
§ Typical price
$500 – $1,500 for bride · $8–15 per guest at live booth
§ Typical setup
1–2 artists for bride + 1–2 for guest booth
§ Book when
4–8 months out
§ 01 · Featured in this category
25 mehndi artists across the GTA.
§ 02 · What matters
The five things to actually look for.
- 01.Style match — Arabic, Indian, Moroccan, or fusion
- 02.Natural henna only (no chemical/black henna — skin risk)
- 03.Detail density — fingertip-to-elbow traditional is 4–6 hours
- 04.Guest booth capacity — 1 artist handles ~15 guests/hour
- 05.Travel and setup fees
§ 03 · Five questions to ask
Copy these into your first call.
- Q.1“Can you show me photos of bridal work in my preferred style?”
§ 04 · Red flags
Walk away if you see any of these.
§ 01
Uses pre-mixed cones from unclear sources
§ 02
Rushed portfolio — all designs look identical
§ 03
"Black henna" offered (chemical — can cause burns)
§ 04
Won't travel outside a 20km radius
§ 05
Charges for travel to Toronto but is based in Brampton
§ 05 · Where they are
Mehndi Artists by city
§ Frequently asked · mehndi artists in the GTA
Real questions, real answers.
How much does bridal mehndi cost in the GTA?
Full bridal mehndi - hands and feet, detailed designs up to the elbow - typically costs $250 to $600 in the GTA, with longer applications going above $800. Bridal-party guests usually price at $30 to $75 per hand for simpler designs, and full guest-station mehndi at a sangeet or mehndi night runs $300 to $1,500 depending on duration and number of artists.
How far in advance should I book a mehndi artist in Toronto?
Book 4 to 8 months out for a Toronto or Brampton bridal mehndi artist. The best artists in the GTA fill May through October by the previous winter. For mehndi-night guest stations with multiple artists, give the studio 3 to 5 months. Last-minute bookings for off-season dates are often possible at standard rates.
How long does bridal mehndi take to apply and dry?
Full bridal mehndi takes 4 to 7 hours to apply for hands-to-elbow plus feet, depending on design complexity. Drying takes another 4 to 6 hours, and the henna needs to stay on overnight for the deepest stain. Plan the appointment for the day before the wedding, with bridal-party touch-ups happening the morning of the ceremony.
What is the difference between Indian, Arabic, and Moroccan mehndi styles?
Indian mehndi uses fine, dense detail covering the full hand and forearm with motifs like peacocks, paisleys, and the groom's name hidden in the pattern. Arabic mehndi favours bolder lines, more negative space, and floral or vine-based designs. Moroccan mehndi uses geometric blocks and is more minimal. Most GTA bridal artists handle all three; ask which they prefer for full-arm coverage.
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