By Mishelle Wade I would like to introduce a controversial emerging co-culture within the international henna community and in my own practice. In this article, I will do my best to demystify this peculiar term, identify its core practices and some commonalities amongst its practitioners. The term “Henna Witch” has cultural baggage to immediately unpack. It can evoke confusion, fear and anger in those who are used to hearing about henna in the traditional context of Sout