20+ simple mehndi design ideas to save for weddings and other occasions!

Mehndi is an integral part of all festive occasions in the Indian subcontinent. Right from wedding to festivals like Eid, Karwa Chauth and Teej, women adorn their hands and feet with beautiful henna designs. If you have an upcoming wedding or joyous occasion for which you are looking for a simple mehndi design, then you have stopped by just at the right place!

To give you some major henna design inspiration, I have curated a bunch of simple mehndi design images, which you can save for reference. This list has simple mehndi design for beginners too! So, if you don’t have a professional mehndi artist to apply henna, all you will need is a mehndi cone and an easy mehndi design photo!

1. Simple Mehndi Design for Backhand

This straightforward mehndi design is beautiful when seen from the back. Its straightforward patterns, which include circles, teardrops, and leaves, create a sophisticated, understated design. These are simple to draw and look beautiful.

2. Floral and Net Simple Mehndi Design

Image Source: All Mehandi Designs

When drawn on our hands and feet in symmetry, this easy mehendi design with alluring and beautiful designs of floral motifs and peacock designs creates a stunning look that will complement any celebration.

3. Backhand Easy Mehndi Design with Flowers

If you don’t wish to cover your entire hand with henna and want to simply design the fingers, then this simple mehndi design image is a must-save for reference for your big day so you create an amazing look.

4. Floral and Bead Pattern Simple Mehndi Design

If you are looking for attractive flower patterns to complement your celebration, then we have just the right pick for you. This collection of beautiful henna art has basic motifs like flowers, dots, and leaves, which can be made easily.

5. Modern Aztec Style Simple Mehndi Design

Why should the Aztec pattern only be limited to outfits and accessories? Take this trend a notch higher by drawing it as a simple mehndi design on your backhand!

Tip: Use black mehndi while making such designs, as it gives your mehndi a tattoo style look!

6. Mesh Finger Mehndi Design

Image Source: The Henna House by Angela

If you wish to keep things subtle and simple yet amazing, then this easy mehndi design just has lines and simple floral patterns! Perfect to get for your bestie’s wedding if you are planning to wear a similar hairstyle that day!

7. Simple Mehndi Design with Mandala on the Hand

Image Source: Henna by Razinah

The mandala motif is a classic when it comes to Indian mehndi designs. It also happens to be the easiest to make. Take inspiration from these simple mehndi design images and let your creativity pour out of the mehndi cone! You can even experiment with the shape of the mandala and turn it into some other shape!

8. Simple Mehndi Design with Swirls and Spirals

If you want a simple mehndi design but want to try something apart from the floral pattern, then this design with easy swirls, curves and spirals is a great option to try!

9. Haathphool Style Simple Mehndi Design

Who said haathphool can only be a piece of jewellery? Give this simple mehndi design a shot and get full brownie points for creativity and uniqueness!

10. Minimal Rose Motif Mehndi Design

If you are looking for your very very simple mehndi design, then your search ends right here! These dainty henna pattern with roses, leaves and beads is too beautiful to not get made on your hands!

11. Leafy Vines Simple Mehndi Design

Image Source: Roze Henna

Nothing quite beats the simplicity of a leafy vine, does it? You can get easy mehndi designs like these for any festive occasion or even at a wedding if you are a minimalist.

12. Cuff, Wrist and Finger Mehndi Design

Image Source: Henna Girl

Image Source: Girly Henna

Image Source: Living Skies Henna

If you are not too keen on having a full hand of henna, then just some simple mehndi design on the wrist or cuff along with some beautiful motifs on the fingers is a great idea!

13. Lace Glove Simple Mehndi Design

Get modern and stylish with a simple mehndi design like this one that resembles a lace glove! Perfect for the bride tribe.

14. Easy Mehndi Design with Basic Motifs

Leaves, florals and spirals are the most basic patterns in a simple mehndi design! What’s more? They are simple to imitate and draw too. Refer to these easy mehndi designs, grab a cone and who knows you can make a henna masterpiece too! 😉

15. Very very Simple Mehndi Design with Geometric Lines and Shapes

If you like clean shapes and easy motifs, then this simple mehndi design with lines and geometric shapes is a must-try!

16. Easy Mehndi Design with Bead Patterns

Image Source: Henna Paradise

Image Source: Henna Paradise

Image Source: Henna Paradise

Beaded mehndi motifs are growing in popularity since they give the henna is dainty and minimalistic look! Hop on the trend wagon and get a simple mehndi design with bead strings that are a sight to awe at!

17. Simple Mehndi Design with basic Pattern Band Across the Hand

A simple band of henna design with flowers, leaves, teardrops and spirals is a pattern as old as time. If you prefer sticking to the classics, then these simple mehndi design images need to be in your gallery right now!

18. Easy Mehndi Design with Boho-chic Vibes

If you are planning to wear a denim jacket with a Banarasi lehenga for your bestie’s mehndi, it’s best to get a bold mehndi design like this that exudes total bohemian vibes! Let that pretty henna design match your outfit and personal style! Tip: Get this style of simple mehndi design made in a black colour to give it tattoo kind of feels!

19. Flower Power all the way with these Simple Mehndi Design Images

Image Source: Habeeda’s Henna

Image Source: Henna Leaves

Flowers can never be left behind when it comes to simple mehndi designs! Probably the easiest to draw, these flower-packed mehndi designs are perfect if you’re a floral lover like me!

20. Backhand Simple Mehndi Design with a Single Finger Pattern

This simple and minimalistic backhand mehndi design is a great option for bridesmaids! The single finger design is perfect for all girls who believe that ‘less is more’.

21. Simple Floral Mehndi Backhand Design

Image Source: The Henna House

When it comes to Arabic Mehendi, floral designs with paisley and leaf motifs work really well. They not only fill up the backhand but also look really elegant.

22. Simple and Easy Floral Trails Backhand Mehndi Design

Image Source: Unique_7na

If you are a bridesmaid, friend or sister of the bride and want beautiful yet delicate, minimal mehendi designs, this one is the best fit!

23. Easy Mehndi Design for Backhand Fingers

Image Source: The Henna Art

If you are someone who likes mehendi designs but doesn’t want to overdo it, this backhand finger mehendi design is an interesting option for you.

24. Easy Mandala Backhand Mehndi Design

Image Source: The Henna House

For a simple and easy mehendi design, this mandala with lines is a great option.

25. An Easy Mehndi Design Done Under 10 Minutes

Image Source: The Henna House

Love mehendi but want something really quick? If yes, this simple easy mehendi design can be done in 10 minutes or less!

26. Easy Simple Mehndi Design for Henna Party

Image Source: The Henna House

Flaunt this quick, easy and simple mehendi design at a Henna Party!

27. Love the portrait style!

Portrait-style mehendi is something that is in style right now. Just because you want to go simple does not mean you have to give up on your dreams of a portrait-style mehendi design. This bride did both things and it turned out spectacular! You can opt for both bride and groom portraits or try something different.

28. For Brides Who Love Their Super Minimal Mehndi Style

This one is for a super minimal bride who wants something simple at the back of the hand with a Mehndi design! You can opt for the Arabic mehendi design or just a small circle in the middle of your hands that looks stylish and classy. 

29. Pretty Flowers

Flowers are always the first choice of mehendi artists and brides. There is something so beautiful and unique about this simple mehendi design! You can add flowers in any way you want in your mehendi and trust us it will look good.

30. Pretty Back-of-the-Hand Mehendi Design

Some brides love to have beautiful back mehendi designs. Most brides now prioritize the backhand over the front design. Rose lovers are going to love this simple mehendi design! You can also take a screenshot of the design and ask your artist to draw the same and slay the look of your celebration.

31. Square Mehendi Design

Have you ever seen that most Bollywood brides flaunt their square mehendi designs a lot, as this is the new trend right now? Intricate mehndi design with personalized caricatures! You can also choose the same for a different look at your function.

At a henna party, show off this simple, fast mehendi design!

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FAQ about  20+ simple mehndi design ideas to save for weddings and other occasions!

Q. Why is it essential for both bride and groom to have mehendi on their hands during the wedding?

In Indian weddings, the henna I considered auspicious. Nowadays, the main uses of henna are in the happy gathering of people for special occasions like birthdays and weddings. In certain cultures, the darker the henna stain, the stronger the love between two people. Henna paste is a symbol of good health and marital prosperity.

Q. How long does a basic mehendi design take?

The quick response is “anywhere between one minute and two hours.” Depending on what you want, applying can take a while. The larger/more complicated the design, the longer it takes. Drying time: Approximately 15 to 20 minutes, or slightly longer for particularly thick applications. If you don’t want full-hand design, you can opt for Arabic mehndi design, which is also in trend.

Q. Does henna on the skin pose a health risk?

When applied topically: henna is likely safe for most adults to use on their skin or hair. Some side effects it may cause include skin blisters, redness, itching, burning, swelling, and scarring. Most often, these allergic reactions are due to an ingredient added to henna. So, if you are allergic, opt for natural plant-based henna and enjoy the beautiful orange stain.

Q. What is the significance of Mehendi in Indian ritual?

Mehndi is considered essential and auspicious in Indian weddings and some old sayings, also sometimes referred to as henna, say it is a paste that brings luck and good vibes. In Indian wedding tradition, the bride is wished good health and prosperity on her journey to marriage with a mehndi ceremony the night before the wedding. In rituals, mehendi is considered very auspicious.