Minimal Mehndi Designs

Mehndi designs are one of the best options for temporary tattoos and are even considered necessary during events in several cultures. Henna designs look the best when the stain is dark making them eye-catching and gorgeous to look at. It comes in various shapes and sizes, the one you decide to pick is according to your preference. So, if you are a minimalist looking for simple minimal mehndi designs to amp up your look, this list is for you.

Below we have listed some of the best minimal mehndi designs to check out:

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1. Small butterfly henna designs

Some people prefer to keep things simple so instead of going along with heavily detailed henna works they pick easy or negligible designs of henna. If you are also looking for something like that you can check out this dainty small butterfly henna design below.

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2. Back hand minimal mehndi designs

Lotus motifs are one of the most sought-after patterns when it comes to mehndi designs for their unique shape of the petals. In this simple mehndi design below, you can see apart from the six flower motifs, the fingers are bordered by angular lines of henna.

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3. Simple back henna with stars

If you are looking for a simple minimal mehndi design with star and moon patterns on it, then take a look at this cute henna design below. The back of the thumb and the index fingers have been adorned with sweet and tiny crescent moon and star designs.

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4. Vertical band mehndi design with lotus

Vertical mehndi designs are not that common, so it can be a good start to do something different and be a trendsetter. You can see that the design below is minimal and only consists of a vertical lotus band of henna surrounded by tiny star designs.

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5. Bracelet design mehndi new

If looking for simple mehndi designs for hand then bracelet mehndi design is an option that you can go along with. To keep the mehndi look extremely simple only the wrist is adorned with a thick band of henna and the fingers are decorated in similar fashion.

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6. Abstract mehndi design with leaf patterns

It is not always necessary for all the motifs used to complement each other. You can go along with such abstract mehndi designs as shown below too. Near the wrist, you can see a twin-twigged leaf pattern, and half of the fingers have been covered with overlapping semi-circular patterns.

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7. Lotus motif round mehndi design

Round mehndi designs by far are the most commonly used traditional mehndi design ideas. If you plan to get something very minimal done for any event, then you can check out this circle mehndi design below. The circular pattern at the center of the backhand has been bordered with tiny beads of henna and filled with a neat negative lotus design.

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8. Front hand floral mehndi design simple

If you are looking for a minimal mehndi design front, then this design below can be a perfect option for you. The whole expanse of the palm has been covered with twisting leaves and flower patterns giving you a cute and dainty finished look. You can pair this with western outfits too.

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9. Easy crisscross mehndi design

If you like jaal or jaali mehndi mehndi designs, then this easy crisscross can serve the purpose for you. The fingers have been covered with intersecting lines of henna and the boxes have been filled with alternating designs of flowers and leaves.

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10. Block mehndi design

If you are looking for minimal mehndi design front with block mehndi motifs then this design below should be a great option for you. This makes the design look chunky and detailed when it is just a simple mehndi work on the palm.

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11. Modern henna design with unique patterns

Bored with the same old traditional mehndi ideas? Then it is probably time for you to up your mehndi game and be the trendsetter that you are. The tips of the fingers have been adorned with unique patterns and the expanse of the palm has been with minimal mehndi design front.

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12. Thumb henna tattoo

You can also go along with thumb mehndi design ideas if you are looking for minimal mehndi designs for hands. This dark Arabian mehndi design shown below is the perfect example of beauty found in simple things.

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13. Negative leaf mehndi design

Finger mehndi designs are always quite simple to look at and a very convenient option for those who are looking for minimal mehndi ideas. In this easy finger mehndi design below, you can see that the fingers have adorned with bold flower and leaf designs.

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14. Butterfly mehndi design for back hand

Butterfly mehndi designs are not so popular but absolutely stunning to look at. If you are looking for dainty minimal mehndi designs for back hand then this attractive butterfly design is the perfect option for you. It can be paired with gowns or western outfits and is best suited for high end parties.

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15. Orchid henna ideas

It is quite easy to come across lotus or rose motifs when you look up floral mehndi designs online. The design you see below is a very unique flower mehndi idea as the mehndi is done using orchid motifs which is pretty uncommon.

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16. Artistry mehndi designs

If you are looking for designs that give you the artistry feel or fit the aesthetic you are fetching, then these kinds of simple minimal mehndi designs can be a great option for you. The fingers have been simply adorned with clean patterns and the angular work near the wrist extends gracefully to the middle finger.

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17. Spiral Arabic mehndi design

Arabic mehndi designs are best known for their intricate detailing work and dark stains. Below you can see one of the many options for you to pick from if you are into simple minimal mehndi designs. The design consists of a pair of twisting spiral motifs that curls around the fingers perfectly.

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18. Jewelry mehndi design

Several illusionary mehndi designs will leave you in awe. If you are looking for minimal mehndi designs that give you an illusionary jewelry effect, then this design below is perfect for you. The motifs on the index finger and the tiny finger have been meticulously joined by a stringy henna motif.

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19. One finger ring mehndi design

Ring mehndi designs are also a great idea if you are looking for minimal mehndi designs. This henna design below can be a good pick for you if you are looking for easy mehndi design ideas that will be light on your pockets as well.

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20. Minimal mehndi design front

Half-hand mehndi designs are stunning to look at for their unique features and the beauty of half done things. The design below is done in several layers and motifs with negative box mehndi designs. The henna works on the fingers definitely steal the show.

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21. Net mehndi design

If you are looking for mesh henna designs with equal detailing and care given to the fingers, then this design below can be a game-changer for you. The bands of floral patterns that enclose the mehndi design adds grace to the whole mehndi design.

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Hope this list of minimal mehndi designs has been helpful to you. Now you have some of the best options at your disposal from which you can pick the one that suits your purpose.

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Shweta Bose
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