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Question

سلام دوستان

این جملات درسته؟

apply on or apply to?

In the past some groups of Iranian had a tradition of applying henna on/ to the hands of the bride.

در مورد حنا گذاشتن روی سر چطور؟

My aunt has the habit of dying her hair with henna.

My aunt has just applied henna on/to her hair.

Thanks in advance.

++ And for nail:

+ their nails were painted with henna.(an example from Longman)

Answer 1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_wedding

 the henna is first put on the hands of the bride and then distributed to the guests

http://turmericsaffron.blogspot.com/2013/01/hana-bandan-iranian-henna-bridal-party.html

henna paste is applied on the bride's hands 

How to Apply Henna to Hair

http://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Henna-to-Hair

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Comments

Thanks a bunch dear keramus.

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You're welcome dear Zeinoo.