Indian techie in US works as mehendi artist on the side, reveals her earnings

Priyancka Jaiin shared a video on Instagram explaining how much she earns from her work as a henna artist in the US. In the short clip, Priyancka said her primary source of income is her job as a software engineer, while mehendi is a.

However, she cautioned that the higher earnings in the US come along with higher expenses. For Priyancka, though, the appeal of pursuing mehendi in the US goes beyond the additional money.

What Happened

"I have realised that in US, artists are valued and respected," she said. Comparing this with how mehendi artists are perceived in India, she said, "In India, being a mehendi artist is not considered a good profession, but here I am respected.

• As a henna artist, Priyancka charges $100 per hour, which is around ₹9,000-₹10,000.

• She often receives a tip of up to 20% on top of her charges.

• For bridal and wedding assignments, she said she can earn close to ₹1 lakh for 10 hours of work.

Key Details

She added that she has never been made to feel that her work is insignificant.

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