Priyanka Jain, an Indian software engineer living in the US, has turned her hobby into a lucrative side business: she earns around $100 per hour for applying henna designs, and wedding assignments can bring in up to $1000 for a ten-hour shift, reports infohub.kz.
Despite the substantial income from her side gig, her primary source of income remains her IT job. Jain emphasized that she treats henna art as a passion and a soul business. At the same time, the high hourly rate is offset by the significant daily living expenses in the US.
She noted that the main advantage of working part-time in the US is the respectful attitude towards artists' work. In India, the profession of a mehndi artist is often undervalued, whereas in America, any craft is treated with respect. The video sparked lively discussions among users, who began comparing the rates for the artist's services in the US and India.