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While in the Middle East I felt like didn't have a great chance to see local women both because of their modest dress and coverings and also because there seemed to be less women out and about.

I was happy for a chance to go to an all ladies saloon and some interaction. Saloon is not a place to drink (as that is generally frowned upon) but how they spell salon on all the signs. Going in there was a bustle of activity with women getting hair done and henna. I guess women get really dolled up for weddings and there is a separate place for the women to all be together and dance without the veil or abaya. It was great to see the beautiful hair styles of the women and all the really cool henna designs on the hands and feet.

For those of you who don't know henna is a dye that looks like mud when applied and leaves behind a stain on the skin lasts well over a week. Below are pics :-)

-rachel