Our Museology

Museology guides everything we create, teach, and embody.



We look to the nine ancient Muses not as distant myths, but as our spiritual, creative aunties. They rule and protect art, science, and the body. By blending the Ancient art of henna with the Visual science of Beauty, we bring true creative spirit to life!


At 9Muses Henna, our work is a beautiful system to help you pause, remember, and trigger creative embodiment.


We believe that inspiration and celebration are sacred. Your skin is a divine canvas for memory, emotion, and vision. We do not just apply tattoos; we invite you back into your own body. This is true jewelry for the soul, made for creatives and lovers of beauty.


Our work is live art built for the main stage—bold, flawless, and deeply Devotional.

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Services We Offer

Bridal Henna

Sensory Henna session for the luxury bride and lover of beauty.

Private Sessions

Intimate, individual rituals and close-circle celebrations. By appointment only.

Brand Activations

High-velocity, high-vibe cultural lounges built exclusively for corporate events, industry mixers, festivals, and campus organizations of 100+ guests.

Who We Are

9Muses Henna is an elite creative studio redefining the ancient art of henna for contemporary, high-profile spaces. Founded by a Senegelase fine artist, illustrator, and painter, we treat the skin not merely as a surface, but as the divine canvas. We have elevated traditional paste and lines into a sophisticated visual language—making 9Muses the premier artisans for premium adornment in America.

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Meet Our Founder

My name is Ania Diallo. I am a painter and illustrator who started doing henna in 2018. When the pandemic hit in 2020 and everyone was isolated, I launched 9Muses Henna. People needed a reason to gather, talk, and feel human again. What started as a response to that loneliness grew into an elite, community-centered practice.

Through live henna and curated setups, I weave intimate storytelling with cultural symbolism. My work honors memory, land, and the invisible threads that connect people across time and geography.

We live so much of our lives in our heads, rushing past our own existence. True embodiment is about finally slowing down to inhabit your own skin. I don't just apply tattoos; I use lines and patterns to map your presence back onto your body. It is jewelry for the soul—a physical anchor that forces you to pause, feel, and remember that you are the masterpiece.

Whether I am styling a high-profile client 1-on-1 or running a massive campus activation for 250 people, I bring art out of the galleries and put it directly into everyday life.


Our organic Henna and Jagua is handcrafted by skilled artisans and imported from india and Puerto Rico, giving you an authetic experience that's skin safe.

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What People say About Us

★★★★★

"We absolutely loved working with Ania and the 9Muses Henna team for our recent event featuring a new Indian restaurant in East Nashville. Ania was so easy to work with: she went above and beyond to communicate with us before the event, and was even able to accommodate some unexpected last minute changes. Our guests were so excited to spend time in their henna lounge, and they especially enjoyed the cultural history lesson and detailed aftercare guidance. We would definitely work with 9Muses again, and wholeheartedly recommend them if you're looking to add something extra special to your next event. "

Bailey Dixon, Yelp Nashville Community Director

★★★★★

"This was a lovely event...and getting henna done made for a relaxed, enjoyable evening. Thanks to everyone for organizing a great time!"

Joanna C., Private Event

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"The Henna artists were one of my favorite add-ons to an event yet! I'm going to Beyonce this weekend and when I told Alina, who did my henna, she got so excited and gave it a little cowboy flare for me! What a delight and a fun way to combine two local businesses for this event!"

Priya B., Yelp Elite

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"Having the henna station by 9 Muses Henna was such a fun addition to the festivities. My friends would ask about my henna which gave me an opportunity to chat to Yelp Elite, Turmeric & Co, plus the lovely ladies at 9 Muses."

Amanda M., Private Event

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"We absolutely loved working with Ania and the 9Muses Henna team for our recent event featuring a new Indian restaurant in East Nashville. Ania was so easy to work with: she went above and beyond to communicate with us before the event, and was even able to accommodate some unexpected last minute changes. Our guests were so excited to spend time in their henna lounge, and they especially enjoyed the cultural history lesson and detailed aftercare guidance. We would definitely work with 9Muses again, and wholeheartedly recommend them if you're looking to add something extra special to your next event. "

Bailey Dixon, Yelp Nashville Community Director