OMG! I cannot believe how amazing white ink tattoos are! I just discovered this new kind of tattoos, believe it or not, I had never heard about them before, but now I can’t wait to have my first white ink tattoo on my skin… I consider myself a real tattoo fan. I think I know a little bit about tattoos. However, these incredible tattoos are brand new to me. Therefore, I did a little research and here’s what I found out.
What are white ink tattoos?
White ink tattoos are a new technique of body art. They are gaining adepts all over the world because they look rather special. In fact, most white ink tattoos are not as noticeable as regular tattoos, and they look like little scars (they kind of remind me Harry Potter’s hand when he was punished with that magic pen that would scratch his skin LOL).
While most tattoo designs are created by beginning with a black outline (which defines the shape and look of the tattoo), this new kind of tattoo doesn’t follow the regular tattoo process. The tattoo is completely drawn with white ink (no black outline and, of course, no colors). This way, the skin gets imprinted with a pale, ghostly image that looks more as the pale shadow of a tattoo. A white ink tattoo is very subtle and beautiful! So if you don’t want your tattoo to be screaming from your skin, but you’d rather have it as a soft whisper, a white ink tattoo may be the right way to go.
But do you actually see white ink tattoos?
Well, there is absolutely no point in going through all the painful procedure of tattooing your skin if nobody’s going to realize about the tattoo, right? Of course white ink tattoos are visible, but you have to look much closer in order to fully appreciate their beauty. This turns white ink tattoos into wonderful alternatives for people who want a tattoo but are concerned about showing it off too much (perhaps because of the dress codes in certain work places).
Which are some designs available?
As with regular tattoos, you can choose your favorite design, of course! Tribal designs, stars, Celtic, Egyptian… they will all look great. Most of the pictures I’ve seen online happen to be text, inscriptions; probably some very personal thoughts one may choose to have tattooed, but not necessarily want to share with the rest of the world. For example, on the inside of Lindsay Lohan’s wrist there’s a small white ink tattoo that says “breathe”. I also believe these tattoos are ideal for romantic occasions, such as getting engaged or married –they could make some very original wedding ring tattoos.
How are white ink tattoos made?
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White ink tattoos are made from a thick, high quality ink which is specially designed to stick out by itself. It is not the same white ink that it is used for mixing shades of colors. As with other tattoos, the tattoo artist may use a stencil or just do the design freehand. According to reviews, a white ink tattoo may take more than one pass over the area in order to guarantee that the white ink sinks completely into the skin, because it is not as easily absorbed as other colors.
Shall I have a white ink tattoo made?
Of course, this is up to you! However, here’s a quick piece of advice. Although white ink tattoos are getting quite popular, they don’t look great on everybody. People with darker skin tones are not able to absorb as much white ink as needed for the tattoo to stand out, and worse, they might even experience an unfortunate reaction, much more frequently than with black ink. As a result, after all the procedure, you might still end with no tattoo! So it is best to go for white ink tattoos when you have a pale skin so white ink tattoos might not be for me after all…
Besides, you should be careful when selecting the place for your new tattoo, since white ink shouldn’t be exposed to the sun. Avoid getting your face or your hands tattooed in white.
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Last but not least…
Before getting tattooed, make sure you absolutely want something on your skin that is going to last forever (although white ink tattoos tend to fade eventually, as new layers of skin grow). Make sure you choose a tattoo artist that has plenty of experience in this modern tattoo design, even when he or she may charge some more money that the amateur.
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What shall I have tattooed: a design or an inscription? How about you? What do you think about white ink tattoos?
too bad white ink doesn’t last well at all on skin. It yellows out very easily and very quickly, if not fades away almost completely. They look striking until they heal, when the skin settles back down.