Yes, those famous temporary tattoos that you loved when you were a child are still relevant today. Drawing, writing, with colored or black ink, on the arm or shoulders… As with permanent tattoos, you can adorn your body with the temporary tattoos you want.
However, there are several categories of temporary tattoos. Depending on your skin (if you have allergies, for example), the desired result as well as the length of time you want to keep your tattoo, you will not choose the same process. Ink or gel, black or colored tattoo, for a few days or a few weeks… You can find a tailor-made option!
The durations of temporary tattoos vary, but will also depend on your habits: sea water, heat or even humidity are factors that will work against them.
What is the difference between a temporary tattoo and a semi-permanent tattoo?
1. Stick-on tattoos like when you were a kid!
When we talk about temporary tattoos, you probably think directly of the sticker tattoos that you had fun with when you were little. And for those who never tasted it in their youth, a quick explanation! Like a decal process, you need to remove the plastic film from your tattoo sticker and then place it on the area of your body that you want to temporarily tattoo. To make it stick to your skin, simply soak it in water (preferably using a sponge) and press firmly on it. You can remove the second side of the tattoo, and that’s it! Child’s play.
These temporary tattoos , thanks to their ease of use, are extremely practical. They can fulfill your desires in a snap of the fingers, without having. Roses on the shoulder for a day or lotus on the back of the neck for an evening? You choose! If you don’t remove them, these tattoos can last between 2 and 10 days .
2. Temporary tattoos: henna tattoos
Originally, henna tattoos come from Arab-Muslim cultures. It is a black or colored (often orange) dye from the leaves of the henna plant. These temporary tattoos correspond to designs made on women’s hands, wrists, feet and ankles. Depending on their patterns, they symbolize different values.
Over the years, growing out of their initial cultures, henna tattoos have become a simple and effective way to get a temporary tattoo. If you want to succumb to this art, you can call on certain tattoo artists or beauticians who practice it. Otherwise, you can buy or put together a special henna tattoo kit yourself . To get started, you will simply need henna powder, a brush and a syringe without a needle. The powder can be mixed with several ingredients to create a paste (coffee, tea, rose water, etc.). To apply it, you can use a stencil or create your own patterns!
These henna tattoos last, on average, between two weeks and a month on the skin. Be careful, however, of allergic reactions, which are very common after making a henna tattoo. To avoid them as much as possible, choose powder without artificial colors… Prefer natural!
3. Airbrush tattoos: the art of painting your body!
Like a spray paint, the airbrush is a spray containing ink adapted to your skin. To make it, you can, using a special kit, use a stencil of the pattern, drawing or writing of your choice, place it on your body then dye it! Some tattoo artists can also perform these temporary tattoos. On average, they last between five and seven days on the skin.
4. Jagua’s temporary gel tattoo
The Jagua gel tattoo is a temporary tattoo that can also be done using a kit and a stencil or directly by hand. Simply apply the gel to your skin, in the stencil, let it dry for one to two hours, then rinse!
Among all the categories of temporary tattoo trends , Jagua is the most natural (along with natural henna). These tattoos can last between one and three weeks on your body. However, if you want to erase them, you will encounter more difficulties than with henna. You can use alcohol or create a beautyscrub using lemon and sugar.
5. The difference between temporary, semi-permanent and permanent tattoos
If you want to take the next step without taking the step of permanent tattooing, opt for the semi-permanent option e. Unlike the ephemeral tattoo, here, the semi-permanent tattoo uses the dermograph technique (also used for permanent ones). So, the tattoo artist will place ink under your skin using a needle. However, unlike a permanent tattoo, this will be placed under a shallower layer.
Semi-permanent tattoos last for a few years on your skin. They are, therefore, the best alternative to indelible ink . Once again, their lifespan will depend on your lifestyle, as well as your environment.