Features of white tattoos

White tattoos have appeared relatively recently, but have already won their fans. Despite the fact that they look quite impressive, the application of such images is fraught with certain risks.

White tattoos are often confused with mehendi - henna images that have a long history. However, long-lasting light paint designs are a relative innovation in the tattoo industry. At first, white pigment was used only as an additional one: with its help, shadows, transitions and halftones were created. Today, experts create full-fledged pictures with the help of one color. It must be emphasized that white tattoos have both pros and cons.

For example, this pigment is not very suitable for creating realistic photos, gradients, shapes that do not have a clear outline, and much more. The drawing is most often translucent and poorly distinguishable from a long distance. If the image is overloaded with details and small elements, they can "merge" into an indistinct spot. A color atypical for a tattoo will also look bad in paintings with an abundance of small details or too large in size.

Using white ink on the skin is very unpleasant. Any tattoo can be painful, but this pigment is also poorly absorbed into the skin, as a result of which it becomes necessary to process the same place several times. This is explained by the fact that denser ink has larger particles, which means that they have to be injected deeper under the skin. The process turns out to be longer and more laborious.

The paint contains lead carbonate, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide - components that are strongly rejected by the subcutaneous layer, and therefore often contribute to irritation, itching and other allergic reactions. Many clients report that white tattoos take 2-3 times longer to heal than black ones. The disadvantage is that this entire period is accompanied by painful sensations and swelling of the skin.

This is due to the fact that the white pigment absorbs third-party colors, and if a fresh tattoo comes in contact with them, it will partially turn into a green, blue or yellow tint. By the way, the latter can also appear due to frequent sun exposure or skin conditions. Before the actual embodiment of the sketch, it is transferred to the skin using a transfer, usually in blue. In this case, there is a high probability of driving the blue under the skin with a needle with white paint - that is, the tattoo will turn out to be "dirty", spoiled by blue and blue spots. Only a highly professional master will be able to cope with the task at hand.

Over the years, the original work often loses clarity due to color fading. In some cases, there is even a complete blurring of the contour or resorption of the pattern, and small works located close to each other merge into one spot. However, proper care of the image will allow it to be kept in its original state to the maximum. After applying a tattoo for a while, you will have to give up the bath, solarium and sauna, as well as the use of exfoliating agents and chemical peeling. For a while, it will also not be possible to do without healing antiseptic ointments and sunburn creams. Image correction in 90% of cases is required immediately after healing.

Atypical tattoos are best placed on golden skin, although those with a milky tone will be able to emphasize their beauty with delicate lace or floral motifs. Of course, the darker the skin, the more noticeable the work will be, and vice versa. With a loss of relevance, such tattoos do not have to be reduced, since the images will fade over time on their own. By the way, the advantage of such body decoration is that white tattoos do not interfere with the device for any job.

White tattoos have neat contours and look quite clear in themselves, but after a while they begin to resemble thin scars, which not everyone likes. The pigment is most suitable for sketches that are simple in shape - geometric shapes or lines, as well as inscriptions in a foreign language.

Women most often stuff themselves with white tattoos with oriental motifs or Indian mandalas - symbols that in Buddhist mythology reflect the scheme of the universe. "Lace" images look interesting, as well as large tattoos in the form of dragonflies, spiders, butterflies and other insects. A snake "crawling" along the hand will look quite memorable. Trending include mini-images on winter and marine themes, for example, snowflakes or a lighthouse, as well as butterflies, feathers, fruits and other miniature images usually placed on the wrist.

Floral motifs are popular among women - images of snow-white roses, peonies, daffodils, lotuses and lilies. By the way, it is in such works that the combination of white and contrasting shades, as well as white shading of the lines of the main sketch, will be organic.From the inscriptions, women most often apply fragments of songs and poems, names, dates and phrases that have sacred meaning.

Men, as well as women, favor marine images: foam waves, ships or anchors. Shaded images with black outlines look quite brutal: origami drawings or phases of the moon, arranged in a natural order. Different patterns are universal: men tend to prefer laconic geometric shapes, minimalistic shapes or abstract lines. Often, men adorn themselves with images of powerful animals - wolves, lions, dragons, panthers or snakes. Sketches with microcircuits, a compass, runes, skulls or Japanese motifs may seem interesting to them.

The main places for applying white tattoos for men and women do not differ. Small sketches are suitable for the inside of the fingers and the area behind the ear, while the larger ones are applied to the wrist, arm or neck. Calm and not too noticeable patterns are also suitable for the face - forehead, cheeks and temporal areas. They emphasize individuality very well, but do not look vulgar or repulsive. These tattoos look quite impressive in the upper torso.

Places such as the shoulders, shoulder blades and collarbones are always popular. Courageous men can stuff themselves white "sleeves", and women should definitely consider the areas of the chest, sides and lower back. In addition, many women love the inscriptions on the ribs, the images of animals on the front of the thigh, and the graceful patterns that extend from the foot upwards with the intersection of the ankle. Office workers are advised to apply the drawing in the area where it can be hidden, if necessary, and for others - in those places that are easily protected from the sun's rays.

Large sketches will look very impressive on dark skin. For example, a woman can decorate her shoulder with an image of an Indian dream catcher with patterned feathers, or write some important reminder words on her hand.

The combination of white and black ink looks very stylish, for example, the interweaving of white and dark snakes. Both a man and a woman can choose such a universal pattern for themselves.

Sketches with oriental motives are perfect for young and delicate creatures: open lotus flower, long-lasting imitation of mehendi, graceful mandala.

For a man, a tattoo depicting a map of the world will be more organic. stuffed on the wrist, a portrait of a fantastic animal on the hand or hieroglyphs.