Everything you need to know about tattoo flash

Many dream of getting a tattoo, but some are afraid of the reaction of their relatives, while others understand that it is not very practical to fill a picture on their body for life, because today they like it, and tomorrow their views will change. In this situation, flash tattoos will help out.

Temporary sketches for arms, thighs, neck and other parts of the body are becoming more and more popular every day. Both the young generation and adults like them. In the article we will give all the information you need to know regarding temporary tattoos. You will learn about what flash tattoos are, how to apply them, how long you can walk with them, and how to wash them off.

The main feature of flash tattoo is that the decal is temporary. Such tattoos are especially popular in the summer, during all kinds of festivals or parties organized in various styles. Such solutions are convenient in that each time you can choose a new drawing, adapting to thematic events. This trend also has general tendencies: for example, 5 years ago, gold stickers and silver designs were very popular.

In general, flash tattoos do not go out of fashion to this day, they just change every year. So, if earlier fans of such art constantly imitated jewelry and made temporary drawings in the form of bracelets, rings, necklaces, today such images are found less and less often. In order to follow modern fashion, various inscriptions are now depicted on the same fingers, neck, and breasts.

Among the advantages of a flash tattoo are the following points:

• the ability to quickly change the image;
• do not affect the change of image;
• do not deteriorate when tanned in a solarium and in the sun;
• resistant to water treatments;
• it is possible to choose a solution for any accessory;
• do not pose a danger to the owner;
• do not cause allergies and other side effects;
• do not cause pain when glued to the body;
• easily removable;
• affordable;
• can be applied to the body or hair;
• suitable for both charming women and brutal men;
• do not get bored.

Another feature of flash tattoos is safety, which allows even children to stick them. Many adults, having drawings on their bodies, make temporary signs for their children, introducing the heirs to this type of art, their style and individuality. You can get rid of the temporary sketch at any time by replacing it with a different one.

Anyone who wants to transform their body is interested in how long the pattern will last. On average, the drawing lasts from 3 to 6 days. Sometimes he flaunts on his body for a week, and sometimes he will last only two days. Some manufacturers guarantee the life of temporary sketches for 10 days or more. It is best to test this in practice yourself, but the lifespan of such jewelry depends largely on the place where the flash tattoo is applied.

So, on the palms and in general on the hands, the pattern will disappear faster than, say, on the forearm. In places that we do not use for our daily activities, the tattoo can last longer. These are the back, abdomen, shoulders, legs (excluding the feet). But there is also a nuance here: it all depends on the clothes we wear. Tight T-shirts and clothes that are close to the body negatively affect the durability of such jewelry. After sticking a flash tattoo, wear loose items so that they do not chafe the "stuffed" area.

Taking good care of such jewelry on the body will affect their condition, and they will delight the eye for longer. By the way, such drawings are inexpensive, they are usually sold with ribbons, so there is an opportunity to change them often. You should not take flash tattoo too seriously and worry that you have touched it somewhere and partially erased it. The process of removing the old sketch and applying a new temporary tattoo will not take too long. This is a good alternative for those who want to fill a "live" pattern on the body, but are afraid or have contraindications.

Flash tattoos today are produced in various styles, and they can also be monochromatic and in rich colors. Women still love gold designs and silver outlines, while men prefer black sketches. However, all this is conditional, because no one is limited in the choice. The main condition is that you like the tattoo, since it is you who have to enjoy wearing it.

Girls apply small images with an outline of gold, silver or just black ink on the bikini area, on the arms, on the thigh and even on the eyebrows. The following shapes are popular: feathers, butterflies, hearts, moon, arrows and other small elements.

Larger figures and images of animals are applied to the back, the outer part of the thigh. Often a tattoo is chosen under clothes and even under shoes. So, in the summer, they often make flash tattoos on the ankle in the form of bracelets and chains. It looks elegant with sandals and sandals.

It is no secret that many people apply flash tattoos in order to try out one or another version of the drawing and choose the sketch they like for imprinting it on the body for life through tattooing. In the meantime, a temporary tattoo can confirm the correctness of the decision, or, conversely, make you think. By the way, you don't have to visit a tattoo parlor to apply a temporary drawing.

There are a lot of instructions on how to stick a temporary tattoo yourself at home. You can use these recommendations, or you can follow the information that is usually indicated on the packaging of the purchased sketch. It is easy to make a flash tattoo by yourself, only then you will need a special adhesive composition to attach your own drawing. In any case, for application, you must have on hand:

• alcohol-based lotion;
• small deep container;
• cotton pads or a small towel;
• tweezers and nail scissors.

And then everything will depend on the type of skin, the features of the drawing and, of course, the place. Let's consider in detail the options for applying to the body and hair strands.

First, the skin must be well degreased. To do this, you need an alcohol-based lotion (if the tattoo is intended for the face, then the skin should be cleaned of cosmetics, all residues of cream and fat should be removed). Then do the following:

• heat a small amount of water and pour into the prepared container;
• cut out a sketch along the indicated lines;
• carefully remove the transparent base from the pattern without damaging the pattern itself;
• attach the tattoo with the face side to the place where you decided to decorate the part of your body;
• moisten a towel (linen napkin or cotton swab) in warm water and soak the paper with a pattern, pressing slightly;
• when you notice that the paper is well wet, remove the sheet;
• now you need to absorb the excess moisture from the tattoo.

Only specialized glue is used, which does not cause allergic reactions and is completely safe for health. The fixing compound must be resistant to moisture. You can order such glue in online stores or in specialized offline retail outlets, as well as in beauty salons.

On the hair, flash tattoos are done according to the same principle as on the body. Here's a quick and easy guide to get the job done:

• wash your hair thoroughly and dry your hair (preferably naturally, but you can also use a hairdryer);
• align all strands with an iron or curling iron (be sure to those that curl, but the whole hair is better);
• attach the sticker face down;
• moisten the contour with the pattern with water using a sponge and press the sample to the hair;
• peel off the paper and let the tattoo dry on your hair.

On the hairstyle of a brunette, golden tattoos look good, blondes - colored or in dark colors. This is a safe type of change in appearance, so such flash tattoos are done even on children's hair. The patterns will stick to the hair until it becomes necessary to cleanse them. As soon as you wash your curls, the tattoo will disappear, but there is always the opportunity to change the pattern and image more often. It is also not recommended to comb your hair after applying jewelry on it, otherwise the structure and design of the tattoo may be damaged.

One of the advantages of flash tattoos is that you can get rid of them at any time. You can quickly erase a drawing in three ways: using oil, a scrub and during water procedures. Let's take a closer look at how to wash off a temporary tattoo with oil:

• Heat 5 milliliters of almond oil and 5 milliliters of wheat oil in a water bath;
• distribute the warm mixture over the entire surface of the pattern on the body;
• let the oil composition soak;
• rub the sketch with a sponge or washcloth;
• repeat the procedure if necessary.

It is best to use jojoba and coconut oils to remove tattoos on hair. This composition will need to be applied to dry hair in the place of the drawing. After 15 minutes, rinse with water, in which you should first dilute the fruit vinegar. The oils not only remove the dye from the skin and hair tissues, but also normalize the pH balance.

You can take any cosmetic or even massage oil to remove a metal tattoo. It is enough to wipe the area with the applied pattern with these means, and then rinse it off under the tap with warm water (use soap if necessary).

You can also remove a tattoo using a scrubbed composition. You can buy a ready-made scrub, or you can make it at home, especially if your skin is very sensitive. For this you need:

• drink coffee, and then prepare 3 tablespoons of the grounds;
• add 3 tablespoons of salt to the coffee grounds (it is preferable to use sea salt);
• add 6 tablespoons of olive oil (unrefined) to the coffee-salt mixture;
• take a washcloth and use it to rub the mixture into the outline of the sketch;
• after 7-10 minutes, rinse well with warm water.

To cleanse the hair from the pattern, take burdock oil (20 ml) and stir in henna (10 g). Rub into dyed curls and after 30 minutes rinse your hair well with your usual shampoo with conditioner. These methods are not so expensive, they are good for home procedures, but, unfortunately, not for everyone. For example, they should not be done to those who have numerous moles or cracks on their bodies, as well as those who have impaired blood flow and hypertrichosis. It is better for such people to use plain soap and water when removing a flash tattoo.

To do this, it is enough to hold the area with the sketch in hot water for a few minutes, then clean the skin or hair with baking soda, and then rinse everything off with warm water and soap or shower gel.