Features of temporary tattoos

A temporary tattoo is a great way of self-expression, satisfying the desire to stand out from the crowd without resorting to applying a permanent pattern. Some types of such body art can be done independently without resorting to the services of expensive salons.

Temporary tattooing has several advantages, and the most important of them are safety and short duration... As for the first factor, it can be considered conditional if we take into account the possibility of allergic reactions of the body to dye or henna. This risk can be easily eliminated if you do a preliminary test by applying a tattoo dye to a small area of ​​skin and wait a day. If there are contraindications, then during this period the reaction will necessarily manifest itself.

Other benefits of a temporary tattoo:

• easy way to apply;

• lower cost compared to the permanent option;

• versatility and the possibility of self-production.

The disadvantages include the risk of allergies. However, the reaction is not manifested in everyone, moreover, it is selective. For example, the skin may react negatively to the dye but remain insensitive to henna. Another drawback is the difficulty in caring for the skin at the location of the pattern. The use of scrubs, soap, washcloths, and just moisture negatively affects the intensity of the dye and the stability of the image. In short, washing your body will significantly shorten the life of your temporary tattoo. The versatility of types of temporary designs makes a wide choice of tattoos possible, depending on taste, desire and goals.

Necessary tools for drawing a picture after choosing the method and type of temporary tattoo:

• brushes;

• scissors;

• tracing paper or parchment;

• warm water and alcohol-containing solution;

• cotton pads, wet wipes, hairspray and antiseptic spray;

• and, finally, talent and imagination are the necessary tools of a true master.

The specified set is not standard - different types of tattoos require an individual approach. In addition to the materials listed, you need: a pencil, a pen with a gel rod, henna or dye, possibly stickers, rhinestones, and so on. The shelf life of a temporary tattoo is different - from several days to several years. It all depends on the tattoo method: if the glitter is able to last up to two weeks, then the temporary pattern applied with the needles can be visible on the skin for much longer, from a year to 5 years. Each method assumes separate nuances in the work, but the main points are general. This is the degreasing of the skin, the disinfection of instruments, the presence of gloves when working with a client.

Temporary tattoos are especially popular among teenagers, because waterproof color paint allows you to become the owner of the coveted pattern on the skin. Fortunately, it does not last long, does not injure the epidermis and does not leave marks. Modern technologies allow you to perform a wide variety of options for such body art. A temporary tattoo can be done at a salon. There are types that you can do yourself, at home.

Such tattoos are washable, disappearing, short-term (for 2 weeks) and long-term (up to 5 years), in the form of a print or printed pattern. The application sites are as varied as for permanent tattooing. The most popular male options are sleeve, shoulder, back. In the female version, in addition to those already mentioned, the wrist, hand, thigh, calf, and lower back are often used.

Temporary drawing will hold for quite a long time (from a year to 5 years) if applied with needles... The composition of the dyes makes it short-lived. It is selected in such a way that after a certain period of time, the shades become less intense. Then they disappear completely without leaving a trace on the skin. The application of such a pattern requires a mandatory presence in a certified salon.

It's a good idea to pre-read reviews, chat on forums with those who used the services of the chosen institution. Such precautions are necessary not only due to the fact that an experienced master will select the right paint and make a high-quality drawing. The primary motivation for concern should be the pursuit of safety. Infectious diseases can not only harm health, but also be incurable, such as AIDS or some types of hepatitis.

Further care of the temporary pattern is no different from caring for the permanent pattern. This is the disinfection of damaged skin with wound healing ointments, such as Panthenol, Bepanten. In addition, after creating a pattern on the skin, exposure to UV rays, visiting public places for washing and bathing (pools, saunas) and, in general, contact with water should be avoided for some time. Subsequently, it is necessary to moisturize and nourish the epidermis with creams so that the skin in this place remains elastic and smooth.

In the same way as the previous one, a drawing is applied, calculated for 3 months... The difference is in the depth of immersion of the needle - it makes a more superficial puncture, and the pattern disappears much faster. The event is less painful and is much easier for the client to tolerate.Such an accurate calculation is available only to an experienced specialist, which is also a weighty argument in favor of applying for a service to the salon.

In some cases, after the guaranteed time has passed, a noticeable shapeless spot remains in the place of the drawing. Because of this, this type of temporary tattoo has a fairly large audience of opponents.

An excellent alternative to the needle process is mehendi - body painting with henna. A high-quality drawing can last for almost a month, but three weeks is a guaranteed period.

For making a temporary tattoo on your own, there are many safe ways that are available even for children and adolescents. Glitter tattoo is becoming more and more popular. The sources are special glitters and an adhesive composition with hypoallergenic properties. This is an absolutely safe and painless, moreover, an uncomplicated procedure.... Moreover, for this it is not at all necessary to own drawing skills. The "working" term of such a drawing is no more than two weeks.

A distinctive feature of glitter is brightness and glamor... Such tattoos are in demand at parties, various shows, and are actively used to visit nightclubs. The combination with a "crystal" tattoo or mehendi makes glitter images not only festive and extremely attractive, but also turns them into short-lived "living" works of art. Only in this case, the hand of an experienced master is already required. The glitter pattern is applied to the stencil, and the whole process takes from 20 minutes to half an hour. The desire to get rid of the "decoration" early is feasible with the help of soapy water or alcohol.

This type of body painting is applied with an airbrush (Airbrush or "air brush"), a tool familiar to graphic designers, car tuning masters, advertising manufacturers.... The drawing will have to be done in the salon, if the person who wishes is not the happy owner of an airbrush. A special hypoallergenic dye is applied to the skin through a stencil. The option can even be used for children's body art. The dyes are not washed off with water and stay on the skin for up to a half moon. There are many shades and types of paints, from matte to glossy, from black to white with all intermediate spectrum up to pearlescent texture. It will take a little time to complete the drawing. The process itself takes 5-10 minutes.

The technique of applying a pattern to the skin with a biomaterial, that is, henna, is today called biotat or mehendi. The procedure is simple, and you can do it yourself, but the lack of drawing ability can lead to a sloppy and ugly drawing. A henna tattoo is a rather contrasting image, and any violation of the clarity of the line is striking, especially on light skin. The procedure does not cause painful sensations. Henna is considered a safe material, but it's not that simple. On the one hand, it can even neutralize some skin diseases, but at the same time, henna can cause burns.

Advantages:

• dried drawing does not leave marks;

• the possibility of self-application;

• the duration of the drawing is up to 3-4 weeks;

• any part of the body is used for tattooing.

For self-application, you need henna itself in the form of a powder or paste and an allergic reaction test.

Next steps:

• the skin at the site of the drawing is subjected to peeling and hair removal;

• prepare a paste from henna powder;

• with a brush, a drawing is applied to the skin, but if the skills and firmness of the hand are not enough, then this can be done using a stencil.

However, do not relax if the tattoo is done through a stencil. The slightest smudges will color the skin and will be clearly visible... It is necessary to paint over the holes with an almost dry brush or sponge so that the edges of the drawing are clear and sharp. Drying will take at least 4 hours. Modern henna is not only brown.

Known as a crystal tattoo, the tattoo is a glamorous variation used in fashion shows, theme parties, photo shoots, weddings, and other festive events.

Several techniques are used to apply the execution:

• use the finished drawing as a sticker;

• draw a contour and paste rhinestones on it;

• complement with rhinestones mehendi or glitter tattoo;

• they independently apply a sketch on an adhesive film, then proceed as with a sticker.

The drawing is short-lived - it will last on the skin no longer than a week, but this period may be unnecessary. To perform such a technique, rhinestones are used, sometimes in large quantities, so it is very inconvenient to sleep in such an entourage.

In this case, decals or sketches are used, printed on a special film with a backing covering the adhesive layer. After removing the protective layer, the image is glued to the epidermis and then the top layer is removed. They do a little differently with a decal. First, it is soaked in warm water, then glued to the skin, and wait a few minutes. When the softened paper begins to separate from the base, it is removed, the remaining picture is gently pressed with a dry napkin. Do not wash the sticker as it will most likely lose elasticity and begin to peel off.

If there is a desire to make a temporary tattoo at home, then you should carefully choose the drawing technique, sketch, determine its size and place of application, prepare the tools, the necessary materials, and cleanse the skin. It would be most correct to visit the bath complex, since the dermis must be fat-free. This should be done immediately before the tattooing procedure - it will be much better. This stage has a positive effect on the duration of the tattoo. Experts advise against sunbathing the day before the event. You should also remove the hair where the sketch will be.

The color is chosen at random based on preference. It can be black, brown, gray, blue, or green. The intensity of the color should be saturated, the shades are bright. For such a tattoo, an open area of ​​the body is most suitable so that the drawing does not wear off for as long as possible. Next, you need to follow a specific algorithm.

• Transfer the image from the printed sketch to the skin, using tracing paper, with a bold, well-sharpened pencil.

• The tracing paper is removed, and the drawing is manually brought to perfection, paying close attention to small details. The more accurate and clear the drawing is, the more ideal it will look. Small inaccuracies can be corrected with a cotton swab or disc. After finishing the work, the sketch is covered with hairspray. The pattern is removed with a simple rinse with soapy water.

This option can be safely called the simplest. The contour can be completed independently, bought ready-made, downloaded from the Internet, printed and cut out.

• The stencil is applied to clean and fat-free skin.

• Fix with scotch tape, ordinary or painting.

• Dye, glitter, henna or other is carefully applied.

One layer consists of ordinary cellulose, the second is covered with an adhesive. The sketch is applied to a self-adhesive layer, made in black and white or colored tones. Drawing on paper looks like a mirror image, it will look natural on the skin.

• The sketch is cut out, leaving 2-3 mm of blank paper on the part.

• The cut pattern is applied to the skin and pressed with a damp cloth.

• The final step will be to smooth the image. On average, such a tattoo lasts a week.

The image applied by this method can be produced at a very high level. Remains on the skin in perfect condition for almost a month.

• On the fat-free area of ​​the skin, a sketch is drawn with a pen with a thin nib.

• After a few minutes (the ink should dry), the drawing is outlined with a marker.

• The finished drawing is treated with baby powder, then blown off the skin.

• The last stage - the image is covered with hairspray, stabilizing it.

In order to wash off the marker, an alcohol solution is used.

This is rather a common drawing with ballpoint pens, especially since now the market offers the widest selection of colors and structures. Proceed in the same way as in the case of an eyeliner.

A sketch selected on the Internet is printed on a printer and cut out. You can create a drawing yourself using a graphic editor program. The tattoo is done as follows:

• adhesive tape is glued to a sheet of office paper in a horizontal direction;

• the pasted sheet is placed in the printer and the selected image is printed, making sure that the drawing lies on the side pasted over with tape;

• then the obtained result is applied to the surface of the skin and pressing tightly, achieve a high-quality impression.

Such a pattern can be created on the hand or transferred to the neck, to the face, because it will not last long - no longer than 2-3 hours.

Any temporary tattoo will help the owner understand whether he really needs to fill a permanent sketch. Sometimes a couple of weeks is enough to make an informed choice. But this is not the main advantage of the procedure. Temporary tattoos can make a children's party brighter and more fun, adults feel like they are in a fairy tale at a costume ball, decorate actors in a children's play.