Temporary tatoos
For a period not exceeding 40 days:
- henna (Mehndi) with and without oil
- airbrush up to 10 days
- decals
For a period of 1-5 years. Cosmetic (permanent makeup)
Permanent tattoos
The peoples of different countries used various natural mineral compounds, which could easily be obtained in their area of residence.
Soot, ocher, coal, powder mixtures, and henna were used. That is, everything is natural and this is a big plus.
For permanent tattoos, professional industrial chemical inks are used.
Harm of tattoos
Inks for permanent tattoos are absorbed into the bloodstream for years, thereby poisoning the body. The intoxication is not significant, so it may not affect the general condition of the body in any way.
Only frequent colds can manifest themselves as a symptom of a general decrease in immunity due to a tattoo, especially if it covers a large area of skin.
Natural dyes and tattoo transfers can cause an allergic reaction. Therefore, before application, you should do a paint test on the flexor surface of the elbow.
Wait 2 hours, preferably a day, and evaluate the result. If there is no redness, swelling, or itching, then the paint can be used.
Preparing to apply a temporary tattoo
To make the pattern on the skin last longer, it is better to go to the bathhouse. Failing that, a shower with a scrub will do. Next, degrease the application area with alcohol or alcohol-containing products (lotion).
Open areas of the skin are better for tattooing because these areas are less in contact with clothing.
Benefits of a temporary tattoo
- The integrity of the skin is not compromised
- Can be used at any age
- No pain
- You can update the design, thereby extending the duration of the tattoo
- Has a beneficial effect on the skin
- No contraindications
- No restrictions regarding application area
Temporary tattoo with gel pen
Don’t rush to dismiss it, in fact, if you have a little talent as an artist, you can make very beautiful and original tattoos with colored school pens. And even without a template - after all, the cores of gel pens are thin, they can be used to draw the smallest details.
How to make a tattoo using a regular gel pen? First, practice on a piece of paper or find a drawing diagram on the Internet. And then just draw it on the skin. First, the skin, as always, should be degreased with an alcohol solution. Finally, coat with wound sealing spray.
General recommendations for applying temporary tattoos at home
Before making a temporary tattoo at home with henna or other pigment, do an allergy test. To do this, apply a little pigment to the skin of the elbow, wait a quarter of an hour and rinse. If there is no redness, rashes or itching, everything is fine - you can start the procedure. If there are any changes to the skin, it is better to refuse this type of tattoo and drug.
Henna tattoo
Many salons offer the service of applying beautiful designs. But you can also make a unique pattern at home, no worse than a salon one. And so, we do henna tattoos at home.
What you will need
- It is better to purchase henna specifically for tattoos, otherwise an allergic reaction is possible.
- Solvent (usually comes with a tube of paint).
- Container to mix paint.
- To apply the design, we use a cone bag, brushes, toothpicks and whatever is more convenient to apply.
- Oil (it is better to use wood oil - tea tree).
- For application, brushes and stencils are used, which you can make yourself or buy ready-made.
- Sometimes a felt-tip pen is used for a sketch, on top of which the henna design itself will be applied.
The process of applying a temporary henna tattoo
Here's how to make a temporary tattoo at home using henna step by step:
- Dilute the henna in a small bowl until it becomes a thick paste.
- Prepare a stencil – purchase one or draw and cut it yourself.
- Place the stencil on the skin and secure it around the edges with tape so that it does not slip.
- Twist a brush or cotton sponge into henna and apply thickly to the skin in a stencil.
- Wait 10-15 minutes, carefully remove the tape and stencil.
- Apply the spray and let dry thoroughly.
It is not recommended to take a shower or swim in the sea or pool on the first day after applying a temporary henna tattoo. For the first 2-3 hours after application, you should not be in the sun and cover the tattoo with tight clothing - it can float from sweat and can be wiped off with a cloth.
Preparation of henna
There is ready-made, already mixed henna in tubes, which is most convenient to use. It is better to mix powdered henna in advance, about a day in advance.
To do this, mix a tablespoon of henna with lemon juice (1/4 cup) and stir. Close the container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and put it in a warm place for 12 hours.
Add essential oil, a teaspoon of sugar and mix everything.
Now the composition must be brought to the consistency of toothpaste, adding lemon juice little by little. For a multi-colored tattoo, you can add basma to henna in the required amount to obtain the desired color.
Application
If you don't know how to draw, it doesn't matter. Use a stencil or masking tape, which you can make ahead of time or buy at the store. Next, henna is applied and left for 2 hours, only after which can the stencil be removed. Next, moisten with lemon juice.
You can draw a tattoo not only with henna, but also with regular ink. And we’ll look at how to make a tattoo with a pen at home below.
To do this, you can use a simple ballpoint pen, but for more interesting compositions, gel pens are suitable. It all depends on your imagination and ability to draw. It is better to first draw a picture on paper and then redraw it.
Another possible option for a temporary tattoo is “translation”. So, we make a transfer tattoo at home: we take paper with a picture, wet it or remove the protective film, and then apply it to the skin.
We wait for the exposure time, usually no more than 15 minutes, and shoot.
General recommendations for applying temporary tattoos at home
The technology for applying temporary tattoos at home is not complicated.
The quality of the tattoo depends on following the recommendations and following the instructions for working with materials:
- Henna tattoos are not recommended to be applied to the same place more than once every 3 months.
- The tattoo will “live” the longest on the wrists, ankles, insteps and backs of the hands. Do not apply it to folds or on skin covered with hair.
- It is necessary to depilate the place where the temporary tattoo is applied.
- It is also necessary to treat the application site with alcohol or any degreasing agent before the session.
- Before the procedure, you should take a shower and thoroughly clean the skin where the pattern is applied. You need to use not only a washcloth, but also special exfoliating scrubs.
- It is more convenient to fill stencils with a brush or sponge, and make patterns with a toothpick. The cone is considered a standard tool and is suitable for any design technology
- Do not neglect to test for allergic reactions before using any chemical method of applying a temporary tattoo.
Permanent tattoo
Making cuts on the body and introducing dyes into a fresh wound is a thing of the distant past. Now permanent tattoos are done using a professional induction machine.
Not everyone knows how to make a permanent tattoo at home, but thanks to a motor from an old tape recorder, you can build a homemade machine. Or buy a ready-made one and turn your passion for tattooing into a business.
Equipment and materials that will be required
So how can you get a tattoo? To get a beautiful design on the body, most people turn to a tattoo artist, but for those who know how to make a tattoo with a needle, the process of applying a design becomes feasible even at home.
You can make the necessary tool yourself, but since it is difficult to make the right machine, it is better to purchase it at a specialized store.
So, for the procedure you will need:
- Rotary machine
- Ink
- Dye containers
- Sterile gloves, cotton wool, bandages
- Pen-pencil
- Adhesive tape
- Alcohol
- Soap
- Petrolatum
Needle tattoo
Quite an old way of making a pattern on the body. And at present it is of little use, especially since it can cause infection. Therefore, we will consider below how to make a tattoo with a needle at home with minimal risk of infection.
To do this, you must carefully treat the area before and after the procedure. We use alcohol, chlorhexidine.
After applying such a tattoo, it is better to sprinkle it with streptocide. And for several days, wipe with chlorgesidine, apply antibiotic ointments or d-panthenol cream.
Applying a tattoo at home using an airbrush
Aero tattoo is not the most popular technique for applying tattoos at home. To use it you need a special device - an airbrush. It is used to apply a design to the body. It is done with indelible paints that are absolutely safe even for children's skin. With an airbrush you can work not only through a stencil, but also paint on the body. This requires artistic talent and experience.
It will take literally 3 minutes to apply a small tattoo. The choice of drawings in this technique is limited only by the thickness of the lines. You should not choose patterns with very thin lines and small details. But laconic drawings from thick lines turn out very clear and bright.
An aero tattoo lasts up to two weeks. If you get tired of the drawing early, you can easily wipe it off with alcohol. Tattoos made with black pigment look most believable. During the process it is applied in several layers. The finished drawing is sprinkled with talcum powder to fix it.
