Tattoos can yield all sorts of different results as the years go by. Some of the tattoos that look coolest in the short-term — white ink and watercolor tattoos , anyone?
Some people, sadly, have to l earn this lesson the hard way. Luckily, there are a few types of tattoos that look better with age , and tattoo artists told Bustle all about them. Getting inked is a complicated enough decision without thinking about what will happen to the design 10, 20, or 40 years from now. Whether you opt for a full sleeve or a micro tat , remember: You're getting a permanent piece of artwork on your living — and changing — body, so thinking about how aging might affect your tattoo is actually really important.
But we are all victims of time and gravity, and as your body changes, your tattoo will, too. If you talk to professional tattoo artists about it, they'll likely be able to draw from their experience to advise you on what will and won't look good, as well as things like the best and worst placements.
Unfortunately, some of the trendiest tattoos are the most difficult to keep up over time. Regardless of sun and creams your body will over time break down the ink, without a solid outline then, well I leave that for you to decide. Originally Posted by peterpoose. Who knows what will happen in 10 years time I keep hearing the same arguments that this new type of realism tattoos will not last, mainly from the traditional tattoo people.
I have some very fine details in my sleeve which I am documenting every 6 months as no one is really sure how they will hold up. It was beautiful when I got it and that's all the counts for me, really couldn't care what ever others thought about it in 10 years time I got my tattoos for me! Originally Posted by Dunc. Maybe after 10 years, but that is pretty young in terms of tattoo age IMO. I can't see this stuff looking much good in years TBH, but if such examples exist in the future, I'll be happy to be proved wrong.
Originally Posted by sean. BB code is On. Smilies are On. Trackbacks are On. Pingbacks are On. Color normally fades. It depends on the quality of ink, how deep the tat is, how well your skin holds the ink.
Example, just a simple quick note jotted on my hand in basic pen ink takes almost a week to fully wash off my skin. This includes using pumous soaps and scrubing.
The knowledge of the artist is a factor as well. Tattoo artists expect to see this happen. When it doesnt or doesnt happen at the normal rate yeah they are suprised. I have one with a very vibrant blue. Got it 9 years ago. It still looks the same. Yes, ive had other artists ask how old it is and yes, they are suprised at how much color is still in the tat with no touch ups done.
It suggest they don't hold up as well, not that they look like the shit tattoos in these photos. Which i don't understand is why everybody know more than a tattooer, i wish I could know more that a doctor when I have no fucking idea what a bypass is or how is it performed, or more than my mechanic Some people is just born too smart.
I'm very pale, and I never expose my tattoos to sun without sunscreen on. I buy high zinc sunscreens or ones designed for tattoos. They still look very good and are about 5 years old now. I am very pale red head and use sun screen religiously. That's exactly what we tell to the people together with the after care instructions.
They make problems to pay the tattoo Here the clue: people who don't care about getting a tattoo "my friend is doing it, so am I normally don't care about the after care and they even laugh on your face. Good their tattoos fade away, the tattoo god exists. If your artist was amazed by how well it held up, shouldn't that tip you off that most tattoos do not? Not really, all tattoos will usually fade a bit.
It is more of a tattoo "settling into the skin". So some of the vibrancy tones down. Some people keep the vibrancy which does not always happen. I worked in a tattoo shop and have many tattoos. They all still look awesome, even the older ones. The pictures this page used are not really accurate for what they wanted to convey. If it is a bad tattoo or on the pads of hands, feet or fingers it is not going to stay without touch ups, sometimes quite a few. You can tell some pics are just photoshopped.
Suddenly the girl her skintone is lighter as well. And I don't mean just a little bit Some inked people have special oils that they apply to their inked areas that help as well. And they look rad, because they are real. Done when people was not all the time asking "is it gonna hurt? Quality of the ink, quality of the artist, quality of the design all affect how the piece will age. Bored Panda works better on our iPhone app. Please enter email address We will not spam you.
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Continue with Facebook Continue with Google or. Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Forgot your password? Sign Up Have an account? Miss that layer, and either your ink will fade quickly in the epidermis or blowout , becoming a cloud of messy lines in the hypodermis. That tattoo artist can help with location, detail, ink choice, product recommendation for lifetime care, and aftercare instructions. Following basic tips will increase your chances of creating that good-looking tattoo that ages well.
The following practices will increase the longevity of your tattoos:. SPF is your best friend when it comes to your tattoos in general because it helps with fading, but SPF is also crucial to prolonging the effects on the sun. It will overall maintain and preserve your skin which in turn will reduce the effects of UV rays on your tattoo. The goal is to maintain the elastin in your skin to prevent it from affecting your tattoos. Following the instructions your tattoo artist has given you diligently as soon as you have gotten your work done is super important to ensure that your piece stays looking fresh for years to come , as this establishes how well the pigment will adhere in the layers of your skin.
Whether it is through oils or supplements, maintaining the collagen in your skin can help preserve the boldness of your tattoos. Collagen helps the skin by preventing it from sagging and keeps it plump. Collagen production tends to slow as we age, which is why supplementing it can help preserve your tattoos as well. People tend to underestimate the effects of friction or over exfoliation on the body.
The best areas for tattoos are where it meets the least amount of disturbance. The best parts for tattoos in order to prevent it from changing over time would be areas like:. Yes, your tattoo will age. Doing a simple search, you can find plenty of horrifying or depressing pictures of aged tattoos. As you age, skin will sag and wrinkle, sagging and wrinkling your ink with it. But proper care can ensure the best looking tattoo possible even at an advanced age.
The short answer? But - as mentioned before - it depends on many things. If you are nineteen years old and just got that small, detailed, and colorful design of a beautiful goddess on your upper thigh , you might be in for lots of trouble over time.
The best age to get a tattoo would be the legal age according to the law.
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