Ink choice for a Tattoo??

Question

I have thee tattoo's already but want more. I saw a tattoo done in white ink and i thought it was so lovely but low key. When i asked someone about it they said white ink tattoo's can turn yellow or brown with time. Is this true?? I don't want a yellow or brown tattoo.......

Answer 1

White isn't particularly reliable as a colour for large areas. It's generally used over small areas as a highlight against other colours, rather than as a colour on its own, for this reason.

How good it looks also varies massively from person to person - it's counterintuitive, but it generally shows up better on people with fair skin rather than people with darker skin - because the colour is viewed through the top layers of skin, which contain pigments. So, if you have darker skin, it may not show up as pure white; if you have very fair skin it'll probably not be muted by your skin pigments but, of course, it'll be close to your own skin tone anyway, and therefore very, very subtle.

White ink can also fade badly, or change colour over time, and some people's skin seems to 'take' white ink better than others. Of course, there's no way to know in advance which of these possibilities would or wouldn't apply to you. You might be absolutely fine and have a great tattoo.

Personally, I wouldn't be sufficiently convinced of the likelihood of long-term success of a white-ink tattoo to get one done. But they do look very lovely, and the decision is of course entirely up to you.

Answer 2

I have no idea of the answer to your question, but I do have a friend who removes tattoos a lot at a clinic. She was very pro-tattoos but had a client who almost died from the ink removal process. There were something toxic in the ink itself. She mentionned the flourescent ones are not good for people. Research what is in the ink and go to a reputable place, even if you have to wait the extra time.

Answer 3

White is traditionally used to highlight pieces in scant amounts. When used alone, it can be unpredictable. I have seen quality results and I have seen it glob up and look cottage-cheesy on people and turn yellow - all with the same ink.

It does not cover well, either.

We don't do them.

Answer 4

If it does turn a nasty color you can always have an artist go over it with black in the future.

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Answer 5

Then dont use white or yellow......
if you like the sun.....they both tan.
But come back in the winter.

Answer 6

how about glow in the dark
that would be so cool!!!!!
really they all look stupid in ten years