I am a 45 year old professional, and visible tattoos are not acceptable in my job. I have been thinking of getting one to show some support for my son who has many, but has always thought I was very opposed to them. Even a UV one would show him I accept him and his tattoos!
Are they very expensive? Do they last a long time? I want it to be meaningful...any suggestions?
2007-06-11 15:36:41 · 8 answers · asked by Lola Girl 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Well, the ink is hard to find for good reason...its not meant to be used for tattoos. Do your self a favor and read the wikipedia entry for UV tattoos fro starters. Most reputable tattoo artists refuse to use the stuff. Your motives are great and I hope you can find something that you like that captures the sentiment you're after...just don't do it with uv.
2007-06-11 16:18:14 · answer #1 · answered by heathenchef1 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm pretty surprised the person above is saying that, given her piercing experience.
UV tattoos have been known to cause irritation, to the point that some actually get laser removal to disapate the ink and relieve the constant itching.
http://wiki.bmezine.com/index.php/Glow_In_the_Dark_Tattoos
The reason most tattoo studios don't do it is because it isn't safe. As the link mentioned, most of inks are just boiled down UV chemicals, which are carcinogens.
I would wait on a UV tattoo until they can be rendered in a way that isn't hazardous to your health.
Why not get a tattoo in regular ink somewhere that isn't visable at your job, like over your heart? That could symbolize your love for your son. I'm sure you could come up with lots of other ideas.
2007-06-11 21:09:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
What is a UV tattoo?
2016-03-13 09:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1000's of Tattoo Designs & Ideas
2016-07-13 07:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UV tattoos are perfectly safe a long as you go to an artist that has experience in using UV inks. The inks are still visible like a regular tattoo. They last as long as a normal tattoo, if properly taken care of, although you may need them retouched after a few years, which is also normal of most regular tattoos to keep them looking fresh.
The artist should keep a blacklight on the area at all times to make sure they are getting good coverage while doing the tattoo. If they don't have a blacklight in the shop, but have the ink, don't let them do it!
Here is some information about the inks themselves from the manufacturer of Chameleon:
http://www.blacklight-tattoo-ink.com/uv-blacklight-reactive-tattoos-tattoo-ink.htm
Be sure to read:
Are Chameleon UV Reactive Tattoo Inks Safe
How Well Does It Work and How Much Does a UV Tattoo Cost
Here are a couple of others with more information:
http://www.tattooartists.org/Gal3975_UV_Blacklight_Ink.asp (this link is great!! definitely read it)
http://www.bmeink.com/uv001.html
(Pics of UV tattoos)
*edit*Forgot to add, that part of the reason that artists who tattoo with UV ink are hard to find is due to the cost of the ink. It ranges from $15.00 to $25.00 for a 1/2 oz. to 1oz. bottle...and full color sets (18 colors) run the shops between $250.00 for small bottles, and $1400.00 for 8oz. bottles. These are not cheap inks, nor are they cheap tattoos, and they are thinner than normal inks, which takes a little getting use to for the artist.
*Cassie, you do know that a lot of advances have been made with these inks over the years? They are no longer "glorified UV poster paint" as they once were. Check your link again, it is n reference to Glow In The Dark Tattoos...there is a difference between ink that glows in the dark, and ink that is UV reactive. There is a different chemical makeup for something that absorbs light and uses that light to continue to glow after the light is gone, and something that REFLECTS light as a UV tattoo does, until the light source is removed. Read and learn before you criticize.
Also, yes it is possible for people to have allergic reactions to the ink, but did you know that you can have severe allergic reactions to regular NON-UV inks too? Some people are allergic to one color and never allergic to another color...and it is severe enough for them to have to have it removed.
Another thing, they have never been shown to cause cancer, unless you live in California..everything causes cancer there, lol. UV Tattooing is something that I'm planning on specializing in which is why I am able to give this information without second thought. I don't believe in putting my clients in positions that is considered endangering their health. I have researched it for the past year when I decided I wanted my back piece (in progress) to have UV ink used in it, and have continued researching it since beginning my apprenticeship.
Just because they refer to the original FDA approval in '95 having had been for use basically in fish marking, that was 12 years ago, and in those 12 years the ink has come a long way, and is made differently. Additionally, the FDA does not regulate any tattoo ink for human use...only for animal use.
(Maybe I should have linked to Royal Dragon's UV ink instead of Chameleon so that the idea of "fish tattoo ink" wasn't in there, although I'm not much of a fan of Royal Dragon inks.)
But with anything (just like breathing air) there are people that are going to have adverse affects, mainly because of how their bodies react to the ink, not because of what the ink did to them.
I've been in the business for years, first as a shop rat, then as a countergirl, then an apprentice, and now as a professional. I'm constantly attending every seminar I can, every class and constantly researching the art of body modification. I feel confident with the information that I supplied and my mentor (the artist I'm apprenticing under) is standing over my shoulder right now with 28 years experience (3 years with UV inks, and has never had anyone come back with an adverse reaction) reading what I'm typing and agreeing with me.
2007-06-11 17:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by smithsalbabe (PiercingsByJulie) 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Cassie, I am equally surprised. I would never support a company that misrepresents FDA approval.....yeah, approved for marking FISH.
If you are a 45 year old professional, you are wise enough to get a tattoo that doesn't SHOW for your job. If you truly want one as a sign of support for your son - have him take you to who he goes to. There are countless places that can be concealed.
2007-06-12 02:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
my tattoist does uv tattos an all he sed to me was thr slightly dearer than a tattoo with normal ink
2007-06-12 01:58:44 · answer #7 · answered by lilhails 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don't know much about that but if you can tan well then get a sticker or something sticky that you can put on your skin while tanning then later you can see the design and it will fade and go away as you get more sun. if you like it then you may know if you want something more permanent!
2007-06-11 15:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by yepyep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a botfriend get one... it was really big and it was around his neck...... i thought it was really cool... because u never knew it was there..... and it had lasted at least 8 years.... until we broke up..... i heard that they were just as permanent as the regular tattoos...... it scabbed like normal... so u saw it for about 2 days until it healed.... then it disappeared.... the only thing that i heard was that the ink was more difficult to find... not many artists carry them.... i have also heard that they r the same price as normal ones... hopes this helps some... good luck♥
2007-06-11 15:45:35 · answer #9 · answered by want a princess baby 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋