A tattoo needle and white ink are used to create a white ink tattoo.
A white ink tattoo is a tattoo done entirely with white ink. Depending on the skill of the tattoo artist and the client’s complexion, this type of tattoo can look quite distinctive. Most white ink tattoos look like scars and are sometimes mistaken for iron marks; Many people who get these tattoos get them for exactly this reason. If you are considering getting a white ink tattoo, you should do your research very carefully because it is easy for these tattoos to go wrong, very wrong.
It is always best to discuss a tattoo with the tattoo artist in advance.
When someone gets a tattoo, the artist uses a very sharp needle to push the ink into the skin, under the layers of skin that are routinely removed. After a healing period, during which the tattoo may appear swollen or distorted, a pattern remains. In the case of a white ink tattoo, the pattern appears slightly lighter than the skin, like a scar or mark. When cared for properly, the tattoo can last a lifetime, although it may need to be touched up.
People getting tattoos in states that don’t regulate tattoo facilities must wait 12 months before donating blood.
Many tattoo artists who get these tattoos say that they look best on people with fair skin and that it is a good idea to place them on an area of the body that is not frequently exposed to the sun. Excessive sun exposure can fade the tattoo, causing it to disappear completely or creating an odd shade of brown or yellow, depending on the ink used. For clients with darker skin, there may be a few options; It is best to talk to a tattoo artist in person about her individual situation.
Excessive sun exposure can cause a white ink tattoo to fade and disappear completely.
The advantage of a white ink tattoo is that it is extremely subtle, which allows it to be hidden much more easily than a black or colored tattoo. For people who are interested in the look of the mark or cut, this type of tattoo can be used to create much more detail and healing tends to be more reliable. The downside of this tattoo is that it tends to fade and discolor, which can be disappointing.
Applying an anesthetic cream to the area to be tattooed can help reduce the pain associated with the tattoo.
When researching tattoo artists, it’s a good idea to discuss the tattoo thoroughly and ask for a portfolio of previous work. If possible, find photos of the artist’s tattoos when they are fresh and in progressive stages of healing to see what they look like. You should also be very careful about the stencil the artist applies to your skin, as the inks from some stencils will transfer to the needle and discolor the resulting tattoo.
When a white ink tattoo is first applied, it looks swollen and distorted, like a burn, and may have an odd yellowish color due to lymph flowing into the wound site. If the aftercare instructions are followed, the tattoo should begin to settle within a few weeks. In case you get this type of tattoo and you are not satisfied, try going back to the original artist to resolve the situation.