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There are many things to consider when getting a tattoo. An important decision that you will have to make is whether you want a full color or black and gray tattoo. For each there are pros and cons. The most important thing to remember is to listen to your own instincts. But if you really can’t figure out which style to choose, here’s a guide to help you decide.
Black and gray tattoos date back centuries. They are the oldest forms of tattooing and were considered luxuries in their day. Only the richest people could afford tattoos. The standard of tattoos has obviously fallen since then. One way to decide if a black and gray tattoo design is right for you is to ask yourself what you are looking for in a tattoo. Some designs just look better in black and gray.
An advantage of black and gray tattoos is that they hold up better than colored tattoos over time. Sunlight kills tattoos. It can damage the integrity of the overall tattoo and break down the pigments. Since less ink is used with black and gray tattoos, sunlight has less of an effect on the overall design. Also, dark inks take much longer to fade. This is not the case with colored tattoos.
If you decide to get a black and gray tattoo, there are a few things to expect from your artist and the overall experience. Since black and gray only use one or two colors of ink, choosing the right artist is very important. Colored tattoos can hide blemishes and don’t need to be as detailed. The inks used with black and gray tattoos are black and sometimes white. White is used to highlight a specific part of the tattoo, as well as for a dramatic effect. For example, portraits use white ink to highlight the whites of the eyes and teeth.
Now to the colored tattoos. These tattoos attract more attention, so keep that in mind. One downside to colored tattoos is the fact that some people are allergic to the ingredients in the inks. However, this is quite rare and the allergy commonly only applies to one color. The reason people have these allergies is due to the ingredients that make up the ink. Finding the exact ingredients for each ink is next to impossible, as the companies that make ink fiercely guard the recipes. Think of the “secret family recipes” that your grandmother has hidden.
The idea of having a bad reaction to ink might be a bit scary, but don’t let it scare you. Colored tattoos are generally the most visually appealing! However, if you want your tattoos to stay as bright as the day you got them, you need to take proper care of them. Yes, I’ll talk about sunlight again. That’s because it only takes a strong sunburn that can permanently damage your tattoos. However, wearing sunscreen whenever you spend an extended period outdoors can prevent sun damage.
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