30+ Best 【Temporary Tattoos】 How to Do Them?

Temporary henna tattoos are considered by many to be a safe decoration that does not harm the body. However, dermatologists warn that often after applying henna tattoos to the skin, many, including children, seek help with chemical burns, allergic reactions, traumatic eczema, etc.

Temporary tattoos are popular these days. There are many who want to become the owners of a beautiful pattern on their hands, shoulders, neck, ankles and other itchy parts of the body. It's understandable. The price of a temporary tattoo is captivating: it is available to everyone. A pattern applied with natural henna on the skin it can serve as decoration for only a few days, depending on the type of skin. But there are those who are simply overwhelmed to decide on their wish: get a real tattoo or not, and happily apply floral and Celtic motifs, small and simple images, ritual drawings with henna on the skin.

The natural henna tattoo is short-lived

Natural henna has a swamp green color. It is made from dried Lawsonia leaves. Temporary tattoo with natural henna - mehndi (Hindi, Urdu, mehendi) will delight the owner at best for about a week or two weeks, or even less, then the drawing begins to fade.

It is unlikely to be possible to remove a henna tattoo temporary before the renewal process of the upper layers of the epidermis is complete. However, you can speed up the process of removing tattoos with the help of simple methods: taking a bath, visiting a sauna, using various peelings and scrubs for the skin. In either case, the faint mark of a natural henna tattoo will soon disappear completely.

The plant substance "black henna" does not exist in nature.

Black henna is a coloring composition based on natural henna with the addition of synthetic components. To achieve intense color, unscrupulous salon masters or beach artists add chemical dyes to vegetable dyes, increasing the risk of allergic reactions, asthma, bladder cancer and liver tumors. To make the image more contrasting, they do not hesitate to add the toxic chemical paraphenylenediamine (ursol) (PPD). As a result, after drawing a pattern on the skin with such a composition, there may be not only skin problems (blisters, burns, wounds, etc.), but also a constant allergy to everything that contains PPD, including black clothes. , some cosmetic funds. By the way, PPD is present in a certain amount in almost all dark hair dyes,

The process of applying black henna paste on the skin differs little from the methods of applying natural henna paste. The only difference is in the time and consumption of the paste: the process of absorption of the coloring pigment by the skin lasts about 30 minutes, and the black henna paste is needed several times less than that of natural henna.

Observe the following precautions

The henna tattoo procedure itself is harmless, however, if sanitary standards are violated, as well as when using low-quality pigment, serious complications can be obtained. To prevent complications associated with the use of black henna, the following precautions should be taken:

• It is strongly discouraged to apply black henna tattoos to children under ten years.
• Before getting a black henna tattoo, it is recommended that a minor obtain proper permission from a parent.
• Before applying the black henna dye composition, a test should be carried out for an individual reaction to its components. To do this, apply a small amount of black henna on the skin behind the ear or in the crook of the elbow and wait 20-30 minutes. At the first manifestations of itching, burning or redness of the skin, rinse the black henna paste from the test site. If during this time there were no unpleasant sensations, you can start applying a temporary tattoo.
• Avoid applying temporary black henna tattoos to the face. To prevent henna paste from getting into the respiratory system and eyes, do not apply a tattoo near the organs of sight and respiration.
• The interval between the application of temporary tattoos of black henna It should be at least three weeks, from the time the previously made temporary black henna tattoo disappears.
• In order to avoid supersaturation of the body with ursol, at least two weeks should pass between dyeing the hair and applying a temporary tattoo with black henna.
• Avoid using homemade black henna, sold by weight or clearly not in factory packaging.
• If, as a result of the use of black henna, signs of an allergic skin reaction appear, consult a doctor immediately. Don't self medicate.

How to apply Bio-tattoo correctly?

The drawing of the bio-tattoo lasts from 6 to 14 days on the body. Henna penetrates only into the upper stratum corneum of the skin, the cells are in constant motion, and the pattern gradually fades and finally disappears. Black henna tattoo lasts up to 28 days, disappears gradually, disappears evenly, without leaving an outline.

Before applying a tattoo, the desired area of the skin is wiped with an ordinary cotton pad, either with alcohol or with water. This is done to clean the skin of dirt or an old layer of skin. In addition, the hairs on the selected area of the body must be removed, since the coloring pigment of black henna perfectly penetrates the structure of the hair and remains there much longer than on the skin. Then, eucalyptus oil is applied to a specific area. This is done so that under its influence the pores expand, allowing the dye to be absorbed into the skin. After applying the pattern to the skin, you need to allow it to dry completely. The stage of drying the image consists of several stages: 15-30 minutes for the upper part of the paint to dry (the applied henna turns into a crust). After drying, the dried paint crust can be removed from the skin area (which is not particularly desirable), and let the drawing dry for another 1.5-2 hours. If you neglect these rules, then under the influence of moisture, the tattoo will turn from black to brown, or it will simply disappear.

Important!!! Unfortunately, many of us first think and then think. In this case, you need to do the opposite. Before (somewhere on a beach in a distant tropical country) apply an amazing temporary henna tattoo on your skin, or make a painting on a child's skin, think well, is it worth the risk?

Tattoo with eyeliner

You can create a unique ornament thanks to such a tool as a cosmetic pencil.

1. You need to create a tattoo design and practice drawing it on paper with a regular pencil. If there is no talent for drawing, then it is better to try first with clear lines, and then move on to more complex images. Intricate designs will quickly smear on the skin. Image size also matters. You need to choose an image that has parameters close to the originals.
2. Choose a pencil from the store. It is better to go for a water-based pencil instead of an oil-based one. So it will stay on the skin longer. The question is not only how to get tattoos, but also what colors to use. It is not necessary to choose a black shade. A unique tattoo style can be created by combining various shades of pencils. Liquid eyeliner is not suitable for a tattoo because it is impossible to create clear designs with it. Before you start working with a pencil on the body, you need to practice. In this way you will get used to the force of the pressure.
3. Draw your chosen ornament. If it does not meet your expectations, you need to wash the image and apply it again. The skin must be clean and dry. It is best to choose those areas of the skin on which there are no hairs.
4. To consolidate the effect, you need to apply hairspray to the ornament. It is not necessary to excessively smear the picture with varnish, it is enough just to spray the surface.
5. The pencil tattoo does not last long. Before going to bed, we recommend that you wash the image with warm soapy water. But, if you forgot to wash off the temporary tattoo, the paint won't stain your bed.

Tattoo with a stencil

If you are wondering how to make a temporary tattoo at home so that it tells you it was done by a professional, choose the stencil option. The technique is as follows:

1. Creation of templates. It takes a lot of work to carefully create the shape of the tattoo. But it will be quite simple to create and draw a beautiful drawing.
2. Find suitable permanent markers. You can use different colors for the template, then the image will acquire originality.

Advice! Permanent markers sometimes contain harmful substances, so read the label carefully.

Instead of permanent markers, you can use stamp ink, washable markers.

3. The tattoo must be applied precisely and clearly along the contour of the stencil. In order for the drawing to be perfect, you need to hold the template tightly. You can use masking tape to secure the template.
4. The skin must be clean and dry. This is the basic rule to follow when drawing an image.
5. To wash the image made with a marker, a soapy water solution is most effectively used.

Tattoo at home with airbrush

How to get a temporary tattoo at home with an airbrush? You need at least minimal skills to work with the device. The paints used in this technique are 100% safe, so they can be applied even to small children. There are two options for working with the technique: stenciling and free body painting.

In the second case, it is worth getting down to business only when there is a talent for drawing. The only limitation of this technique will be the thickness of the lines. Fine details and fine lines cannot be applied with a tool like an airbrush. But on the other hand, thick lines will look clear and bright.

The advantage of using a tattoo airbrush is that the result will be visible in two weeks. You need rubbing alcohol to remove the image.

Advice! We recommend using multiple coats of paint to keep your drawing looking bright. To fix the image, the finished ornament is sprinkled with talc.

How to make a temporary tattoo with a permanent marker

One of the most popular methods to get a bright image is to use a Sharpie marker. Any color will do. The advantage of using such a tool to draw a pattern on the skin is the ability to create any image. There are no restrictions on the width of the line.

After getting the tattoo, you need to rub it with baby powder for a couple of minutes. Then, to consolidate the effect, you need to spray the skin with varnish. If you accidentally applied more varnish than necessary, you can remove the excess with a cotton swab dipped in water.

An advert! The Sharpie contains chemicals that can trigger an allergic reaction. Be sure to check for an allergic reaction on a small area of skin before applying a tattoo.

How to make a temporary tattoo at home for a month.

If you are interested in the question of how to make a transfer tattoo, you must adhere to several rules:

1. Do not touch the image until the varnish is completely dry.
2. Before you start using a permanent marker, you need to apply a fine line to the skin. If no rash or redness appears in half an hour, you can try using it. When the signs of an allergy are visible on the surface, it is worth choosing a safer option for creating a tattoo. The same rule should be used in relation to other techniques for creating a tattoo at home.
3. In order for the pattern to last for a long time on the skin, we recommend spraying the ornament with baby powder. It should be used after applying the varnish.
4. You can use liquid adhesive plaster instead of hairspray. So the image will stay on the skin twice as long.
5. To erase the stains left by the marker, we recommend using products that contain acetone. If you apply baby powder before you spray the varnish, it will set the pattern in place and won't wear off.

Gel Pen Tattoo

Most of the aspiring tattoo artists are interested in how to get a transfer tattoo using a gel pen. The secret of drawing is to use clear lines. There are two options for the technique.

Method 1. No punctures. The effect will last 3 days, no more.

1. Prepare the skin for drawing. Wash it well, dry it.
2. The image is redrawed on tracing paper with a pencil.
3. The drawing is carefully shaded with a gel pen.
4. Tracing paper should be applied to the skin, press it with a damp cloth. Therefore, you should keep the tracing paper for at least 3 minutes.
5. To brighten the image, you can add strokes directly to the skin.
6. Drying lasts two hours and the result is fixed with lacquer.

Method number 2 . Application of the shallow needle puncture method. In this case, the drawing will last about a month with proper fixation and maintenance.

using special paper

1. We buy paper that has a self-adhesive film and a paper backing. You can buy this paper at tattoo specialty shops or a store that sells craft supplies.
2. Choose an image layout. Unlike other tattoo techniques, the use of special paper opens up a flight of imagination. There are no restrictions on the size of the image, the complexity of the drawing and the width of the lines. You can even create your own drawing in a graphics editor.

Important! Since the tattoo is transferred from the paper in a mirror image, the words on the image must be written backwards.

3. Print the image on special paper. If you have a color printer, you can do this at home. Make sure the image is printed on self-adhesive tape and not on the backing.
4. The tattoo is cut with nail scissors.
5. Drawing the image with ink on the skin. It is necessary to press the application site well with a towel. You need to hold it for a minute, then you can remove the rest of the paper.

The image will remain on the skin for approximately one week. But if the image gets bored earlier, it can be washed with soapy water and a stiff brush.

crystal tattoo

If you want to be the king of the party, you must use original tattoo techniques. The decoration is sure to catch the eye of all the guests. It does not last long, within 3 days. But this period is enough to add solemnity to the image.

Since the technology for applying lenses is very simple, it can be done at home without special skills. There are several ways to get a crystal tattoo:

1. Complementing temporary images. Special stones are attached to the finished drawing to complement it. Tweezers are used to glue the lenses.
2. Application of a set, which includes a special film for applying rhinestones and direct crystal elements. The movie ornament is drawn using a stencil. Then rhinestones are applied along the lines that are marked there.
3. Create a bright image with your own hands. It takes a bit of skill and imagination to do this. The process will pass quickly if you collect the stones in advance and choose a more or less simple drawing.

Pebbles for lenses are glued on with a special glue. It is absolutely safe, so it is also used for application on the eyelids. Using a simple application technique, you can create an amazing image of the lenses on the face. Also, this option makes it possible to decorate tattoos created using the mehendi technique. By adding rhinestones to them, they will look even brighter.

We hope this article helped you learn how to make a tattoo for a month to decorate your body with an original image.

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