| Transfer tattoos have been around for a long | | | | it's long lasting effect. |
| time. They have come in bubble gum packages, | | | | Henna only allows for tattoos to be in shades of |
| are available at gas stations, and chances are you | | | | red, brown, and black. The paste is tattooed onto |
| have probably already tried one of these tattoos | | | | the skin but must be left on the skin for several |
| at some point in your life, most likely as a child. | | | | hours to stain. A Henna tattoo can last up to 30 |
| These tattoos are made of ink and glue and last | | | | days depending on application and care. |
| for 3-5 days. To apply you simply remove the | | | | These types of tattoos are applied to the surface |
| plastic sheet, place the image face down against | | | | of the skin and do not damage the skin at all. |
| your skin and wet down the back of the tattoo | | | | These tattoos are created by stencils and simply |
| thoroughly. Carefully remove the backing and | | | | air brushing different color onto the stencil to give |
| presto, you have a temporary tattoo that is | | | | you the desired design. All different colors can be |
| rocking whatever design you picked! | | | | used for airbrush tattoos which opens up many |
| Henna tattoos are very popular and are by far | | | | possibilities for tattoo lovers. |
| the most sought after tattoo at carnivals and | | | | The airbrush tattoo is primarily alcohol-based and |
| county fairs. Henna tattoos are also knows as | | | | if you apply baby powder to the tattoo several |
| "Mehndi" and originates from south Asia. Henna is | | | | times a day, it will extend the life of the tattoo. |
| made from powdered leaves of the Henna plant | | | | Simply remove the tattoo by applying oil or an |
| and is made into a paste. The active dye in the | | | | alcohol based solvent to remove the temporary |
| paste binds with the keratin in the skin to give it | | | | tattoo. |