| Temporary Tattoos may have started out as a | | | | items. For these tattoos a company design or |
| bit of a fad when they were given away in a | | | | slogan is imprinted on the tattoo. It is then usual |
| packet of chips or bubblegum. However, over | | | | to give the tattoos away as gifts at a |
| time they have evolved and have now become a | | | | promotional event or in promotional packs. Some |
| full blown fashion accessory. They find the | | | | other types of tattoos include Henna and Mehindi |
| greatest popularity amongst teenagers and adults | | | | Tattoos. |
| but their popularity does not end there. Many | | | | How safe is a temporary tattoos? |
| adults are also enjoying wearing them at parties, | | | | Waterslide tattoos have been approved by the |
| hens and stag nights, weddings and more. | | | | FDA and are considered to be extremely safe. If |
| What types of Temporary Tattoos are there? | | | | in doubt you can check the back of the tattoo |
| Several types of removable tattoos exist. One of | | | | for safety instructions or ask a supplier. |
| the most common types is a waterslide decal. In | | | | How long will a tattoo last? |
| the US tens of millions of waterslide decals are | | | | Your first experiences with a fake tattoo may |
| manufactured every day and shipped all over the | | | | have been a long time ago when they were a |
| world. The designs on these can vary greatly in | | | | vastly different quality. The original type often |
| range. Common children's designs can include | | | | didn't apply to the skin well and easily flaked off. |
| animals, fairies or butterflies. More popular among | | | | Now a days, tattoos are high quality and can |
| the teenage group are tribal patterns, glitter | | | | produce bold, full colour designs on the skin which |
| tattoos and decorative designs. Additionally, many | | | | last up to several weeks. |
| companies use temporary tattoos as promotional | | | | |