| If you’re thinking about a tattoo but | | | | temporary tattoos available on the market today |
| aren’t quite yet committed enough to take | | | | actually use vegetable dyes and an bonding agent |
| the jump and go permanent, there are a few | | | | that we generally find in Band-Aids. These tattoos |
| other alternatives that you might want to check | | | | not only look realistic but will actually stay on for |
| out. It is important to understand, however, that | | | | as long as 3 weeks. Although it’s much |
| when looking for a valid | | | | cheaper to purchase these tattoos in bulk, |
| “try-before-you-buy” tattoo alternative, | | | | individual prices vary depending on the size and |
| semi-permanent tattoos just do not exist. | | | | design. A 5x9 inch armband dragon tattoo in one |
| Available on the internet as well as in beauty | | | | color for example, may be purchased online for |
| salons and market stalls, this product is simply a | | | | as little as around a dollar. Most shops will also |
| figment of somebody’s imagination. Although | | | | custom design your temporary tattoo; however, |
| claims for these tattoos suggest that they’ll | | | | they usually require a minimum purchase for |
| only last 6 months, the fact of the matter is that | | | | custom work. An inexpensive and painless option |
| whenever you inject a dye under the epidermis | | | | to a permanent tattoo, stick-on tattoos look |
| – it stays there until you have it professionally | | | | more convincing than ever. Using this choice gives |
| removed. | | | | you the option of changing not only the location |
| So if you’re not absolutely convinced it’s | | | | of the tattoo but the design as well in just a few |
| what you want, forget about it! The only actual | | | | minutes. |
| alternatives to permanent tattoos are henna | | | | Air Brush Tattoos |
| tattoos which usually lose color in about a month | | | | Although we’ve all seen the airbrushed t-shirts |
| or stick on tattoos which often fade out within 7 | | | | and paintings at the booths at the fair, airbrush |
| days. If you’re extremely artistic, however, | | | | tattoos are also becoming very popular as an |
| you can try some experimenting with permanent | | | | option to permanent tattoos. Using the same |
| textas. | | | | procedure as is used with t-shirts, a stencil is sited |
| Henna Tattoos | | | | on the skin and an airbrush sprayer is used to fill |
| A great way to try out your design is by using a | | | | in the color. While the design normally only lasts |
| Henna tattoo. Henna is a natural colorant that | | | | roughly a week, airbrushing is thought to be the |
| originates from a plant. The dye will as a rule | | | | technique that produces an end product as close |
| begin to lose vividness after about seven days. | | | | to the look of an actual permanent tattoo. |
| Most of the time, it will completely vanish within a | | | | Airbrush tattoos are more pricey than stick-on |
| month. Henna stencils can be applied to any part | | | | tattoos but are not even close to the cost of a |
| of the body and usually do not cause any skin | | | | permanent tattoo. Prices for airbrush tattoos |
| reactions. The only real downside to using Henna | | | | might range anywhere from $20 to $100. |
| is that it is not available in a variety of colors. | | | | Other options |
| While it is possible to blend various shades of | | | | If none of the choices above are quite what |
| Henna, it usually appears orange on the skin and | | | | you’re looking for in a temporary tattoo, you |
| darkens to a reddish brown color within about 2 | | | | can always draw on your own. Permanent pens |
| days. There are also some businesses that are | | | | work great for short-term designs that you can |
| currently marketing a “black henna” | | | | come up with yourself or apply using a stencil, |
| product. Cautions about this product are extensive | | | | while Crayola washable markers are a easy way |
| and to use it could potentially bring about | | | | to check out a design or area that can be |
| dangerous reactions as “Black Henna” is | | | | removed immediately. |
| actually a material called para-phenylendiamine or | | | | When it comes to temporary tattoos and body |
| PPD, which is really black hair dye. While some of | | | | art, the options are only limited by your own |
| these products may contain henna, most do not. | | | | imagination. Adding a little body sparkle or a few |
| This man-made dye is not approved for use on | | | | stick-on crystals can add to the originality of your |
| the skin and has been found to cause serious | | | | design. One thing is guaranteed - nobody else will |
| side-effects including itching, blistering and possible | | | | be sporting the same thing! |
| scarring. Whether you decide to do your Henna | | | | Although any one or maybe even all of these |
| tattoos yourself or have them done | | | | choices may just satisfy your desire for some ink |
| professionally, make sure that PPD is not being | | | | work, if you’re still inclined to have a |
| used. Henna kits and stencils can be bought on-line | | | | permanent design, it would be a good option to |
| for about $20.00. | | | | have it personalized into one of the temporary |
| Stick-on Temporary Tattoos | | | | formats we’ve discussed. Bearing the tattoo |
| Although most adults think of stick-on tattoos | | | | for a few weeks gives you the chance to |
| with the postage stamp variety that often came | | | | determine the response from others, along with |
| with the chewing gum wrapper and washed off | | | | your own satisfaction level, and will even let you |
| with water, these temporary alternatives to | | | | experiment a little with the position of your tattoo |
| permanent tattoos have really progressed and | | | | before you make a commitment that could |
| the variety of sizes and designs available may | | | | possibly change how you feel about yourself. |
| come as a surprise to most consumers. The | | | | |