UV Tattoo Images: Hiding The Truth
A tattoo is a serious decision to make, but how about a tattoo that can not be seen in the daylight? UV or Blacklight tattoos are tattoos made with a special ink that is only visible under a blacklight. Once a tattoo is healed it won’t be seen at all unless you use Ultraviolet. Here are some pros and cons for you to know:
Cons:
UV tattoo ink is not commonly known or used, as very few varieties of UV inks are approved for use in the US. It is also many times more expensive than regular tattoo inks. Some people have had reactions to ingredients in the ink, ranging from minor itching to dermatitis. Several UV inks are suspected carcinogens and allergens and at this time, no research has been conducted into the possible side effects of long term exposure. Some UV inks are known to yellow or turn slightly brown with sun exposure.
Many tattoo artists simply refuse to work with UV ink, because of the potential medical complications and the difficulty involved in the application process. In the past, many experts have advised against UV tattoos.
Pros:
Over recent years, as the formulas for UV inks have been improved upon, it has become more common to hear reports of success, with little or no reaction.
Tattoos can be mostly invisible, suitable for those who may be restricted in their choice of tattoo placement (because of their profession, for example) who can then choose to show off the tattoo under UV or Black light lighting.
So, it’s up to you whether you want to apply this ink or not. Here are the pics for you to make sure they’re really invisible:
Want A Secret Tattoo? Then Go For Tongue Tattoo!
There are many reasons of people being affraid of getting a tattoo on their bodies. But what about a secret one? A tattoo that is seen only when you decide to show it? Those who had a tongue tattoo do admit it hurts like hell and speech is initially difficult, but claim that the surprise factor of sticking out their tongues at unwary persons is worth the effort.
Tongue tattoo is something really unusual! For those seeking out cool tattoos getting the tongue tattooed might be too much. Circus carny and graphic designer Curtis McMurty is the person credited with developing a specially patented Tongue-Dyed Tattoo™ technology.
And McMurty’s innovation doesn’t stop with the visual. He claims the new technique has the same durability as any regular tattoo, but has the added aspect of eliciting a specific taste to go with the design. “They come in chocolate, vanilla and garlic. If you really want to shock a person’s sensibilities, go for the garlic — you won’t be disappointed.”
“I’ve always been unique. My friends say I’m ‘touched.’ Now I’m twice as unique!” — Egrett Emry, tongue tattooer.
The first person to have the procedure done was Egrett Emry, who has a depiction of vomit it was a toss-up between that and an “Eat Me” graphic). Emry’s roommate acknowledged that Emry’s first week after getting it done has been “a real tongue twister. He really sucks at taking phone messages.”
“If scientists could grow another tongue on me through stem cells, I’d totally tattoo that one, too. Hey, I’m a no-hold-the-bar kinda risk-taking guy.”
Emry added that so far all food tastes like burnt flesh. “Don’t get me wrong, I’ve never actually tasted burnt flesh, but I think we all agree on what we think it must taste like, you know?”
About two dozen Californians have supposedly received tongue tattoos at McMurty’s parlor in East L.A. In terms of safety, initial research shows that it’s no more harmful than swallowing small droplets of mercury.
And in terms of imagery, well, the sky’s the limit. McMurty was contacted recently by some Portland, Ore., teenagers who want to tattoo the Nike corporate swoosh on their tongues, “to speak out about the omnipresence of corporate greed.”
“It can certainly be shocking,” admitted Emry, describing how he surprised his dentist when he went in for a routine check-up. “The poor guy said, ‘Open up.’ So I did — and I swear he fell over backwards when I stuck it out at him. I guess the general public will find this sort of thing hard to swallow.”
Tattoo Patterns: A Real 3D Tattoo!
What is a man’s imagination? That is the question… So far our readers have seen so many tattoo ideas. But could you imagine such a tattoo mod? Click the image to enlarge:
Tattoo Inks: Temporary Tattoo May Turn Into Scar
The real tattoos are the privilege of the grown-ups, but the kids desperately want some too. And I think the best existing solution is a henna tattoo. It looks great, lasts for about a week and rather easy to remove. But is it safe? Here is what I have found out about henna tattoos:
Henna is a green powdered extract from the leaves of Law sonia alba. The plant is indigenous to North Africa, the Middle East, and India. In many Eastern and Middle Eastern countries, henna has long been used as a cosmetic dye on the skin, hair, and nails. Some cultures utilize henna as a folk remedy as well.
Henna skin painting plays an important role in various religious and cultural ceremonies. Its use can be traced back at least 5000 years. Natural henna imparts a brownish-orange pigment to the skin when applied. A variety of oils, powders, and dyes are often added to henna to obtain various colors. Pure henna alone is a relatively safe product, and reported allergic reactions are rare. Natural henna can take several hours to dry and fix to the skin and the pigmentation is not permanent.
Looks like it’s pretty safe, but here are some facts:
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A 6-year-old boy developed a skin eruption 10 days after application of a temporary tattoo. The eruption was a delayed hypersensitivity reaction to the tattoo ink.
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Vinnie England, three, was holidaying in Benidorm with his family when he got the two-and-a-half inch image of the spiky-haired cartoon character on his right arm at a henna tattoo shack. Just days after returning home, Vinnie, from Southmead, Bristol, complained that his arm was hurting and the temporary image soon began to redden and blister.
It turned out that both kids had so-called “black henna” applied on their skin. Black henna is a mixture of para-phenylenediamine (PPD) based black hair dye and henna. It is originally done in an effort to get something that would quickly make jet black temporary body art. PPD can cause severe allergic reactions, with blistering, intense itching, permanent scarring, and permanent chemical sensitivities. Estimates of allergic reactions range between 3% and 15%. Henna does not cause these injuries. The scientists say henna boosted with PPD can cause lifelong health damage.
You should always remember that henna is never black! And if someone proposes your child a black henna tattoo he must be immediately reported, because according to the United States Food and Drug Administration PPD is strictly forbidden! And always remember:
- if a paste stains torso skin black in less than half an hour, it has PPD in it, and little or no henna.
- if the paste is mixed with peroxide, or if peroxide is wiped over the design to bring out the color, it has PPD in it, and little or no henna.
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