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While
permanent tattoos are possibly at the height of their popularity and
are more widely accepted than ever before, temporary tattoos aren’t
going away. If anything they’re growing in their popularity. These
days temporary tattoos aren’t made to convince anyone or to look
badass, they’re more of a fun accessory for an event, a way to try
out a design before committing to a real tattoo, or just something
fun to do for a photoshoot.

How To Make Temporary Tattoos

Many
companies make temporary tattoos and many designs are available
online. There are even different varieties of temporary tattoos.
There are the classic transferable ones, there are temporary henna
tattoos and you can always just make your own with household items
like eyeliner, some glitter or sharpies.

How To Remove Temporary Tattoos

Most
temporary tattoos are pretty easy to remove. If you just drew it on
with eyeliner – eye makeup remover will take it off. If it’s the
classic transfer tattoo you can just rub it off with soap and water
or use a body scrub, it can also be removed with scotch tape, makeup
remover, rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover. Rubbing it with oil
or cold cream and leaving it for a while before scrubbing it off will
work too. However, if you get temporary henna tattoos or use a
sharpie you’ll have to wait longer for it to wash off, but either
way, it should be gone within a couple of weeks.

Custom Temporary Tattoos

Some
websites provide custom temporary tattoo design, but also you can do
it on your own. All you really need is an idea and the ability to
draw and design. From that point on you have two options: you can
either print it onto water slide paper – therefore creating your
own transfer tattoo or you can use henna, markers or eyeliner to draw
on yourself.

DIY Temporary Tattoos

DIY
temporary tattoos are the ones you can make at home. Usually, they
involve just drawing the design on your skin with a sharpie or
eyeliner and using hairspray as a protective layer that will stop the
tattoo from smudging. These generally last a day or two and don’t
look extremely realistic.

Long Lasting Temporary Tattoos

If
you want a long-lasting yet temporary tattoo henna is the way to go.
You can find an artist who uses henna and commission them to give you
a henna tattoo. Alternatively, there are companies that provide
stencils and henna dies that you can use on your own to give yourself
a beautiful and long-lasting yet temporary tattoos. Henna tattoos
generally last for about 2 to 3 weeks and fade gradually.

Realistic Temporary Tattoos

If
realistic temporary tattoos are what you’re after it’s best to
find a tattoo artist that also does temporary tattoos with temporary
ink or uses henna do draw beautiful and realistic tattoos that will
last you at least a couple of weeks. Body painting artist is an
option too, but that’s an only viable option for a festival or a
photoshoot as it will smudge easily.

Temporary Sleeve Tattoos

There
is such a thing as temporary sleeve tattoos. You can get sleeve sized
transfer tattoos, but you have to be really careful with applying
them since the area is much bigger and therefore it’s much easier
to miss a spot when transferring. It’s also important to remember
that since the transfer tattoo is essentially a thin film on top of
your skin it will damage and wrinkle faster in the areas that move a
lot like elbows and wrists, where the skin stretches and moves a lot.

Temporary Face Tattoos

Most
transfer tattoos can be used on your face, but if you have sensitive
skin it’s always best to check with the manufacturer. There are
certain transfer tattoos that are made specifically to be used on the
face too.

How Long Do Temporary Tattoos Last

Transfer tattoos last up to 3 days, but they tend to disintegrate when they come in contact with water, soap or oil. So if you shower or sweat or swim they will rub off sooner. Temporary henna tattoos tend to last up to a month depending on how often you wash the area.