UV Tattoo
If you are thinking of doing something out of the box and are ready to experiment with body art, a UV tattoo may be a probable option for you.
If you are a professional in the corporate world and so want to get a tattoo done but are afraid that if may seem a tad bit unprofessional, or you want to stand out at a party and wish to grab all the attention, a UV tattoo may just be the answer to all you want.
The trend of getting UV tattoos done hasn’t caught pace yet. There may be many reasons for this like the cost of the UV tattoo or even the health issues that are connected with the use of UV tattoo ink. For those who are still considerably unaware of what exactly UV tattoos are, let’s begin with what is a UV tattoo after all, and how it differs from a tattoo with normal ink.
UV Tattoo Information A UV tattoo is also called a black light tattoo
. The ink used in this tattoo is a special kind of ink which shows only under black light. Under regular light like sunlight, the UV tattoo will be invisible. Only if the person walks into a room with black light will the tattoo illuminate, and this is a feature unique to a UV tattoo. Once applied, the UV tattoo will take close to a year or 18 months to completely fade and become invisible in normal light. Sometimes, a slight scar like that of a burn may be visible. The UV tattoo had gathered a lot of attention in the 1990s and was popular in the clubbing arena.
UV Tattoo Ink Most UV tattoo ink manufacturers have come up with different tattoo ink colors
. This has brought a lot of variety and people can chose a combination of their favorite colors, and do not have to restrict themselves to just white or blue, which are the standard colors for a UV tattoo. The UV tattoo ink is thinner as compared to the ink used in regular tattoos.
UV Tattoo Risks You should make sure you get the UV tattoo done by an experienced UV tattooist. They can give you proper guidance about the designs best suited for this form of tattoo, about the placement and the post tattoo care as well. A major concern, not only among the people who wish to get a UV tattoo done, but also among the tattoo artists, is that of the safety related to the UV tattoo ink. The ink could be carcinogenic or may cause allergic reactions. The major health concern comes from the presence of phosphorous in the UV ink. This chemical is known to cause blisters, pain and other skin irritations and allergies. Some tattoo artists are of the opinion that the skin problems are not due to phosphorous, but this is a debatable issue. There is no 100% health safety when it comes to UV tattoos. Make sure your tattoo artist is using UV ink approved by the FDA. Another factor is the possibility that the UV tattoos may fade away in time and appear brown or gray in color. In such cases, the UV tattoo becomes visible even in normal light and doesn’t look very pleasant. Reaction to tanning
is another concern.
UV Tattoo Cost
If you want to get a UV tattoo done then you should be ready to shell out some extra cash. This is because UV tattoo ink is costlier than regular tattoo ink. Since the UV tattoo ink is thinner, it is difficult to handle and the tattoo artist has to be extremely cautious. The process is time consuming as the tattoo artist has to keep checking the design constantly under a black light.
UV Tattoo Designs You can either have a complete UV tattoo which will be invisible or have a regular tattoo outlined or filled in with the UV tattoo ink. The latter option is like having two tattoos in one! The regular tattoo will be visible at all times and parts with UV tattoo ink will glow only under black light. The UV tattoos
usually have bold designs as they can be seen only on occasions where it is exposed to black light, such as parties or in clubs where you would want to make a statement. The temporal arm design and dragon tattoos are a popular design in UV tattoos.
Tribal tattoos in UV ink also have an amazing effect. Also getting small UV wrist tattoos
or ankle tattoos are a good option.
Name tattoos on wrists
are also gaining popularity. Simple tattoos like stars, angels and the like can just have an outline of UV ink which will add that dash of zing to it. A simple outline with UV ink has the capacity to entirely transform a regular tattoo.
You will definitely stand out in the crowd at parties and clubs with a UV tattoo. So get ready for all the attention!
