7 tattoos that get better with age
Although the decision to get a tattoo is made once and for all, it can have different consequences at different times. Certain tattoos may look cool in the short term, but change a lot over time. And it can be very frustrating if you weren’t ready for it. Fortunately, there are tattoos that only get better over the years, and tattoo artists know exactly which ones..
7 tattoos that get better with age according to tattoo artists – information and photo examples
7 tattoos that get better with age
It is not easy to choose a tattoo without thinking about what will happen to the design in 10, 20 or 40 years. But this is an artwork on a living, changing body, so it is very important to think about how aging can affect your tattoo..
If you talk to a tattoo artist about this, they’ll probably be able to tell you what will and won’t look good based on their experience. Unfortunately, some of the trendiest tattoos have the hardest time keeping up with the times..
There are two main reasons some tattoos age more than others: the size of the tattoo and the long-term sun exposure. But other variables, such as line thickness and tattoo color, also ultimately matter..
Here are seven tattoos that actually look better with age, according to tattoo artists.
- Tattoos that have been cared for from the start.
One of the most important indicators of a tattoo that will get better with age is how you care for it immediately after it is applied. This may be somewhat annoying, but your future will only thank you..
- Tattoos in areas with least friction.
In this respect, tattoos are like real estate – location matters. The more friction, the faster the tattoo will begin to fade. Think about what you do and what clothes you wear before getting a tattoo. Tattoos last longest on the forearms, shoulders, back and hips.
- Sun-protected tattoos.
Having a tattoo doesn’t mean avoiding the sun altogether, but you must protect the tattoo from its effects so that it looks better over the years. It is very important to treat tattoos with sunscreen..
- Black and gray tattoos.
If you want your tattoo to last for many years, then you must carefully choose the color. The most reliable are black and gray. Vivid colors can look great, but they tend to fade out the fastest. Therefore, watercolor tattoos are the least preferred..
- Bold tattoos.
Minimalism is good, but tattoos that adorn the time tend to be in bold lines. The size of these tattoos and the thickness of the lines make them especially durable. Bold black text and American traditional tattoos still look cool when they start to fade – it’s like jeans, specially frayed and torn for beauty..
- Tattoos at the correct depth.
Choosing a tattoo artist is crucial. If you want to save money, then you will save on quality too. Tattoo ink is injected into the dermis, which is only one millimeter thick, and requires precision to get there. If the artist goes too deep, the tattoo will float, and what looks good at first (for a while) will look sloppy later..
- Large tattoos.
Not that the tattoo should cover the entire body part, but it should be large enough not to disappear on its own and leave no room for touching..
If a tattoo has intricate, small, intricate details, they will wear off over time as the cells change and move. And if the design is larger, then there is more room to move, and the tattoo will still be clearly visible..
Almost all tattoos can be corrected and even removed, so it is not necessary, when choosing a tattoo design, to make it a prerequisite that it looks good even after many years. However, if it is important to you how aging will affect it, it is important to understand that certain factors, such as color, lines and location, matter in the long term..
Photo examples of high-quality tattoos from 02/01/2019
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