The Truth About Colored Tattoos: What Makes Them Pop (and What Makes Them Fade)

Colored Tattoos are very beautiful and eye-catching. They create a very clean and finished look to many tattoo designs. However, something many people don’t realize is that colors in tattoos have both pros and cons. Today we will be going over both the pros and cons of colors in tattoos. 

Pros of Colored Tattoos:

Colored Tattoos can be stunning and make your tattoo stand out more than a black-and-grey tattoo might. Having the modern technology we have, tattoo artists have access to an unlimited range of colors. This makes colored realism pieces absolutely stunning. The colors add a lot of depth to a tattoo. It also allows more people to express themselves fully; they can get colorful designs of their favorite movie or TV character, they can get a tattoo of their own art, or of a photo they love. It makes realistic or illustrative animal tattoos more fun and makes them pop more. Colored tattoos can be for more than just looks too. Many colors carry symbolism. So, the color lets you create a deeper tattoo with personal or symbolic meaning. Colored tattoos open the world up to so many different and new tattoo designs and allow so much creative expression from both clients and artists alike! 

Cons of Colors In Tattoos:

On the other hand, colored tattoos hold some level of risk. This includes faster fading. Light colors like pastels often fade over time more than darker shades or plain black. This is because the skin tones in our body are often darker than these colors, so the color falls through and fades. The color can also change based on skin tones. Even darker colors, like dark reds or blue, can become dull if not taken care of right. Tanning is a big factor in this and can cause the color to darken or become muted. Some people also tend to not realize that they are allergic to an ink color. Most often red. This can cause the tattoo to feel itchy or to fade quickly. Sometimes, it can cause the tattoo to become infected. And lastly, colored tattoos can sometimes be harder to be lasered off. The pigments and hues sometimes won’t fade out of the skin the same way blacks will and can leave a small “stain” looking color on your skin. 

So, Colored Tattoos have shaped many styles today and opened a whole new world of tattoo options. But they can also cause problems. Don’t let this steer you from getting one. Do your research on ingredients and consult your tattoo artist about the inks and colors. They can tell you if your skin is right or not! It’s never a problem to ask questions!

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