Thinking Of Getting A Tattoo? These 35 Pics Reveal How Tattoos Age Over Time
Your new tattoo might look pretty awesome now, but have you ever wondered what it'd look like when you're older? Well, check out this list compiled by Bored Panda, to see for yourself how tattoo ink fades over time.
There are many reasons as to why this happens. The type of ink can make a big difference for example, with cheaper ink often fading much quicker than higher quality alternatives. The color of the ink makes a big difference too, as the lighter the ink, the faster it fades (remember that next time you're thinking about getting one of those white ink tattoos!). Another thing to consider is the placement of your tattoo, as this can also influence the speed with which it fades. Tattoos on areas that see a lot of activity, such as your feet and your fingers, are much more likely to fade more quickly than tattoos on your back or chest for example. Also, the tattoo design comes in play too - the smaller and more intricate the detailing is, the more chance it will get blurred years later. And never forget to search for a highly skilled and qualified tattoo artist, as he is the one who will execute the work itself.
One way to keep your tattoo looking fresh is to ensure that you follow the proper healing procedures as even the best tattoos can be affected by not taking proper care. Most tattoo parlors will advise you about this, so make sure you pay attention! Also, as tempting as it might be, don't spend too much time touching your new tattoo idea that came to life, as this can lead to discoloration and infection. Finally, if your tattoo is new then try to keep it out of the sun, and even when it's fully healed, make sure you always wear the highest SPF sunscreen on any exposed tattoos whenever you're out and about.
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When I had decided to get the tattoo done, I knew that the area was not ideal and that the tattoo would fade at some point. I made a point to follow the aftercare instructions "to a T". My expectation was that I would have this tattoo for longer than a week.
It's called a blowout. Happens when the needle goes too deep into the skin. Fingers are very hard to do, the skin is flimsy. It could happen the most skilled artists. It's just a poor choice in placement. That's all.
Interesting tribal design. A quick touch up should do the trick, that's the nice part about a tribal tattoo
The dark tone of the current one actually compliments the fact that it should represent an ancient Celtic symbol. Giving it a touch-up would be nice, but won't be all that necessary
I don't know what kind of coloured ink was used here,but I had a blue butterfly tattooed 17 years ago and it's still bright blue today... ( Maybe it's down to the ink they use?)
Where on the body is this? Context would be great... Looks like the foot to me, which would make this fading make perfect sense.
This one almost looks intentional, like the words really disappearing, like they do on the map.
You people apparently just have shit artists 😂😂😂 I've had some of my tattoos for over 10 years and people still ask me if they're new 🙌🏻
Bingo.
same here, it depends on the artist and how deep the ink is and the type of ink used, my half sleeve looks like i just got it but ive had it for about 10yrs.
I was gonna say something similar, probably the ones that faded super fast (like the lipstick one which honestly that probably did you a favor that was one of the shittiest tats Ive ever seen) the artist probably just put the ink to close to the highest layer of skin
That's exactly what I thought!!
Yea sure and how are you going to prove that you liar!
Exactly!
And some does not understad high wear areas like fingers and forearms. Feet are also a high wear area.... If you sunbathe alot, that will also fade tatoos alot.
I aged they must have shit artist I've had mine for some time mine still like new but you got to look after them i use knives men cream thinly works for me
Yeah, it depends on how good the artist is. I've had some for over 20 years and they still look new. My daughter has a very colorful one on her entire arm and even though it's nearly a decade old, it looks brand new. That's why you pick the artist very carefully!
Let' see?
It varies a lot with skin types. You might just be lucky and have the suitable genes for long lasting ink.
Has nothing to do with good genes dumbass. Unless you have a severe skin condition tattoos should age just fine. It’s the aftercare that goes into them that decides how good they look.
Wow, like the people in these photos are reading your comment?
I noticed some are not even the same person/ tat !!
My worst tattoo is 30+ years old, from the Days Before Sunscreen. My use of it, that is! The rest look GOOD,
I was gonna comment something similar I dont have any yet but most these people probably had shit artist who put the layer of ink to close to the highest layer of skin...
Avoiding sun on the ink helps as well. I wrote a similar comment to yours. Cheers Karen.
exactly...bored pandas. Thay cannot reach a good picture if is not on google images ( first page if possible). Anyway, I'm glad facebook people can see what happens when you try to get a cheap tattoo in a drunk night. Still i have to take 20 minutes to explain a costumer why small tattoos are not a good choice...and still they want the bad choice.
If you get a tattoo, there is an understanding that upkeep is essential to keep it from looking ultra faded. Also don't pick a garbage tattoo artist, because some of these look like cheap basement tattoos.
Not to mention a lot of them are horribly placed. Palm of the hand,heal,inside lip. Those are just places you need to touch up or you are going to lose them.
I can't believe that that lipstick (I guess) finger tattoo was nearly gone in "a few weeks". It looks like Sharpie.
I find some of these hard to believe. I've had a tattoo for 8 years now and it looks as good as the day I got it. Even the artist was amazed by how good my color has held up. But then again everyone has different skin types and different methods for tattoo care.
but if your tat artist was surprised at how well it held up, doesn't that suggest they usually don't? Hence the above happens?
Color normally fades. It depends on the quality of ink, how deep the tat is, how well your skin holds the ink. Example, just a simple quick note jotted on my hand in basic pen ink takes almost a week to fully wash off my skin. This includes using pumous soaps and scrubing. The knowledge of the artist is a factor as well. Tattoo artists expect to see this happen. When it doesnt or doesnt happen at the normal rate yeah they are suprised. I have one with a very vibrant blue. Got it 9 years ago. It still looks the same. Yes, ive had other artists ask how old it is and yes, they are suprised at how much color is still in the tat with no touch ups done.
It suggest they don't hold up as well, not that they look like the shit tattoos in these photos.
we always know what is going to happen when the client makes a bad choice, that's why we freak out when finger tattoos actually stay. Which i don't understand is why everybody know more than a tattooer, i wish I could know more that a doctor when I have no fucking idea what a bypass is or how is it performed, or more than my mechanic...when I have never fix a car in my entire life. Some people is just born too smart.
I've heard, but cannot confirm that the paler your skin is + your personal sunscreen usage dramatically affect the integrity of tattoos.
I'm very pale, and I never expose my tattoos to sun without sunscreen on. I buy high zinc sunscreens or ones designed for tattoos.
My back piece looks exactly the same as the day I got it (without the redness of course) but, I am fairly pale and wear SPF 50+
I have several large all color (no black) flower tattoos on my chest/shoulder/back. They still look very good and are about 5 years old now. I am very pale (red head) and use sun screen religiously.
Raul your grammar is horrendous
That's exactly what we tell to the people together with the after care instructions. They make problems to pay the tattoo...but actually they don't care if it gets screwed...because people is so smart that thinks we are bored and like to look like important people and that's why we tell them to take care of their tattoo properly. Here the clue: people who don't care about getting a tattoo ( "my friend is doing it, so am I) normally don't care about the after care and they even laugh on your face. Good their tattoos fade away, the tattoo god exists.
If your artist was amazed by how well it held up, shouldn't that tip you off that most tattoos do not?
Raul your grammar is horrendous
Not really, all tattoos will usually fade a bit. It is more of a tattoo "settling into the skin". So some of the vibrancy tones down. Some people keep the vibrancy which does not always happen. I worked in a tattoo shop and have many tattoos. They all still look awesome, even the older ones. The pictures this page used are not really accurate for what they wanted to convey. If it is a bad tattoo or on the pads of hands, feet or fingers it is not going to stay without touch ups, sometimes quite a few.
totally wrong. Try finding out why Donal Trump has all your money, that's less than a mystery.
You can tell some pics are just photoshopped. Suddenly the girl her skintone is lighter as well. And I don't mean just a little bit.... (ie: pic 11, pic 12, ...)
Raul your grammar is horrendous
Old people's tattoos age very poorly due to lack of elasticity & aging of the skin & underlying tissues, I agree that some artists are much better than others & their tattoos remain clear & vibrant longer. Some inked people have special oils that they apply to their inked areas that help as well. Working with doctors, we are finding more & more laser surgeries to remove tattoos , especially on face & neck.
old people's tattoos are done long time a go, different technics, materials, and again...long time a go. And they look rad, because they are real. Done when people was not all the time asking "is it gonna hurt? is it gonna hurt?.
Could the quality of inks used by the tattoo artist also affect the aging of the tat?
Quality of the ink, quality of the artist, quality of the design all affect how the piece will age.
yes poor ink -poor result/ good artist-good tattoo and vice versa I'm a tattooist my colour work still looks good 10 yrs on the examples on here look bad more due to placement i.e. fingers near soles of feet lips and palms…. a good tattooist would tell you to expect the tattoo to fall out in these places its not due to ink or skill…. just the fact the body parts go through more abrasive movement than say a thigh or an arm. very old colour tattoos i.e. the ones u see on older people have faded due to sun exposure and the fact ink wasn't as good back in the day as it is now.
just pick a good artist and take care of your tattoo (like use sunscreen etc.) and you´re perfectly fine.. tattoo-590...e82e93.png
It even look prettier after 2yrs!
Exactly!
That aged awesomely!
I totally saw down your shirt
There are a few on here that just look like temporary tattoos..If that's the case,you can't buy a kit for a few pounds and expect it to have the same life span as a ' real' tattoo,applied by a tattoo artist. There's no way a tattoo would fade after a few weeks. I had a tattoo of a blue butterfly done on my shoulder 17 years ago and it's still bright blue,with no fading of the lines at all..I guess it's down to the inks that the a tattoo is done with and skin type,like Crazy Cow Lady ( love the name) suggested.
I assure you tattoos WILL fade like that on areas like the hands and feet. Take it from a tattoo artist. The reason for this is that the type of skin found on the palms, fingers, sole of foot is different to the type found on your shoulder, as you mention - more of the skin is routinely shed, the first layer of the skin is thicker too.
my tattooist was very particular on placement on my hand due to 'sweat glands'..hence..my sister has had hers re-done numerous times. .'out' side of little finger...whereas mine..side of hand..has not faded even the slightest !!..very happy with my guy !!
Some of these tattoos were shitty to begin with and others almost looked like they were shitty copies of the original that some hack artist tried to do
Moisturizer your skin and stay out of the sun people.
These are not good tatoo artist. I have had my tatoo on my back for 15 years and still looks great, still have all color and doesnt look faded.
I'm an apprentice at a tattoo shop and I have to say This is actually not very accurate how a tattoo holds up is dependant on where it is how you take care of it (not just as its healing) and whether or not your artist knows what they're doing. Not to mention ink has come a long way in the last ten years
There seems to be a few things not being mentioned when it comes to right choice of tattoo and upkeep 1) 'watercolour' tattoos are the first to fade and need constant touch ups due to the delicate strokes of colour and the lack of outline 2) yellow, orange, red and pinks are the FIRST colours to fade because the human body naturally has a lot of these pigments therefore those patches will have a faster regeneration of cells 3) Placement is everything, if you go for a finger, foot, inside your mouth or, god-forbid, a tongue tattoo; it will fade incredibly fast due to how much contact those have with not only the outside world, but your own body! 5) skin is elastic, it stretches and grows over time along with us; so if you have a design with a lot of negative space and light shading, the negative space will consume the original design. On the other hand, if the negative space is too thin between solid block shading, the ink with naturally bleed into that negative space. think about it!
#1 damage to tattoos is sun. Ultraviolet rays breakdown ink more than anything. Sunscreen..... I have tattoos 15 years old that look new.
I've had to retouch a couple of my tats but I have one that looks like I just got it and I got it almost 20yrs ago!!! Most of these looked like shit tattoos to begin with and depending on what part of the body it won't stand the test of time. Research your artist and check out their portfolio before getting one and then follow the after care instructions to a tee!!! Don't forget to wear sunscreen when you go out cuz the sun will damage it too. 🐧🐧
Oh my goodness!! True some are real and have faded... But lets get real here! Some are marker! Some are drawn on... And there are at least 2 that are not even the same damn tat!
Mine is 13 years old and still looks great!
One half are not the same person and the other half got laser treatments! -.-
Half of these are not even the same person!
Totally agree!
Yeah... It's called "Do some retouching from time to time".
Some people here really are in denial, no matter how well you care for it, no matter how good your artist is or where you placed it your tattoo WILL fade. Unless you want to go ahead and deny basic biology. It's preposterous to say your tattoo is still as good as it was fresh, you're only fooling yourself or just think it's still the same. It's not. To the person saying her tattoo is still as good as it was 10 years ago, you're are so full of it or just plain ignorant.
Let this post be a lesson if you want a tattoo- pay the money to go to a GOOD artist. Most of these should never have faded that bad. You just pay 50 bucks to a scratcher and you are going to get a crap tattoo.
Ultimately, you get what you pay for! If you simply want a "cheap tattoo," well then you may not (in all likelihood WILL NOT) end up with a high quality tattoo. You are far better off working on the design of what you want for a bit longer while you save some more money. Ask around, read people's reviews of artists, good and great tattoo artists ARE talked about. I recommend mine to people at least weekly and i will wait weeks for an appt with him of need be - NO ONE else will ink me. An added bonus with my tattoo artist, and, some others I'm sure, is that he will touch up any tattoo he does for free, for life. He says it doesn't matter if you get into a motorcycle accident and get roadrash in your tattoo. Pick out any rocks, let it heal, and come see him. The way he sees it is, you're going to be telling people that your tattoo is his work, therefore he wants it to ALWAYS look AMAZING!!
Does the writer want us to believe, some of these are the same tats!?!?! Give me a break!!!
this is why you get tattoo touch ups over the years
Things fade, bodies fall apart, we age? Why didn't someone tell me before now?!?!?!
People don't understand that you can get your tattoo touched up when it fades. I've got one that I've had for 10 years and just got touched up, looks as good as when I got :) Also, these people in the photos clearly didn't go to a very good artists, most of the tattooss are pretty bad to begin with. And never worn sun screen :/
There seems to be a few things not being mentioned when it comes to right choice of tattoo and upkeep 1) 'watercolour' tattoos are the first to fade out and need constant touch ups due to the delicate strokes of colour and the lack of outline 2) yellow, orange read and brilliant pinks are the FIRST colours to fade nbecause the human body naturally has a lot of these therefore those patch will have a faster generation of cells 3) Placement is everything, if you go for a finger, foot or inside your mouth or, god-forbid, a tounge tattoo; it will fade incredibly fast due to how much contact those appendages have with not only the outside world, but your own body! 5) skin is elastic, it stretches and grows over time along with us; so if you have a design with a lot of negative space and light shading, the negative space with consume the original design. On the other hand, if the negative space is too thin between solid block shading, the ink with naturally bleed into that negative space.
Some of these look like they were done in sharpie marker. Wat.
Come on guys this is bullshit,I have my tattoos many years now and they are still like new...probably your tattooer is shit with shit ink
most of those are marker and one isn't even the same as the before
"omg i got a tattoo on my finger and it faded super fast, tattoos suck" or you got a tattoo on a part of your body that you use constantly and you failed to do any upkeep bc you dont have any idea how tattoos work. also wow the yellow and white faded ...what a surprise.
1) Don't get a tattoo in a shitty tattoo studio that uses poor inks 2) Don't get a tattoo from your friend who has just bought a tattoo gun from eBay and doesn't know how deep it's done 3) Don't get an ant sized tattoo and everything should be fine.
I have a tattoo that is 11 years old and has yellow, red, and orange, as well as black. None of it has faded. These pics are bogus. It depends on where you go. You get what you pay for. My 11 year old tattoo still looks great!
Skin does stretch and we do get older. We don't always have tight skin like we will never always have a perfect tattoo after so many years. I am still gonna get tattoos IDGAF.
I've never had a tat, but isn't this why you get touch ups periodically?
Fake news! I have 30 year old tattoos that hadn't faded like SHOWN...
Um ya I don't know how some of these healed their tats but clearlysomething went wrong. And you can always get your tat touched up so if you haven't and it's been some time then duh your tat is gonna look a bit faded
Ya um most these people probably didn't take to much after care for their tats, or just had shitty artist with shitty ink. I've had all tats in all kinds of different situations and not a one of them healed as badly as some of these
If you get a cheap and nasty tattoo. What do you expect. Mine are still fab 20 years on!!!
It's okay if you don't like tattoos or feel like it's something people shouldn't do. But this is just a shoddy list of very dodgy posts. Soms tattoos don't even look like the same person, simply the same design done by good and then bad artists. Others seem like laser treatment. And when you want to get a tattoo, do your research. You probably call 10 contractors to get your walls painted. Then why do some people walk into random tattoo parlors to get something on their bodies permanently without doing proper research. Every artist is different. And just like with other art; there's a lot of bad ones out there. All of my tattoos have healed properly. One is one more intricate than most on this list. It still looks as it if was put on there less than a month ago, while it's been there for multiple years now. Just.. don't make these lists man. It ain't smoking.
Most of these seem to be either placement of the tattoo, or poor quality tattooing and aftercare. Know how to care for your tattoos if you want them, and understands there is also long term Care needed, like sun protection and moisturising. Do you research! Pick a good artist to start with and then remember maintenance.
If you dont take care of your tattoo, of course it will look awful later....
I think that most important is, how good is your tattoo artist. I've had colour tattoo for 9 years, motive has a lot of details and now it looks still good.
So... Most of these were either shoddy work or on the hands/feet. Of course they look terrible later. I've had many tattoos and for quite some time. The concept, artist, and placement are key factors in any tattoo.
If you get tattoos on your inner lip, palm or fingers of course they are going to fade fast that's just common sense! Did you really think they would last forever? Now tattoos anywhere else might require up keep from time to time. Just depends on how you take care of them.
When I was in high school, a colleague made a tatoo which said "times are changing, so are we (changing along)" in Latin. I think that's a neat idea for a tatoo, and right for these reasons.
My back tattoo (7years old) and leg tattoo (5y.o.) still look pretty much the same from when they were fresh. Tattoo on my foot (6y.o.) is fading a tiny bit but that's probably got to with placement and wearing socks&shoes a lot.
Also got a full-sleeve in progress, but that's being worked on for the past 4years so... can't really say anything about that :P
In most cases these look like the ink was shit, and the artist wasn't very experienced... Regardless, this is definitely not representative of how most tattoos last. It's misleading to title this "These 35 Pics Reveal How Tattoos Age Over Time" and then only pick tattoos that have not aged well... I have had my oldest tattoo for nine years and it still looks as beautiful as it did when it first healed.
So, I just wanted to post my aging tattoos. And I don’t think they’re bad at all. Not sure if it’s because of the artists I’ve used or my skin🤷🏻♀️
Here is my first tat I got on my 30th birthday. My bff called me that morning and asked me what I wanted to do for my birthday and I said I want a tattoo. So every decade birthday I planned to get one. 40 was Felix the Cat, I just got two last week to catch up. My first one looks just like it did when I got it 30 years ago. I think some of these tat artists may not be the best they can be. pams-tatto...13-png.jpg
Some of these aren't even the same tattoos. Lines don't magically move and colors don't change from blue to brown.
tattooing has come a long way since most of these were done! 15 years healed? you gotta think about how much tech and education has evolved since then
Article should be renamed "Trash tattoos, done by trash artists, for trash people" haha
People REALLY need to do their research. I know getting my finger tattoo to not get it on the side or inside. Also know to not get one with too much detail because it will fade. Location matters and quality artists matter.
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this is all bullshit. So many of the before and after pics are NOT of the same person. Yes tattoos fade. But this is bullshit because they are NOT of the same tattoos. Fucking bull.
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Has anyone ever heard tattoo up keep and touch-ups? Lol.
My god, people are irrationally angry over something that doesn't affect them at all. Faded tattoos isn't the end of the world. You just touch them up or watch them age because they represent memories. Or you cover them with something else. Certain tattoos are gonna fade faster, and people are usually aware of that.
With most of these people were probably glad they faded :D
I have had some of mine for almost 20 years once lotions after my shower along with the rest of my body they look new... Maybe cheap ink
Tattoos are like anything else, they require maintenance. I have touch ups done on mine if and when they need it and they all still look fabulous. Think about placement, color, and size beforehand, and then research reputable talented artists and you should have no problems.
These are all poorly placed with horrible saturation. I have over 30 tattoos and the only one that has faded is the one on my hand that is towards my wrist. Oh but wait and it's red.....red doesn't take well to the skin (at least for me) and I use my hands all the time. Also you get what you pay for.....
What the hell kinda of crap ink did your artist use? I have tats that are almost 20 yrs old, and are in a spot where they are likely to fade cause of rubbing against shoes and socks, and they still look better then what you are showing in these pictures. Obviously, the ink was shitting and the canvases never followed up with the proper aftercare and maintance.
My first tattoo, 32 years old, looks twice as nice as most of those damn tats. I do have a newer one that once was black roses but 30 years later looks like rotten cabbage. It depends on the artist and if they know their profession.
I have a friend who got a tattoo for many years and it is still fresh as the first day he got it. I think maybe it depends on where the tattoo shop you go. You get what you pay for.
most tattoo artist do free touch ups. some of these are YEARS later and obviously its not going to look as it did the day you got it. thats why they do touch ups
Here's what a bunch of poorly done tattoos like later....
This is very misleading, for one some of these look like they're just pen or marker. Also, tattoos on places that are constantly being washed and skin being renewed like the hands, of course, a tattoo will wear faster on these areas. Any good tattoo artist will tell you this. I have tattoos over ten years old that still look great, it's because I researched the tattoo artist and didn't choose some dipshit apprentice who's new and doesn't know how to make his ink last. If you have a good artist and take the time to care for and let the fresh tattoo heal properly, you will have good ink that lasts a life time. Also, a lot of good tattoos artist will touch up their work, because they have a reputation and appreciate good costumers.
The pictures used in this article are a bit misleading. Lighting and color balance between the before and after shots can make a huge difference in the comparison. Just a photographer's observation.
k ya all need better tattoo artists, I have a few that are all over 10 yrs old and look WAY better than some of those, (chest, ankle, hip, shoulder....)
People do realise that tattoos have to touched up every few years right? Skin isn't a very good canvas.
there just using bad ink .. move on
People going to shit cunts that think they can tatt and charge a discounted rate , to be cheap skates . Good tattoos aren't cheap ,and cheap tattoos ant good .......or mabe beginners.? but the healing and ageing also based alone how the owner looks after it and there skin conditions before the tattoo . I've seen fools running around the next day at the beach and festivals with fresh tattoos the day after no shirt all in the sun all in the dirt ...don't be a sheep . Don't be the fool .
Do only white ppl get tattoos? lol
I have 3 tattoo's one is 6 years old, the other is 4 years old and another is 2 years old and they all still look fresh , But I used a good artist and followed the after care instructions to a T. Didn't go swimming for at least a month, limited exposure to the sun (although with my shoulder one that has been a little more challenging....still looks great) kept well moisturized while healing etc. Some of these looks poorly placed/or poorly done or both. One even looked more like magin marker than a real tattoo.
Anyone can paint on skin, it takes a true Professional to paint in the skin. That's all.
FAKE ASSS FARRK some of these are two different tattoos ... like someone has just tried to copy the same artwork and didnt get as good a quality and some even changed spots on the body...
just because you lot got tattoos dont mean you look good,it means you was foolish once in your life
if you age so will your tattoo
My opinion some of there were not real tat's!!!
4 &5 are shit,but there again if you are ageing so will your tattoos
People get so offended when the fact that tattoos fade gets presented. Nobody is stopping anyone from getting a tattoo and why are you guys defending it like fading doesn't occur, and like it's a legal right? 😅 It's just a series of pictures about colors that fade!
#32 isn't even the same tattoo.
I have a tattoo I got 20 years ago. Yes it faded, but it still looks good. I just got another. You have to take really good care of them #1 while they are healing, #2 watch the sun obviously, #3 moisturize, #4 have a good tattoo shop do it. My tattoo shop will not do "watercolor" tattoos like a couple of these b/c it will fade away, and finger tattoos do not hold up.
in every one of those the light and the quality is different. photos taken with a professional camera always look better.
It also depends on your skin and the color of the ink. Red doesn't stay for shit in anybody so if you get red it's going to need to be touched up every so often but I have very vibrant colors from 10+ years ago that still look new today. Alot of it too has to do with peach fuzz too. If you shave the area of your tattoo it removes the blonde hairs and also can make the tattoo look newer.
Bull shot it's how you look after them you can't just get a tattoo and then forget about it
Find a better tattoo artist. I have a great tat with blues and reds it is 19 years old and still looks great!
I think the quality of the ink and tools the tattoo artist uses makes a big difference as well as their skill level. Ongoing after care, like using some sunscreen especially on your colored pieces would help too. And common sense should tell you, a tattoo placed on the feet or palm on the hand/fingers may not hold up too well and requires touch ups
What the hell are these people doing to their tattoos? My oldest tattoo is 12 years old and the colors are still nice. Here's a tip though.......STAY OUT OF THE SUN! I see so many people with beautiful ink in the sun. Use at least SPF 50 and reapply reapply reapply.
I got this 27 years ago. Seems to me that it's just fine. I think it's all about the quality of work. Sorry about the picture, had to take it myself. My-Tat-595...615287.jpg
Don't pick a shit artist and you won't get a shit tattoo. 👍
Any decent tattoo artist will advice you against certain designs and placement if they know they won't last. Also, you've got to talk to them about after care. Different artists use different ink, and therefore heal differently!
Location, location, location... and aftercare! It's also called touch-ups people
Some areas fade because of the skin, especially lip, heels, and hands. Maybe you should put more thought into where you want tats or go to get touch ups
I agree with Karen, I have one on my wrist that was done 12yrs ago and everyone is always complementing me on it cuz it still looks good, including the color
Heck I want to see what they look like after 50 years.lol
Heck I want to see what they look like after 50 years. lol
All tattoos look bold and sharp before they heal. Colour tattoos fade faster and more brasher than black and whites, also being in the sun constantly makes a huge difference. In the case of a big colour piece like the unicorn on the back, you are usually expected to go back in for touch ups to keep it bold and popping. The lights error on the finger was unfortunate, bit it didn't really look like the artist had managed to get the ink under the sub dermal layer. My tattoo is a half sleeve geometric pattern and it's held up perfectly. Just a stupid article.
Ok first of all ink has made fantastic strides in some of those 15 yo tattoos.....also who knows if the artist knew what he/she was doing. There are additional types of skins that hold black and grey better than color. A good tattoo artist can do better for you than some stupid click bait.
The "Do What Makes you Happy <3" is Marker...not a tattoo.
Okayyy... well first off some of these were due to artist error of not going deep enough or just not great in the first place. Either that, or the client didn't take good enough care of the tattoo in the healing process, which can turn a great piece of artwork done, into something that looks like shit. Second the one with small ass letters.... usually they don't go that small for the fact that tattoos do fade over time and skin stretches from growth or weight change. And often times tattoos will need a touch up from fading.... please remember ur skin is constantly shedding layers.... not a lot but over a few years time it might be less dark. ANOTHER THING for the tattoo on the finger.... hand tattoos are known to fade super fast for the fact it's in a place that is constantly being used and rubbing, I have one on mine. And I knew before I got it there that it would do that because my tattoo artist informed me to make sure I realized and wouldn't be unhappy later on when I needed it tou
why am i not surprised that tattoos on fingers fade very fast? i was told repeatedly that palms, soles, and fingers are places that cannot hold a tattoo for long, if at all...... hell, most tattoo artist i know refuse to even do palms, fingers, ankles and soles (among other places like anywhere under the waistband of underwear)
The ink bleeds into surrounding skin, it also migrates to your liver tissue. (Not fun to have toxic chemicals in your liver. Cause you need a healthy liver)
# 30 LOOKED LIKE CRAP BEFORE AND AFTER. #32 IS NOT THE SAME TATTO0
You have to use sunscreen on your tattoo or the sun will fade it. Also, colors like yellow orange and red do not hold as well so they have to be done a few times which sucks and hurts like a bitch. Touch-ups are always needed and should be done to maintain. Nothing is forever. (Except taxes. Taxes are forever and the IRS will find you. Just saying...)
these go to show what shoddy tattoo artists do with your money. you get what you pay for.
Some of this pic have been switched around to make it seem that the coloring has faded, and some others with the red glow are just the bruising that you expect for a weekish after getting a new tat. TOTAL GARBAGE
It's called sunscreen, use it
Tattoos on hands, lips don't last long. Colours fade, which is why I don't have colour tattoos... and the ones that look really shit after time, looked shit when they were done! Get a decent tattoo artist!
Moral of the story...you get what you pay for...invest in a decent artist and the work will look good for decades. My sleeves are working on being 10 yrs old and still rocking it
S9me look like they had lazer removal on them or used bleaching tattoo removal cream others are common sense finger and palm and feet etc fade fast with out proper maintenance plus sometimes you need touch up or you went to a shitty artist
I'm not a fan of tattoos; however, I quickly noticed that the after photos were either taken through a filter, in black and white, or slightly unfocused If you are going to try to make a credible argument against tattoos then it helps to be truthful.
it all matters on the location, the skin care, the artist...period. I have had a tattoo for 12 years that looks like the day I got it because I take care of my skin and I had a professional, experienced, amazing artist. I do have on on my wrist that was done by a friend and has faded because he was not professional and it's in the bend of my wrist so the ink faded, i will have it covered and redone at some point.
Some of these might be real but some are not if you look closely to the last one the writing is similar but different. The curve in the D and Y is different.
I had mine for 14 years before i had it touched .. it didn't really need touched but a friend wanted to get a tattoo and didn't want to get it alone so since mine had a few lines with broken spots here and