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Types of Temporary Tattoos

There's a few different types of temporary tattoos out there. And as every day passes there seems to be more and more ways of applying them.

Henna

Henna, is a paste made from the leaves of the henna plant, it has been used throughout the Middle East for centuries for the congenital art of adorning a woman's body parts: hands, feet and hair. Henna Tattoos are applied with a paste, which hardens not unlike a scab. Once this scab formation is removed, an oil is applied to bring out a deeper colour. Henna is an art form of it's own and has been celebrated for centuries. Never claiming to be realistic looking, it is an art form with a history that spans generations in many different countries.

Black Henna

There is no such thing. Well there is, but its not actually Henna. It is similar to Henna in the fact that it IS a dye. Black Henna however is made with dangerous chemicals and petroleum based products and ingredients. They have been known to cause numerous reactions on customers, including welts, rashes and permanent scarring. Black Henna is something that is always in the lime light as far as reactions to the skin are concerned. Many Henna websites have more information on this on their websites, in an effort to educate the public on it.

Airbrushed Tattoos

Applied with an airbrush. Usually a non-toxic paint that is sprayed through a stencil onto the skin. It is not a dye like henna but sits on the surface of the skin. Airbrushed Tattoos usually last anything from 2 days to a week. They look realistic and usually you cant tell the difference between one and the real thing.

Temporary Tattoo Transfers

The most common type of Temporary Tattoo availabe. These, you can find, in bubble gum packs, sold individually or in a pack. Transfers are usually applied by holding flat on the skin and soaking the backing with water. Much like a water-decal you'd put on a model aeroplane. The only drawback to these temporary tattoos is the fact that the majority of them tend to crinkle and wear quickly, leaving an ugly mess. Other types use alcohol-swipes to saturate the backing and are made of an alcohol based material. These are often airbrushed over the top, and do not crinkle like the water based ones.

Stamp Temporary Tattoos

This is a new concept in temporary tattoos, taking airbrush tattoos and tranfers that little bit further. Often these types are applied using a paint similar to the airbrush tattoo variety, perhaps a little thicker. They are then stamped onto the skin using a rubber stamp just like you once got in school for doing well. The only difference is that they use an alcohol based paint.