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- Lyle Tuttle, a big-name tattoo artist, told the San Jose Mercury News that as your skin changes as you age, so too will your tattoos
- They can stretch and sag as your skin does, wrinkle, of course, as your skin does, and sometimes even become a less clear, blurrier image
Accordingly, Do all tattoos age badly? “There are two main reasons some tattoos age better than others: the size of the tattoo and long-term sun damage,” tattoo artist Jordanne Le Fae tells Bustle But other little variables, like line thickness and color, also end up making a difference Here are eight tattoos that actually age well, according to experts
What kind of tattoos age the best? 11 Black tattoo If you’re looking for tattoos that age well, you can never go wrong with a black tattoo While multicolor tattoos are incredibly beautiful and widely popular, black tattoos tend to age better
Where do tattoos fade the most? Annoyingly, they’re some of the more popular places to get inked Tattoos are pretty damn permanent, but that doesn’t mean you never see a faded tattoo
The 5 parts of your body where a tattoo is most likely to fade
- Inside palm tattoos
- Hand tattoos
- Feet tattoos
- Elbow tattoos
- Armpit/inside of upper arm tattoos
Further, Where do tattoos age the worst? Worst: Fingers & Hands So if you’re concerned about how a tattoo might look once you’re older, consider avoiding this area
Where do tattoos stretch the least?
According to Adrenaline Studios, the upper back and chest, forearms, and lower legs are more resilient to stretching Tattoos on these places likely won’t stretch noticeably
What colors last longest in a tattoo?
Black and gray are the longest lasting color tattoos These dark shades are dense and bold, making them less prone to fading Vibrant and pastel colors like pink, yellow, light blue and green tend to fade faster The shades commonly used in watercolors are very short-lived
Who shouldn’t get a tattoo?
Big Reasons You Should Never Get A Tattoo
- You don’t know your tattoo artist Shutterstock
- You’re looking for a job Shutterstock
- You haven’t really thought it through
- You’re worried about being judged
- You’re planning to become pregnant
- Never get one near your sweat glands
- You’ve had skin cancer
- You’re sick with a virus
Where on your body should you not get a tattoo?
Areas like the feet, hands, stomach, chest, elbow, lips, and inner ear are not good tattoo locations It’s essential to consider a few things when choosing a proper placement, such as pain intensity, practicality, and visibility
