I think that this ink could be nice for apprentices to use so that they have a chance to learn how to apply ink properly before their (inevitable) mistakes become permanent. Also for shows like How Far Is Tattoo Far and “prank” tattoos it would be beneficial. Otherwise though, I would not pay the price and suffer the pain just for it to fade away.
If an artist does the tattoo with less experience, there is a big chance that they will damage the skin in the application process, so it leaves a scar behind when all the ink is gone.
⏰ My friend has wanted a tattoo for ages but she’s afraid she’s would not like it anymore after a while so something like this would be perfect because she could “test run” her design. I did mention that she’d have to get tattooed twice for the same thing tho and that cooled her jets a little.
As someone who has always been on the fence about getting a tattoo I love the concept of a fading tattoo. That way I can experience the process (see what the pain is like, and see if I could tolerate it on a larger scale) and if I love the tattoo and chose to get it done permanently there would most likely be a decrease in regretting the tattoo. Over all I think it’s smart because it will open up the market to many people who want to “try” a tattoo without the commitment of a traditional permanent tattoo. ⏰
Why is everyone so pressed about this? I think the idea of a non permanent tattoo AWESOME, since I love change and couldn't possibly commit to one design for life, and I'm sure many people share this sentiment.
I agree! I really want to get a tattoo of a band logo. This band means THE WORLD to me, and their music was live changing. but I know that in 10, 15 years I will not care about it. I know that I will never commit to a fandom for over a year, so why not show my love for a band while the love lasts!
@Vema Ray drop the band name 😃😃😃 I've thought about getting a Coheed and Cambria tattoo (I'm torn between the hourglass and the dragonfly). Their music has gotten me through some abysmal periods.
I honestly kinda feel weird about the owner of this shop. In the article he talks about the interior design of his shop and how pristine it is and yada yada yada for waay to long, with very little mention of actual tattoo process. Like are you trying to advertise your tattoo shop, or an interior design agency??
Your voice is really calm, sometimes I can’t do things while I see videos because of the nervousness it transmits, but your videos are perfect for multitasking 🖤⏰
Mexican-Americans (Chicanos) from Southern California are an exception to the “white gatekeepers” of the tattoo industry. In the late 60s, Chicanos in prison, in my opinion, popularized the heavily tattooed body aesthetic. Hell Angels, too. Every minority rapper, black or Hispanic over the last 25 years, can attribute their styles and highly visible tattoos to Mexicans from Southern California. They really started that. New York hardcore punk scene from 90-95 also popularized the heavily tattooed look for certain demographics of Caucasians. Pantera, too. Allen Iverson, the legendary basketball player, also influenced Millennials of all races to get tattoos. Agree with your white gatekeeper point, but minorities also had a cultural impact with it.
This ink would be great for reality shows like Ink Masters to give as an option, coz not one season or episode did I see a customer not complaining or disliking his/her tattoo. But it would also be a slap on the artist’s face knowing your customer doesn’t trust you.
⏰ I think there is some cool artistic opportunity here in designing a tattoo to decay. There's a lot of physical art that is designed to fade, decay, rust, or fall apart to explore the full lifecycle of a material. I'd love to see people use this ink to design a tattoo with its fading process in mind, not just as an afterthought.
my opinion is that MOST people who get tattoos removed are because it was poorly done in the first place, not necessarily because they changed their mind. My advice is to FRONTLOAD ALL YOUR EFFORT into finding a good artist that you trust. Not the first one you find, not the cheapest. I don't think I've ever seen good tattoos (other than racists, nazi, etc) being removed. If you're unsure or can't afford a good tattoo, it's ok to wait until you are/can. Waiting for a good tattoo is much better than getting a bad one you'll want removed later anyway. Just my opinion.
I think this is AMAZING! I’ve been waiting for something like this for years! I’ve always wanted a tattoo but always been to nervous to do it. I’ve been going to school to become a pilot and unfortunately the industry has a hard time accepting individuals with tattoos. This allows me to try it out. The price is COMPLETELY worth it to me since I have been waiting for something like this.
For a new shop with a brand new product to say they’ve been testing and creating an ink for 6 years you’d think they would post more proof of how it will fade AND on a variety of skin tones. Some of their post looks like stock images all for aesthetic so it’s rubs me the wrong way. Their vagueness is also off putting. Have you been to this tattoo shop before making this video? Will you try going and make a video showing your experience? Not to be negative but I’d like for more transparency from a company when it comes to a new product being out in living skin.
tbh their shop looks waaaaaay more intimidating than any tattoo shop i’ve ever been to. most shops i’ve been in are lively with lots of chatting and laughing, with music playing and art on the walls. this clinic just looks a little sterile and cold. different strokes i guess lol
To me the shop looked more like a spa rather than a tattoo studio. There's nothing wrong with that. I just like it when you can see the studios artists represented on the walls.
I was curious about the scarring as well, and if it would somehow "show" if one then got a permanent tattoo over where an ephemeral one used to be, but I guess logically the scarring left would be just as visible as in a regular coverup tattoo, and in this case would be even easier to hide since it's such fine lines and has no more colour left. a good point you brought up is that they seem to start fading pretty soon, so in the end for most of that one year the tattoo will look nothing like it did at the start, the real "shelf life" of one of these seems to be around 6-9 months maybe? it's not for me, but I still think it can be an interesting option for people who maybe want to dip their toes into being tattooed but aren't so sure about their decision yet! It can be difficult at first to look at something like this from a tattoos aficionado's standpoint and not just dismiss these as "not real tattoos" since they fade so quickly, but I appreciate how you always approach the topics of your videos taking into consideration how different types of people might view something. great work! ⏰
I'm a tattooer and you're always introducing me to new things in the tattoo industry lol! I'm very sure they're just using permanent makeup inks which became a thing about 6 yrs ago. Which is also why these tattoos fade so quickly - they're made with iron oxides which the body readily absorbs. Another point to consider here is that PMU inks are wildly expensive compared to traditional tattoo inks, and it's not really obvious as to why this is, even to us tattooers.
I always hated tattoos cuz they are permanent but I might get this when I’m older! It’s cool that you can now get a “tattoo” without being permanent. This might also be more accepting.
⏰ Tbh I really love tattoos, but getting one just doesn't feel right. I change my mind a lot and would most likely end up regret getting it in the first place. So I really love the idea of temporary tattoos. And I know that the price is fairly reasonable considering they are tattooing you and it's pretty much the same process as a normal tattoo, I'd still consider twice before spending so much money and maybe 6 months of a good tattoo. Maybe if the idea ever spreads to europe and i have a stable income by then i can consider getting one for real, haha.
This isn't a first by any means - beauticians that do cosmetic tattooing used to do them back in the 90s in Australia. Most people ended up with visible pink scarring once the dye wore out!
Last week I get a tattoo.a 'normal'one.I thought about it for 6 Years then I looked for the style for 4years than2years to find the artist and 4 hours of work.It was painfull but worthy but I don't think I will made the same next year.I think tattoo must be forever and meaningfull.
I think its a cool thing to do ... I love tattoos and have a few by myself ... but for example I love finger tattoos but most of them looking like shit in just a few months and so you can do a tattoo on your fingers that hold long but go away ... or if you want a tattoo on a place which isnt accepted from your future job but you want to have one there this is also a way to do what you want but doesnt mess up with your future job and life time :)
I'm a tattooist but I learned microblading as well a while back, we used ink that has natural pigments instead of inorganic pigments so if you don't like your eyebrows in 10 years when the big eyebrow trend is gone, the natural pigments will absorb into the skin rather than staying forever. The ink fades in 3 years or less
I think this is incredibly innovative and could be great for giving to younger kids who often get dumb ideas they don't love forever. Also tattooing has gotten so popular as a concept that tons of people want it without coming up with concrete ideas.
That's probably the tattoo shop for folks that want their significant other's name tattooed on them. They could get it redone on their anniversary until they break up.
I'd say... as an artist you should buy some of this for couples name tattoos🤯🤣🤣🤣 I'd make money by saying "you want this to fade in a year and a half in case yall break up?" They should start selling it ... in all honesty this is a great way to innovate the industry
This would be excellent for that friend that wants to tattoo their face/neck (sometimes as their first tattoos). Go for it, see how your life changes, you didn't like it? Well, it will go away
⏰ could be a place for this in the industry, especially people who aren’t 100% committed to a lifelong journey with their tattoo. I personally wouldn’t do this, I love all my tattoos and can’t wait to tell/show my grandkids when I’m 100 :) ⏰
I actually think this is a cool idea, because like 1 in 4 people regret their tattoos. I would consider doing it, because I'd like to get a small face tattoo, but I doubt it would look very "cool" when I'm 60. This would be cool for trendy tattoos that people don't want to have FOREVER. My concern is that if it's completely gone in a year, then it's half gone, and looking awful, for the last 6 months. Also, sometimes tattooing can cause scarring, so it would suck if it faded away leaving a scar in the shape of the tattoo. Definitely not for everyone, but there is definitely a market for this.
Seems sketchy. What happens to the ink when it fades, does it collect in lymph nodes after being removed from the dermis? Biopsies of lymph nodes of heavily tattood people tend to have ink collected in them as the body has trouble eliminating the ink so stores it instead. We don't really know if this is a benign thing or not as it hasn't been studied extensively. If a regular tattoo ends up with ink in lymph nodes it is reasonable to think the same would occur here.
Also, if you want a tattoo that isn't permanent maybe look into some other kind of body art that doesn't require hours of pain and literal trauma to the body.
I could see this as being useful for artists who are doing large pieces where there might be months between sittings and having a 'live' reference on the actual person in terms of outlines would be useful rather than having to rely on a flat image.
I would love something like this! My style and preference changes so often which is why I haven’t been able to commit to a tattoo yet! This would be a good bridge
I definitely think that this is a trend that will remain very isolated. I mean who wants to walk around with a tattoo that's barely there for the majority of the time that you have it and have You have spent just as much, If not more for a tattoo that will go away. I think people that do partake in this trend will want the tattoo for its novel purpose so that they can say all this tattoo fades away. Just like black light ink or UV ink. It's a novelty item. But I do find it a little suspicious that they don't sell their ink online or maybe they do? If it was so safe why wouldn't they mass produce it and sell it online? Especially if they thought that there are a lot of people that would want to do this. Not many people are going to travel all the way to New York to have a tattoo that will be with them for less than 2 years. So why not sell the ink if it's so safe?
⏰I'm all for removing gatekeeping and like the accessibility of their shop. That part is cool. Not really sure about the fading bit. I definitely think it is a way to stand out and be trendy. The biggest issue with tattoo regret is not thinking things through before hand and the people with enough forethought to get a fading tattoo are more likely to be the ones to think through their designs and not be candidates for removal. Also, FDA approved means little if we don't know what the FDA approved those ingredients for. And ink breakdown is potentially a dangerous thing, depending on those ingredients. I really don't like the vagueness, although I get it from a legal standpoint. But many people will read more into it than is there and trust without thinking it through.
I think this. Will be good for the indusrty and the business but I am a little old school and I think that getting a tattoo is taking a vow with our own body.
I remember my dad a few years ago saying that he would have liked a legit tattoo that ends up fading, simply because he would have liked a tattoo but that the factor of it being permanent was a big deal for him, as well as he would have let me get a tattoo sooner if it wasnt permanent. I thought his idea was neat and suggested it in the french tattoo community and everyone sh*t on me and the idea. While i personally love tattoos for the fact that they are permanent, its kinda neat to see that they exist now and that there is a market for them. Its like a personal revenche against people who told me my idea was stupid haha
I would be interested in getting a tattoo by Ephemeral Tattoo but I worry a bit about scarring since I seem to bruise easily as well. I have a fear of long-term "permanent" commitment so I think this is a good in between step, especially if someone is willing to pay a similar amount to how much the permanent ones cost. I am also keeping in mind the cost of travel too since I don't live in the places that these studios are located. Even if I can stay with family and avoid a hotel I will still have to worry about the cost of traveling. Overall I feel very interested in trying this out but I just have to figure out which design(s) I want to have tattooed!!
Thank you for sharing this very interesting shop and ink. i would welcome a video on gatekeeping and racism in the industry. Your content is fair, well balanced, and well researched. Thank you.
As someone who cannot decide what I tattoos I would want forever on my body, this is cool!! A lot can change in a year. Having to pay basically twice the amount if you decide to get the permanent tattoo is a downer but if you end up not liking the tattoo, it’s probably cheaper than getting a permanent tattoo removed by laser.
am i missing something or if you get one of these don’t you end up with a faded and unreadable tattoo for a few months at the very end 😳 ? like to pay all that money for a tattoo that’ll have a few weeks of healing, maybe six months looking like a real tattoo and then the rest looking like crap but you can’t even wash it up or speed it up? 🤔
I am a huge fan of this becoming a more popular thing! I understand why it is the same price as a permanent one, as the same amount of material and labor goes into it. However, that can be a barrier for a lot of people in considering the investment side of the price.
⏰ I can see why people want to get it, especially for those that are unsure if they want a tattoo or do want one but may be getting into a field where having a tattoo may interfere with success. However I don’t think I could withstand the pain, and more importantly, the staying still for it, just for it to go away
Love this idea so you can check the wear of a certain design if you iffy on it … I would do this in a heartbeat before permanently getting it done just to be sure
i just can't imagine why anyone would want to get a tattoo only for a year! after a year you'd be so used to it and (probably) loving having it on your skin and then it just fades away??? that would be so sad hahah
I'm on the opposite side, actually. I love the idea of it fading away, I wouldn't want to have something forever on my skin. For me it would be like I got to live and experience something meaningful and then the experience fades, like everything in life, it lived its cycle. Or something like that
This is great for the people that like to get their current boyfriends name! Hahaha after the break up now you just go get a new name. I always thought, why do you get a name tattooed on your body? Now, there's an option for those. 😂 the relationship fades, and the name will, too!
I think this could be interesting if you're thinking of a tattoo but don't know how it will look or if you'll like it? Like get this and then if you like it after it fades then you can get a permanent tattoo. I like this. I'd def try it ⏰️
so the process is the same. so the pain and cost I assume are the same. I guess the only plus side is the impermanence if you don't want to commit to it.
The off putting thing about this is the fade period. You get about 5 months of your tattoo looking fresh then 10 months of it looking gross and like a weird bruise before it’s totally gone. I would rather just do an inkbox tattoo or a genuine permanent tattoo.
I couldn't spend my money on this tbh lol. The most beautiful part of getting a tattoo, for me, is going to my appointment, experiencing a special time and bond with my artist, and getting to carry that memory and artwork on me forever. The whole meaning of tattoos would be gone for me if I knew it would be gone in a year. The longer I have my tattoos, the more I bond with them. I couldn't stand the fact of it fading and - walking around with an ugly, faded tattoo for months?? If you love a design, why wouldn't you love it in 30 years? As long as it's not something like a name, a band, a show, a religious symbol etc, I don't see why you'd suddenly hate your tattoo in the future.
Great information, now I know where not to go… lol if you are going to pay a good amount of money for a tattoo that eventually fade is it not worth it…
So, I dont really watch UA-cam Videos on UA-cam, although i do download them for viewing on a later occasion, this is all fine and dandy in my book had it not been for a singular issue that keeps arising everytime im had the so far privelege of participating in what ever it may be im participating in. I have no possibility to comment the Emojie of the video & this creates some problematic emotions within me, for i do see them to the end and dig your stuff! Keep it going!
As an tattoo artist i wouldn't say there is racism between darker skin (in my circle) but its extremely more difficult to do a rad tattoo on a darker skin and you have to do a lot of other techniques so the tattoo stays rad-lively .Example: (darker skin gets extremely swolen just after some lines and in my opinion it takes more sessions).I just try to avoid them if the canvas want to do 1 session only. Sorry for my english.
Well let’s hope people that haven’t historically / culturally had tattoos keep away from it then, cultural appropriation would be bad, especially as white culture in this example is so bad… right?
Black and grey realism has and is dominated by hispanic males of course theres great black and grey realism artists of all walks of life but it was brought to light by chicano artist in the west coast , traditional tattoos has always been dominated by white males , but i see what she’s saying
My only issue is that their tattoos are rather crappy. Shaky lines, tattoos looking like they were made by scratchers and overall boring and badly made stuff. Looks like basic white girl's Pinterest board but filled with inexperienced artists. They also advertise themselves with designs edited on people, rather than tattoos, most of their pics are bad quality and actual tattoos show that they can't even make a straight line or shade with this ink at all. It's not worth it, even for someone who wants a temporary tattoo.
If you’d like to see my monthly fading progress I have a highlight on my Instagram ! @celle_es
I think that this ink could be nice for apprentices to use so that they have a chance to learn how to apply ink properly before their (inevitable) mistakes become permanent. Also for shows like How Far Is Tattoo Far and “prank” tattoos it would be beneficial. Otherwise though, I would not pay the price and suffer the pain just for it to fade away.
Oh true! Such a good point, that would be great for this application.
Maybe for drunk tattoo
I would also feel selfconscious about walking around with a faded blob for months until it's completely gone. It would bother me a lot.
If an artist does the tattoo with less experience, there is a big chance that they will damage the skin in the application process, so it leaves a scar behind when all the ink is gone.
⏰ My friend has wanted a tattoo for ages but she’s afraid she’s would not like it anymore after a while so something like this would be perfect because she could “test run” her design. I did mention that she’d have to get tattooed twice for the same thing tho and that cooled her jets a little.
I mean people usually get touch ups with their tats.
As someone who has always been on the fence about getting a tattoo I love the concept of a fading tattoo. That way I can experience the process (see what the pain is like, and see if I could tolerate it on a larger scale) and if I love the tattoo and chose to get it done permanently there would most likely be a decrease in regretting the tattoo. Over all I think it’s smart because it will open up the market to many people who want to “try” a tattoo without the commitment of a traditional permanent tattoo. ⏰
Why is everyone so pressed about this? I think the idea of a non permanent tattoo AWESOME, since I love change and couldn't possibly commit to one design for life, and I'm sure many people share this sentiment.
I agree! I really want to get a tattoo of a band logo. This band means THE WORLD to me, and their music was live changing. but I know that in 10, 15 years I will not care about it. I know that I will never commit to a fandom for over a year, so why not show my love for a band while the love lasts!
@Vema Ray drop the band name 😃😃😃 I've thought about getting a Coheed and Cambria tattoo (I'm torn between the hourglass and the dragonfly). Their music has gotten me through some abysmal periods.
I honestly kinda feel weird about the owner of this shop. In the article he talks about the interior design of his shop and how pristine it is and yada yada yada for waay to long, with very little mention of actual tattoo process. Like are you trying to advertise your tattoo shop, or an interior design agency??
Idk why this comment made me laugh so much, that this tattoo shop might be a front for ... an int. design company of all things 😂
Your voice is really calm, sometimes I can’t do things while I see videos because of the nervousness it transmits, but your videos are perfect for multitasking 🖤⏰
That’s great to hear ! 😌
It may not be for me, but I agree this is a good thing for the industry as a whole. Neat topic. ⏰
Yes I agree!
imo tattoos look the best AFTER a year! don’t get me wrong i love me a fresh bright tattoo lol but to me nothing is cooler than a lived in tattoo!
I totally agree !
@@mchobbit2951 word! if it were 5 years I could see the potential but a year is just a waste of money lol
Mexican-Americans (Chicanos) from Southern California are an exception to the “white gatekeepers” of the tattoo industry. In the late 60s, Chicanos in prison, in my opinion, popularized the heavily tattooed body aesthetic. Hell Angels, too. Every minority rapper, black or Hispanic over the last 25 years, can attribute their styles and highly visible tattoos to Mexicans from Southern California. They really started that.
New York hardcore punk scene from 90-95 also popularized the heavily tattooed look for certain demographics of Caucasians. Pantera, too.
Allen Iverson, the legendary basketball player, also influenced Millennials of all races to get tattoos.
Agree with your white gatekeeper point, but minorities also had a cultural impact with it.
This ink would be great for reality shows like Ink Masters to give as an option, coz not one season or episode did I see a customer not complaining or disliking his/her tattoo. But it would also be a slap on the artist’s face knowing your customer doesn’t trust you.
Yep
Well they getting a free tattoo knowing fully well ahead of time that these tattoo people can mess up so you can't really say anything
⏰ I think there is some cool artistic opportunity here in designing a tattoo to decay. There's a lot of physical art that is designed to fade, decay, rust, or fall apart to explore the full lifecycle of a material. I'd love to see people use this ink to design a tattoo with its fading process in mind, not just as an afterthought.
my opinion is that MOST people who get tattoos removed are because it was poorly done in the first place, not necessarily because they changed their mind. My advice is to FRONTLOAD ALL YOUR EFFORT into finding a good artist that you trust. Not the first one you find, not the cheapest. I don't think I've ever seen good tattoos (other than racists, nazi, etc) being removed. If you're unsure or can't afford a good tattoo, it's ok to wait until you are/can. Waiting for a good tattoo is much better than getting a bad one you'll want removed later anyway. Just my opinion.
I think this is AMAZING! I’ve been waiting for something like this for years! I’ve always wanted a tattoo but always been to nervous to do it. I’ve been going to school to become a pilot and unfortunately the industry has a hard time accepting individuals with tattoos. This allows me to try it out. The price is COMPLETELY worth it to me since I have been waiting for something like this.
For a new shop with a brand new product to say they’ve been testing and creating an ink for 6 years you’d think they would post more proof of how it will fade AND on a variety of skin tones.
Some of their post looks like stock images all for aesthetic so it’s rubs me the wrong way. Their vagueness is also off putting.
Have you been to this tattoo shop before making this video?
Will you try going and make a video showing your experience?
Not to be negative but I’d like for more transparency from a company when it comes to a new product being out in living skin.
tbh their shop looks waaaaaay more intimidating than any tattoo shop i’ve ever been to. most shops i’ve been in are lively with lots of chatting and laughing, with music playing and art on the walls. this clinic just looks a little sterile and cold. different strokes i guess lol
Sterile is good lol
@@vavet39 i think he meant sterile as in boring decor not sterile as in clean which is an obvious thing looooll
To me the shop looked more like a spa rather than a tattoo studio. There's nothing wrong with that. I just like it when you can see the studios artists represented on the walls.
Love the video!! Would love a video going more in depth on the topic of gatekeeping in the industry😍 I always look forward to your videos!!
Will do! Thank you 🤗
I was curious about the scarring as well, and if it would somehow "show" if one then got a permanent tattoo over where an ephemeral one used to be, but I guess logically the scarring left would be just as visible as in a regular coverup tattoo, and in this case would be even easier to hide since it's such fine lines and has no more colour left.
a good point you brought up is that they seem to start fading pretty soon, so in the end for most of that one year the tattoo will look nothing like it did at the start, the real "shelf life" of one of these seems to be around 6-9 months maybe?
it's not for me, but I still think it can be an interesting option for people who maybe want to dip their toes into being tattooed but aren't so sure about their decision yet! It can be difficult at first to look at something like this from a tattoos aficionado's standpoint and not just dismiss these as "not real tattoos" since they fade so quickly, but I appreciate how you always approach the topics of your videos taking into consideration how different types of people might view something. great work! ⏰
I'm a tattooer and you're always introducing me to new things in the tattoo industry lol! I'm very sure they're just using permanent makeup inks which became a thing about 6 yrs ago. Which is also why these tattoos fade so quickly - they're made with iron oxides which the body readily absorbs. Another point to consider here is that PMU inks are wildly expensive compared to traditional tattoo inks, and it's not really obvious as to why this is, even to us tattooers.
I always hated tattoos cuz they are permanent but I might get this when I’m older! It’s cool that you can now get a “tattoo” without being permanent. This might also be more accepting.
⏰ Tbh I really love tattoos, but getting one just doesn't feel right. I change my mind a lot and would most likely end up regret getting it in the first place. So I really love the idea of temporary tattoos.
And I know that the price is fairly reasonable considering they are tattooing you and it's pretty much the same process as a normal tattoo, I'd still consider twice before spending so much money and maybe 6 months of a good tattoo.
Maybe if the idea ever spreads to europe and i have a stable income by then i can consider getting one for real, haha.
This isn't a first by any means - beauticians that do cosmetic tattooing used to do them back in the 90s in Australia. Most people ended up with visible pink scarring once the dye wore out!
Last week I get a tattoo.a 'normal'one.I thought about it for 6 Years then I looked for the style for 4years than2years to find the artist and 4 hours of work.It was painfull but worthy but I don't think I will made the same next year.I think tattoo must be forever and meaningfull.
I think its a cool thing to do ... I love tattoos and have a few by myself ... but for example I love finger tattoos but most of them looking like shit in just a few months and so you can do a tattoo on your fingers that hold long but go away ... or if you want a tattoo on a place which isnt accepted from your future job but you want to have one there this is also a way to do what you want but doesnt mess up with your future job and life time :)
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I'm not a fan, but it has its purpose. I'd be happier seeing people put more thought into what they want tattooed.
I'm a tattooist but I learned microblading as well a while back, we used ink that has natural pigments instead of inorganic pigments so if you don't like your eyebrows in 10 years when the big eyebrow trend is gone, the natural pigments will absorb into the skin rather than staying forever. The ink fades in 3 years or less
I think this is incredibly innovative and could be great for giving to younger kids who often get dumb ideas they don't love forever. Also tattooing has gotten so popular as a concept that tons of people want it without coming up with concrete ideas.
That's probably the tattoo shop for folks that want their significant other's name tattooed on them. They could get it redone on their anniversary until they break up.
I'd say... as an artist you should buy some of this for couples name tattoos🤯🤣🤣🤣 I'd make money by saying "you want this to fade in a year and a half in case yall break up?" They should start selling it ... in all honesty this is a great way to innovate the industry
its not for me, but I think its brilliant from a business standpoint. ephemeral is going to make so much money.
This would be excellent for that friend that wants to tattoo their face/neck (sometimes as their first tattoos).
Go for it, see how your life changes, you didn't like it? Well, it will go away
⏰ could be a place for this in the industry, especially people who aren’t 100% committed to a lifelong journey with their tattoo. I personally wouldn’t do this, I love all my tattoos and can’t wait to tell/show my grandkids when I’m 100 :) ⏰
I actually think this is a cool idea, because like 1 in 4 people regret their tattoos. I would consider doing it, because I'd like to get a small face tattoo, but I doubt it would look very "cool" when I'm 60. This would be cool for trendy tattoos that people don't want to have FOREVER. My concern is that if it's completely gone in a year, then it's half gone, and looking awful, for the last 6 months. Also, sometimes tattooing can cause scarring, so it would suck if it faded away leaving a scar in the shape of the tattoo. Definitely not for everyone, but there is definitely a market for this.
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Love the concept!!
Seems sketchy. What happens to the ink when it fades, does it collect in lymph nodes after being removed from the dermis? Biopsies of lymph nodes of heavily tattood people tend to have ink collected in them as the body has trouble eliminating the ink so stores it instead. We don't really know if this is a benign thing or not as it hasn't been studied extensively. If a regular tattoo ends up with ink in lymph nodes it is reasonable to think the same would occur here.
Also, if you want a tattoo that isn't permanent maybe look into some other kind of body art that doesn't require hours of pain and literal trauma to the body.
You must be fun at parties…
I could see this as being useful for artists who are doing large pieces where there might be months between sittings and having a 'live' reference on the actual person in terms of outlines would be useful rather than having to rely on a flat image.
I would love something like this!
My style and preference changes so often which is why I haven’t been able to commit to a tattoo yet! This would be a good bridge
Gatekeepers replacing Gatekeepers.
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I definitely think that this is a trend that will remain very isolated. I mean who wants to walk around with a tattoo that's barely there for the majority of the time that you have it and have You have spent just as much, If not more for a tattoo that will go away. I think people that do partake in this trend will want the tattoo for its novel purpose so that they can say all this tattoo fades away. Just like black light ink or UV ink. It's a novelty item. But I do find it a little suspicious that they don't sell their ink online or maybe they do? If it was so safe why wouldn't they mass produce it and sell it online? Especially if they thought that there are a lot of people that would want to do this. Not many people are going to travel all the way to New York to have a tattoo that will be with them for less than 2 years. So why not sell the ink if it's so safe?
⏰I'm all for removing gatekeeping and like the accessibility of their shop. That part is cool. Not really sure about the fading bit. I definitely think it is a way to stand out and be trendy. The biggest issue with tattoo regret is not thinking things through before hand and the people with enough forethought to get a fading tattoo are more likely to be the ones to think through their designs and not be candidates for removal. Also, FDA approved means little if we don't know what the FDA approved those ingredients for. And ink breakdown is potentially a dangerous thing, depending on those ingredients. I really don't like the vagueness, although I get it from a legal standpoint. But many people will read more into it than is there and trust without thinking it through.
Thank you. Your videos are all we could ask for. 🤩
Thank you! 🤗
I think this. Will be good for the indusrty and the business but I am a little old school and I think that getting a tattoo is taking a vow with our own body.
I remember my dad a few years ago saying that he would have liked a legit tattoo that ends up fading, simply because he would have liked a tattoo but that the factor of it being permanent was a big deal for him, as well as he would have let me get a tattoo sooner if it wasnt permanent. I thought his idea was neat and suggested it in the french tattoo community and everyone sh*t on me and the idea. While i personally love tattoos for the fact that they are permanent, its kinda neat to see that they exist now and that there is a market for them. Its like a personal revenche against people who told me my idea was stupid haha
your content is so insightful!! love your channel
I would be interested in getting a tattoo by Ephemeral Tattoo but I worry a bit about scarring since I seem to bruise easily as well. I have a fear of long-term "permanent" commitment so I think this is a good in between step, especially if someone is willing to pay a similar amount to how much the permanent ones cost. I am also keeping in mind the cost of travel too since I don't live in the places that these studios are located. Even if I can stay with family and avoid a hotel I will still have to worry about the cost of traveling. Overall I feel very interested in trying this out but I just have to figure out which design(s) I want to have tattooed!!
Thank you for sharing this very interesting shop and ink.
i would welcome a video on gatekeeping and racism in the industry. Your content is fair, well balanced, and well researched. Thank you.
As someone who cannot decide what I tattoos I would want forever on my body, this is cool!! A lot can change in a year. Having to pay basically twice the amount if you decide to get the permanent tattoo is a downer but if you end up not liking the tattoo, it’s probably cheaper than getting a permanent tattoo removed by laser.
Are you going to do an update sometime soon??
am i missing something or if you get one of these don’t you end up with a faded and unreadable tattoo for a few months at the very end 😳 ? like to pay all that money for a tattoo that’ll have a few weeks of healing, maybe six months looking like a real tattoo and then the rest looking like crap but you can’t even wash it up or speed it up? 🤔
I am a huge fan of this becoming a more popular thing!
I understand why it is the same price as a permanent one, as the same amount of material and labor goes into it. However, that can be a barrier for a lot of people in considering the investment side of the price.
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I can see why people want to get it, especially for those that are unsure if they want a tattoo or do want one but may be getting into a field where having a tattoo may interfere with success. However I don’t think I could withstand the pain, and more importantly, the staying still for it, just for it to go away
Love this idea so you can check the wear of a certain design if you iffy on it … I would do this in a heartbeat before permanently getting it done just to be sure
So will it leave a scar or does it completely fade away?
I couldn't find anywhere the ephemeral ink to buy it. Any help ?
Loving the no glasses look ❤️
I think this is good cause going up in a religious home and it’s fades away is perfect
I’m a semi permanent make up artist. I’m guessing they use the same pigment as we do?? Cuz the pigment we use are made to fade over the years
Your videos are top notch ⏰
Diaspora is pronounced like die-ASS-por-uh fyi! Love your content
would they use the same ink as the ink used in medical tattoos like the ones they give identical twins?
Always straightforward
i just can't imagine why anyone would want to get a tattoo only for a year! after a year you'd be so used to it and (probably) loving having it on your skin and then it just fades away??? that would be so sad hahah
also sidenote but where did you get your rings on ur fingers? i love the ones on ur upper fingers
@@mollie6578 I got them from the Etsy account KrystalBloomShop 🤗
I'm on the opposite side, actually. I love the idea of it fading away, I wouldn't want to have something forever on my skin. For me it would be like I got to live and experience something meaningful and then the experience fades, like everything in life, it lived its cycle. Or something like that
Another great video !!⏰⏰
Thanks for watching 😁
⏰ I don’t think it’s for me but I like that it exists
This is great for the people that like to get their current boyfriends name! Hahaha after the break up now you just go get a new name. I always thought, why do you get a name tattooed on your body? Now, there's an option for those. 😂 the relationship fades, and the name will, too!
I love your videos.
Are you a tattooer yourself?
Meanwhile any stray dots of ink that were accidentally put outside my stencils are still on me years later 😭
I think this could be interesting if you're thinking of a tattoo but don't know how it will look or if you'll like it? Like get this and then if you like it after it fades then you can get a permanent tattoo. I like this. I'd def try it ⏰️
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Is it just me? or does she look like Carey Mulligan from ‘Drive’ except even more beautiful.
Wondering why they’re not selling the ink to the general public.
The ink feels a little gimmicky next to fake tattoos like inkbox
so the process is the same. so the pain and cost I assume are the same. I guess the only plus side is the impermanence if you don't want to commit to it.
⏰⏱⏲ OMG your brother is so cute. I hear he is a doctor too!
He is !! Ahaha
The off putting thing about this is the fade period. You get about 5 months of your tattoo looking fresh then 10 months of it looking gross and like a weird bruise before it’s totally gone. I would rather just do an inkbox tattoo or a genuine permanent tattoo.
Just shows how much of a disposable society we have become. This shop will thrive because most people can't commit to anything nowadays.
I’m one of the artist for ephemeral !
He didn’t lie at all... the people can’t handle the true, this is insane.
Id definitely get a neck tattoo 😭 🤷🏽♀️
I couldn't spend my money on this tbh lol. The most beautiful part of getting a tattoo, for me, is going to my appointment, experiencing a special time and bond with my artist, and getting to carry that memory and artwork on me forever. The whole meaning of tattoos would be gone for me if I knew it would be gone in a year. The longer I have my tattoos, the more I bond with them. I couldn't stand the fact of it fading and - walking around with an ugly, faded tattoo for months??
If you love a design, why wouldn't you love it in 30 years? As long as it's not something like a name, a band, a show, a religious symbol etc, I don't see why you'd suddenly hate your tattoo in the future.
Somehow, despite tattoos being incredibly popular in the African American community, white males were still a point you felt relevant to make
Great information, now I know where not to go… lol if you are going to pay a good amount of money for a tattoo that eventually fade is it not worth it…
So, I dont really watch UA-cam Videos on UA-cam, although i do download them for viewing on a later occasion, this is all fine and dandy in my book had it not been for a singular issue that keeps arising everytime im had the so far privelege of participating in what ever it may be im participating in. I have no possibility to comment the Emojie of the video & this creates some problematic emotions within me, for i do see them to the end and dig your stuff! Keep it going!
girl are these inks fad approved?
Seems super cheap to me considering they had to develop special ink to do it. Personally I like my permanent ones. ⏰
This is great for people with controlling partners who keep asking them to get their name tattooed 🤣
⏰ good for ppl who get their partners names tattooed lol
Cool concept but your basically walking around for 10 months with a half faded tattoo
As an tattoo artist i wouldn't say there is racism between darker skin (in my circle) but its extremely more difficult to do a rad tattoo on a darker skin and you have to do a lot of other techniques so the tattoo stays rad-lively .Example: (darker skin gets extremely swolen just after some lines and in my opinion it takes more sessions).I just try to avoid them if the canvas want to do 1 session only. Sorry for my english.
Well let’s hope people that haven’t historically / culturally had tattoos keep away from it then, cultural appropriation would be bad, especially as white culture in this example is so bad… right?
Black and grey realism has and is dominated by hispanic males of course theres great black and grey realism artists of all walks of life but it was brought to light by chicano artist in the west coast , traditional tattoos has always been dominated by white males , but i see what she’s saying
It was "male dominated" because traditionally it was seafaring men who got tattoos - sailors. Nothing to do with sexism.
Literally what are you talking about tatoo artists being mainly white? Speak from your experience. Virtually all tatoo artists ive met are latin
My only issue is that their tattoos are rather crappy. Shaky lines, tattoos looking like they were made by scratchers and overall boring and badly made stuff. Looks like basic white girl's Pinterest board but filled with inexperienced artists. They also advertise themselves with designs edited on people, rather than tattoos, most of their pics are bad quality and actual tattoos show that they can't even make a straight line or shade with this ink at all. It's not worth it, even for someone who wants a temporary tattoo.
Skip to 2:47 to get past all the White male shaming
Why are you making this about race?
It’s stupid! Tattoos are supposed to be forever! Why would anyone want it to fade?! ⏰
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