Last artist gave really good advice, a color test would be a great for a tattoo artist and the person being tattooed to gauge how colors may appear and heal on the skin especially if the artist may have limited experience working with people of darker skin complexions
Tattoos on dark skin done right is one of the best things ever. Just gotta know the color contrast and have a artist that knows how to properly detail them
There litteral tattoo artist that can. Its also a thing called color theory. All artist and tattoo artist that are really good know how to utilize effectively.
@@erosrama3593these are all non black tattoo artists lmao so ofc going to them as a dark person ur going to be limited as far as them knowing how to contrast on darker skin, they never said it wasn’t possible. It’s the same thing with hair stylist, race does cause a limit in skill and not everyone can adjust to different skin tones easily so that’s why sometimes u need ur own race to do it
@heyysimone Hey I know this was a month ago. But I've been trying to find inspo pics and all the "dark" skinned people they show aren't that dark at all. Can you tell me where you looked?
Well they did that "reality" show, black ink crew but I've honestly yet to see someone do a tattoo, it's just all drama so it would be good to get a true perspective
That’s what a lot of black women do before going to salons. You have to call ahead to see if they even know how to do your hair type. Which I think is quite silly, I think all hair stylists (& tattoo artists) should be trained in all different skin tones (or hair types lol) from the beginning. What’s the point if you’re only going to learn to work on a fraction of the population?
I really like how you guys are honest. Because there are tattoo artists who say "darker skin tones can get any color" because they want to be inclusive or not get cancelled. But then they only show light brown skin tones.
Technically any can get color it just won't heal that well with the colors but if you do a blackout, then white, and then fill the white with color it might work but I've never tested it.
Technically any can get color it just won't heal that well with the colors but if you do a blackout, then white, and then fill the white with color it might work but I've never tested it.
@Havis_Princess, I can personally tell you now, as a dark skinned woman, I had some white ink that was fully absored into my skin after a week (twice).
being cancelled isn’t real. and we darker people know the limitations of our skin with like basic thought process. why would they be cancelled for being honest? like i think they’d be cancelled for lying for purposely lying and fucking up many peoples tattoos with the lie. being cancelled isn’t real anyway. no one owes anyone praise, good public perception, or a following. no one gets cancelled really. people just find out what fucked thing they did and react accordingly by either letting them know or unfollowing. they aren’t “cancelling” them or ruining their lives. they’re simply taking away their views and support.
I understand what they’re saying, but plenty of people specialize in tattooing darker skin tones and the work turns out beautiful. I’m not dark skinned but am still a lot darker than the artists in this video (I’m mixed) and was always told color wouldn’t be the best option for my tattoos and I believed that until I met my current artist who has done magnificent, saturated, color tattoos on me. I think it’d be cool to ask an artist who specializes in colored pieces on darker skin tones would be cool 😊 Edit: I know I’m not dark skinned Jfc. I’m relating my experience as a mixed person and being told I can’t get certain colors tattooed bc of my skin tone, which has happened a lot. So I can’t imagine hearing that so much with darker skin. Again, people specialize in darker skin tones and literally said it’d be cool to ask people who specialize in it instead of just saying “the colors won’t turn out well”. Y’all don’t have to try to educated me about my own skin tone 😂
The reason colour won’t show up as much as it would on someone with extremely pale skin is because dark skin is already filled with pigment there isn’t room for more. It’s like how if you tried to die a black piece of fabric red the colour would still have the black pigment and look different to how bright a white cloth would look when died red.
@@katrinaaverage-potato5828 I literally said in my comment Im Not dark skinned. I was relating my experience with being told I can’t get color tattoos as a mixed person and explaining there are artists that do in fact specialize in dark skin tones. I know being mixed isn’t the same as being dark skinned. Im saying that just as someone with my tone I’ve been told that so I can’t imagine if I had darker skin and hearing that so much.
Pro-tip: interview artists who actually specialize in tattooing dark skin I have 6 tattoos and only one was done by an artist who specifically works with dark skin and it’s the only tattoo I have that didn’t bleed profusely and isn’t raised
I really wish I heard more advice like this before I started getting tattoos. As someone with a darker skin tone, that also can get MUCH darker as per sun exposure, I’m obsessed with color and color tattoos and I just wish I hadn’t spent so much money on a lot of my color pieces that didn’t end up showing the colors as vividly or at all on my skin tone 😅
That's why it's best to go to someone who specializes in tattoos on dark skin. I wish more tattoo artists knew how to do good work on dark skin, but usually you have to find a specialist for that.
This is like asking an artist what’s the difference between white paper and darker colors of paper. I wish white ink was more available for darker tones that could actually stay like black ink
I don't know if people still do it, but there's a myth that darker skin requires a heavier hand when tattooing, supposedly because it's "tougher" or to make the ink appear better. That's why people with dark skin who get theirs done with artists not experienced with doing darker skin often have difficulties with their tattoos.
I think it’s funny that this question is so often asked and discussed amongst those who have no to very little knowledge and/or experience in tattooing darker skin.
I find it funny when they say limited to certain colors but I went to an Aries who specializes in deeper tones and now have almost a half sleeve of water color and a ton of full color tattoos. It’s okay to say that’s not your expertise instead of telling someone they are limited
THIS. Added to the amount of artists who say they can't get a Neon Effect on the tattoo cuz "skin doesn't glow" Like... if they knew anything about creating lighting effects they'd know how to create neon effects, you can add a neon effect to just about anything, whether or not that thing is able to create luminescence of any kind. Just say it's out of your expertise instead of either giving a shitty tattoo or just making the person discouraged.
The fact that the tatto artist is specialised in deeper tones shows that it is limited. They have to find ways to make colors pop, whereas you don't need it on lighter skins. Therefore people with light skin colors can pull off practically any tattoo, because the colors would be visible when healing. Whereas deeper skin color people will be limited to certain shades and colors So they are right.
@@aribasquezO a tattoo looking different on darker skin is different then someone with darker skin being limited on colors. someone with any skin tone can get any color, you just have to be aware that’ll heal and appear differently. but that difference isn’t inherently a bad thing. also different people with the same skin tone also heal differently, so like the last artist said a color test is always a good option
@@gracev102so what you're saying is that different skin tones need a different technique to make all the colors pop, because of color theory. as in, a theory that every artist needs to know. it's only "limited" because many tattoo artists are too lazy to learn how to work on dark skin. it's a product of colorism, light skin is treated as the default.
@@mica8701 omg go away with your "colorism" blablabla. No. Tattoos are not just about color theory, but have to take into account lots of other factors, especially for the healing process. Colors tend to fade during the healing process and after, and that is a fact on light and dark skins. So to make the colors pop out on dark skins, artists do have to take that even more into consideration. Also it's basic knowledge and not your "colorism" bullshit to say that some colors are more visible on white/light tones than on darker ones. So no, it's not artists being lazy or anything, it's just that it is a different technique. Like some tattoo artists have their own styles, some do more colors, some prefer to work on black and white. No need to put your ideologies in there ✋️
i’ve seen tattoos on darker skin that look just as beautiful and bright on lighter skin. it’s like hair stylists. some who only work on straight fine hair might struggle working on someone with 4c hair. it’s about tailoring your work for each skin colour and knowing what colours work best. basic colour theory. people who specialize in that are soo insanely talented and their work looks just as vibrant as typical colour done on a lighter person. it’s truly beautiful when done right.
Also find an artist that has experience with darker skin tones, there are people who specialize in it or take the time to learn how to properly create contrast.
Everytime I've seen tattoos on a person with dark skin, I've just been in awe. They generally look so damn good. I wish people that really want to get them do it (after giving thoughts, of course). I don't think I would ever get tattoos personally. But they're a work of art and just a beautiful form of expression.
I imagine it’s like drawing on a darker coloured paper, but without light pigments. You’d have to change the contrast and colours to make it work. I think practice would make a massive difference.
Ive heard that white (and i think yellow) work quite well on darkwr skin And ive also seen some brilliantly dont tatttoo on very dark skin, that didnt end up avoiding dark lines or color
It would be interesting to see if a tattoo artist could do a neon sign looking tattoo on someone with extremely dark skin. Because i think that would look epic
The only one helpful was the last artist. Like color tattoos aren’t really limiting if you know how to actually work on darker skin…but most non black tatto artist don’t really try or attempt so they think it’s limiting
Are you a tattoo artist? Or a keyboard warrior? If numerous tattoo artists are saying that working on darker skin can limit how many colours you can use, they clearly have experience, and i would trust them on it. They're not saying it's impossible, they're not saying they just don't want to because it's harder, they're saying that some colours may be muted or show up badly. The last lady is saying the exact same thing, that you have to be aware of colour theory *because it may affect how colour shows up, and limit colour choices.* Jeez.
It’s just true. Tattoo ink will not necessarily brighten up the skin to make colours pop. On dark skin the ink will naturally appear muted and will less contrast than light skin. It definitely is limiting the type of design and patterns you could get, if you don’t want the tattoo to become a blurry mess.
I dont like the use of “limiting”, it’s not that darker skins are limiting. Tattoos have cater to lighter skin in western country for a longer time than on darker skin.Technics were first created to complement lighter skin, this is why people say to go to specialized tattoo artist because they spend time on darker skin.
Would white pigment show up well on dark skin tones? That would be really cool from an artistic standpoint. I feel like you could create something that looked almost neon, depending on how dark skin takes colored ink. Do they make pastel tattoo colors? Imagine a light blue with a white outline. That’d look pretty cool.
Sadly white ink always fades super quick no matter the skin tone. It will look super cool for like a month if the artist really packs the ink in but probably end up looking like a scar at best. Colour theory is strange and hard to explain to anyone who's not an artist. Just take a coloured piece of paper and then colour on that and compare it to the same colour on a white piece of paper. It's different. People with darker skin tones can absolutely get colour tattoos they just need to go to someone who knows what they are doing and showing work that's months healed
@@pinkflametheepic really? I have white pigments in my tattoo on my white skin and can still see it. Youd think with color theory based on contrast that white ink would show up even better on dark skin. That it would really pop, ya know?
you’re interviewing tattoo artists that are basically saying that don’t specialize in that bc you can absolutely tattoo dark skin tone and do it justice
color theory still exists?? obviously it’s still possible to get vibrant and detailed tattoos on darker skin, but there are just some colors that won’t show up as well or at all.
While I do agree with this, sometimes it also translates to skill level of the artist. My mom is a dark skinned black woman, and she has a tattoos from years ago that’s colors are still very bright and vivid to this day. (She’s 39 now she got these around 18-20), it wasn’t a specialist either. I think the only way to improve your craft is to honestly practice it and get better. I’m a auto-body technician and if you want to get better at something you HAVE to push towards it. I feel like a lot of tattoo artists just kinda say “we can but-“ instead of using the resources they have to get better at their craft. Not saying they are not talented in any which way, tattooing is a cool ass career to path. I’ve always loved it and I grew up in tattoo shops as well so I understand how challenging it can be sometimes.
Not going to lie I feel like at the artist problem if they can't figure out how to use mid-tones cuz I've seen plenty of dark-skinned tats that look good
I had a tattoo artist refuse to give my dark skinned boyfriend a tattoo Said it’d look bad on his skin and he’d look like he’s just got out of jail or he’s in a gangsta and he won’t do it
It makes me think like in order to not lose detail on a darker skin tone is there lighter ink that could be used? (Don't roast I don't really know how tattooing works )
The ink sits below the melanin, this is a mistake a lot of newbies make where they assume that white ink will look great on black skin but it actually is way less visible than on white people. The best is to stick with just black and make it more simple
Do they make that practice skin stuff in a variety of skin tones so you could find one that matches the client as closely as possible and test the colours on the practice skin? That way the client could see the contrast as well and make an informed decision about their tattoo as well as the artist’s predictions of tattoo colour (I say this because I personally can’t judge colours at all, I got a blue piercing and had no idea how it would look against my skin until it was done even though I saw an earring anodised the same colour)
I have a question for anyone willing to answer, I was recently diagnosed with Dermatographia (a condition in which pressure on my skin causes inflamed lines where I've had pressure, sometimes raised sometimes its not.) On a scale of 1-10 how hard would it be to get tattooed and would it be worth it? Also this is a hypothetical question because my immune deficiency makes it a not so good choice. ( I did ask my doctor abt small tattoos and shes checking with other professionals, although the answers probably no) At least i have temporary tattoos from inkbox 😔
You’re not limited. Broaden your horizons and learn the proper way to tattoo darker skin so that the midtones show. If you would practice and make prints on darker paper, you’d be able to get the same quality on darker people that you get on lighter people.
You wouldn't. If I tske black paper vs white and I put purple on it. One is gonan shwo up very well, vibrant gorgeous, the other still gorgeous but will fade faster, won't show up as well and unelss u put pure white around it might not show up at all. And white fades fast
when i was a kid and said i wanted to be a tat artist, me mum gave me stacks of brown papers in various shades based on her friend's advice (who was a tattoo artist) and told me to practice colour on them. i didnt end up doing it but honestly that might've been a good first step practice lol.
It's not limited at all, its a completely different skill that many people with your mentality don't want to learn. So, instead of acknowledging that they're not good enough to do it correctly they blame the skin for being too dark to show shading or whatever.
y’all- even if people are skilled they can still be limited to what they are able to do- like the video said- color theory- even lighter skin will have some limitations, maybe less than someone with darker skin- but either way- it just matters that they’re knowledgeable on color theory- and the word limited isn’t inherently bad either-
@@anonymoususer9197 go find some. or don't, and then their video is worse. obviously someone with that experience would have more insight into such things
@@smartblkhottie why not you don't have to be dark skinned to have technical knowledge. Plus their questions are based on questions they get in the comments. Of course I'd prefer if they had someone that actually *specialises* in that field not just general tattoo artists but they don't have them. It's not that deep. Y'all are making this video something it is not.
Unless you go to an artist that specializes in using vibrant colors on darker skin. But if you're going to another tattoo parlor where they don't specialize in that they can only do so much with colors.
This is just what everyone says but like it's what non tattoo artists say... I really learned nothing here ... thanks😅😅😅... also why not ask tattoo artists that are darker...cuz I'm sure you'll definitely get an answer thats better then "limited, limits, limiting...."😅😅😅 I say this with love❤️
I know that they are professionals, But is it really necessary to interview them while they're tattooing a client?? I would think that their focus should be on the tattoos at hand.
Last artist gave really good advice, a color test would be a great for a tattoo artist and the person being tattooed to gauge how colors may appear and heal on the skin especially if the artist may have limited experience working with people of darker skin complexions
Last artist just said what you wanted to here. Get real.
@@erosrama3593shut up
@@erosrama3593?
@@erosrama3593???
@@erosrama3593yeah? bc she was the only one who was right lmao
Tattoos on dark skin done right is one of the best things ever. Just gotta know the color contrast and have a artist that knows how to properly detail them
Its like you ignored every single thing they said
@@erosrama3593it's almost like you have no reading comprehension
@@erosrama3593right like why does he think he knows more then like 7 of the tattoos artists 😭😭☠️
There litteral tattoo artist that can. Its also a thing called color theory. All artist and tattoo artist that are really good know how to utilize effectively.
@@erosrama3593these are all non black tattoo artists lmao so ofc going to them as a dark person ur going to be limited as far as them knowing how to contrast on darker skin, they never said it wasn’t possible. It’s the same thing with hair stylist, race does cause a limit in skill and not everyone can adjust to different skin tones easily so that’s why sometimes u need ur own race to do it
I saw images the other day of someone who specialised in tattooing darker skin and holy moly were the tattoos bright, colourful, and amazing
It dpes depend on how dark the client is and the healing process bc once they heal they fade a lot
It dpes depend on how dark the client is and the healing process bc once they heal they fade a lot
But obviously it's gonan fade regardless of skin tone I'm just saying a lot only post the rught after photos
@heyysimone Hey I know this was a month ago. But I've been trying to find inspo pics and all the "dark" skinned people they show aren't that dark at all. Can you tell me where you looked?
@@pica4484yes! This works with everything. Make up, paintings, nail polish, always apply a white base!
I think it might be worth interviewing tattoo artists who specialise in this space.
I was thinking the same thing
Well they did that "reality" show, black ink crew but I've honestly yet to see someone do a tattoo, it's just all drama so it would be good to get a true perspective
@@thatsthat2612black ink crew is barely a tattoo shop and a shitty one at that 😂
And you think because they arent black they dont know what they are talking about? Be for real.
That’s what a lot of black women do before going to salons. You have to call ahead to see if they even know how to do your hair type. Which I think is quite silly, I think all hair stylists (& tattoo artists) should be trained in all different skin tones (or hair types lol) from the beginning. What’s the point if you’re only going to learn to work on a fraction of the population?
I really like how you guys are honest. Because there are tattoo artists who say "darker skin tones can get any color" because they want to be inclusive or not get cancelled. But then they only show light brown skin tones.
Technically any can get color it just won't heal that well with the colors but if you do a blackout, then white, and then fill the white with color it might work but I've never tested it.
Technically any can get color it just won't heal that well with the colors but if you do a blackout, then white, and then fill the white with color it might work but I've never tested it.
@Havis_Princess, I can personally tell you now, as a dark skinned woman, I had some white ink that was fully absored into my skin after a week (twice).
@MazMari awww I thought it would be a rlly cute tattoo idea
being cancelled isn’t real. and we darker people know the limitations of our skin with like basic thought process. why would they be cancelled for being honest? like i think they’d be cancelled for lying for purposely lying and fucking up many peoples tattoos with the lie. being cancelled isn’t real anyway. no one owes anyone praise, good public perception, or a following. no one gets cancelled really. people just find out what fucked thing they did and react accordingly by either letting them know or unfollowing. they aren’t “cancelling” them or ruining their lives. they’re simply taking away their views and support.
I understand what they’re saying, but plenty of people specialize in tattooing darker skin tones and the work turns out beautiful. I’m not dark skinned but am still a lot darker than the artists in this video (I’m mixed) and was always told color wouldn’t be the best option for my tattoos and I believed that until I met my current artist who has done magnificent, saturated, color tattoos on me. I think it’d be cool to ask an artist who specializes in colored pieces on darker skin tones would be cool 😊
Edit: I know I’m not dark skinned Jfc.
I’m relating my experience as a mixed person and being told I can’t get certain colors tattooed bc of my skin tone, which has happened a lot. So I can’t imagine hearing that so much with darker skin. Again, people specialize in darker skin tones and literally said it’d be cool to ask people who specialize in it instead of just saying “the colors won’t turn out well”. Y’all don’t have to try to educated me about my own skin tone 😂
You have a very light skin tone, you can get any style just fine.
In the video they are talking about dark skin tones not tanned/olive, there is quite a big difference.
The reason colour won’t show up as much as it would on someone with extremely pale skin is because dark skin is already filled with pigment there isn’t room for more. It’s like how if you tried to die a black piece of fabric red the colour would still have the black pigment and look different to how bright a white cloth would look when died red.
@@katrinaaverage-potato5828 I literally said in my comment Im Not dark skinned. I was relating my experience with being told I can’t get color tattoos as a mixed person and explaining there are artists that do in fact specialize in dark skin tones.
I know being mixed isn’t the same as being dark skinned. Im saying that just as someone with my tone I’ve been told that so I can’t imagine if I had darker skin and hearing that so much.
you didn't listen to a word they said.
Pro-tip: interview artists who actually specialize in tattooing dark skin
I have 6 tattoos and only one was done by an artist who specifically works with dark skin and it’s the only tattoo I have that didn’t bleed profusely and isn’t raised
i think they only interview the artists at their studio, but i’d love to see a video like that
I mean this channel only has access to the same pool of artists
I really wish I heard more advice like this before I started getting tattoos. As someone with a darker skin tone, that also can get MUCH darker as per sun exposure, I’m obsessed with color and color tattoos and I just wish I hadn’t spent so much money on a lot of my color pieces that didn’t end up showing the colors as vividly or at all on my skin tone 😅
That's why it's best to go to someone who specializes in tattoos on dark skin. I wish more tattoo artists knew how to do good work on dark skin, but usually you have to find a specialist for that.
@@LammasDeluge yeah I definitely learned my lesson on that one, I haven’t been back into any shop to get another color tattoo in years lol
There are artists that specialize in tattooing darker skin tones and you'd still be able to get the colors you want
This is like asking an artist what’s the difference between white paper and darker colors of paper. I wish white ink was more available for darker tones that could actually stay like black ink
I don't know if people still do it, but there's a myth that darker skin requires a heavier hand when tattooing, supposedly because it's "tougher" or to make the ink appear better. That's why people with dark skin who get theirs done with artists not experienced with doing darker skin often have difficulties with their tattoos.
red ink on dark skin looks so incredible, if only red didn’t fade so fast
I think it’s funny that this question is so often asked and discussed amongst those who have no to very little knowledge and/or experience in tattooing darker skin.
I find it funny when they say limited to certain colors but I went to an Aries who specializes in deeper tones and now have almost a half sleeve of water color and a ton of full color tattoos. It’s okay to say that’s not your expertise instead of telling someone they are limited
THIS. Added to the amount of artists who say they can't get a Neon Effect on the tattoo cuz "skin doesn't glow"
Like... if they knew anything about creating lighting effects they'd know how to create neon effects, you can add a neon effect to just about anything, whether or not that thing is able to create luminescence of any kind. Just say it's out of your expertise instead of either giving a shitty tattoo or just making the person discouraged.
The fact that the tatto artist is specialised in deeper tones shows that it is limited. They have to find ways to make colors pop, whereas you don't need it on lighter skins.
Therefore people with light skin colors can pull off practically any tattoo, because the colors would be visible when healing. Whereas deeper skin color people will be limited to certain shades and colors
So they are right.
@@aribasquezO a tattoo looking different on darker skin is different then someone with darker skin being limited on colors. someone with any skin tone can get any color, you just have to be aware that’ll heal and appear differently. but that difference isn’t inherently a bad thing. also different people with the same skin tone also heal differently, so like the last artist said a color test is always a good option
@@gracev102so what you're saying is that different skin tones need a different technique to make all the colors pop, because of color theory. as in, a theory that every artist needs to know.
it's only "limited" because many tattoo artists are too lazy to learn how to work on dark skin. it's a product of colorism, light skin is treated as the default.
@@mica8701 omg go away with your "colorism" blablabla.
No. Tattoos are not just about color theory, but have to take into account lots of other factors, especially for the healing process. Colors tend to fade during the healing process and after, and that is a fact on light and dark skins. So to make the colors pop out on dark skins, artists do have to take that even more into consideration.
Also it's basic knowledge and not your "colorism" bullshit to say that some colors are more visible on white/light tones than on darker ones.
So no, it's not artists being lazy or anything, it's just that it is a different technique. Like some tattoo artists have their own styles, some do more colors, some prefer to work on black and white.
No need to put your ideologies in there ✋️
i’ve seen tattoos on darker skin that look just as beautiful and bright on lighter skin. it’s like hair stylists. some who only work on straight fine hair might struggle working on someone with 4c hair. it’s about tailoring your work for each skin colour and knowing what colours work best. basic colour theory. people who specialize in that are soo insanely talented and their work looks just as vibrant as typical colour done on a lighter person. it’s truly beautiful when done right.
that sounds like a lie...just by the fact lighter skin contrasts easier
I just love watching these videos because of how she says “taddoos”
I like how the last person didn’t use the word “limiting”
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@@ChunkyMilk360 yeah you are
Also find an artist that has experience with darker skin tones, there are people who specialize in it or take the time to learn how to properly create contrast.
Everytime I've seen tattoos on a person with dark skin, I've just been in awe. They generally look so damn good. I wish people that really want to get them do it (after giving thoughts, of course).
I don't think I would ever get tattoos personally. But they're a work of art and just a beautiful form of expression.
I imagine it’s like drawing on a darker coloured paper, but without light pigments. You’d have to change the contrast and colours to make it work. I think practice would make a massive difference.
Maybe you could also Interview some black tattoo artists who are darker in skin tones....
If there's none at their studio then they can't really?
Why u getting mad?😂
Very helpful thank you
A good tattoo artist can make the customer happy if they want color or not. Over all if it looks good nothing to worry about
Ive heard that white (and i think yellow) work quite well on darkwr skin
And ive also seen some brilliantly dont tatttoo on very dark skin, that didnt end up avoiding dark lines or color
It’s like drawing on dark paper, you can’t use the same colours as you are used to but you can very much still product great artwork !
It would be interesting to see if a tattoo artist could do a neon sign looking tattoo on someone with extremely dark skin. Because i think that would look epic
The only one helpful was the last artist. Like color tattoos aren’t really limiting if you know how to actually work on darker skin…but most non black tatto artist don’t really try or attempt so they think it’s limiting
So only the last one was helpful cause they said what you wanted to hear? You are extremely delusional
Are you a tattoo artist? Or a keyboard warrior?
If numerous tattoo artists are saying that working on darker skin can limit how many colours you can use, they clearly have experience, and i would trust them on it. They're not saying it's impossible, they're not saying they just don't want to because it's harder, they're saying that some colours may be muted or show up badly. The last lady is saying the exact same thing, that you have to be aware of colour theory *because it may affect how colour shows up, and limit colour choices.* Jeez.
... lighter skinned people can work on darker skin tones 😅😅😅 what does their skin tone have to do with how they tattoo other people???? kinda weird ?
It’s just true. Tattoo ink will not necessarily brighten up the skin to make colours pop. On dark skin the ink will naturally appear muted and will less contrast than light skin. It definitely is limiting the type of design and patterns you could get, if you don’t want the tattoo to become a blurry mess.
Now I want to see a tattoo being done on a darker skin tone ❤
I dont like the use of “limiting”, it’s not that darker skins are limiting. Tattoos have cater to lighter skin in western country for a longer time than on darker skin.Technics were first created to complement lighter skin, this is why people say to go to specialized tattoo artist because they spend time on darker skin.
Oh God, getting offended over nothing as usual😂
Would white pigment show up well on dark skin tones? That would be really cool from an artistic standpoint. I feel like you could create something that looked almost neon, depending on how dark skin takes colored ink. Do they make pastel tattoo colors? Imagine a light blue with a white outline. That’d look pretty cool.
Sadly white ink always fades super quick no matter the skin tone. It will look super cool for like a month if the artist really packs the ink in but probably end up looking like a scar at best.
Colour theory is strange and hard to explain to anyone who's not an artist. Just take a coloured piece of paper and then colour on that and compare it to the same colour on a white piece of paper. It's different.
People with darker skin tones can absolutely get colour tattoos they just need to go to someone who knows what they are doing and showing work that's months healed
@@pinkflametheepic really? I have white pigments in my tattoo on my white skin and can still see it. Youd think with color theory based on contrast that white ink would show up even better on dark skin. That it would really pop, ya know?
I am a brown guy my tattoos usually feels blended with the skin when it’s dry so i need to keep my tattoos moist then only those looks good on me
I need to find the name of the person who did my cousins tattoo in Michigan,he is dark skinned but the color is so vibrant! It can be done yall!
Her smile at the end was giving smug 😢
Can someone tell the inkmaster crew? They always act like its impossible to do
Theyre just lazy and want to do something easy to get it over with rather than putting in the effort
nobody on ink master should be trusted lmao, theyre some of the worst people you could ever be tattooed by. i suggest u not support them 😅
you’re interviewing tattoo artists that are basically saying that don’t specialize in that bc you can absolutely tattoo dark skin tone and do it justice
I saw someone say if you say colour is hard to do on darker skin tones then you need to just work on darker skin tones more
color theory still exists?? obviously it’s still possible to get vibrant and detailed tattoos on darker skin, but there are just some colors that won’t show up as well or at all.
The color test is very helpful
My friend has really dark skin and he thinks he can't have bright colors. I told him orange green and white will definitely pop up on his skin
While I do agree with this, sometimes it also translates to skill level of the artist. My mom is a dark skinned black woman, and she has a tattoos from years ago that’s colors are still very bright and vivid to this day. (She’s 39 now she got these around 18-20), it wasn’t a specialist either.
I think the only way to improve your craft is to honestly practice it and get better. I’m a auto-body technician and if you want to get better at something you HAVE to push towards it. I feel like a lot of tattoo artists just kinda say “we can but-“ instead of using the resources they have to get better at their craft.
Not saying they are not talented in any which way, tattooing is a cool ass career to path. I’ve always loved it and I grew up in tattoo shops as well so I understand how challenging it can be sometimes.
Thrre is a hiy that teaches how to do a range of colors on richer (darker) skin tones.
This video made me realise that idk if I’ve ever seen a vid/pic of a tattoo on someone with super dark skin. Just never noticed ig
Not going to lie I feel like at the artist problem if they can't figure out how to use mid-tones cuz I've seen plenty of dark-skinned tats that look good
The second to last guy is definitely a jjk, the prison realm tattoo goes hard
i have a question, can you tattoo over scars?
Yes, but it also depends on your body type. If you keloid, i would definitely talk to your doctor about your options. Talk to your artist
@@Fagnarok thank you! i have scars from sh and surgery that are in areas i would like tattoos so i was just wondering :)
My friend tattooed over scars on her arms from self harm when she was younger and you can barely see them
YO THAT ONE GUY HAS A PRISON REALM TATTOO!!
You forget how loud the old machines are 😂
I think tattoos look so sexy on dark skin
I love tadoos
People with darker skintone literally mastered the practice you adopted 💀
I had a tattoo artist refuse to give my dark skinned boyfriend a tattoo
Said it’d look bad on his skin and he’d look like he’s just got out of jail or he’s in a gangsta and he won’t do it
That is horrifyingly racist. I really hope he was able to get the piece he wanted from someone.
@@musicinmymind623 are you an idiot?? raaacist😂😂
Whoever asked that question has never seen a rapper in their life.
Last girl said it right
It makes me think like in order to not lose detail on a darker skin tone is there lighter ink that could be used?
(Don't roast I don't really know how tattooing works )
The ink sits below the melanin, this is a mistake a lot of newbies make where they assume that white ink will look great on black skin but it actually is way less visible than on white people.
The best is to stick with just black and make it more simple
Honestly if i was black i'd get a tatto with white ink, it would look so sick 🔥
I don’t think it would show up
White ink fades quite fast it won't be as good as you think in your mind
i’m literally so pale that any tattoo would look perfect on me 😭 i’m down to be anyone’s template
Do they make that practice skin stuff in a variety of skin tones so you could find one that matches the client as closely as possible and test the colours on the practice skin? That way the client could see the contrast as well and make an informed decision about their tattoo as well as the artist’s predictions of tattoo colour (I say this because I personally can’t judge colours at all, I got a blue piercing and had no idea how it would look against my skin until it was done even though I saw an earring anodised the same colour)
So you have to be a master artist.....
thoughts on white tattoos?
I have dark skin and I really like new school tattoos like the ones that look like a sticker but I don't know if I can get the same effect on my skin
I wonder if theres a way to put down a white base before the main tattoo like primer
These videos have me walking around saying "tadoos""
Can you tattoo on white and then tattoo the actual tattoo on that for dark skin if you want brighter colors?
I thought about white paint on dark skin, the same way as fictional characters have it :3
Bro dark dark skin with white ink go crazy
So I can get a tattoo just not by any of them
Well no shit you can, people with darker skin have been making tattoos since humans first discovered how to.
Realest comment I've seen
✨ Ta-doos ✨
Is tattooing a diabetic different? I meant more on the aftercare and stuff.
Now I want a "taddoo"😂
I’m getting ink as I’m watching this 😂
Bro the dude with the prison realm seal was speaking facts
I have a question, has people with really dark skin gotten white tattoos before? How long do those last on the darker skin tones?
I have darker skin and I got a white tattoo. mine lightened up drastically within about 3 years
@ogavitar just to make sure I understand, your tattoo increased in contrast or decreased and started to blend into your skin tone?
@@scarlet16moons5 decreased sorry for the confusion 😂but yeah it turned gray
What about people /w dermatographia?
Tadoos
“I am not skilled enough to tattoo darker skin, find those who actually care about being able to tattoo everyone”. Damn that was an easier answer.
what about white ink on darker skintones
I have a question for anyone willing to answer, I was recently diagnosed with Dermatographia (a condition in which pressure on my skin causes inflamed lines where I've had pressure, sometimes raised sometimes its not.) On a scale of 1-10 how hard would it be to get tattooed and would it be worth it? Also this is a hypothetical question because my immune deficiency makes it a not so good choice. ( I did ask my doctor abt small tattoos and shes checking with other professionals, although the answers probably no) At least i have temporary tattoos from inkbox 😔
I wonder what a tattoo with white ink would look like on dark skin.
White only heals a touch light than your skin tone because the tattoo sits in the second layer of your skin (dermis).
Bro just casually got the buns out on camera
You’re not limited. Broaden your horizons and learn the proper way to tattoo darker skin so that the midtones show. If you would practice and make prints on darker paper, you’d be able to get the same quality on darker people that you get on lighter people.
You have no idea what you are talking about. Stay in your damn lane.
color theory exists still. obviously you can get vibrant and detailed tattoos on dark skin, but certain colors just will not show up as well.
You wouldn't. If I tske black paper vs white and I put purple on it. One is gonan shwo up very well, vibrant gorgeous, the other still gorgeous but will fade faster, won't show up as well and unelss u put pure white around it might not show up at all. And white fades fast
when i was a kid and said i wanted to be a tat artist, me mum gave me stacks of brown papers in various shades based on her friend's advice (who was a tattoo artist) and told me to practice colour on them. i didnt end up doing it but honestly that might've been a good first step practice lol.
@@bagel_blob6376 Of course
The first guy sounded like Sam Worthington 🤭
“Tuh rrhus”
Don't want to offend people but there's hope for my black arse hearing all these awesome artists.
What happened to all the tattoos? How come they barely have any?
these interviews are kinda unhinged. why are they doing while working? 😅 to each their own i suppose.
Is that the prison realm at 30 seconds?
Show people with darker skin getting tatted then
What is a tadoo
It's not limited at all, its a completely different skill that many people with your mentality don't want to learn. So, instead of acknowledging that they're not good enough to do it correctly they blame the skin for being too dark to show shading or whatever.
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y’all- even if people are skilled they can still be limited to what they are able to do- like the video said- color theory- even lighter skin will have some limitations, maybe less than someone with darker skin- but either way- it just matters that they’re knowledgeable on color theory- and the word limited isn’t inherently bad either-
They didn’t ask a single dark-skinned tattoo artist 💀
They ask around their studio ifthere are none then how the fuck should they
@@anonymoususer9197 go find some. or don't, and then their video is worse. obviously someone with that experience would have more insight into such things
@@anonymoususer9197well maybe this isn’t a question that someone should be asking them 💀
@@smartblkhottie why not you don't have to be dark skinned to have technical knowledge. Plus their questions are based on questions they get in the comments. Of course I'd prefer if they had someone that actually *specialises* in that field not just general tattoo artists but they don't have them. It's not that deep. Y'all are making this video something it is not.
@@anonymoususer9197 who is yalll? i just stated my opinion..that’s all love 😩💀
HELP WHY DID I THINK SHE WAS TATTOOING THE GUY’S BUTT ON CAMERA IT WAS HIS BACK TvT
I was looking for this comment 😭😭😭💀💀
It's annoying to hear her say "ta-doo"
The colours aren’t limited just because your expertise in this area is. No hate, just saying.
Unless you go to an artist that specializes in using vibrant colors on darker skin. But if you're going to another tattoo parlor where they don't specialize in that they can only do so much with colors.
They love saying “limits” huh
This is just what everyone says but like it's what non tattoo artists say...
I really learned nothing here ... thanks😅😅😅... also why not ask tattoo artists that are darker...cuz I'm sure you'll definitely get an answer thats better then "limited, limits, limiting...."😅😅😅 I say this with love❤️
Taddoos
İn order to create contrast is it better to use white tattoo ink instead of black ? İn darker skin tones
I know that they are professionals,
But is it really necessary to interview them while they're tattooing a client??
I would think that their focus should be on the tattoos at hand.