Temporary Tattoo is something that is drawn on your body by design, ink or pigments and stays for the maximum period of seven to ten days depending upon the care you take to keep it dry for as long as you can. These have been created for those individuals who wish to decorate their skin but are afraid to get something permanent. It is one thing which gives us the golden opportunity to try and dress our skin with multiple tattoos from time to time especially when you are an art lover but scared of getting a perfect permanent one printed on your body. They can easily be changed from time to time as per the changing fashion.

No, Temporary Tattoos are NOT waterproof. Though they do not come off in the first wash, however, their stay on your skin purely depends upon your skin type and the quality of ink that is used. Usually, a temporary tattoo lasts for about a week, it can sustain 3-4 soap washes.

Temporary Tattoo may also stay beyond the period of ten days, but that leaves your skin with a faded tattoo which undoubtedly gives an ugly look.

Henna Tattoo

Why should you prefer a Temporary Tattoo?

There are multiple reasons which easily motivate the person to get a temporary tattoo rather than a permanent one. Here are a few reasons I often get temporary inks on my body, also, a few reasons why people get temporary tattoos:

• I feel scared to get something permanent on my body- Temporary Tattoos do not stay forever on your body. This is the major advantage as compared to permanent ones and thus, is adopted by those youngsters who do not hold the guts to get permanently inked. This becomes the best option to try wearing a particular design on your skin before you get the similar permanent one printed on your skin which would stay till your last breath or unless you get it removed through laser tattoo removal treatment.
• Temporary Tattoos are Painless- Unlike permanent tattoo where needle punctures your skin to fill in the ink into it, temporary tattoos are painless. Henna (or Mehndi) tattoos, the white henna tattoos, adhesive tattoos which you used to stick using water during childhood days are all painless in nature.
• Testing a Design with Temporary Tattoo sounds wise– If you wish to get permanently inked but you are scared whether it would suit your look or not, then my friend, temporary tattoo is undoubtedly meant for you. Before getting a permanent design imprinted on your skin, you can test the same design by getting it temporarily done on your body part. Wear it for the time it stays, and if it suits then obviously you can go in for a permanent tattoo.
• Suitable for each occasion and fashion- If you are an avid tattoo lover and wish to wear different designs on your arm, hands, or biceps from time to time, then temporary tattoos are meant for you. You can get it done whenever you feel like, as soon as it fades away, opt for the second without being afraid of the fact that it will stay forever. Just like fashion changes, so can your tattoo too.
• Keeping medical information in hand- Semi-permanent tattoos are a great way to let others know about you emergency medical situations. This is an alternative when you do not want confusing medical ID bracelets or road ID. Thus, a simple tattoo on your skin, clothes or wallet can help the medical assistants understand your condition immediately.
• Promote a particular cause- You must have seen in your college, your workplace or any other place when a group of people is working for some particular cause, say members of Red Cross Society when they are out on some particular mission or some cause they wear the red cross symbol on their cheeks, hands or arm. These tattoo marks are all temporary in nature. People out on a mission wear them to draw onlookers attention towards them
• Team Work- Getting inked together gives a perfect happiness. Whether you do it with family on any particular occasion or with your friends’ group. These are the ultimate source of memorable experiences that bring people together.