These tattoo designs are printed onto a sheet of paper, which you will use to transfer the design onto the skin much easier. The process is completely painless and takes minimum effort and time to transfer and dry. These tattoos, once applied onto the skin, react with the proteins and collagen in the skin to darken over the next day or two.

If you remember the press-on tattoos one would get in a pack of gums for children; well, temporary tattoos are pretty similar. They can of course be used by children, but the ones we’ll talk about are designed for adult use only.

2. How Long Do Temporary Tattoos Last?

The majority of temporary tattoos last between one and two weeks. But, how long they will last depends on a few things. For example, a temporary tattoo is likely to last longer if it’s placed somewhere where it won’t rub against clothes. And, of course, the tattoo will stay on longer if you’ve placed it on clean and dry skin.

It is also recommended to choose a location on the body that has smooth skin and minimum wrinkles. This way the tattoo will not only stay longer but also appear smooth and more like a real tattoo. You can even try removing hair in the region where you’ll place the tattoo. Hair can make it hard for the tattoo to stick, so it will fall apart much quicker than usual.

Tip: If you want your temporary tattoo to last longer, you can apply something known as a sealer. We recommend you check out the BlueBird FX Matt Sealer to protect your tattoos.

3. Are There Different Types of Temporary Tattoos?

As a matter of fact, there are three types of temporary tattoos. However, only one type of temporary tattoo resembles the actual, inked tattoos. Nevertheless, let’s take a look at what they are;

• Henna tattoos – some would not consider henna tattoos to be actual temporary tattoos, but we do. Henna tattoos are popular in South Asia. The ink is made from powdered leaves which are ground into a powder-like substance which later creates the henna paste. The tattoos are rarely black; because the ink is plant-based, henna tattoos are often in the realm of brown and red shades.

We recommend you only use Henna paste that only contains henna natural, plant-based ingredients. Henna pastes which are claimed to be pre-mixed or to stain fast often contain additives that can cause severe allergic reactions and leave scars.