Since you won’t be able to make a real tattoo at home, because you need a special machine (and it’s dangerous), the article will focus exclusively on temporary tattoos, painless and easily washed off. Such tattoos are also done in salons, but it is quite an expensive pleasure and why spend such expenses if you have the opportunity to do everything yourself, especially since the procedure is not as complicated as it might seem. It’s worth a try, and over time you will be able to pamper yourself with a variety of tattoo designs on any part of the body.

What will you need for this? at home? We will tell you about all this in sufficient detail so that everyone can make the desired drawing on their own and without leaving home (except perhaps just to the store for tools and paints).

You can make it at home with henna. It will last for several weeks and then wash off with water, without any special removal products. Henna dye penetrates only the top layer of skin and comes off with it.

The design itself is applied using parchment and secured with henna paint using a stencil. And if you have a talent for drawing, you can do without a template. Ready-made henna mixtures for drawing tattoos have long been sold in specialized departments and online stores. You can prepare this mixture at home. There are many recipes.

How to make a tattoo at home using henna? Recipe No. 1

Choose green henna (40 grams) and not for hair dyeing, but in specialized cosmetic stores. In addition to henna, the main ingredient will be either lime juice. You will probably have everything else in the house: 2 teaspoons each of tea and ground coffee.

First, boil 0.5 liters of water, add tea and coffee and cook for about an hour. Turn off the gas and carefully introduce the henna powder, immediately destroying the lumps. Lastly, lemon juice is added. And the more, the richer the color of the prepared paste will be (up to 3 teaspoons). You can also add special dyes if you can find them on sale.

The finished paint must be left in the refrigerator for 3 hours (not in the freezer).

Recipe No. 2

A liter of water is mixed with 250 grams of henna powder. Add 2-3 drops of eucalyptus oil. The mixture is then applied to the body using a stencil and subsequently processed with a mixture of lemon juice and a tablespoon of sugar so that the paint is better absorbed.

How to make a tattoo at home using parchment and a stencil?

During this time, you can prepare the parchment: apply a drawing on it using a water-soluble felt-tip pen. You can do without parchment and immediately draw the desired design on the body with a felt-tip pen. And a stencil: cut out the same pattern so that you can subsequently cover the design with henna paint.

When using parchment, the skin at the place where the drawing is applied needs to be prepared: cleaned with alcohol or scrub, then lubricated with a roll-on deodorant, it will help dissolve the lines drawn with a felt-tip pen. You just need to press the parchment well against the skin.

How to make a tattoo at home using henna? Choosing a tool.

The dye made from henna will help fix the tattoo design on the skin. To apply it, you can use any available tools: a wide brush for painting the gaps of the stencil; and to draw contours - a cotton swab, a toothpick, a needle (blunt end). Excess paint that comes out should be removed immediately.

Henna is quickly absorbed into the skin, but the paint must dry well. This takes from 2 to 8 hours. And it is advisable to spend them in the sun so that the colors acquire a more saturated color. Once the tattoo is dry, you can spray the tattoo with hairspray to seal the design. It is not advisable to wash the tattoo site for the next 2 days. And before taking a shower after two days, it is better to lubricate the tattoo with sunflower oil to protect the design. No need to worry about clothes: henna tattoo designs do not leave marks on them.

At home it’s not so difficult. But what a result and what a money saver! In beauty salons, such a tattoo will cost you from 400 rubles. Parchment, a felt-tip pen, henna and a couple of limes cost half as much. Although, of course, the first time a tattoo may not turn out so beautiful, so it’s worth going to the salon once and watching the actions of a professional. This master class will help you master the art of bio-tattoo on your own.

The word “tattoo” appeared in Europe in the 18th century thanks to the traveler James Cook, an expert on the aborigines of Polynesia, Tahiti and Zealand. Although the pattern applied to the skin was known long before that. Tattoos can be permanent or cosmetic. If earlier tattoos identified a person as a member of a group, a youth movement, or were a way of establishing a hierarchy, now they are purely aesthetic in nature. For beauty, you can get a tattoo at home.

Draw a sketch of the design you like. Approach his choice with all seriousness, because it will be very difficult to remove a boring tattoo. And any image has its own meaning. Do you want to see any hieroglyphs or symbols on your body? Be sure to find out what they mean first. There are tattoos that are given only to people associated with the criminal world (domes, IRA, rings). Think again if you want to immortalize the name of a loved one. This is not the best idea, because feelings may cool down. Try to ensure that you can look at your body painting calmly and with pleasure even in 10-20 years. Then put the insulating film on for 3-4 hours. Wash with Chlorhexidine solution twice a day and apply Pantestin. You should not take hot baths, peel off the crust that has formed, or stay in the sun for a long time.

To avoid infection, do not forget to throw away all disposable products that you used in your work, especially the needle. Maintain good hygiene.

Tattoos are a great way to show your individuality, but... you don’t always want to leave such a masterpiece on your body for life. The solution can be quite a compromise - get a temporary tattoo at home. The advantages of this type of decoration are obvious - it is fashionable and very original. In addition, a temporary tattoo is applied to the skin absolutely in a safe way: using airbrush, henna, rhinestones or a transfer stencil.

You can get a temporary tattoo at home painlessly, without spending a lot of time and resources. A temporary design can be applied in preparation for a “permanent” tattoo, choosing the most suitable location, size, tattoo design, etc.

In addition, if you are good at drawing, you can try to show your imagination and make a temporary tattoo for yourself at home, using available means at hand. Yes, very original drawings are created on a sheet of parchment paper with a regular gel pen. Next, such a picture is transferred to the skin, where it can last from one to several days.

However, temporary tattoos also have their disadvantages:

• the drawing may turn out to be unsuccessful and quickly get boring;
• a poorly applied tattoo “blurs” from exposure to moisture and sunlight;
• Tattooing is contraindicated for people with allergies and skin diseases.

There are several ways to apply tattoos at home, allowing you to create designs of different quality, color and style, for a period of time from 1 day to several weeks.

The most popular of them:

Henna designs;

Transferable tattoos;

Airbrush on skin

Biotattoo;

Crystal tattoos;

Glitter tattoos or shimmering tattoos.

These simple but very original ways to decorate the body can perform not only an aesthetic function. For example, you can get a temporary tattoo if you want to hide some imperfection in your skin. Even a transfer tattoo can be applied so professionally that the result will be simply stunning. Let's take a closer look at each type of tattoo and try to determine which method of application is considered the best.

How to make a temporary tattoo at home?

As mentioned above, temporary tattoos can be applied in different ways: henna, without henna, using parchment paper, special glue, rhinestones and airbrush.

1. Henna or mehndi tattoo. Intricate sacred patterns on the body began to be painted back in Ancient India, and they have retained their original relevance to this day. Finely ground natural Iranian henna is suitable for this safe and somewhat pleasant procedure. Apply it to cleansed, dry skin using a thin brush..

You can also use tracing paper or a stencil. The pattern has a chic fiery red or burgundy color that does not fade after contact with water. Mehndi lasts about three weeks, which makes it easy to change your images and create a new mood for yourself.

2. Transfer tattoos. This method can be called frivolous or even childish. However, it is transferable tattoos that have become the most affordable way to decorate the body for some special occasion. In addition, a high-quality translation will last on the body for about 7 days. Transferring a design from paper to skin is very simple - just select a suitable area on the body, apply the transfer and press firmly with a damp cloth for 30 seconds. It is best to keep this area away from clothing, especially during the drying period.

3. Airbrush. This method of applying temporary tattoos involves the use of a special device - an airbrush. In appearance, the device resembles a gun filled with hypoallergenic waterproof paint. Airbrushing is very reminiscent of body art, the designs are extremely original and unusual, but they don’t last long. With proper care, you will enjoy airbrushing on your body for 7 days. You can remove a tattoo using medical alcohol.

4. Glitter tattoo is a very impressive temporary tattoo that applied to the body for up to 2 weeks. Glitter tattoos can be done with single-color or multi-colored inks with a fluorescent effect. Before this, a hypoallergenic adhesive base is applied to the body, which helps the paint stay on the skin longer.

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If a woman dreams of a real tattoo, but is afraid to get one, temporary tattoos will come to the rescue; they last from several days to six months, do not harm the skin, and are gradually washed off. For lovers of body art, such options will also be useful, because they can be easily removed if you get tired of them. There are several ways to apply a picture.

How long does a temporary tattoo last?

Depending on the technology used to transfer the image, the duration of wearing a temporary tattoo differs. Main types and durability:

1. Henna (mehendi) - crushed leaves of the plant are used as paint. The method of applying the ornament with a brush is safe, hypoallergenic, can be done in several shades, and lasts up to a month.
2. Airbrush – applied using a special airbrush device (a gun filled with water-based paint) according to a sketch. The tattoo lasts 10 days.
3. Biotattoo – paints, pigments, sparkles, glitter are used and last no longer than 14 days. A variety - crystal tattoos are made from stones or rhinestones.
4. Transfer stickers – last 3-4 days, transferred using water.

Temporary tattoo at home

Before you get a temporary tattoo, you need to prepare your skin. This will enhance the durability of the drawing:

• take a shower, exfoliate the skin at the site of application with scrub or peeling;
• conduct an allergen test on a small area of ​​skin;
• the ideal place for application is one that will not often come into contact with clothing: shoulder blades, shoulders, ankles, wrists;
• Wipe the selected area with alcohol-containing lotion to degrease.

After getting a tattoo, you need to take proper care of it:

• sprinkle with baby powder for durability, apply a liquid adhesive plaster;
• It is not recommended to lubricate the skin with lotion and wash or rub it frequently;
• dress carefully so as not to smear the design or loosen the stones.

Using a pencil

A temporary tattoo at home using eyeliner lasts only a day, until the first wash. It is important to keep tattoo shapes simple and clear, because delicate, intricate patterns will quickly smudge. Execution steps:

• choose the size according to the place of application - a small tattoo is better than a large one;
• the application site should not be covered with hair;
• choose a waterproof automatic eyeliner of any color, preferably without glitter or oil in the composition;
• practice your technique so that you can create smooth, even lines that don’t look like a child’s drawing;
• draw the selected design by hand or using a stencil;
• You can use a cotton pad to mix colors or create shadows;
• Apply hairspray over the picture and lightly spray it;
• You can wash off the tattoo with plain water and soap, or makeup remover.

Using a printer

If you buy special paper for transfer designs in the printing department, and then print the selected design on it, you can transfer a tattoo of any complexity onto the skin. One of the disadvantages of this method is the fragility of the picture. For translation you will need:

• cut out the design and apply it to the skin to make sure the size is perfect;
• degrease the application area with alcohol or vodka, lay the paper with the pattern down;
• Use a wet cloth or cotton pad to press the image onto the skin, after a minute carefully remove the base;
• if desired, you can outline the drawing with a medium-hard pencil and sprinkle with talcum powder;
• apply wound protection spray (creates a waterproof surface), let dry;
• This type of tattoo is washed off with oil.

The most durable and popular type of temporary tattoo is using henna. It is absolutely harmless, provided that non-counterfeit paint is chosen correctly, the design lasts up to 2 weeks, this type allows you to create elegant, beautiful patterns using stencils or by hand, it is easy to do. The tattoo is washed off gradually, leaves no traces, but has a drawback - there are no halftones or transitions of the designs. How to make it:

• choose high-quality henna, thin brushes, stencils or tracing paper;
• degrease the skin, make a drawing;
• wait a couple of hours until the paint absorbs and dries;
• rinse, treat skin with lemon juice;
• The thicker the layer of henna, the brighter the design will be.

Temporary tattoo in the salon

At home, it is unlikely that a temporary tattoo will stay on the skin for 3 months. In salons, this is possible if you choose the right method, taking into account its pros and cons:

Type of tattoo	Airbrush	Glitter tattoo (bio-tattoo), crystal	Printed
Durability		Up to 2 weeks
Advantages	Non-toxic ink, looks like a real tattoo, brightness	Hypoallergenic glue, looks beautiful in the sun, bright, safe designs, leaves no marks	Combines the method of transferring a design and airbrushing with paint (special thick paint is applied to a rubber stamp, printed on leather, and fixed with paint)
Flaws	Low durability	May get caught on clothing	Can only be washed off with a special solution
Price, rubles

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Instructions

Before you decide to get a tattoo at home, you need to thoroughly prepare for it. Performing a tattoo can be divided into three parts: preliminary preparation, actual tattooing and post-traumatic skin rehabilitation.

During preparation, you need to choose a design, decide on the color scheme of the “tattoo” and its exact location. Remember: a tattoo is forever. It will remain with you in 10 and 20 years.

The next task is preparing tools and materials. Quality is the main criterion when choosing a tattoo machine and tattoo pigments. Don't forget about disposable needles and caps. Be sure to check if you are allergic to paint.

Now take care of the light - there should be enough of it. Solve the issue with anesthesia. Decide whether you will stick to the rule that requires sacrifice, or purchase an anesthetic spray.

Remember about alcohol - it is strictly not recommended. When drinking alcohol, the blood vessels dilate, the blood will flow out more intensely and wash away the paint, which means the quality of the drawing may suffer.

Tattooing occurs in several stages:
- skin preparation: it is necessary to remove hair from the selected area, disinfect and degrease with an antiseptic, for example, hydrogen;
- drawing a picture: you can draw it with a gel pen directly on the body, and if the picture is complex, you can use transfer paper and pencils;
- actually performing the tattoo using a tattoo machine;
- carrying out procedures after tattooing: removing droplets of blood and applying an anti-inflammatory compress.

A tattoo is undoubtedly a great way to highlight your individuality. But it’s not always the case that the owner of a cool tattoo wants the masterpiece to remain on his body for the rest of his life. After all, tastes can change, the skin ages, the pattern stretches and looks out of place. No problem, you can find a compromise solution! For example, get a temporary tattoo rather than a permanent one. It will be no less original and fashionable than the usual one. But it won’t get boring. In addition, temporary tattoos are safe to apply. It can be done in different ways: using henna, a transfer stencil, airbrushing, even rhinestones. The drawings will stay on the skin from one day to a couple of weeks.

A henna tattoo is perhaps the oldest of temporary tattoos. Sacred patterns and intricate ornaments on the body began to be painted in Ancient India. Technology from ancient times has come to modern times, naturally having lost its deep spiritual meaning. Finely ground Iranian henna is suitable for henna tattoos. It should be applied to clean and dry skin using a thin brush. Henna should be diluted with warm water to a paste. To prevent your hand from shaking, it is better to use a stencil or tracing paper. The resulting pattern will be burgundy or fiery red, very beautiful. It is water resistant and will last approximately three weeks. And then you can apply a fresh pattern.

Today there are many special transferable “tattoos” on sale on a wide variety of subjects. They allow you to realize a variety of fantasies and passions, as they are affordable, easy to use and safe. If the transfer tattoo is good and of high quality, it will last on the skin for about a week. And then the remains can be scrubbed off with a hard washcloth. It’s easy to decorate the body with a picture: choose a suitable place, attach the picture, and press firmly on top with a damp cloth. You should hold it for no more than a minute, and then avoid allowing the tattoo to come into contact with clothing for about an hour.

A relatively new and very fashionable type of tattoo that you can apply at home with your own hands is airbrushing. There is even a whole trend - body art, when the body is decorated with paintings of unreal beauty. But you can limit yourself to just one tattoo. You will need an airbrush - a special device that is charged with waterproof, hypoallergenic paint. The fruits of such creativity will remain on the body for about seven days. They are removed using regular medical alcohol.

Tattoos can also be applied using rhinestones or special fluorescent inks. Just to begin with, the body must be prepared by covering the desired area with special glue. It will help the rhinestones and paint last 10-14 days. Unless, of course, you don't wash. If your penchant for cleanliness overpowers you, your tattoo will only last for a day or two.

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How to make a permanent tattoo. The process of creating a tattoo begins with selecting a picture, which the artist will then apply to the body. Process: Before applying the tattoo, the artist draws an image. Transfers it to the client's skin. And with a contouring machine he makes an outline, paints over the sharp and thin corners of the image.

Helpful advice

It should be remembered that a professionally done tattoo does not pose a health hazard and, accordingly, does not cause any complications. The bandage applied by the artist after applying the tattoo should last from 3 to 12 hours, depending on the nature of the work. For some time, the skin around the design may be slightly sore and remain red.

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One of the ways to express the inner world, thoughts, desires, or belonging to any group or simple decoration is a tattoo. If you decide to get a tattoo, and not a temporary one, but a permanent one, think carefully about what kind of design and where you will tattoo it.

You will need

• - transfer paper
• - razor
• - roll-on deodorant
• - Vaseline
• - tattoo machine with needles
• - caps with paint
• - and hydrogen peroxide or alcohol
• - disposable gloves

Instructions

To prevent the sketch from coming out crooked or disproportionate on your body, buy special transfer paper. Prepare the necessary tools: razor, ballpoint, tattoo machine with needles, caps, and sterilizing agents (hydrogen peroxide or alcohol). Perform the work wearing disposable gloves.

Use disinfected tools. Before starting tattooing, rinse the needles and holders in alcohol for 2 hours, then place the tools in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 1.5 hours.

Transfer the selected design onto transfer paper.

Using a roll-on deodorant, transfer the sketch from paper to the body using a carbon copy method and wait until it is completely absorbed.

Lubricate the design on the skin along the contour with Vaseline to prevent smearing of the edges.

Set the machine to 12-15 volts. Select the length of the needle based on your skin type. The needle should not go deep under the skin - the paint will spread and the design will be unclear.

Follow the outline of the drawing. Use only jerky, point-to-point movements. Do not furrow the skin. Apply Vaseline frequently to soften skin, reduce irritation and prevent paint from bleeding.

parts of the contour. Wipe off excess paint.

Once you have finished tracing the outline of your design, wash off the Vaseline with soapy water and pat dry with a towel. Be sure to treat the wounded areas (tattooed) of the skin with an antiseptic like “Rescuer” cream. It is oily enough to soften the skin, and also contains substances necessary for the speedy healing of the wound. Bandage the area with the pattern.

Wait two days before proceeding with any further tattooing.

After two days we begin shading. Disinfect the instruments and skin area again. Use Vaseline to soothe and reduce irritation. Now take not 1-3, but from 5 to 17 needles. Set the machine to 8-10 volts and apply paint all over the sketch, using the same point-to-point movements. Try not to leave any gaps.

After shading, treat the wound again with “Rescuer” or any other emollient cream and apply a bandage until it heals.

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You can get a tattoo at home only if you have completed the appropriate courses in tattooing and have a certificate as a tattoo artist. Otherwise, contact a specialist in the salon; home experiments are dangerous and can lead to irreversible consequences.

Since ancient times, man has sought to decorate his body with various designs. Today, the art of tattooing is rapidly developing, offering ever new technologies for applying ornaments.

Instructions

Tattoos are single-color, colored, covering scars and previously made, as well as ultraviolet (in daylight they are indistinguishable, but become visible in the light of nightclub lamps). Tattoos can also be temporary, for example those applied with henna.

To apply a tattoo, henna powder (30-40 g), remember that the henna must be special - the one sold for hair coloring is not suitable! Slowly add the solution to the henna powder until it reaches a thick consistency. You can add a little lime juice - this will make the color of the tattoo more intense.

Let the paste cool for three hours, and then begin applying the design using a thin stick, brush or toothpick.

To make the drawing beautiful and clear, you must first draw its outline with a felt-tip pen on a transparent film, and then apply it to the skin so that an imprint remains. Then it is covered with henna twice at an hour interval. The hair at the tattoo site must be removed, otherwise the design will “float”. After drying, excess paint can be removed from the skin with a dull knife.

Henna tattoos last from five to fourteen days. Experts advise buying henna only in licensed stores, otherwise you may stumble upon low-quality dye, which can cause allergies. It is also not recommended to apply the pattern to the same place more than once every two months - the skin should have the opportunity to rest.

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Just buy henna at any hardware store, draw it on your body, and do not touch it with water for 1 hour. It lasts only 1 week, but sometimes it can be longer!

Helpful advice

It all starts, of course, with choosing a design. The salon will provide you with a catalog containing a large number of works. It is best to coordinate your choice with the master; he will help you choose a drawing according to the size and complexity of execution.

The fashion for tattoos dates back to ancient times. Having passed through centuries, it has not lost its relevance: now an increasing number of people decorate their bodies with various designs. Some do them immediately and for a long time, others first try on a temporary tattoo.

The most popular among supporters are drawings made in the style of aerial tattoo, using a pencil, pen or marker, as well as with henna. Both transfer and special tattoo stickers are relevant.

The easiest and simplest way to draw on yourself is to apply the image to your skin using a fine-tip marker or pen. But various chemicals contained in such “tools” can cause allergies or skin irritation. Another disadvantage of this method is that such drawings are erased very quickly.

Aerotatas are becoming increasingly popular. They are applied painlessly, quickly, and do not cause allergic reactions. They are painted through a stencil using an airbrush. Temporary aerial tattoos are practically indistinguishable from their real counterparts. The design can be made in either black or multi-colored. An aerial tattoo, painted with special paints, glows effectively when exposed to ultraviolet light. This stays on the skin for about three weeks.

And tattoo stickers are the most affordable and easiest way to decorate your body with a beautiful design. They can be purchased at one of the specialized stores and applied to the selected part of the body. Such a tattoo looks exactly the same as a regular one and differs only in the ability to get rid of it at any time.

Henna tattoos are made either using stencils or, if the artist is experienced enough, without them. Specialized stores sell henna paste for this purpose, and you can prepare it at home. The design can be applied with a brush, a cotton swab, a toothpick, or using a special syringe. In order for such a tattoo to stay on the skin as long as possible, you need to take care of it. When drying the pattern, moisturize the skin with a mixture of sugar and lemon juice. After the paste has dried, wipe the tattoo with olive, sesame or mustard oil. When wearing a henna tattoo, it is recommended to limit prolonged contact of the design with water.

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• how to make temporary tattoos

Temporary tattoos are most often done by those who are not yet ready for regular tattoos. Such a design is much safer than a regular tattoo, since it does not injure the skin. You can make the image yourself, or you can go to a tattoo parlor for this.

You will need

• - henna;
• - lemon juice;
• - sugar.

Instructions

Henna is most often used to create a temporary tattoo. You can implement a fairly simple plot with your own hands. Most often, temporary tattoos are small designs that can be placed absolutely anywhere.

It can be applied to the skin in various ways. As a rule, for these purposes, a stencil is used or a drawing on the skin using parchment, after which all the lines of the image are connected using henna. If the tattoo is being done by an inexperienced artist, it is best to use a ready-made template.

Henna (in a tube) can be purchased at cosmetics stores or made in. It is necessary to prepare a stencil. The drawing is applied to the parchment using a water-soluble felt-tip pen and then cut out. Next, you will need to lubricate the area where the tattoo will be placed with a roll-on deodorant. The parchment must be applied to the skin and then pressed carefully. If everything is done correctly, the deodorant will dissolve the coloring elements, and the stencil of the future tattoo will remain on the skin.

A temporary tattoo is completed using a cooled ink paste, which is applied with a special syringe. You will need to apply a template to the skin, then carefully fix it and paint the remaining free spaces with paints. The color paste will need to be left on the skin until it dries, this will take approximately 8 hours. Then the paint must be scraped off with a scarf; the resulting pattern cannot be wetted for two days.

A henna tattoo on the skin can last longer with proper care. When the paint dries, the tattoo must be moistened with a mixture of sugar and lemon juice, the ratio should be 1 to 2. You should also try to avoid excessive sweating (if possible) and prolonged contact with water.

Summer is the long-awaited time when you can finally experiment with your appearance. However, if you decide to get a permanent tattoo, it is worth remembering that it will remain for life. Perhaps later you will regret your impulsive action, dictated by momentary desire or capricious fashion. Therefore, lovers of ardent experiments can take advantage of such an interesting alternative as a temporary tattoo. If you have at least minimal drawing skills, you can easily make such a tattoo at home.

Temporary tattoo: advantages and disadvantages

Before you decide to get a temporary tattoo, it is also advisable to weigh the pros and cons of this method of body decoration.

The advantages of a temporary tattoo are:
- the ability to easily remove a drawing if you no longer like it;
- the opportunity to experiment, for example, to apply different tattoos on the same part of the body and then evaluate the effect on others;
- even a respectable person holding a leadership position can afford to get a temporary tattoo while on vacation;
- applying such an image to the body does not hurt at all;
- completely safe for health, rotting and infection of the skin, as well as other side effects that are possible when applying a real tattoo, are excluded.

However, a temporary tattoo also has disadvantages: the color of the design quickly fades.

If you are not sure whether a permanent tattoo is worth it or not, get one first, and then decide whether you need it. If you are afraid that you do not have sufficient drawing skills, apply the design using a stencil or contact a tattoo parlor. To make high quality, you may need special ingredients and tools.

How to make a temporary tattoo at home

There are several ways to apply a temporary tattoo:
- draw a picture on the body using a gel pen with a thin rod or a marker;
- get a transfer tattoo by purchasing a tattoo sticker in a specialized salon;
- make a “mehndi tattoo”, that is, a tattoo that is applied with henna.

So, how to make a “mehndi tattoo” yourself. First, you need to find henna. The usual one, intended for hair coloring, is not suitable for applying a temporary tattoo. Look for henna in a herbal pharmacy or store. The easiest way to find this henna is in India or in African bazaars. There you can buy this product in tubes. Good henna is finely ground and has a light green tint.

Before applying a tattoo, degrease the skin thoroughly with alcohol or soap. Also, remove hairs from the area to be dyed.

Then prepare henna paste. Pour a few spoons of coffee or tea into boiling water and cook the mixture over low heat for about 1 hour. Sift the henna through a fine strainer and pour into the hot tea leaves. To make the mass thick and viscous, you can add sugar to it. Finally, add lemon or lime juice to the mixture. The consistency of the finished paste should be similar to toothpaste. Cool the mixture for at least 3 hours and add 1 drop of essential oil to it.

Now you can start creating a drawing on the body. Apply the contours with a white makeup pencil; if necessary, use a special stencil. Apply henna paste thickly to the contours with a brush. When it dries, scrape it off after 1.5-2 hours.

After this, dry the tattoo in a warm place, moisturizing with sweetened lemon juice. Finally, wipe the finished tattoo with eucalyptus oil. This “Mendi tattoo” made in will last about 2 weeks.

Tip 7: How to make a temporary tattoo at home: for the stylish

A beautiful, stylish and neat tattoo attracts glances and attention. But not many girls can decide to decorate their body, because such an “accessory” will remain on the skin for life. The ideal option to see if a tattoo will suit your style is a temporary henna tattoo. And you can do it at home, thereby saving money and time on going to the salon.