One of the biggest problems with permanent pigments is that the most durable ones are unsafe for use on human beings. This leaves the industry with just a few safe alternatives. For the most part, very light, fast and permanent colors are used. However, this is not always the case. When it comes...

The best thing to do in this case is to go back to the studio and artist where you got the tattoo, show the tattoo to him or her and ask for a touch up. Most colored tattoos and even some black ones need a touch up because the skin can only take so much ink and any excess will come out. A...

Yes. There is a pre-test, but it is not cheap. The chances of being allergic to tattoo ink are very small, but if you are concerned about it, you should ask in the studio if the artist will be willing to test some ink on your skin. You will be charged for it because the artist will need to...

Yes, you may lose some ink due to flaking and peeling shortly after you have gotten a new tattoo. Your skin can hold only so much ink, and any excess will be shed. You may find that some ink comes off on your clothing for a few days. Once a scab has formed over the tattoo, this will stop. The...

The color of ink that will show up on your skin will all depend on its tone and shade.  Skin tones darker than tan or light olive will not usually take yellow, orange or white, and if your skin is quite dark, you may only be able to use the really bold colors of black, purples, reds, blues...