Tattoo: I tattoo what, how?
A dedicated festival in early July, an elitist site (thetattoorialist.com), celebrities who post their last motive on Instagram, a Diesel perfume called Loverdose Tattoo ... Exit to make some scream, the tattoo is indeed ultra -plugged. From the sign of belonging (in certain cultures, he designated the tribe), he moved to the sign of independence: "It is I who controls my body. But the gesture is not trivial and requires reflection.
Not refractory to the trend tattoo but a little stressed to the idea of "to pass" Follow the advice of Tin-Tin, the famous tattooist Paris.
How to choose YOUR MOTIF?
"According to his personality! "Launches Tin-Tin, the Parisian tattoo artist whose studio is always busy (01 40 23 07 90). We do not choose Rihanna's stars or the calligraphy of her best friend. We take a step back, we reflect on his passions. The most beautiful tattoo is the one that we have seen nowhere else.
Are there TRENDS?
If one can trust some safe values (dragons, skulls, swallows and serpents are immutable), beware of the effects of fashion, by definition ephemeral. "The dolphin of the time" The big blue "or the 90's tribal bracelet are has-been," summarizes Tin-Tin, who regrets that four out of five girls today claim a tattoo on the inside of the wrist or on the fingers (see the lion head of Cara Delevingne ). Fifteen years ago, it was the loins ... Again, we avoid doing like everyone else.
Should one take into account his CARNATiON?
Yes. The more white she is, the more the colors work (impossible to tattoo lighter than her skin ). On a matte skin, we limit ourselves to black ink.
Which address ?
A pro who has a storefront. Before choosing, we see many, we inquire at the National Union of Tattoo Artists ( Snat ), we made a tour at the next World tattoo (March 7 to 9, 2014), and read the specialized monthly ("Rise Tattoo "," Tattoo Magazine "). Good indicators too, the price (not less than 100 € for a good tattoo artist) and the deadline for an appointment (less than a week is suspicious). Finally, never a tattoo at home: it's dangerous and forbidden.
Tattoo: I overcome my fears
Not refractory to the trend tattoo but a little stressed to the idea of "to pass" Follow the advice of Tin-Tin, the famous tattooist Paris.
Does it hurt ?
Yes. "We do not pose a Malabar decal! Tin-Tin quipped. If everyone has their own threshold of sensitivity, some areas are more painful: wrists, elbows, and especially hands , fingers and feet . Some anesthesiologists refuse to practice the epidural on a tattoo in the lower back. Even if, according to Tin-Tin, we have never seen a complication.
ARE THERE ANY ZONES PROHIBITED?
Everyone has to set their limits, personal, professional, religious ... Moles are not covered to facilitate their monitoring.
What PRECAUTIONS?
No sun . Neither three weeks before nor three months after. And apply a healing cream, twice a day for ten days. Better to avoid the pool for some time.
Does it involve RISKS?
Complications are rare when hygiene is respected. Including sterile needles for single use, sterilization of equipment, protection of tools (lamp, chair, dermograph ...) with a plastic film renewed to each client, wearing gloves to change as soon as the tattooist touches an unprotected object (the phone !). As for allergies , they are minimized if mineral pigments are used.
Tattoo: and after?
Not refractory to the trend tattoo but a little stressed to the idea of "to pass" Follow the advice of Tin-Tin, the famous tattooist Paris.
Does it "AGED" WELL?
Yes, even if the color skates and fades a little over time. But if the ink is not super quality, the contours can end up "drooling".
How does it go?
We can make rework the pattern. Or get rid of it by laser, whose very brief impulses cause the ink particles to explode. " But do not dream. Today, it is very stable and difficult to eliminate, "says one at the Sorbonne Laser Center. Allow a dozen sessions (from € 100 to € 200 each), spaced two months to overcome. Flat with yellow, orange and purple, more resistant.
Thanks to Anne Mazas, tattoo specialist and author of "Life under my skin, 40 tattooed portraits" (MkF, Conti and Diesel ed.).
One night tattoo: the alternative
Too scared to start, the tattoo of a night is the ideal alternative!
Proof if it takes its fashion power, the tattoo breaks in ephemeral versions (held 1 to 5 days). Buffer pens with sailor's anchor (Sephora's Tattoo me) or skull (Tattoo Stars by Biguine Makeup), swallow skin jewelery (Faux & Fabulous Tattoos Chic from Bourjois), delicate arty motifs (www.berock-tattoo.com) or Miami Beach flamingos (www.tattoo.com) ... Let's go!
