Are there tattoos that last for a year

In any case, the company has just opened its first location in Brooklyn and is taking reservations—which are already booked three months out. To be clear, getting an Ephemeral tattoo is still every bit as painful as getting a traditional one. The only difference is that the ink is formulated to break down in your skin over time. But the large pools of ink under your skin clump together, resisting removal. With Ephemeral ink, these same pools form, but they disaggregate over time, so the ink particles break down in a faster, more predictable fashion.

Definitely there are a few. First off, Ephemeral tattoos do cause trauma to your skin, just like real tattoos. Second, for now, Ephemeral tattoos are only available in black though the company is working on colors. Finally, Ephemeral tattoos are relatively expensive—roughly three times the market rate for conventional tattoos. As for an entire sleeve or that giant flaming eagle you want on your back? Additionally, Green Goo made with aloe vera, myrrh, and yarrow is provided to customers, which happens to be a known leader in tattoo aftercare.

In general, Sakhai says the tattoos last around nine to 15 months. Commitment issues? By Kelsey Stewart. Search Close. See All Trends Style Designers. See All Home Entertaining Travel. These choices will be signaled globally to our partners and will not affect browsing data. We and our partners process data to: Actively scan device characteristics for identification. I Accept Show Purposes. By Karen L.

Hudson Karen L. Karen L. Hudson is a tattoo artist and contributing writer for Byrdie. Byrdie's Editorial Guidelines. Medically reviewed by Dr. Dendy Engelman. Dendy Engelman is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon and lecturer both in the U. Reviewed by Dr. The Sucker Scam. Featured Video. Related Stories. If you just leave the tattoo alone, the ink molecules will eventually break down; it takes about a year. If you decide to remove an Ephemeral ink tattoo earlier, a complementary removal solution can be applied directly over the original tattoo, again by a tattoo artist.

That solution will cause the ink molecules to flush out. You can also use the removal solution to get rid of just one part of an Ephemeral ink tattoo to re-do it or change it. But when you remove it, it essentially eats away one of the components and the dye molecules are flushed out.

The company expects to be ready for market by the end of