I have a few permanent tattoos, two big ones. I'd suggest someone considering their first tattoo to try a temporary tattoo to see how they like it, then proceed to the real thing if they like it.
Temporary tattoos are good for theme parties or maybe exotic vacations.
My actual tattoos are easily hidden under business attire, even business casual or doing the polo shirt thing, for career reasons. So it takes going to the pool or the beach or riding my motorcycles with sleeveless shirts to show my tattoos. My wife and I have done some temporary tattoos for vacation before.
My wife had some tattoos removed and said that was more painful than getting the tattoo in the first place. So there's a place for the temps. Give yourself some variety. Do you wear the same shirt every day of your life? Why not have the ability to change up your tattoos some?
I'd say do whatever your mood desires. Life is too short to worry about being judged by someone else. Usually, the judgers are the most shallow.
Since I would never get a permanent tat, a temporary one might be fun for a party or going out, but tats in general are anathema to me.
count me as a yay. i already have two tats and didn't think to give them a trial run because they are placed in areas that are easily covered by clothing. not to mention i was young and not looking too far into the future.
i plan on getting two more tattoos at some point. one will be safely out of view, but i want the other on my inner wrist. i would like to do a trial run beforehand to see how it feels to 'live with' it. this will be different because i would be much more aware of it, so i need to be sure.
temporary tattoos can be a lot of fun. i had a friend create a design on my shoulder for a party and greatly enjoyed it. it was metallic like dancing doll's pics, so it was obvious that i wasn't trying to front. getting one for some type of street cred is laughable at best - tragic at worst.
Yay for those who want them. Nay for those who don't want them. Temporary or permanate it's a personal decision for us all. I used them to see how I like it. I did, and felt honored to have it done permanently. I have a butterfly that is Hubbie's mark of ownership.
Brandie
Sarcastic Coffee Aficionado
I think Temp Tats are a great idea!
If I ever found one I liked I would try it out .... but the "standard" ones you can find are not something I'd use.
Perhaps this would be an awesome start up for a tattooist to have the more "unusual" temp tats.
I'd buy shares in that!
Van
. Temporary is the way to go, maybe a henna tattoo.
