White Tattoos – Facts About White Ink Tattoo – Sewing Machines Los Angeles

White ink tattoos seems caught its success overnight with super model Kate Moss and Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan getting their white tattoos.

White ink tattoos are different from its traditional equivalents in the sense that they generally skip the normal process of outlining and stenciling in black ink, which is required in the traditional ones before a tattooist begin to color your tattoos. A white tattoo is thus performed exclusively in white pigment, and it is so distinctive that it is like a ghostly image. If you have ever seen some of them, you will find that they are mostly like scarifications or brands, which are not easily noticed. Maybe that is one reason that accounts for the popularity of white tattoos, people simply want one that does not look obvious and evident in their work or study office, or at least, when necessary, they can easily do a coverup.

White tattoos are generally more suited on people with pale skins. Because white pigment can be more easily seen through the a pale skin than a dark skin. Also, they should be placed on the body areas that are less exposed to sun light since sunlight can accelerate the fading of white ink tattoos. If you want to have a white ink tattoo, you may also need more care and need some touch-ups from time to time to keep it from fading.

Designs for white tattoos should be simple and less detailed. Text and words tattoos with beautiful lettering, stars, small animals etc are some perfect options. Anyway, keep it simple.

You can see some white ink tattoo pictures to get some inspiration for you gorgeous tattoos.