Dealing with a faded tattoo probably isn't a part of your inky daydreams — but it's certainly a reality of the process. "All tattoos fade; that is to be expected," says tattoo artist Melody Mitchell.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If someone said there was a tattoo that felt and looked real, but would fade within nine to 15 months, ...

In 2021, a company announced a new kind of temporary tattoo, one designed to fade after nine to 15 months. Ephemeral Tattoo is the company, and it was perfect for Raimee Iacofano. RAIMEE IACOFANO: ...

White tattoos have taken the stage and certainly peeked many of us ink lover's curiosity — especially mine. The biggest question that keeps me from running out to get a beautiful white ink tattoo on ...

Social media has made it easier than ever to share cool tattoo ideas. Instagram and Pinterest are great sources of inspiration, especially given how contemporary tattoo artists are getting more ...

I'm a tattoo artist that specializes in black-and-gray and color-realism designs. Don't expect the color to look exactly the same as in the reference photo, especially when healed. Consider getting ...

If someone said there was a tattoo that felt and looked real, but would fade within nine to 15 months, would you try it? I did. In January of 2022, I went to a now-shuttered Brooklyn studio, intending ...

In 2021, a company called Ephemeral Tattoo launched a tattoo ink "made to fade" — that the body would dissolve. Three years later, some clients say -- they haven't faded well. In 2021, a company ...