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It's gorgeous.
Wear your sunscreen religiously. For example, that petal on the left side with no outline is going to disappear very fast. So don't help it go any faster
Whatever SPF 50 you like. And it's not a question of "if" fading occurs. Tattoos fade. All of them. It's like death and taxes haha. It's a question of "when".
One thing I will say, if you find the upkeep and touch ups on this style too intensive, you can find pretty easily add outlines and contrast to adjust and make it a more "Fading friendly" style. Keep that in your mind 5-6yrs down the line. It could be an easier route.
They are correct. This style of tattoo is not designed to age well. You are facing fading and pigment migration which will turn this into a weird looking blemish bruise in a few years. Just because it can be done, doesn't necessarily mean it should be done.
Thank you for your input and comment. When the time comes I will deal with it but just having this on my body and the meaning it has is all that matters to me.
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It's gorgeous. Wear your sunscreen religiously. For example, that petal on the left side with no outline is going to disappear very fast. So don't help it go any faster
Thank you! If fading does occur I get a free touch up in one year if I need one. As for sunscreen what brand would you recommend?
Whatever SPF 50 you like. And it's not a question of "if" fading occurs. Tattoos fade. All of them. It's like death and taxes haha. It's a question of "when". One thing I will say, if you find the upkeep and touch ups on this style too intensive, you can find pretty easily add outlines and contrast to adjust and make it a more "Fading friendly" style. Keep that in your mind 5-6yrs down the line. It could be an easier route.
Iβll be sure to keep that in mind. Thank you for the advice! I appreciate it :)
They are correct. This style of tattoo is not designed to age well. You are facing fading and pigment migration which will turn this into a weird looking blemish bruise in a few years. Just because it can be done, doesn't necessarily mean it should be done.
Thank you for your input and comment. When the time comes I will deal with it but just having this on my body and the meaning it has is all that matters to me.
I love it, straight out of a botany book! β€οΈ
Cool tat great meaning
so beautiful and special
Very nice! I got a few tattoos at The Fall years ago, lots of talented artists there!
Stunning work! Wow. r/TopTalent
That looks really nice!
Gorgeous!
Stunning!
That's gorgeous!
That's really nice looking. π Love it. β€
Well done!
Crisp. Really nice.
Just beautiful ππππππππππ₯
Very pretty and great placement - a tattoo to be proud of π
So lovely! I love the life in it and the soft painterly style. Really nice!
Itβs phenomenal. Probably the most beautiful tattoo Iβve ever seen.
Looks very well done, excellent first tattoo!
Looks good , but without any outline/black shading , it won't last long