The micro-tattoo trend is growing increasingly. Would you like to have your pet’s portrait on your skin in 10 cm? Your favorite artwork? Or that photo from that day? This style is striking due to the amount of detail in such a small size. But what happens to them over time? Do the details hold up like the first day? Why are they so criticized? Here, we’ll tell you more.
The devil is in the details.
Along with minimalism, many people started opting for more discreet tattoos, including mini tattoos. Micro-tattoos are typically elegant, refined, delicate, and easy to conceal. Some prefer large and flashy tattoos, but if that’s not your case, this style might be suitable.
The sentimental value in these tattoos is often strong for many. It’s common to see relatives, partners, or friends seal their bonds with the same tattoo. This is ideal because the size allows those unaccustomed to tattoos, like older individuals, to start in a friendlier way.
Great works on a small scale.
Microrrealism tattoos are most common in this style. They involve imprinting highly detailed images on the skin, simulating the original image as faithfully as possible. Microrealism is characterized by not having well-defined lines in the contours but is generated from gradual shading. This is achieved through the use of much smaller and finer needles than usual.
Many use stippling to be more precise on a small scale. Up close, you can see the small dots next to each other, but from a distance, they create the illusion of solid fill. Practice in realistic drawing is fundamental for mastering lights and shadows, crucial for any tattoo style, especially Realism. Moreover, realistic tattoos, especially in Color Realism, are quite complex. If you want to do it in Micro Realism, it’s recommended to know some basic aspects.
Micro-Tattoos, the new sensation.
Just like with any other trend, when celebrities join, it accelerates its popularity. In the case of micro tattoos, although they existed before, the fact that celebrities showcased their small designs inspired many artists and people to get tattoos.
Do micro tattoos last over time?
Criticisms towards these tattoos claim that over time, such a level of detail can’t be sustained like the first day. Due to closely spaced lines or points in a small size, the ink may spread, and the design could fade. Two lines very close together may merge over time, affecting the original design, leading to deformation. Some artists oppose these tattoos, accusing artists of “deceiving” their clients.
While many share this opinion, there aren’t many tattoos of this style over 10 years old to compare and note real differences. It’s relatively new with limited information. Larger tattoos with thicker lines might withstand time better than weak and small lines and dots.
Other factors, like sun exposure, skin type, age, or ink quality, can also contribute to a tattoo deteriorating. The crucial factor is the location. For instance, hands or feet may not be the best areas for long-lasting designs, as the skin changes more frequently, leading tattoos to fade and lose pigmentation faster.
So, if you’re thinking about getting one, pay attention to this.
Micro tattoos, yes or no? We can’t assert that micro tattoos don’t last or completely fade. To determine this, we need to wait a few years for comparisons. However, we can take precautions and care to make them last longer on our skin.
Undoubtedly, it’s a style showcasing the talent of many artists that wants to get their art to a new level, and also is a sophisticated way for you to have a more discret meaningful art but remains highly debated.
