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UV tattoos or blacklight tattoos are tattoos made with a special ink that is only visible under a blacklight. They are particularly popular in the raver subculture.[citation needed]

The tattoos are completely invisible in normal light, although scarring from the tattoo machine in the application process may remain, and therefore still show. A UV tattoo becomes visible under blacklight, when it lights up in colors ranging from yellow to purple, depending on the ink chosen. As a direct result of its invisibility, blacklight ink is often used for facial tattoos.[citation needed]

UV Tattoo as shown under a black light.

Contents [hide]

1 Arguments against UV tattoos

2 Arguments for UV tattoos

3 Application Tips

4 External links

[edit] Arguments against UV tattoos

UV tattoo ink is not commonly known or used, as very few varieties of UV inks are approved for use in the US. dövme tattooThis is because some people have had reactions to the ink, ranging from minor itching to dermatitis. Several UV inks are suspected carcinogens and allergens and at this time, dövme tattoo no research has been conducted into the possible side effects of long term exposure. Some UV inks are known to yellow or turn slightly brown with sun exposure.

Many tattoo artists simply refuse to work with UV ink, because of the potential medical complications and the difficulty involved in the application process. In the past, many experts have advised against UV tattoos.

[edit] Arguments for UV tattoos

Over recent years, as the formulas for UV inks have been improved upon, dövme tattoo  it has become more common to hear reports of success, with little or no reaction.

[edit] Application Tips

UV inks are not as bright under normal light as normal tattoo inks, and do not blend during application, dövme tattoo  as normal inks do. Therefore, for vibrant, high impact tattoos, normal ink should be used, allowed to heal, and then highlighted with UV inks. Only highly experienced tattooists should apply UV tattoos, dövme tattoo and should have a blacklight within arm's length of the tattoo chair. When applying white or clear UV ink, this blacklight should be turned on throughout the procedure.

UV inking takes a little longer than using normal inks, due to UV inks being a little thinner and harder to work with, dövme tattoo and because the tattoo must be checked under a blacklight frequently during application.

[edit] External links

BMEzine gallery of UV tattoos

Needled article

Examples of UV Tattoos

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