The trend for colorful tattoos continues to grow today, despite the fact that the first examples date back thousands of years.
By mixing colors such as red, blue, green, or yellow, tattoo artists can enhance the effect of a design, as in the case of three-dimensional or realistic tattoos.
While the types of colors and shades vary depending on the shape and type of tattoo chosen, it is important to understand their characteristics before getting one permanently.
The tradition of colored tattoos
Colored tattoos are a long-standing practice in human civilization. According to the latest findings by researchers, the first evidence of this activity can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago. In addition to this civilization, colored tattoos were also common among other populations such as the ancient inhabitants of Greenland, Alaska, Sudan, and the Philippines.
In the Western world, the culture of color tattoos began to spread with the Greeks and Romans, but it was not until the 17th century that it became established, starting with the Japanese tradition.
Today, color tattoos are a real trend, especially for those looking for an original and different tattoo.
Characteristics of color tattoos
There are many styles of tattoos that involve the use of color. Among the most common are the old school, the Japanese tattoo, the watercolor style and the realistic tattoo.
All these techniques have certain characteristics in common. Firstly, the use of very different colors is preferable when choosing a medium to large tattoo. Small tattoos, although always very popular, can risk blending together if they are made with many colors, creating an unclear effect.
Furthermore, different colors have different average lifespans on the skin. For example, dark, dense colors such as black, blue, or gray last a long time on the skin before fading. On the contrary, colors such as yellow or green fade much more quickly.
Orange tones are difficult to see on darker skin and fade very quickly.
White is another special color, but it requires particular expertise on the part of the tattoo artist.
Where to get colored tattoos
Arms
The arms are a particularly suitable area for colored tattoos. The main reason for this is that the tattoo is very visible when wearing a simple T-shirt. On the other hand, if you want to hide it from the prying eyes of your coworkers or traditional family members, you can simply wear a shirt or long sleeves.
Ankles
Ankles are also a perfect example for colorful tattoos. Among the most popular designs are butterflies and flowers. In the latter case, there are both single flowers such as roses, daisies, and sunflowers, as well as floral arrangements.
Other areas of the body
Other areas of the body that can be embellished with colorful tattoos include the hands, back, shoulders, and feet.
