Fake tattoos vs. real tattoos

Tattoos are the way to decorate your body. If you are reading this, you are probably still exploring your options. You are thinking about the style of the tattoo, the size, possibly the font, the color, and so on. The choice is endless, which makes it incredibly difficult to make a decision. Some are determined and sometimes even a bit impulsive, while others carefully figure out which tattoo suits them and first experiment with fake tattoos. There is no right or wrong, and the choice is entirely yours. To help you along, today we will take you through the pros and cons of real & fake tattoos.

Fake tattoos

Fake tattoos are the solution for people who want to decorate their body for, for example, a party or want to try a tattoo before getting it permanently. Experience what it is like to have a tattoo without any permanent consequences.

Advantages of fake tattoos

Flexibility

Fake tattoos come in many colors, designs, and sizes. You can endlessly experiment with hundreds of designs. The tattoo disappears after a while, and you can immediately try a new design.

No permanent consequences

Fake tattoos are temporary. They are not permanent. This allows you to experience what it is like to have a tattoo without a permanent commitment.

Painless

Getting a real tattoo is experienced as painful by many people. Applying a fake tattoo is painless; you don’t feel anything at all.

Cost

A fake tattoo is much more affordable than getting a real tattoo.

Try a tattoo

You can try a tattoo first before getting it permanently. A fake tattoo helps you decide on a real tattoo. Be 100% sure of your choice; this can only be done by trying the tattoo for a while first. Fake tattoos offer the perfect solution for this.

Disadvantages of fake tattoos

Temporary

As expected, a fake tattoo is temporary; after a while, the tattoo will disappear.

Unrealistic

In some cases, fake tattoos do not look realistic. You can see that it is a fake tattoo, which is not the look you want. Go for a semi-permanent tattoo, which looks realistic, is highly detailed, and is indistinguishable from a real one.

Personal meaning

With many providers, you cannot attach personal meaning to a fake tattoo because you simply cannot have your own fake tattoo made. At tattforaweek, you can have a tattoo made with your own image, design, or text. Click here for more information about personalized fake tattoos.

Real tattoos

Real tattoos are for people who are definitively sure of their choice and want to permanently decorate their body. It is important that you are 100% behind your choice before getting a real tattoo. Tattoos are permanent and can only be removed in a painful way.

Advantages of real tattoos

Durability

Real tattoos last a very long time. You get them and benefit from them for decades. On the one hand, this is an advantage; on the other hand, it can be a disadvantage. It may happen that after a few years you no longer stand behind your choice.

Detail and complexity

Real tattoos are done by tattoo artists. They are often able to create very complex and detailed designs. Previously, this was not possible with fake tattoos, but with the advent of semi-permanent tattoos, you can now also order ultra-detailed fake tattoos.

Disadvantages of real tattoos

Permanent consequences

A real tattoo is permanent. This requires careful consideration.

Pain and risks

Getting a tattoo is experienced as painful by many people and is not without risks. You can get an infection during the process of getting a real tattoo.

Cost

It is often expensive to get a real tattoo.

Choose the type of tattoo that suits you

Make sure the choice suits you. Are you very impulsive? Then it is advisable to first experiment with fake tattoos. Are you confident in your well-considered choice and does your tattoo have a special meaning? Then you can go for a real tattoo. We always recommend trying fake tattoos first because only then can you make well-informed choices. Whatever choice you make, make sure you wear your tattoos with pride!