At all times, people have sought to emphasize their individuality and stand out from the gray mass. This is especially pronounced in the younger generation, which in one way or another modifies their appearance. Piercings, tattoos all over the body, shaved whiskey, and acid-colored hair will not surprise anyone.
However, not so long ago a new fashion trend appeared - luminous tattoos. They have become an indispensable decoration for lovers of nightlife, those who have fun at night in nightclubs, beach parties and discos.
What is a neon tattoo?
Luminous tattoos are called neon, or ultraviolet. You can also often hear the term “UV tattoo”. Such tattoos are performed using the same technology as conventional ones, but a substance that glows in ultraviolet radiation is used as a coloring pigment. In the dark, a neon pattern flashes in bright juicy colors when illuminated with special lamps, it becomes more voluminous and expressive. An additional “wow effect” is created due to optical illusion - it seems that a neon tattoo hovers above the surface of the skin.
The ultraviolet pattern on the skin attracts the eyes of everyone around and causes them to delight, amazement and slight envy.
Types of Glowing Tattoos
In the photo, neon tattoos look very impressive, but if you look carefully at different images, you can understand that there are different luminous tattoos.
Neon patterns can be divided into three types:
- The image is visible in daylight, at night the tattoo begins to glow, the colors become brighter.
- The pattern is not visible during the day on the skin, but with the onset of night in the light of club lamps, it appears in all its glory.
- Combining the first two options. Part of the image is visible in daylight, and at a club party the picture is supplemented with details, it becomes larger and brighter.
The first type of neon tattoo is suitable for those who do not hesitate to show drawings on the skin and in the daytime. The second type will be of more interest to those who do not seek to advertise their evening life at work, as well as to people who work in companies with strict dress codes.
The third type is more suitable for playful men and women, with a good sense of humor and loving to impress. After all, it is so interesting when the smile of a Cheshire cat with the onset of night turns into a full-fledged neon Cheshire. Or it turns out that a modest thin snake on his shoulder actually crawls out of the eye socket of a huge luminous skull. There are a lot of transformation options - the master offers their clients, but you can come up with something more personal.
Security
Neon tattoo ink is a concern for many people. Even the usual coloring pigments, some have an allergy, after which the skin remains not a beautiful pattern, but ugly scars. Therefore, many clients of tattoo salons have questions about the safety of a substance that glows with such bright acid colors.
Luminous tattoos on the skin appeared a little more than 10 years ago. Most people who made themselves neon tattoos had no problems. Chemists claim that UV tattoo ink is safe because it does not contain phosphors, radioactive substances or toxic components and consists of organic pigments, glycerin, alcohol, water and gimamelis. At one time, it was designed to label migratory animals and the food industry.
The danger is that not all tattoo parlors use high-quality luminous inks. Some manage to buy paint for ships, which contains zinc and lead and is generally not designed to be injected under the skin.
What you need to provide before you make a luminous tattoo
Before you make a neon tattoo, you need to weigh everything well again and follow these recommendations:
- Carefully choose a salon - always large, with proven masters.
- Ask to show certificates for paint.
- After choosing a picture, you need to ask the wizard for how effective it will look. The fact is that the luminous coloring pigment has a more liquid consistency, and it is more difficult to work with it, and you will have to apply the picture both under ordinary lighting and in the light of a special lamp, which makes work even more difficult. As a result, the quality of the neon pattern often leaves much to be desired - it turns out to be crooked or smeared.
- Be sure to ask for an allergy test. This can save you from very unpleasant consequences.
Issue price
The price of neon tattoos is at least two times higher than that of conventional tattoos. But the exact cost must be recognized individually, as it varies depending on a large number of factors. The level of the salon and the demand for the services of a particular master, the type of image, its size and location are important. The development of an individual sketch is paid separately, plus salons often set some minimum payment threshold, for example, at least 2500 rubles. per session at the cost of each hour of 1500 rubles. If we talk about the average size of a tattoo from ordinary ink, then it will cost at least 5000 rubles. The price for a neon tattoo of the same size will be at least 10,000 rubles.