The desire for change in humans in the blood. We always want something new, both in life and in appearance. Many are ready for a change of image, but not all of us differ in radical views. Therefore, the question of how to make a temporary tattoo is as urgent as possible, especially today, when this method of decorating oneself is at the peak of popularity.
The history of drawing a picture on the skin dates back many centuries. The etymology of the word "tattoo" has roots in the Polynesian language. And the first mention of this type of art is in the travel diary of James Cook - the entry is dated 1773. But in Europe, many adorned themselves in this way, and before that, there was simply no special name for the drawings.
Where can I get a tattoo?
If you want to apply any image or a beautiful phrase to the body in order to enjoy it all your life, then, of course, you need to visit a special salon. However, do not rush: find reviews from previous clients, find out if the tattoo artist has a license, see if it is clean in the room. If everything is in order, you can begin to change yourself.
In the same case, if you are ready for such striking changes only for a certain short period, you can really do without the help of a specialist, because you can make a temporary tattoo yourself. It is not as difficult as it seems, the main thing is to follow the rules written below.
How to make a temporary tattoo at home?
Many people know that henna is needed for this process. However, not everyone is aware that this should not be a hair dye, but a special powder. It is sold in specialized stores.
From this powder we need to get a paste, which we will apply to the skin. For this we need:
- 4 tbsp. henna spoons;
- strong black tea (boiling water);
- a few drops of olive oil;
- lemon juice.
So, all components must be mixed. Consistency should be like sour cream. Then you can do different things. For people who do not have drawing skills, it is better to use a stencil, because making a temporary tattoo with henna is quite difficult.
An important point, which plays an important role in the final result, is the degreasing of the skin before applying the tattoo. This can be done with a simple soap that does not contain moisturizing components, or with alcohol.
So, put a stencil on the skin. It is advisable to somehow fix it so that the drawing is neat, for example, with adhesive tape. Now you can apply henna paste. Do not regret, the layer should be about 5 mm in thickness: only this way the tattoo will turn out to be bright.
Next, carefully remove the stencil and leave the gruel to dry for 2-3 hours. After this time, henna must be scraped off or cleaned with a dry sponge, but not with water. It is better not to wet the tattoo for at least two days - henna will manifest itself better.
If the edges of the picture turned out to be uneven, you can use a syringe, into which you should first collect the paste of their henna, and circle the contours. A syringe is also useful to those who can draw: in this case, you can do without a stencil.
Now you know how to get a temporary tattoo. Do not be afraid to experiment!