Henna, jagua, Australian ink, decals: how to find your way around?

Do you want to try out the madness of temporary tattoos before taking the plunge? Follow the guide and discover all the alternatives!

Henna

Made with henna paste, a natural dye from a plant, this short-lived tattoo of auburn color is mainly on hands and feet. 

Benefit: Visible 2 to 3 weeks on the skin

Disadvantage: Difficult to make yourself, risk of allergy if black henna, fades naturally: not homogeneous

The jagua

Coming straight from Latin America, its name comes from the shrub Genipa americana, also called Jagua. The juice extracted from its fruits allows to make temporary tattoos natural color blue night. 

Advantage: Remains on the surface of the skin and its color is similar to that of a permanent tattoo

Disadvantage: Difficult to make yourself, only one color choice is possible, risk of allergies

Australian ink

Choice of patterns, choice of colors, the Australian ink will allow you to have a glimpse of your future permanent tattoo. Its duration is 5 to 10 days.

Advantage: Does not penetrate under the skin

Cons: Difficult to make yourself 

The decals

Putting on your skin a pattern drawn on a support allows you to be guided by your desires throughout the year: golden, silver, geometric or ethnic tattoos. 

Advantage: Easy to install and remove yourself, they are hypoallergenic and therefore without risk of allergies.

Disadvantage: A decal tattoo only lasts 2 to 5 days

temporary tattoos now have no secret for you. Try the experience! To test a tattoo decal, RDV here.