Once you know where you want your tattoo & before you consider any artwork try to decide on whether you want a full colour tattoo or a mono tattoo.

Shading and shadow are explained in a different section so for now try to simply consider what colour(s) you would like.

COLOUR

If you decide on 2, 3, 4 or more colours it's important to remember that over time these are likely to age and fade. UV rays from the sun will affect the long term quality of your tattoo and so too will your aftercare routine.

Speak to your artist (who are usually tattooed themselves), and check out how their tattoos have aged especially in areas more likely to have seen daylight regularly. Do some comparisons and make sure your happy with the outcome.

A small selection of tattoo ink colours!

MONO

If you decide on a single colour and it's usually black the considerations are basically the same as for multiple colours.

Not all blacks are the same with long term fading & UV stability differing between brands. So do your research and speak to the artist, they will be pleased to talk to you about which black they use, provide samples and portfolio shots for you to browse through.

Don't accept anything that your not sure about or happy with as lesser quality black inks can turn 'green' after lengthy exposure to the sun.

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