Are you thinking of getting a tattoo? Your new tattoo might look pretty awesome now, but have you ever wondered what it’d look like when you’re older? There are many reasons and factors why this happens, and many answers to the question of how tattoos age.
One way to keep your tattoo looking fresh and prevent it from aging is to ensure that you follow the proper healing procedures, as even the best tattoos can be affected by not taking proper care. Most parlors will advise you about care and tattoo aging, so make sure you pay attention!
As tempting as it might be, don’t spend too much time touching your new tattoo idea that came to life, as this can lead to discoloration and infection. If your tattoo is new, then try to keep it out of the sunlight, even when it’s fully healed. Make sure you always moisturize your skin with the highest SPF sunscreen on any exposed tattoos whenever you’re out and about – this is a huge reminder for owners 😀
Finally, never forget to search for a highly skilled and , as he is the one who will execute the work, making sure you won’t regret it. Now scroll down below to find how some of the old tattoos look today—not all of them stood the test of time.
What Happens to Tattoos Over Time?
When it comes to aging, the type of tattoo ink can make a big difference; for example, cheaper ink often fades much quicker than higher-quality alternatives.
The color of the ink makes a big difference, too, as the lighter the ink, the faster it fades (remember that next time you’re thinking about getting one of those ). Another thing to consider is your tattoo’s placement, as this can also influence the speed of fading.
Tattoos on areas that see a lot of activity, such as your feet and fingers, are much more likely to fade than tattoos on your or chest, for example. Also, the design comes into play—the detailing is, the more likely it is to get blurred years later.
If body art fades with time, what do tattoos look like when you get old? Well, check out this tattoo aging time-lapse compiled by Bored Panda to see for yourself how look now.
Aged Tattoo
Tattoo 3 Years Later
Tattoo 4 Years Later
Fresh And Aged Tattoo
Intricate Tattoo 10 Years Later
I mean, it is small print very close together. You know it is going to bleed a little so this was a bad call, the tattoo artist should have told them this would happen. Maybe they did..
Aged Finger Tattoo
When I had decided to get the tattoo done, I knew that the area was not ideal and that the tattoo would fade at some point. I made a point to follow the aftercare instructions “to a T”. My expectation was that I would have this tattoo for longer than a week.
It’s called a blowout. Happens when the needle goes too deep into the skin. Fingers are very hard to do, the skin is flimsy. It could happen the most skilled artists. It’s just a poor choice in placement. That’s all.
Back Tattoo After Healing
Just to make it clear – difference between those pictures is 3 years, 5 times change of hair color and some photoshop in both pictures. In real, my tattoo still looks good and almost the same. Good shot but not even close to reality.
Tattoo 4 Years Later
Aged Wrist Tattoo
Interesting tribal design. A quick touch up should do the trick, that’s the nice part about a tribal tattoo
Small Tattoo After 7 Years
Detailed Tattoo After Healing
Celtic Tattoo 15 Years Later
The dark tone of the current one actually compliments the fact that it should represent an ancient Celtic symbol. Giving it a touch-up would be nice, but won’t be all that necessary
Aged Tattoo
Aged Neck Tattoo
Tiny Aged Tattoo
Aged Hand Tattoos
