Our bad. We operated under the assumption that folks knew this. Micro tattoos/micro realism usually refer to very small, very detailed, often single-needle pieces.
@@inked Well yeah I assume you have a very loyal and hardcore audience. This just popped up in my youtube feed and I don't know jack about tattoos. I guess I am not your target audience but the video was very interesting. Thanks! Also for answering the question.
When I was getting my 4th tattoo which was in my elbow, the tattoo artist asked if he could do a touch-up on my first tattoo which was kinda fading at that point. I was like yah are you gonna charge it? He said definitely not, because they charge the needle, the per sqr inch of the design as well as the ink and other stuff that goes into the one-time use so he said technically we would throw out the rest of the ink but it would be such a waste so we might as do a touch up on that one. I told him to go ahead and now thanks to the touch-up, my old one looks back to good and since he made me aware of that and it is complimentary, I'm glad he told me about it.
He must be really nice because ink and needle is only a small portion of what you pay for. There's electricity, tissues, water and other things that tattoo artists use during a tattoo.
people in the comments really trying to tell someone what they should and shouldn’t get on their body. that’s crazy. this is why we need to normalize random people not giving their rusty 2cents about someone’s body / what they choose to do to it.
As a tattoo artist myself, I dont think people wanna tell others what to do or not to do just for the sake of it, micro tattoos out of all styles of tattooing is the least skin-friendly, its not made to last on a live medium, it either blows out or in the best case just dissapears, we want to warn people about a tattoo that will most likely end up looking bad and having the wearer be distressed. If someone wants a micro tattoo and knows the risks and doesnt care they should get it, but we need to spread the info for those who didnt know whats up with micro and ended up hating it when it healed, it has happened.
it’s not in the sense of “hey this is ugly you shouldn’t put that on you” but more in the sense of “hey this isn’t going to last long, i don’t wanna just take your money and leave you wondering why it looks shytty in 5 years. and people like the chick in the video do that type of tattoo bc it’s hot rn, it’s trendy, so she gets likes. i can see why people would like that style for sure, but that’s why there’s a difference between what should be a tattoo and what shouldn’t..
@@ronekillsjr5725 unless you got a tattoo from her that faded, I think it’s unfair to say it’s gonna fade/ look like shit. Especially if she knows what she’s doing. She’s had an apprenticeship and all the training regular artist go through. I think micro realism is getting more advanced and people are getting better at it for sure. 5 years ago microrealism might’ve looked like shit but now with more people knowing what they’re doing its kinda unfair to judge just because people sucked at it in the past
@@Simplyyyou it is fair, because this person also is a tattoo artist. They also didn’t say that it “will”, they just said that it is a risk. Which is why people should be I formed of it
As someone who doesn't know much about tattoos, I would have appreciated a definition/example of what a micro tattoo is at the beginning of the video...
I have several micro tattoos and have had them for 3-4 years and have held up really well over time. 2 are in a place that's constantly rubbed by clothing and the rest not so much, but they're still vibrant and legible. if someone wants to shell out $$$$$ for something, friggin let them. Stop policing what type of art a person chooses to put on their bodies and have to live with. it literally does not affect any other person in the slightest if a tat has faded or what have you.
It's litteraly not about that. I don't give a flying fuck what someone puts on their body. What I don't like is that micro realism is known to not age good, and that information is not given to clients, therefore they're not informed of the risks. If you're informed and want a micro tattoo anyway, go for it! And we're not saying you 100% will get a bad tattoo, but the risk is much higher.
@@seanl871 I know right! It's such a new trend that NO ONE knows how they will look in 10-20-50! years from now. It's on the body forever, unless you want to spend money on laser removal and/or cover ups.
@@Mox909 I thought u just both agreed they don’t hold up…. And i just think alot of us rather have a JAW DROPPING tattoo for 5 years vs having traditional art FOREVER bc it’s NOWHERE near the quality
@@nancy0ls they ARE known to rarely hold up. That's a fact. And 1-2 years aren't nearly enough to judge the quality of aging in a tattoo. You can be lucky, but most micro realism tattoos won't look even close to the fresh version after some time. But as I said, as long you are informed about risking it not holding up, and love the style regardless. Go for it! My problem is with artists not giving that information to clients.
Biggest thing about all the comments here.... If you want a micro tattoo and you're up on the research, you won't be disappointed with the results. Just get whatever you want. People wanna complain about what you put on your own body and if you know what happens to micro tattoos, go for it. Don't let someone telling you years down the line it'll look like shit. You got these same people running around with dumb shit and feel they gotta say whatever to someone else over their own choices.
@@ronekillsjr5725 but its almost like 🤔🤔🤔 people can do whatever tf they want with their own bodies 🤔🤔🤔 and some people 🤔🤔🤔 dont mind the look of faded ink 🤔🤔🤔
Tattooing is catering towards the drive through generation fast food/tattoo looks good for a short period.then lacks anything of substance to stand the test of time.they are lined in greywash do can be lasered off easy anyway
@@snakeeyes1662 short period of time? and lacks substance? But my tattoos say otherwise and its been 10 years so far and they're still going great and even if they do fade and lack 'substance', touchups are free when you're getting a new one done. Did you not hear the complimentary part?
She's a friend of a friend and I used to tell her she should enter the tattoo industry back when she was drawing sharpie pieces on human canvases. She's come such a long way! Super talented, super deserved. Anyone looking to get a micro tattoo should definitely go check her out.
I love tattoo artists like her, I always try to distract myself with chatting and it’s like a therapy session when you can talk to the tattoo artist for hours ❤️
I wouldn't say "don't get them" cause there are small places that need the tattoo to be small, like the knuckles or earlobes, just don't get a micro tattoo in a big place like your arms or legs
I do have a micro one in the inner part of my wrist and I love it !! (About 4years now) I forget that I have it sometimes and then I look at my wrist and be like „damn“ 😂 but its really minimalistic and meaningful to me which is why i wasnt scared to put it there even tho it was my first one
I also have a micro tattoo on my inner wrist, never regret getting it. I can even hide it with a watch when I needed to look professional on certain days. Yeah, it does get blurry over the years, I have NOT had touch up to the tattoo, since I heard tattoo artist don’t do touch ups on old tattoos done by ANOTHER artist.
She seems like a really relaxed personality, but at the same time super engaged in perfecting her art. I'd definitely ask Ghinkos to hook me up. :D I've had a lot of tattoo artist tell me they were annoyed I came in for the free single touch up that comes along with my tattooes... simply because they didn't want to spend anymore ink on me... If that's the case, don't tattoo me in the first place. This nice lady, seems to actually get that it's an important and perminent part of you that needs to be treated with respect, and that touch ups are totally ok to ask for. And yeah she's also right that as years pass by and ink fades, you are going to want touch ups... It's just like preserving an old painting or the fresco on a cathedral... You have to keep that shit maintained. This girl is professional af.
@@100tukimin there's a lot of tattoo artists that don't do them because a lot of them basically "bleed out" after a while, or don't look as good after a year or 2
if there is a market for it, why not, if you don't like them, that doesn't mean everybody is the same, if they want micro tattoos just let them get them.
Pros: 1. You want an understated, romantic finish 2. You only want smaller tattoos maybe size of a credit card max 3 you have an aversion to traditional/tribal thick lines Cons: 1. Usually needs touch up sooner (less ink, fine lines) 1st touch ups are usually free for micros 2. Takes longer and costs more 3. Needs more maintenance Where to get them (not exhaustive) NY- kozo and pawel from bangbang Poland - piotr indulski from Prism Israel(?) - Gida tattoo studio Barcelona- Ivancasabo South Korea Note- try to get it in areas not exposed to sun or elements (under clothing) to minimise sun damage. And also (and thisnis just my opinion), avoid color on micros at all costs. It will look like shit after a year or two
One of the little-known benefits of neuropathy: painless tattoos I have MS, and have some “dead zones” on my body where I don’t feel pain. One just happens to be in the area where I got my tattoo. It took me a while to realize that; I just thought that tattoos don’t hurt that much and that I was a badass.
I have Fibromyalgia and was able to get 3 tattoos so far. It's crazy how needles with a nurse usually really bother me but I can get a tattoo with less crazy skin sensations and building up of anxiety. I didn't start getting tattoos until I was pushing my mid 40's and already retired from the military a few years.
The first tattoo I ever got is my favorite and it's a dragon on my back. I wish I had had this information beforehand because I didn't think through the fact that I can never see the dragon on my back.
@@kynope3182 same with my Raven 😂 I have it on my shoulder blade and I forget I have it most of the year until its summer time and I need a sunscreen on it 😂
Get whatever you want, it’s your body your rights. Just don’t lie to your clients and say it will look the same in 5+ years when it will most likely start to bleed in 2.
I have a micro tattoo and I got it before knowing what would happen. I wonder how it’ll look in years but I’m fully context with covering it. So far after 6months it looks great
I’ve always brought a friend because I tend to get shaky after 2 hours of jamming needles into my flesh. I was really glad I did for my rib piece, I nearly broke my friend’s hand from squeezing so hard, it hurt so bad.
I think the issue is lots of styles of art aren’t conducive to the medium of tattooing on human skin. I love art but I don’t like the styles of art that work well with tattoos so I just don’t get tattoos.
I don't care if someone decides to get a micto tattoo, but the artists have a tendency to NOT tell their clients that ink bleeds in the skin and you risk ending up with a blob after a year...
that's why u gotta do research on the artist. The one in the video is really good at what she's doing & I have a tattoo like that and it looks perfect after a year ^^
@@bananehanna A year is nothing 😅 I have a realistic fox, big on my forearm.I saw every tiny dop till 3 years after. Now everything is blended together, but its watercolor inspired so its not. big deal if the ink bleeds. Micro tattoos on the other hand only look good for a few years and then blend into unrecognizable blobs.
@@woolypuffin392 If the contrast isn't given and the lines are too close together yes. I just have thin lines in mine and an experienced artist will place them in a way that will keep it looking great even after years and even if they blend. Again; just do ur research
The thing about tattoo placement seemed to be common sense to me- i started on my fingers, wrist and right below my hip on my upper thigh. Im definitely planning on adding more so im starting in those places
@@skrittle555 it was a place to start without taking space away from potential future tattoos, just so I could test my pain tolerance and test if I'd regret it after a while since it's somewhere I'd have to see them every day
People getting mad about tattooed folk saying how these won’t last need to chill. If they want to make a video on micro tattoos then people are allowed their opinions, even if that doesn’t align with yours. It’s frustrating seeing these artists charge literally thousands for something that won’t even serve its purpose, to last on your skin. That doesn’t mean it’s bad ART but it is a bad tattoo. The purpose of a tattoo is to last. You don’t need to get a bold traditional piece, but no matter what equipment you use etc you’re going to end up with fine lines fading much quicker and blowing out. Just facts. This is coming from someone who has both neo traditional and blackwork as well as finer tattoos. My fine tattoos are half the age and look nowhere near as good as my others. You can do what you want with your body but at the end of the day it’s like paying a grand for a McDonald’s. It’s good in the moment but after a while it just does you bad
Omg, I just checked out her insta and she is amaaaaaaaazing! Mind blown. I never thought I'd want to get a tattoo, but her work makes me want to get one from her.
Really, the micro tattoo is what I really wanted. Gosh, aren’t you the only tattoo artist from Bang Bang got invited to this RU-vid channel? I mean making micro tattoos makes you guys unique. Hahaha, definitely be there at bang bang for a tattoo section later.
My friend lost a lot of weight this (70b+ lbs) all her micro tattoos look absolutely horrible. Her normal tatts look kinda ugly now too, but the micro tattoos look like dirt basically it's on her sleeves and bosom. Maybe keep it in mind that to have extra commitment before getting one.
I think I'm goint to get one as a first tattoo juste for the experience of getting tattooed and how dope they look even though I know it will fade, I plan on having it covered up with a bigger piece later
It depends. As a fellow with eczema myself, I've only had a problem in the healing process with one of the many tattoos I have. And, to be honest, that tattooer wasn't the best and went way too deep anyways, so I feel like that tattoo would have been a problem anyways. Just take care of your skin (I know, I know) and you should be in the clear, although you may need to touch it up a little sooner (or more often).
i've found that in areas i have eczema, my tattoos can become a little raised and itchy if i have a flare up but it's usually avoided by just keeping up with my skincare routine!
