Summer is the best time of the year when you can show your body in all its glory and not hide it under layers of warm clothing. Use the warm months to the maximum, not only enjoying a well-deserved vacation, but also actively applying to yourself fashion innovations. For the second season in a row are extremely popular so-called flash tattoos, which can for a short time to adorn the skin intricate and spectacular patterns. Such a procedure has become available in many beauty salons, but to complement your own image is possible, especially if you know all the subtleties of using such "stickers".
What are the Flash Tattoo stickers
The origins of flash tattoos lie in the shows of the fashion house Dior, where such stickers were used to imitate branded jewelry on models. Today, this fashion has spread strongly, and you can meet girls with such elements on different parts of the body almost everywhere. So, in fact, flash-tattoos are a kind of stickers, which imitate gold and silver jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc.) or are simply made in the form of beautiful patterns.
Varieties of stickers are allocated depending on the type of pattern and color of the image. For example, there are gold, silver, bronze versions and more interesting contrasting color pictures (with the addition of other colors, most often black). You can meet the following types of stickers:
- imitation bracelets and rings;
- necklaces, which are placed around the neck or on the back;
- Individual patterns for use on any part of the body (feather, mehendi imitation, roses, dream catchers, etc.). For example, an elongated picture is often placed on the leg to emphasize slimness;
- inscriptions.
What is a flash tattoo?
Tattoo on the body - a fashion trend that has long transcended gender prejudice. Today, not only men, young girls, but even mature women decorate their bodies. But because many people want, but do not dare to permanent tattoos, manufacturers have made temporary versions of natal drawings, which are called flash-tattoo or simply - tattoo stickers. Get them poshno in popular intranet-shops: Dzhum, Pandao, Aliekspress, etc.
Flash tattoos are temporary disposable tattoos. They can imitate jewelry on the body - bracelets, rings, chains or represent patterns, ornaments, inscriptions, hieroglyphs, stickers. Often these body stickers are made in gold or silver, but black and white and colored tattoos are also in fashion. They look spectacular, hold up well and are easy to remove. Tattoos can be worn on many different parts of the body.
The face and neck are places for brave people who aren't embarrassed by prying eyes.
On the back - a great option for evening dresses.
On the chest. Especially spectacular drawings on this place will look in summer with a swimsuit or with open sundresses.
On legs. Choose large images so that they would look well from a human height.
On the wrist. Try not to put a picture on the fold of the hand, there it will be erased faster. On the inside, a tattoo will look very feminine.
On your fingers. Glue the stickers between the phalanges and avoid folds.
Smaller images may look better on the hands.
Tattoos on the forearm will accentuate hand elegance.
You can glue a flash tattoo to create a certain image or to attend an event. A gold tattoo will perfectly complement an evening or wedding outfit.
How to make a flash tattoo at home
To get a really high-quality result, it is important to carry out the procedure correctly, following all the rules for applying the image. The event can be performed at home by yourself without anyone's help, but you will need to take care of the purchase of the flash tattoo beforehand. They are sold in sheets, which may have a different number of elements depending on their size. The price of one sheet is quite affordable, and you can buy them in specialized online stores, and in some beauty salons.
How to apply the stickers on the body
The first step is to choose the desired image. The sheet with the stickers is cut into separate elements to be able to compose a composition and then glue each of them separately on the selected areas of the body. The procedure does not take much time, the activity is quite simple and straightforward. So, the instructions are as follows:
- The area of skin on which the picture will be applied, you need to degrease and clean. To do this, you can use medical alcohol or special compositions - it will be enough to wipe the place with a moistened cotton disc;
- With the selected image to carefully remove the transparent film on top and "expose" the adhesive layer;
- Further, the tattoo is applied to the skin with the sticky part, placing it as evenly as possible, and pressed on the whole surface;
- Holding the image in one hand, you must carefully go over the entire surface with a wet piece of absorbent cotton soaked in clean water, pressing the picture down at the same time;
- Once the paper base is completely wet, it can be gently removed;
- The tattoo must be completely dry and you can consider that the procedure is over.
A special care obtained picture does not require, it can be bathed and sunbathed. The main rule is not to rub the image place with a harsh washcloth. You can apply the picture to absolutely any part of the body and regardless of skin type - a brilliant tattoo will look favorably on the dark and white skin. There is no need to worry about the harm of applying such stickers - foil, paper and glue used in their creation meet the standards of cosmetic products and are hypoallergenic.
How to stick them on your hair
Flash-tattoo on the hair is a new fashion trend, this decoration will give a unique zest to your appearance. Immediately it should be noted that this sticker is suitable only for the owners of flat hair, but if the hair is curly, then before gluing the decoration it is necessary to straighten it with a flat iron. Hair must necessarily be clean. Next it is necessary to perform the following actions:
- Bring the hair in the desired form and choose the place on which the pattern will be applied;
- Remove the upper transparent layer from the cut out sticker;
- put the image on the hair and go over the paper part with a wet sponge or sponge;
- After 30 seconds, you can gently remove the paper backing, and a beautiful picture will remain on the hair.
Such a method looks very interesting and unusual, but such an image will not last long - just until the next wash. Unlike most other methods of changing the appearance of their hair, flash tattoos are completely harmless and safe for the health of the hair, so this technique can be used even on children's heads.
The easiest way to make a temporary tattoo without a printer - with a gel pen
Tattoos can be done not only with spirits and prints. There are simpler ways to decorate your own body with a temporary tattoo, such as with a gel pen.
Simple and trivial tattoos at home can be done with a regular pen. This method is safe and even a child can do at home such a tattoo. For the drawing you will need a gel pen, drawing skills and parchment paper / tracing paper.
Sequence of steps:
- decide on a drawing;
- draw it on parchment paper;
- completely fill in the drawing with color, preferably saturated color;
- Attach the drawing to the chosen place for the tattoo;
- moisten the rag and press the tattoo to the skin;
- Hold the wet rag on the tattoo for at least 40 seconds.
Make sure that the pattern is imprinted. To do this, lift the edge of the picture and check if the tattoo has dried. If the picture is completely imprinted, remove the rag and paper. The first couple of minutes do not touch the picture to ensure it dries properly.
Translation tattoo at home with a gel pen and parchment paper, though it seems elementary at first glance, but you must follow the sequence. Only in this case, you can get a high-quality drawing that will last on the skin for several days.
How long does the flash tattoo last on the body?
The duration of preservation of the figure on the skin - from two days to a week. In many respects this period depends on the place of application. For example, on the hands when doing chores around the house, the picture will last only a few days, and on the shoulders, legs or back - much longer.
Think about the durability of the image should be even at the time of its application. For example, it is worth avoiding areas where there is a pronounced bends, as well as the tattoo should not constantly rub against the clothes, otherwise its wearing period will be significantly reduced. Also, you should not cover the surface of the figure with sunscreens, lotions, oils - any oil-based cosmetic preparations, because it contributes to the dissolution of the glue, on which such tattoos are held.
What is a transferable tattoo
Translation tattoos (or flash tattoos) - one of the varieties of temporary tattoos, which is applied to the skin with the help of transfer paper, made by special technology. In the home instead of it can be used regular paper. The durability of such a tattoo depends on the type of dye, the method of its application and is from 1 day to 1 month.
Translation tattoo - a good option for those who have not yet decided whether to do a permanent tattoo. Drawing is applied only to the top layer of skin.
The advantages of this technology are:
- painlessness of the procedure;
- no skin damage and no risk of infection;
- the possibility of dyeing children's and sensitive skin;
- low cost;
- easy removal of the tattoo;
- a large selection of designs and the ability to create your own image.
Translation tattoos, which can be done at home in several ways, is a fascinating hobby, but it should be taken into account that the dyes used can cause allergic reactions. For the drawing, it is recommended to choose only those materials that do not contain toxic substances - food, medical and cosmetic dyes.
Allergic reactions may manifest themselves as follows:
- The appearance of a rash on the skin;
- Its redness and irritation;
- itching;
- blisters;
- Loss of normal pigmentation;
- Increased sensitivity to sunlight;
- In severe cases, scars can form.
These negative reactions can occur immediately or several weeks after the application of the dye.
How to wash off or erase a temporary tattoo
The applied design does not look good on your skin? Did not manage to place the sticker correctly and beautifully and the tattoo is crooked? Several days have passed and the image began to erase partially, losing its appearance? In such situations becomes relevant question as how to wash away the flash tattoo. In fact, to do it is very simple. To remove the temporary tattoo need massage or cosmetic oil, which should be moistened the picture and then gently roll away the remaining particles of the image from the skin. If you do not have any oil or means on its basis, in the extreme case you can use a more aggressive method - to rub the area with a tattoo sponge after a hot bath, but this does not guarantee complete removal from the first time.
How to remove
Removal of a temporary tattoo is performed as follows:
- if it is applied with transfer paper or special markers, - with alcohol.
- When using cosmetic pencils, fixed with hairspray - with water and grease cream;
- water makeup is washed off with a water soap solution and moisturizing cream;
- if the tattoo is applied with glue with glitters - with olive oil or alcohol;
- when using henna and jagua, you can speed up the removal of the design by rubbing with a scrub and a sponge during the shower.
Photo flash tattoos on hand, fingers, nails, back, neck and face
If this is the first time you encounter with such a concept as flash tattoo and do not even know how it looks, photos of such patterns on different parts of the body will help you. Photos will also be useful for those who love and actively use such an element in their images, because it is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and interesting ideas that can be implemented and for yourself.
Stickers for nails: how to use
Methods of processing will depend on the type of the product. That's why we will tell you how to glue stickers on the nails, in several subsections.
How to glue water stickers on your nails
To work with water stickers you will need the following items:
Once you have all this ready, proceed to the action itself. How to properly glue stickers on my nails?
Step 1.
Prepare the nail plates. To do this, file them, trim them. You should also remove the cuticle, as this will make the manicure more neat. Degrease the surface to improve the adhesion to the base, if any. You can also apply the base, but that's optional.
Step 2.
Dip the stickers in water. This is so that the stickers will come off the base. Check the instructions for the exact time in the liquid. If there is no instruction, look at the condition of the stickers. They should not be overly soaked.
Step 3
Use tweezers to gently pick up the product and place it on the nail. Don't rush to press the sticker down. First, make sure that it is where you would like it to be. Straighten the creases, if any, with a cotton swab. Be very careful at this stage not to tear the image or make it wrinkled.
Step 4.
Blot the surface of the nail. Do this with a piece of absorbent cotton or sponge. Try not to dislodge the image.
Step 5.
Apply a finishing coat to hold the stickers in place. This can be a regular clear varnish or a special product.
As you can see, everything with water stickers is quite simple. The hardest part is probably applying the image evenly.
Glue products are applied in the same way. You should also use tweezers to work with them. That way you won't wrinkle the sticker and you can pin it as evenly as possible.
If the products cover the entire nail, it is better to try them on before using them. Put them on the nail plate and you will see how they fit. Excess space can be trimmed or bent and filed off with a file.
How to glue stickers on the nails under shellac (transfer version)
Above, it was already written that it is good to apply transferable stickers on the gel polish. Also not bad hold options with a photo print.
How to glue transferable stickers on your nails? To do this, you should follow these steps.
Step 1.
Prepare your nails for your manicure.
Step 2
Apply base and shellac. Dry this layer well. Sand away the sticky layer.
Step 3
Separate the sheet with the transfer stickers from the base.
Step 4
How do I glue the gel stickers onto my nails? Apply the sheet to the nail. Allow a certain amount of time and then remove.
Step 5
Fix the reflected image with clear nail polish.
It is worth noting that in order to transfer the stickers to the nails successfully, the plate itself must be even. So, and the picture will transfer normally.
As you have already understood, to transfer stickers to the nails is not more difficult than to glue water ones.
How to apply photo-print stickers to the nails
Such products are contraindicated water, so the whole process will take place in its complete absence.
How to properly glue this type of stickers on the nails? To do this, you need to carefully separate the film from the base. This can be done with tweezers. After that, the product is applied to the nail plate, smoothed and secured.
Excess edges, which may form from the stickers, you should bend and file with a file. When you apply the fixer to your nails, pay special attention to this joint. It must be well lubricated.
Finally, I would like to write that the stickers on the nails themselves look beautiful. Therefore, you should not add sand, rhinestones, molding or any other elements to them. This only spoils the overall picture.
With what to combine flash drawings
Combinations of very, very many, consider some of them:
- With clothes - when there are several large drawings on the body at once, think about accessories and clothing, it is desirable to combine the texture and color of the drawing with your outfit. Of course, a strict classic suit or evening dress is not suitable for temporary tattoos;
- With bracelets - if the figure is a large, wear large bracelets, with the small - small. The main thing is not to put bracelets on top of the glued image;
- With rings - flash tattoos and phalanx rings are perfect for each other. Do not forget about a neat, but restrained manicure;
- With mehendi is another newfangled trend. During the painting of hands with henna, ask the master to leave room for bracelet tattoos, and you will have an unusual gold jewelry;
- With other gold patterns, because they can be "scattered" over the whole body. The main thing is not to overdo it.
Make your dreams come true, be bright and change your style every day with temporary drawings in your image.
