Tattoo style
Colour tattoos
Colour tattoos use a full palette. The result depends heavily on skin tone, pigment and the artist’s technique.
What it looks like
Saturated or soft colour fills, from bright to pastel.
Who it suits
Illustrative, traditional, anime and nature motifs.
Healing, ageing and what to watch for
Light colours and white fade fastest; red is the pigment most often linked to reactions. Sun protection matters most here.
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Quick answers
What is a Colour tattoo?
Colour tattoos use a full palette. The result depends heavily on skin tone, pigment and the artist’s technique.
What is Colour good for?
Illustrative, traditional, anime and nature motifs.
What should I keep in mind with Colour?
Light colours and white fade fastest; red is the pigment most often linked to reactions. Sun protection matters most here.
Other styles
BlackworkFine lineTraditional (Old School)Neo-traditionalRealismBlack & grey