REPUTATION IS A BE OR NOT TO BE FOR A TATTOO STUDIO, AND ITS COMPONENT - BESIDES A QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED TEAM OF TATTOO ARTISTS, HIGHEST STANDARDS OF HYGIENE AND WORK SAFETY - IS THE QUALITY OF THE TOOLS USED, INCLUDING INKS. THERE IS A DIRECT CORRELATION BETWEEN THE QUALITY OF THE INK AND THE FINAL RESULT OF THE TATTOO ARTIST'S WORK.
Tattooing - by definition - is a lifelong commitment, and the finished design should look perfect not only immediately after the completion of the work but also in the following years. Consistency and color permanence can only be achieved using the highest quality inks. The ink formula is particularly important for large projects that require multiple sessions - changes in the colors used could ruin the final effect of the tattoo. Moreover, using well-known and proven inks allows for proper selection based on the client's skin and predict the outcome. Knowing the efficiency and color range of inks is key to creating the highest quality design that will reflect the project.
2. Inks that do not meet quality standards increase susceptibility to irritations and pose a health risk! The vast majority of tattooed individuals do not show any allergic reactions. However, if a client is sensitive to dyes or suffers from skin problems such as eczema or psoriasis, the likelihood of an allergic reaction definitely increases, and they should inform the tattoo artist before starting the procedure. For people aware of their own allergies, a test can be performed on a small area of the skin before the actual design.
High-quality tattoo inks are created based on alcohol, have a relatively thick consistency, and have uniform color in each batch! The pigment in the ink is of organic or mineral origin, with a carrier being a clear liquid containing alcohol, glycerin, or witch hazel. The key lies in the proportions ensuring color consistency and durability. Ink mixed with too much alcohol or containing too little pigment will be very light when applied under the skin and may fade quickly. Professional tattoo studios work with high-quality inks. Using branded inks also guarantees that they have not been tested on animals and do not contain animal-derived products. At Tattoo.pl, we use Fusion Ink and Dynamic inks!
Fusion Ink - regarded by professionals as one of the best and easiest-to-apply inks available - is renowned for its brightness and intensity. Fusion inks contain a significantly higher pigment content than others on the market, while remaining entirely organic and free from animal products. These inks are free from preservatives, carcinogenic substances, mutagens, and substances harmful to reproduction. Before shipping, the inks receive laboratory certification and are delivered in airtight medical-grade bottles with expiration dates.
Dynamic, a brand established in 1990, has been delivering high-quality products for years, so they certainly know a thing or two about inks. Dynamic inks are created using premium-class pigments, broken down into very fine particles. Mixing these tiny particles with a liquid carrier produces a smooth ink consistency that is easily introduced under the skin and evenly deposited within it. Pre-dispersed inks find application in various tattoo styles, but they are particularly favoured by artists in the new school tattooing scene.
