Tattoos, summer trends and everything you need to know

Small or maxi, in black and white or in bright colors, writings or symbols, which hide secret messages or which conquer for their beauty. Behind the neck, on the hands, under the breasts, around the ankles and on the feet. Tattoos never go out of fashion, not even in the summer although there is a need to pay attention, especially if freshly made, so as not to see them discolor. In short, the world of tattoos is increasingly varied, thanks to new techniques such as the semi-permanent or the great return of temporary that go away with water.

Do you want to give in to a tattoo too but you don’t know what is the most popular? We talked about it with Carloxid, a well-known Italian tattoo artist divided between Milan and Riccione who has tattooed many stars, including Ed Sheeran.

THE SEASON TRENDS
«They really like simple drawings and lighthearted messages. The most popular are the sea wave and the small and thin writings ». Micro-details that decorate the body, in short, in Dua Lipa style.
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THE MOST UNUSUAL TATTOOS
“The tattoo on female hands it has been cleared through customs, they ask me a lot as if they wanted to replace a jewel. This year I also saw a resurgence of the nature theme, such as large flowers on the hips or up to the groin, for social shots without too many taboos ».

WHAT IS POPULAR ON INSTAGRAM
«The mini, even if the trends and the classics never die, on the contrary, they become a sort of niche for enthusiasts. The Californian vision is the strongest, but the Asian one is also gaining ground ».

HOW TO CHOOSE THE TATTOO
«Generally, the advice is to look at the photos and videos of the works or, better, have a friend who has already done a tattoo in the studio. Because seeing a work live, healed after 2 months, is ideal to understand if you like the style or not ».

CORRECT MAINTENANCE
“There is nothing challenging to follow once the first week after the tattoo has passed. Yes to a lot of moisturizer every day, avoiding saunas, chlorine and excessive exposure to UV rays. Another trick I recommend is to keep the newly tattooed area covered with film the first night, the first night only. This allows the skin to heal faster and create fewer cuticles, especially for the tattoos very subtle “.

IS ON VACATION?
«The ideal is to protect the design with an SPF30. I always recommend a little sunscreen if exposed to the sun a lot, to keep it sharp ».

TATAUGGIO SEMI-PERMANENT, YES OR NO?
“We’ve been hearing about it for some years. The downside of that type of ink is that it can often leave small traces of color that struggle to go away for years. As soon as it is done it can be similar to a permanent tattoo but after a few months it begins to lose shades and, often, if it is not qualitative, it turns towards green. Better to give in to a real tattoo, for those who are convinced, or wait, for those in doubt ».

THOSE WHO ARE NOT CONVINCED OF PERMANENT TATTOO CAN TRY THE STICKERS
«The temporary tattoos, today, are very detailed and the effect is just like a real tattoo. A few tricks to make them stay a few more days: make sure they dry well as they transfer to the skin, and never rub them while taking a shower. Thus, they can easily last a week ».

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