Easy as 1, 2, 3 (Literally!)
Apply your Inkbox tattoo in three easy steps, Prime, Place, Peel!
Step 1: Prime
Grab the Primer Wipe and exfoliate the area you wish to place your tattoo for 30 seconds. Wait until it’s fully dry, like, 60 seconds.
Step 2: Place
Peel off the tattoo backing and place the tattoo on your skin, sticky side down. Find the peelable corner and remove the paper border. Press down to ensure it’s totally adhered. Need a little help? Ask a friend! Then chill for an hour while your ink develops.
Step 3: Peel
After one hour, peel off the applicator. The ink will initially be blue/green depending on your skin and develop into a blue/black within 24 hours. Now you’re basically your own tattoo artist!
For The Best Results
- Find the Right Placement
Place your tattoo on smooth, flat areas of the body that will have little movement during the one-hour application time. We recommend biceps, forearms, legs, and hands as prime placements.
- Avoid Moisture Following Application
Avoid sweating, showering, swimming (really just moisture in general) during the one-hour application and in the following six hours for best results.
- Avoid Smudging
Wear loose clothing over your tattoo the first night to avoid any smudging or ink transfer.
- Hydrate
Make your tattoo last longer by moisturizing daily and, we’re about to sound like your mother, drinking lots of water!
Tattoo Longevity
Did you know your tattoo’s longevity changes depending on its placement? Areas with more movement, friction, and exposure to water tend to fade faster than smoother, flat parts of the body. Check out the right spot for you here before application!
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