Have you ever considered getting a real tattoo? Few could argue that this is one of the biggest decisions of your life! Before taking the plunge and applying needle to skin, why not try a tattooads temporary tattoo on for size! Temporary tattoos are a great way to give your custom design a trial run before committing 100%! We often have customers considering a ‘real-deal’ tattoo but want to try a fake tattoo version first. After all, if you’re going to be stuck with it for life you better know you’re making the right decision.

I'll bet this guy wishes he tried a temporary tattoo before you getting the real thing.

Tattoos have become a part of mainstream popular culture and today, as a result, the audience for permanent ink is getting younger and younger (think Justin Bieber). When you're only 18 or 20 years old, you may not know who you are yet or how you will change in your adult years. We don't stay young forever, and as your body ages and your skin stretches, you may come to regret your early ink or its placement. Before committing to a tattoo, experiment with temporary tattoos. Below are the top five reasons that temporary tattoos are a wonderful test drive for the real thing:

Temporary tattoos are popular amongst people of all ages, and are a less risky alternative to real tattoos. They're also great fun at parties! It takes a bit of time to apply a temporary tattoo perfectly, but with a little patience, you can rock either a transfer or stenciled glitter tattoo with pride.

They're great options to test out a design before getting inked permanently.

Getting a tattoo is a big commitment. Aside from the fact that you’ll need to learn how to care for your new ink properly, tattoos are also, you know, permanent. If you aren’t quite ready to commit to a forever design on your body, there’s a simple solution: tattoo stickers. Yup, they're not just for your pre-teen self — they’re the perfect way for beauty aficionados of all ages to flaunt some artwork on their skin. And with newer, adult-friendly versions, they can also just add a fun option for self-expression. If you’re keen on adding a personal touch to your beauty look, keep scrolling to learn how to apply and remove temporary tattoos, below.

How To Apply Temporary Tattoos
Applying a temporary tattoo is easy — in fact, you may even remember how to do it from when you were younger. But there are a few steps that make for a flawless temporary tattoo. Here’s what to do.

1. Clean Your Skin
The best canvas for your temporary tattoo is clean, dry skin. Use a bit of soap and water to clean the area you wish to apply your tattoo gently. Then, pat dry with a washcloth.

2. Pick Your Temporary Tattoo
Now for the fun part! There are so many different designs and colors, so have fun picking one (or multiple) temporary tattoo. After choosing, cut around the design with a pair of scissors. Then, peel off the clear protective layer on the front. buy removable tattoos

3. Place Your Tattoo
Apply the tattoo to your skin, placing it face down. Hold it firmly in place and avoid moving it.

4. Wet And Press
Use a damp washcloth or sponge to press the tattoo onto your skin. A damp paper towel can work, too — just make sure whatever you use isn’t dripping wet. Hold in place and press for at least a minute. Don’t move the cloth or tattoo until the time has passed (thank goodness for smartphone timers).

5. Remove The Backing
Once time is up, gently remove the damp towel. Then, carefully peel off the tattoo paper starting at one corner.

Editor’s tip: If you notice that your tattoo hasn’t fully transferred as you start to peel, press the paper back into place, and grab your damp cloth. Hold it on the tattoo for another 30 to 60 seconds, then remove it.

6. Moisturize
Let your tattoo air dry for a few minutes. Once it’s fully dried, apply a water-based moisturizer to your tattooed skin. (Oil-based products tend to cause temporary tattoos to smear.) Now go show off your new tat!

How To Remove Temporary Tattoos
While temporary ink typically only lasts for a couple of days, you may want to part ways before then. If that’s the case, follow the steps below to learn how to get temporary tattoos off.

1. Apply An Oil
When it comes to removing temporary tattoos, reach for an oil-based moisturizer. Apply a generous amount of baby oil or petroleum jelly to the temporary tattoo you wish to remove.

2. Rub Away
Gently rub away at the tattoo using a washcloth, an old cotton shirt or even your fingers. With the help of the oil, the tattoo should flake away little by little. Apply more oil-based moisturizer if needed until your tattoo is fully removed.

3. Clean Your Skin
Once your temporary tattoo is removed, wash your skin with soap and water to get rid of any oily residue, then pat dry.