Five Tattoos I thought Wouldn't Last

[@kristavaillancourt6313]

"We all agree they're permanent, right?!"

[@thyrsson102]

I think it's better to tell people that some tattoos don't age well instead

[@DasMieps]

True

[@keylimetea]

Agreed

[@j.b.s1513]

No. Some tattooists are less skilled/take less time/use cheaper equipment/don’t use updated methods, which produces tattoos that don’t age well. The most vibrant tattoo I own is a watercolour one. I have black and grey tattoos I got after this one that are less vibrant, and I have since learned that it is the overall competency of the tattooist that has done this. For example, she used a 3 day clear breathable wrap for aftercare and not plastic wrap and took twice the time applying it. I have since gone back. Stop acting like tattoo quality is a seperate entity from the individual artists who create them people.

[@thyrsson102]

@@j.b.s1513 what do you mean no, some tattoo artists produce lesser quality tattoos like we are not disagreeing here

[@j.b.s1513]

thyrsson102 Did you read my comment at all? My issue is the statement “some tattoos dont age well” is untrue, because whether a tattoo fades and the rate it fades is entirely to do with the tattooist and the quality of the equipment and methods they use. If every tattooist is different, there is no way to measure what kind of tattoos truly dont hold.

[@bronwynthewitch]

My first tattoo is on the side of my foot. I went to a different tattoo artist for my second tattoo and he was talking shit about my foot tattoo saying that it would be completely gone within the next 5 years... well, 10 years later it is still very much there and it’s lasted better than the shit-talking artist’s tattoo too.

[@j.b.s1513]

Bronwyn Dixon Exactly, all tattooist are different, with different skill levels. People need to stop talking about tattoo quality like its a seperate entity from the individual tattooists who create them. Same area or not, if done by 2 different tattooists it’s not an apples for apples comparison.

[@alexisstansfield3066]

where in the hell do people get the idea that stick and pokes aren't permanent, real tattoos? How the hell do they think people got tattoos before electric tattoo machines existed???

[@kierad7648]

I never thought mine would disappear but I did think it would fade and it's been 3 years and its still just as dark.

[@myrddino]

i had four stick and pokes that just completely disappeared and all the ink fell out. it just depends of the quality you get, but i agree that when they are done well and by someone who knows what they’re doing, they are permanent

[@jenniferwilliams5470]

I was thinking the same thing lol, like needles and ink in skin are still needles and ink. In skin.

[@GliitteryBlood]

The lasting of s'n'p depends solely of the person's needle technique (knowing how deep/angle for proper poking) and ink quality, India ink, pen ink, etc tend to last a few years/months, proper high quality tattoo ink and some "homemade" ink usually last DECADES

[@Sylrrha]

I did my own twice and they lasted like a few months. But this was in middle and high school and I had no skill lol. I eventually just got it professionally done.

[@Rand0mBubble]

I love my stick n pokes and it’s always been mind blowing to me that people act like they go away because they arnt “real” tattoos. Umm it’s a needle and ink, it’s a tattoo.

[@isiso.71]

I think the misconception comes from the word 'fade' itself. People expect it to fade to nothing within a a certain period of time, instead of expecting PARTS of it to fade, and overall not age well. Especially when one considers the actual 'long lasting' time frame tattoo artists are using. Your whole life is long lasting to them. Whereas 10 years in tattoo years? Not ideal. So they warn you.

[@justinehummel9322]

"My decisions follow me through life!" MOOD. 🤣🤣🤣

[@charliechristie9916]

I've got a new tattoo last week that I currently regret because it is massive but I wasn't assertive and the artist was a bit bossy about size and already had the stencil made etc. It now has the meaning of: things don't go away just because you don't want confrontation. So, yes, MOOD.

[@w4768]

For every 1 tattoo artist that warns they will fade, there are 50 suburban moms who say bUt ThOsE aRe PeRmAnEnT so the latter tends to stick in my brain more

[@nikkidreadsx3]

Wendy lol I’m a suburban mom BUT I’m fully tattooed from head to toe..been getting tattooed etc since 1992-Buutttt you’re so right though I get stares and questions from most of the other local moms OR they show me their tiny ankle tattoo 😂🤦🏼‍♀️🤷🏼‍♀️

[@w4768]

Obviously I wasn’t referring to any cool suburban moms just the ones that hope their kid regrets their tattoo one day just so they can say “I told you so!” 🙈

[@jessim0nster]

"Once a week I want to get my palms tattooed" Relatable content.

[@mac166cass]

everyone told me my foot tattoo would fade and that it wasn’t a good placement, but I’ve had it for 8 years and it still looks brand new!

[@shilohgoes5544]

macinly fram My foot tattoo has held up amazingly as well! Better than a lot of my other tats.

[@veronica.gv.]

I'm always happy to see Tattoo Talk Tuesday on my feed 😄💋

[@temeryn3312]

I had only heard the "legend of the disappearing tattoo" with cosmetic tattoo's - eye brows, lip liner, those types. Of course I know that diff placements will fade differently but I have never thought of any tattoo as temporary unless it's applied with water =)

[@EmalieChristoffers]

When I was in my tattoo apprenticeship I tattooed myself but I did it with grey ink just in case it was awful. I slightly assumed it might even fade away one day but nope! Luckily it didn't turn out too bad. lol

[@kristavaillancourt6313]

I love that you just patted yourself on the back. You should do that more often.

[@emilybeauchemin191]

This is legit my favourite KZbin series, I could listen to you talk forever! If you ever consider doing a podcast, I would listen the fuck outta that

[@imaginationlord]

I think artists should be clearer that they don't age well (will fade/blur), not that they will disappear completely.

[@j.b.s1513]

Imagination Lord The blurring comes from bad tattooing/heavy hands/over working/running the power too high/preferring speed and deep over more slow and shallow for longevity (they make more money the more people they can get in and out.). Tattoo artists don’t like to admit this has happened, and 80% of the industry is still prioritising fast work, so unfortunately most people’s work is semi blown out without them even realising it.

[@_ZeroQueen_]

I always took the "it wont last" or "it wont be permanent" to mean that certain tattoos won't look crisp or look good or will look aged and worn out faster. I never thought it to mean that a tattoo wouldnt be permanent or that it would go away.

[@hannie649]

yeah i was told my lip tatt would fade and 3 years later my lip says “TUFF” and it kinda sucks because i planned on putting something else there when it faded 🤕

[@floralendurance]

My grandma asked me today if my tattoo was permanent... I told her yes grandma... they always are. She legit thought that the tatto I got over a year ago would wash away. Ayyy gotta love her. She judged me then brushed it off haha

[@YukikoAiko]

my aunt rubs my cousin's arm where she got tattooed. i wasn't thinking much of it, like assumed it was just an affection thing, til my grandma looked at my aunt and said "honey no matter how much you rub it that aint going no where."

[@EndlesslyKiwi]

I think tattoo artists might warn people that these tattoos don’t last because they often don’t stay in decent condition BUT people sometimes take that as they will fade to nothing. Which is often inaccurate.

[@kiarusakura]

I think the biggest problem is in the fact that people assume when a tattoo artist says the tattoo will fade they mean it will disappear over time, tattoos never really fully disappear, they FADE, it looks kinda erased and awful, but it's STILL THERE

[@graealmendarez7722]

When I saw the Instagram question, I was stoked for this video!

[@marisatolsma7909]

okay....but where are those brown shoes from???

[@derekgreen7319]

I never got a stick and poke. But my buddy has a super dope stick and poke tat that he cherishes.

[@Liz-tj6ll]

Omg the little intro card is so adorable!

[@freakettaAMB]

Great point! As an artist I think it’s more the fact that the QUALITY of the tattoo does not last. The majority of the time, the tattoo is not going to stay looking the same as the day you got it. I suppose that’s true for a lot of tattoos but those tricky places in particular suffer the most. Anyway, I can see how something gets lost in translation here during consultation and I will will certainly be more mindful in the future in this regard.

[@Fainora]

Because they don't mean it will fade completely when they say it won't last. They mean it will fade and be patchy and in general look like shite.

[@Thornton019hockey]

I only have one tattoo (on my rib) and I’m honestly so glad that I did a lot of research growing up beforehand to know that tattoos are definitely permanent. I figured that tattoos and their quality wouldn’t last based off of the original quality from the artist and how you take care of it from the moment you get them. My coworker has a mustache finger tattoo from high school and she’s 24. That stache is still good and on there!

[@probablymoons]

when i was in the mental hospital there was a guy that sawed off the back of his lace up vans and i think about that a lot

[@nadiasnovel]

Kinda a mood.

[@miadonahue7117]

interesting...and they take the laces too, so he kinda turned them into slippers? I'm confused

[@madiisuun]

this girl I went to high school with got an inner lip tattoo and within TWELVE HOURS IT WAS ENTIRELY GONE

[@madiisuun]

@A N I believe the shop minimum at the place she went was $75. it was Iron Age in St. Louis. I love most of their tattooers, I think it was just a super bizarre happening! I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[@hihelloemma9026]

lol my stick n poke on my inner ankle hasn’t left my body or turned fuzzy since I got it four years ago. my college roommate did it and she was god awful at actually poking me & the entire time she was like ‘lol I can’t wait for this to disappear for you” GIRL No never

[@TheFrayFanFE]

I was surprised when you said some people believe some tattoos disappear completely! I personally have no tattoos but I have an idea for one later in the future; almost got one two years ago but ended up not getting it(it was free, so people immediately flocked to the shop and there was no chance of getting it by the time I got there), so even I know they are permanent. I think the problem with people saying anecdotes about tattoos disappearing is just that: they are anecdotes. Just because someone's tattoo disappeared, doesn't mean yours will. Everyone's body is different and will react to the ink differently.

[@dyran]

Wow, I counted four 'I love you guys so much's and feel so good about it.

[@allicyn4058]

the stick and poke on my finger looks the same three years later and i’m so glad it does, my first and one of my favorites

[@SageVouivre]

“Cocky or miserable or a combination of the two” Like CYNICal?

[@chels6492]

I’ve always loved your videos but especially lately- you’re totally killin’ it!

[@xoTeenyox]

My first tattoo I ever got is on the inside of my index finger; I was told it would fade in a year and just wanted to see what a tattoo felt like. It’s been 5 years and it’s still as bright and prevalent as ever! Luckily, I don’t regret it and still absolutely love it to this day. Totally relate to this!

[@jeremy6284]

Your story time about your 666 tattoo is how I found you back in 2015!!

[@Rhithehuman]

I just wanted to hop in and say that as a tattooist i do warn people about certain areas being known for not healing great. We don't expect people to ever get a tattoo that they WANT to fully disappear so when we say it will fade we don't mean completely, just to the point where it doesn't look it's best. Very often we will turn people away or try to talk people out of certain areas as we don't want people walking around with sub-par work. We want everything we do to look 100% forever. Having said that if people are certain that they want these areas doing we will usually do it once they've heard all the info. If anyone reading this WANTS a tattoo to fade maybe tell your artist that first.

[@Rhithehuman]

Also it's worth mentioning that we warn people away from inner lip tattoos as they usually do not fade like you mentioned! Love your videos Qcknd 💞

[@pokkets9284]

I got the top of my foot tattooed, pretty much the whole top, and so many people told me it would fade because of wearing shoes all the time and let me tell you how it's the most mint tattoo I have. No stretching or patching at all, I don't even get it

[@Ariyl]

Awesome video! Still wish you would do a complete tattoo tour-however i understand if you wont bc of copycats :/

[@madisonheise]

I have a finger tattoo (on the side of my middle finger). It’s a cancer ribbon that is half pink and half red. It’s almost 4 years old and still looks as bright as it was when I got it. The artist didn’t warn me about it fading but I already knew the history behind finger tattoos so I was expecting it too fade and I’m surprised it’s still there ! My wrist tattoo on the other hand is very faded and smudgy looking now. I have a friend who has a tattoo on the side of her foot and she’s had it touched up 3 times. It hasn’t faded as much since the last touch up so maybe third times the charm with that one !

[@yourmum3819]

You have outdone yourself!! Great content girl

[@juni8718]

I never really had a stick and poke, but I would like to get one for the experience, rather by a specialist who does stick and poke tattoos. I'm so greatfull I never did stick and poke tattoos in my friends bedroom

[@Courfeyracc]

I got a thumb tattoo when I was staying in Brooklyn 2 years ago and the artist said it would 100% drop out or fade and even gave me details for a friends of his back in London who could touch it up. I had no problems at all with it. It still looks as bold as the day I got it.

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

I know a dude who got the Konoha village leaf symbol from Naruto tattooed on his palm because Naruto painted it on his palm while trying to learn the Rasengan. He thought it would fade and it's still very much there. It does need a bit of a touch up but it just got lighter instead of fading completely or ink falling out in places.

[@aliselman3834]

Great video! Also, I love the brown shoes you were wearing in a few shots; those are hella cute

[@angelamazakas2624]

Wow, this actually makes me open to more locations now...

[@diezombies100]

From my experience (as a tattoo artist), I think people disregard the permanence of most tattoos. It's almost like people know they're permanent but don't quite think exactly about what that means. I always make make sure to say wether or not I think a certain placement will be more likely to fuck up but they will never fully fade!

[@feedmeseymour__]

Just got a tattoo on my inner arm today! Five tattoos down, countless more to go!

[@biancajingles2690]

You are the cutest in your videos lately, love the vibe you’re giving off ❤️

[@frorefawn]

same!! she just seems so much brighter and more cheery lately c:

[@nikkidreadsx3]

My late husband and I (and a load of our friends) have lip tattoos that are well over 20 years old. It just depends on who tattooed you usually. Mine is 26 years old and looks pretty new. A few friends didn’t hold.

[@tanyanix1733]

I got the inside on my finger tattooed 10 years ago, looks pretty much the exact same as when it was done, which I’m happy about because I was told it would fallout and it hasn’t 😁

[@Chuloon]

My inner lip was done about 10 years ago & it looks just as dark/black as the day I got it! But if you go to the right artist pretty much anything in a difficult spot will last if they do it deep enough... I remember my artist told me not to use a straw until it was healed too.

[@nnsk.]

the intro is iconic

[@etouffer]

i've had my inner lip tattoo for nearly two years now. honestly i don't think it's faded a lot and if so, very little. i was fully prepared for either outcome, it still looks great and i'm very happy with it. with that i would love to get the roof of my mouth tattoo'd and possibly my gums.

[@Tanjaaraus]

I was told my white Ink tattoo wouldn't last. and the artist almost refused to do it as well (but I think it's because I wanted it on my ribs and he was worried I'd tap out since it was my first one). But yeah the "it'll fade" was almost a positive thing for me, because I figured I can either get it touched up or it'll be an almost invisible reminder that I can just tattoo over if i want. I've had it for 4 yrs now and it's just as bright as when I got it. sure 4 years is not 10 years. but it's a lot longer than the 6-12months I was told

[@JonnyJonvilleJonathan]

I didn't quite realize how permanent tattoos are until I got my first one. I knew they lasted for the rest of you life, but that concept didn't sink in until I actually had it on me and I saw it everyday. Had I realized how permanent it actually was, I probably would have thought out what I was going to get and planned it a bit better.

[@jessthenightowl8955]

It's probably a little off topic, but I am seriously wondering about the rotation of the finger tattoo "666". As far as I know, tattoos "should" usually be rotated in that way that the bottom of the tattoo is facing towards the fingertips. Or doesn't that apply to finger tattoos? I'm not trying to be nitpicky here, I'm seriously confused, as I'm myself thinking about getting a finger tattoo of a cross. And as you might know there's a different meaning towards it, depending on its rotation.

[@hippopajamas]

I think that instead of going with 'they won't last' and 'they will go away' we need to shift the was was phrase it to 'these don't last well' and 'warning, you will need to get this touched up so it looks nice' and 'these can start blurring/not looking so hot pretty fast'. I have almost never seen these tattoos go away completely- they just fade to looking like shit if they fade at all. Understanding the difference going in is important!

[@RedRona7]

Ive been told my foot tattoo will fade and I thought it will be much worse.. It's a bit faded in some places but mostly still bold and not blurry at all My tattoo artist did a great job with the lines tho and offered to retouch it after a month.

[@MBroyalist]

Saw the post on Instagram and was so ready for the accompanying video 😁

[@Loungemermaid]

I have stick and poke failures that just look like blackheads. Love that

[@kylie3038]

👏 Mama Quack comin in here with that knowledge👏

[@bryannadudley7380]

I have a tattoo right where my wrist bends, the first thing I was told was that it's going to fade due to movement... 3 years later it still looks the same as the day I got it.

[@kolibri7712]

i have an inner lip tattoo that was stick and poked, going on 4 years now with zero fading lol

[@Elemenoful]

With what you said about the lip tattoo, I've been told by a tattoo artist friend if you go too deep you can actually see a lip tattoo through the skin on your face!! So you weren't wrong to worry/wonder about that

[@d.tasker4486]

I had the opposite happen. My ~ high school sweetheart ~ got a tattoo for us from some dude she knew, and it was done like, prison style. She trusted him because a lot of people she knew had tattoos he did that healed and aged okay, but hers fell out almost completely before it even healed. Thank God lol. I do have a hand tattoo that's aging way better than I thought it would, but I didn't except it to be gone in a year. Part of it is missing but again, that part was done way too shallow, and fell out right away. The rest is not good but certainly don't better than they tell you a 4 year old hand tattoo will be

[@Ivymoon333]

I didn’t get my finger tattoo because I thought it’d go away. I just thought it’d be dope😂 and it is! A quick google search says finger tats last only 6-12 months! Which is crazy. Mine is 2 years old now and is still as dark as the day I got it...I did expect it to fade a bit, not disappear. But it hasn’t yet!

[@fannyvalentin8634]

Amanda! I hope you know that you are so special and so talented and that we are lucky to have you here

[@Cynthia63636]

The problem isn't when they stay whole or disappear completely.. I've always understood that they most likely fade partly and won't look good anymore..

[@ericar4969]

I love it when you bring up Susan

[@mollybower2684]

I had my inner lip tattoo done 3 times until it all stayed in. But there was SOME ink that stayed the other times. i’ve had to clarify on the phone at the shop for people that NO, your lip tattoo MIGHT stay in, but chances are some of it will fall out.

[@Rissyquietisideal]

Okay, but where can I find those shoes?

[@Meggymi]

The thing is that they fade, but not completely 😅

[@kylafreeman3813]

When I went for my first tattoo I got a semi colon on my wrist and the words "fully alive" on the side of my foot, the one on my foot was completely gone within a month. The artist told me I might need touch ups every six months or so but it was entirely gone.

[@colette2529]

Pam should get that butterfly!!!

[@greendayrocker411]

I have the number 13 tattooed on my lower ankle and was told it would fade very bad because of shoes and even get a cracked look from the natural movement of my ankle. It’s in great condition but I’m low key sad it didn’t get that grungy look hahaha

[@MissNannyLake]

My inner lip tattoo is the WORST. 😂 it says “RAWR” which should paint a clear picture of the type of teen I was. It was done too high on my lip so part of it peaks out when I say certain words like you said. Half of it has completely faded and the other half is still somewhat readable. I often think about having it redone just so when people ask it can actually be legible again. 🙃

[@marcoakastallion8621]

I am 1 of those ppl who thought my inter lip tattoo would go away, I still have mine like 7 years later. A lot of it has kinda faded but some of it’s still here.🤦🏾‍♂️

[@lilkingtrashbaby]

I have a stick-n-poke i did in the same place as your beehive. It's a mess and i had no idea what I was doing but it's very important to me

[@marty4475]

the person who taught me how to stick and poke on myself when i was 15 told me they only last 6 months. i'm 21 now and still have them! they are absolutely terrible (a lumpy little star and a ghost) but i kind of love them anyway.

[@katiemanos6312]

Hey Qcknd! Did you leave Barnet Faire to KZbin full time? Love your channels!

[@britziebabe1523]

just wanted to say im a long time follower and you always have the best content. tattoo talk tues is always my fav too! but i love whatever you do. haha thats all, carry on.

[@leaxgreen]

thank you for the content Qcknd. I am so stoked to hear what you have to say!

[@tinystrawberry34]

love you, mamma quack. great content, as always.

[@mackenziedietrich7485]

I got a tattoo on the inside of my foot the arch part, I had a piercer tell me it would be gone in lease than a year. I think 8 years later it's still there.

[@devonsharkey414]

Some of those strong, geometric palm tattoos are quite striking.

[@roo288]

“Oohhh my decisions follow me thru life” x’D

[@jazzenriquez9827]

I wish my lip tatt was as bold as yours /: 2 years in and a letter is already fading away completely.... just one letter

[@iamphoenixfire]

i have a stick n poke "?" on the inside of my middle finger. I got it a little over a year ago and while it has definitely faded, it's still really visible and everyone told me it would be gone by now but it's not going away any time soon.

[@WeLostKirsten]

I got told that a tattoo on the side of my hand wouldn't last. 19 year old me too that as a green light to get a tattoo that would fade to basically nothing in a couple years and not affect my future...19 year old me is an idiot

[@KB-hs7vh]

Another great video! Thanks for sharing, Quick! 🥰

[@marioortega6657]

I don’t know why any finger/ ankle tattoo wouldn’t be permanent, Bc if it falls out there the application was wrong, the lip is different and fades over years, only tattoos you’ll lose in 6 months are ones not put in the well or deep enough, and fingernail tattoos last 6 months

[@sasylein]

I have all of your notifications on and i didnt get one for this video🙂 I turned them off and on again..who knows. THANKS KZbin

[@kailiydg]

I know that tattoos in certain places will either stay or fade, but it’s funny how everyone is different. My finger tattoo is in the same spot as your 6’s and it was gone in LITERALLY FOUR DAYS. And YES I did go get a touch up a month later and it was gone again in less than a week. So, if it stayed I’d enjoy it still of course, but it’s crazy that I genuinely just depends.

[@justperpetuallybothered3474]

Depending on your own immune system, the quality of the tattoo, and how often you exercise, tattoos can fade at varying rates!

[@zoraho]

What kind of shoes are those?

[@katherinerade]

I payed for my tattoos to stay where they are 😂 but I must admit that if it would last only for few years it would mean so many possibilities 😂😂

[@richardhight7616]

Haven’t watched a Qcknd video in a long time! Glad to be back though

[@mikk5540]

Richard Hight Welcome back! ☺️

[@k07278]

If the tattoo is done well, then it will probably last. Also, I personally want all of my tattoos to last and with minimal touch ups, which is why I like black and white line art the best!