So it feels almost inevitable that a trend would come along that would combine the two.
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What Are Nail Tattoos?
A nail tattoo is an ink design on the surface of the nail.
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Eventually, a nail tattoo will grow out.
Benefits of Nail Tattoos
Nail tattoos have several benefits.
Then, they might use a stencil and a Sharpie or pen to stencil the design onto the nails.
Many tattoo artists, including Pobi, skip the stencil and tattoo the design directly onto the nail freehand.
“There are no finishing steps,” Pobi explains.
When a nail tattoo is correctly applied to the nail plate, the nails should grow normally.
Problems can also occur if thefingernail is thin or weakand too much pressure is used when making the tattoo.
“The nail tattoo will eventually be replaced by a new nail,” Dr. Camp says.
Nail tattoos might fade a bit but typically last about six months until the nail grows out.
Price will vary depending on the tattoo shop, artist, and the time spent on the tattoo.
However, you’re free to expect to pay at least $100.
Want something similar that’s cheaper and a little less permanent?
Temporary tattoo brand, Inked by Dani, makes temporary nail tats, too.
They’ll cost you just $10 and will only last a few days to two weeks.
