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Getting atattoo sleevewas once a huge deal.
Historically, tattoo sleeves were dark and foreboding swaths of ink.
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Meet the Experts
What Are Sticker Sleeves?
Sticker sleeve tattoos differ from traditional sleeves because there is no background tattooed, bringing the individual tattoos together.
Additionally, sticker sleeves involve many more tattoos than a conventional sleeve because each tattoo is tiny.
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Zurita explains that sticker sleeves provide a unique opportunity for creativity.
you’re free to start with a tiny tattoo and build upon it over time.
Once you select an artist to work with, you should schedule a consultation to ensure your vision aligns.
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The artist can help you with the placements, too," says Zurita.
“You may not know your final look beforehand, and it could probably be more expensive overall.”
Because of this, you should talk to your artist about your long-term plans for your ink.
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Maintenance and Care for Sticker Tattoo Sleeves
Sticker sleevetattoos should be cared forsimilarly to all other tattoos.
However, thehealing processmay be easier.
According to Ponto, healing smaller areas of skin might speed up the process.
Once healed, maintenance is just as important.
and her approach to symbolic tattoos goes hand-in-hand with developing a sticker sleeve.
Combine Multiple Styles
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Zoe Kravitz is a sticker sleeve muse.
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With over 55 known tattoos,The Batmanactress has amassed several into sticker sleeves.
Her tattoos illustrate an affinity for manytattoo stylesfrom fine lines to realism toscript.
Take a note from Kravitz’s book and play with combining art styles.
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Here, she shows off her existing tattoos.
Go for Minimalist Chic
Keep your tattoos small and simple for a clean look.
If you’re all about the minimalism then this is the way to translate that aesthetic to your skin.
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Add Some Larger Pieces
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Willow Smith’s sticker sleeve has a few larger pieces.
(Not pictured is the colorful tat on the inside of her lower left arm.)
you’ve got the option to get them individually or all at once.
Regardless, our artists suggest working with an artist for a cohesive look.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to draw from various styles based on your taste.
Yes, sticker sleeves are completely customizable.
All tattoos are as safe as your artist’s work methods and your own aftercare protocols.
Sticker tattoos are no less safe than other tattoos, and all normal post-tattoo hygiene processes should be followed.
