Everything You Need to Know About Micro Tattoos | Dos and Don'ts
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2024
- Micro Tattoos, and specifically micro realism, is one of the most exciting new trends in tattooing these days. Few artists are turning out more consistently tremendous micro tattoos than Ghinko. Due to the amount of detail packed into such a tiny space, micro tattoos require more specific care than other styles if you want them to keep looking sharp for years. Ghinko walks us through the entire process of getting a fine line or single needle micro tattoo. This is essential viewing if you're thinking about getting one.
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please tell me I'm not the only one who thought this just meant really tiny tattoos...
same XD
Consider me educated 🤣
Same here
Same lmaoooo. I'm still a little bit confused not gonna lie.
I fully expected it to be like when Phoebe got a tattoo of the earth on Friends.
ahh i went to college with her and can attest to her artistic abilities. she’s crazy talented
Really?
that means ure also talented ;))
@@iceleb452 no april was DEFINITELY just making that up. LMAO what’s the point of asking that
I went to circus school with Donna Relato
Clout?
I would get a tattoo from her because she seems super dope and chill and relaxed I don’t even have a tattoo in mind
We can confirm that she's super dope!!
She's a dope all right. Your body isn't a margarine tub.
@@robperry1745 you’re a margarine tub.
@@savysings44 lol😂
same
inked: Everything You Need to Know About Micro Tattoos
also inked: doesn't tell you what a micro tattoo is
Our bad. We operated under the assumption that folks knew this. Micro tattoos/micro realism usually refer to very small, very detailed, often single-needle pieces.
@@inked Well yeah I assume you have a very loyal and hardcore audience. This just popped up in my youtube feed and I don't know jack about tattoos. I guess I am not your target audience but the video was very interesting. Thanks! Also for answering the question.
lmao
@@inked we definitely didnt know lol
she is so chill, love it.
She looks lesbian
@@SundanceKid343 ok
@@SundanceKid343 looks?
@@SundanceKid343 🤨
@@SundanceKid343 ok kid, your 30 minutes of I ferner time is up
THE DETAIL OF MICRO REALISM IS INSANE THOOOOOO
On another level 👏👏
The detail of microrealism is insane for the first 90 days though and then you just have something you need to explain to people
@@honestlynate7922 sure but there are artists that does micro tattoos that pretty much look the same after 2 years with no sign of them becoming worse and worse
@@oNorw two years is nothing compared to the rest of your life. i should hope, anyway lol. and i've never seen such a thing. they all look 20 years old after a year or two. we're not fighting y'all. this looks dope! (for a little while) but it would look doper on a different medium than skin. we're looking out for you, not hating. most people looking into microrealism don't have tattoos that are aged period so they don't understand it the same way we do.
As someone who doesn't know much about tattoos, I would have appreciated a definition/example of what a micro tattoo is at the beginning of the video...
Same, I have now idea what the ten minutes were really about
lol I agree ig but cmon google is free
Tattoos made with a single needle, fine lines and loooooots of details in a small space
free content no bitching
i feel the placement thing. I don't regret a single tattoo, but I definitely wish i had placed them differently
When I was getting my 4th tattoo which was in my elbow, the tattoo artist asked if he could do a touch-up on my first tattoo which was kinda fading at that point. I was like yah are you gonna charge it? He said definitely not, because they charge the needle, the per sqr inch of the design as well as the ink and other stuff that goes into the one-time use so he said technically we would throw out the rest of the ink but it would be such a waste so we might as do a touch up on that one.
I told him to go ahead and now thanks to the touch-up, my old one looks back to good and since he made me aware of that and it is complimentary, I'm glad he told me about it.
I'm confused at your last part
Made you aware of what?
@@bighead4564 that her tattoo is fading and might need a touch up
That’s awesome he did that!
He must be really nice because ink and needle is only a small portion of what you pay for. There's electricity, tissues, water and other things that tattoo artists use during a tattoo.
@@christhelritaga6289 forgot the most important thing is the artists time
people in the comments really trying to tell someone what they should and shouldn’t get on their body. that’s crazy. this is why we need to normalize random people not giving their rusty 2cents about someone’s body / what they choose to do to it.
As a tattoo artist myself, I dont think people wanna tell others what to do or not to do just for the sake of it, micro tattoos out of all styles of tattooing is the least skin-friendly, its not made to last on a live medium, it either blows out or in the best case just dissapears, we want to warn people about a tattoo that will most likely end up looking bad and having the wearer be distressed.
If someone wants a micro tattoo and knows the risks and doesnt care they should get it, but we need to spread the info for those who didnt know whats up with micro and ended up hating it when it healed, it has happened.
it’s not in the sense of “hey this is ugly you shouldn’t put that on you” but more in the sense of “hey this isn’t going to last long, i don’t wanna just take your money and leave you wondering why it looks shytty in 5 years. and people like the chick in the video do that type of tattoo bc it’s hot rn, it’s trendy, so she gets likes. i can see why people would like that style for sure, but that’s why there’s a difference between what should be a tattoo and what shouldn’t..
@@ronekillsjr5725 unless you got a tattoo from her that faded, I think it’s unfair to say it’s gonna fade/ look like shit. Especially if she knows what she’s doing. She’s had an apprenticeship and all the training regular artist go through. I think micro realism is getting more advanced and people are getting better at it for sure. 5 years ago microrealism might’ve looked like shit but now with more people knowing what they’re doing its kinda unfair to judge just because people sucked at it in the past
@@Simplyyyou it is fair, because this person also is a tattoo artist. They also didn’t say that it “will”, they just said that it is a risk. Which is why people should be I formed of it
@@dcsphinx2851 who you responded to didn’t respond to the other tattoo artist
Biggest thing about all the comments here.... If you want a micro tattoo and you're up on the research, you won't be disappointed with the results. Just get whatever you want. People wanna complain about what you put on your own body and if you know what happens to micro tattoos, go for it. Don't let someone telling you years down the line it'll look like shit. You got these same people running around with dumb shit and feel they gotta say whatever to someone else over their own choices.
preach
ummm yeah you have no clue what you’re even talking about 😂
@@ronekillsjr5725 but its almost like 🤔🤔🤔 people can do whatever tf they want with their own bodies 🤔🤔🤔 and some people 🤔🤔🤔 dont mind the look of faded ink 🤔🤔🤔
Tattooing is catering towards the drive through generation fast food/tattoo looks good for a short period.then lacks anything of substance to stand the test of time.they are lined in greywash do can be lasered off easy anyway
@@snakeeyes1662 short period of time? and lacks substance? But my tattoos say otherwise and its been 10 years so far and they're still going great and even if they do fade and lack 'substance', touchups are free when you're getting a new one done. Did you not hear the complimentary part?
She seems like the calmest person ever
GHINKOOOOO MY QUEEN!!!! she's as cool and chill as she is on camera and in real life (shes such a sweetheart too tbh). she did my tiger forearm tattoo for me and everywhere i go, i get asked about it and ppl are always so shocked to see how well its done and how well its healed!! MUCH LOVE TO MY BB!!
how long have you had it?
Where is she located?
got it done dec 2019! and she’s at Bang Bang Tattoo in nyc
Man, feels good to have a tattoo with a friendly tattoo artists
I have several micro tattoos and have had them for 3-4 years and have held up really well over time. 2 are in a place that's constantly rubbed by clothing and the rest not so much, but they're still vibrant and legible. if someone wants to shell out $$$$$ for something, friggin let them. Stop policing what type of art a person chooses to put on their bodies and have to live with. it literally does not affect any other person in the slightest if a tat has faded or what have you.
It's litteraly not about that.
I don't give a flying fuck what someone puts on their body.
What I don't like is that micro realism is known to not age good, and that information is not given to clients, therefore they're not informed of the risks.
If you're informed and want a micro tattoo anyway, go for it!
And we're not saying you 100% will get a bad tattoo, but the risk is much higher.
For what it’s worth, 3 to 4 years is virtually nothing in the tattoo aging process.
@@seanl871 I know right! It's such a new trend that NO ONE knows how they will look in 10-20-50! years from now.
It's on the body forever, unless you want to spend money on laser removal and/or cover ups.
@@Mox909 I thought u just both agreed they don’t hold up…. And i just think alot of us rather have a JAW DROPPING tattoo for 5 years vs having traditional art FOREVER bc it’s NOWHERE near the quality
@@nancy0ls they ARE known to rarely hold up. That's a fact. And 1-2 years aren't nearly enough to judge the quality of aging in a tattoo. You can be lucky, but most micro realism tattoos won't look even close to the fresh version after some time.
But as I said, as long you are informed about risking it not holding up, and love the style regardless. Go for it! My problem is with artists not giving that information to clients.
didn't expect to fall in love with her but oh well
*bi panic*
L i t e r a l l y
oh what can you do
She's a friend of a friend and I used to tell her she should enter the tattoo industry back when she was drawing sharpie pieces on human canvases. She's come such a long way! Super talented, super deserved. Anyone looking to get a micro tattoo should definitely go check her out.
I really liked the comparison of tattoos to jewelry ... I was always really particular about tattoo placement and often when I looked at pictures I knew something was bugging me or felt off even though the designs were gorgeous ... now I know it's because I didn't look like its accessorising the body like jewelry but just floats there like it doesn't really belong 😅
I feel like I owe her a consultation fee because this is really helpful info.
I love tattoo artists like her, I always try to distract myself with chatting and it’s like a therapy session when you can talk to the tattoo artist for hours ❤️
I wouldn't say "don't get them" cause there are small places that need the tattoo to be small, like the knuckles or earlobes, just don't get a micro tattoo in a big place like your arms or legs
Thank you!! Some people really struggle to grasp how micro tattoos are honestly quite practical when done right
She seems like a really relaxed personality, but at the same time super engaged in perfecting her art. I'd definitely ask Ghinkos to hook me up. :D I've had a lot of tattoo artist tell me they were annoyed I came in for the free single touch up that comes along with my tattooes... simply because they didn't want to spend anymore ink on me... If that's the case, don't tattoo me in the first place. This nice lady, seems to actually get that it's an important and perminent part of you that needs to be treated with respect, and that touch ups are totally ok to ask for. And yeah she's also right that as years pass by and ink fades, you are going to want touch ups... It's just like preserving an old painting or the fresco on a cathedral... You have to keep that shit maintained. This girl is professional af.
she's so high and so sweet and SO good at her job protect her at all costs
😂😂 was looking for someone to say it. And it made it be one of the best conversational videos.
I do have a micro one in the inner part of my wrist and I love it !! (About 4years now) I forget that I have it sometimes and then I look at my wrist and be like „damn“ 😂 but its really minimalistic and meaningful to me which is why i wasnt scared to put it there even tho it was my first one
May I ask, will it fade easily?
And how often do you need to get touch ups?
I also have a micro tattoo on my inner wrist, never regret getting it. I can even hide it with a watch when I needed to look professional on certain days. Yeah, it does get blurry over the years, I have NOT had touch up to the tattoo, since I heard tattoo artist don’t do touch ups on old tattoos done by ANOTHER artist.
@@kaiwenzhao2225 thanks for the reply, appreciate it💕
This is actually super informative and shes giving really great advice. Some thing to think about for my next tattoo
Genko is articulate and very specific and I'm here for it
She must be the nicest tattoo artist really
I never thought about the relationship between jewelry and the appeal of neck/ear/wrist tattoos. I’ve been watching tons of tattoo vids last couple months and something about the way she explains things and speaks about the craft really resonates/ impresses me; like the analogies she uses. - like describing the similarity between tattooing and pencil drawing. I guess what I am saying is that you can tell from how she speaks that she has a deep understanding/ relationship with her craft!
Definitely the type of person I'd love to get a tattoo from.
you can really tell how passionate she is about micro tattoos and what she does :))) she seems like such a nice person and so chill
She radiates calm. I like that
Been Following her, Ever since ... such a humble soul...
Most of my tattoos are micro, but nothing complicated. One was made 6 years ago,it blend out quite a lot by now, but was also made by inexperienced artist. Others ones are fairly fresh, between one and two years and still looks good. I just love simple micro tattoos
Inked really out here trying their best to defend micro tattoos
most of the artist they have on are micro tattoo artist soooo... xd
These are stickers lol
Defend from what
@@100tukimin there's a lot of tattoo artists that don't do them because a lot of them basically "bleed out" after a while, or don't look as good after a year or 2
if there is a market for it, why not, if you don't like them, that doesn't mean everybody is the same, if they want micro tattoos just let them get them.
Micro tattoos are the only tattoos I like so thank you for this! Very helpful!
I remember going the shop and telling the artist I wanted a small red tattoo and he pretty much refused cause he said he wouldn’t do me like that lol. He explained how artists make these dope small tattoos or flashy red tattoos that look amazing for the artists Instagram and then go to shit after a little while.
what the red outline only tattoos don't last either ?
shame I wanted to add one to my blackwork sleeve
And that artist was correct.
They were telling the truth. At least they are easy to cover in a couple of years.
I am a tattoo artist and I can confirm it is true. It’s a rarity to find someone who’s skin will keep a micro tattoo for a few years in good condition.
@@JamFlexx nah like red outlines end up looking like blurry splotches
I’m glad to learn the name of a style that I love
That sun and arrows tattoo was insane. I need to moisturize more.
omg i love ghinko!!!! i clicked on the video without realizing it was her. i'm such a fan! thanks for the video!
I LOVE GHINKOS, I BEEN FOLLLWING SINCE FOREVER & phoebe bridgers follows her too - bc her stuff is just amaaaazing
I loved her opinion and detailed explanations
The first time I saw her work on one of these videos I immediately searched up her Instagram and I’m obsessed
Ghinko is an amazing artist!!! 10/10 recommend 😍
Pros:
1. You want an understated, romantic finish
2. You only want smaller tattoos maybe size of a credit card max
3 you have an aversion to traditional/tribal thick lines
Cons:
1. Usually needs touch up sooner (less ink, fine lines) 1st touch ups are usually free for micros
2. Takes longer and costs more
3. Needs more maintenance
Where to get them (not exhaustive)
NY- kozo and pawel from bangbang
Poland - piotr indulski from Prism
Israel(?) - Gida tattoo studio
Barcelona- Ivancasabo
South Korea
Note- try to get it in areas not exposed to sun or elements (under clothing) to minimise sun damage. And also (and thisnis just my opinion), avoid color on micros at all costs. It will look like shit after a year or two
I really, really like her... She's got good vibes. 😊❤️
Love Ghinko! It would be a dream to get a tattoo from her!
Micro Tatoos are really dope.Would love to have them soon.And this tattoo artist is so chill.Love her vibe 👌
One of the little-known benefits of neuropathy: painless tattoos
I have MS, and have some “dead zones” on my body where I don’t feel pain. One just happens to be in the area where I got my tattoo. It took me a while to realize that; I just thought that tattoos don’t hurt that much and that I was a badass.
I have Fibromyalgia and was able to get 3 tattoos so far. It's crazy how needles with a nurse usually really bother me but I can get a tattoo with less crazy skin sensations and building up of anxiety.
I didn't start getting tattoos until I was pushing my mid 40's and already retired from the military a few years.
thats actually so freaking cool 👀 never thought about that!
@@quincekreb6798 Mine is a tribute tattoo I got at 46 when my brother passed away (40j.
I have a micro tattoo and I got it before knowing what would happen. I wonder how it’ll look in years but I’m fully context with covering it. So far after 6months it looks great
So many tattoo professionals in the comments. 😂
✨Watches one episode of Ink Master and becomes a tattoo expert ✨
i would like to think there’s a lot of professional tattoo artists on a TATTOO page 💀
At least the people in the comments don't talk about neck tattoos and point at their chest. Credibility shot.
Well I mean...tattoo artists are attracted to videos about tattoos? It showed up in my feed. xD
hmmm honestly whats the probability of finding a tattoo artist in the comment section of a video about tattoos am i right?
This is why it takes me 2 years to decide on a tattoo. I know it’s there forever and I to always like it.
She did my butterfly tattoo two years ago and it is my absolute favourite one ever 😍😍😍😍
Even faded tattoos look dope , if they’re nicely done
@Ivan Matveyev да
Yes
@Ivan Matveyev deez nuts
@@andreagarcia-rp2ch lmao
I wish I could have got to see a bit more of her work in this video? She seems really awesome
Omg, I just checked out her insta and she is amaaaaaaaazing! Mind blown. I never thought I'd want to get a tattoo, but her work makes me want to get one from her.
I’m getting 2 next month!! I’m so excited 😆😆
respect the game, keep up the hustle!
I love her energy
Chill and honest artist❤❤🖤🖤
Really, the micro tattoo is what I really wanted. Gosh, aren’t you the only tattoo artist from Bang Bang got invited to this CZcams channel? I mean making micro tattoos makes you guys unique. Hahaha, definitely be there at bang bang for a tattoo section later.
Having had a few of these small ones for 30 + yrs i found that the artist must be spot on with the depth.because they are small people tend to put them where there is thin skin and go too deep blow out to shallow and it will fade.and better have experience with single needle.shop around people.your brother with his spinner machine he made in shop class may do well for a tribal but not here.
I would genuinely be surprised if a micro tattoo would last 30 years. A small tatttoo, sure, but a micro single needle I'm not sure at all.
Honestly, I got a 3 needle line tattoo a few weeks ago and I'm scared it's going to blow out or if I'm paranoid. The guy said hes been tattooing 10 years+...
She is adorable! I haven't considered getting micro tattoos, but she has made me interested, especially if I could ever get tattooed by her. Cheers!
The thing about tattoo placement seemed to be common sense to me- i started on my fingers, wrist and right below my hip on my upper thigh. Im definitely planning on adding more so im starting in those places
you started on your fingers?! how is that common sense? sounds pretty uncommon haha
@@skrittle555 it was a place to start without taking space away from potential future tattoos, just so I could test my pain tolerance and test if I'd regret it after a while since it's somewhere I'd have to see them every day
She does amazing work! I love how delicate these tattoos look.
I love her vibes so much
So chill and seems so experience. I wamt to find someone like her to do a first tattoo
man noones gonna talk about her rings clacking, so relaxing
Freaking love her. I really want my first tattoo from her
there's something very attractive about a pro explaining their craft like i could just listen to her for days (plus she's really pretty)
a pro knows and tells you about the backsides of detailed small tattoos ..long run!
Get whatever you want, it’s your body your rights. Just don’t lie to your clients and say it will look the same in 5+ years when it will most likely start to bleed in 2.
This girl real chill hahah
I will definitely fly to NY to get a tattoo from her. A fan from LA
I’ve always brought a friend because I tend to get shaky after 2 hours of jamming needles into my flesh. I was really glad I did for my rib piece, I nearly broke my friend’s hand from squeezing so hard, it hurt so bad.
I feel like it’s not only moisturizing your skin for the tattoo to stay. I feel as it’s also just the fact it’s a dainty single needle. Wont really stay otherwise 🤷🏼♂️ regardless tho I’m not an artist so do I really know
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i like her personality.. 😊 Perfect!! i saw this video to watch.. I'm planning to get ink 😍 a small tattoo though 😉
i just recently got a fine line micro realism piece of my doggie who passed about a month ago & i am in love with it. wasn’t even what i initially had in mind but i think majority of my tats will be of similar style going forward😌😌
Is it more painful than a traditional?
@@malobivanessa no honestly not too bad! it definitely took longer for a smaller piece but the pain for mine on my forearm was like a 3/10 :)
She’s my favourite tattoo artist
Actually good advise. Thanks!
Such a big fan of Ghinko’s talent and just her as a person!
The first tattoo I ever got is my favorite and it's a dragon on my back. I wish I had had this information beforehand because I didn't think through the fact that I can never see the dragon on my back.
Back tattoos are a real bitch like that, aren't they? Haha
See i just kinda forget that my back is done until i see a mirror after a shower or something 😂
@@kynope3182 same with my Raven 😂 I have it on my shoulder blade and I forget I have it most of the year until its summer time and I need a sunscreen on it 😂
talented tattoo artist!
Love micro tattoos 💕
Super talented
I live in Austria but I plan on going to New York anyways in two years (when I am 18) and definitely wanna get one or two tattoos from her
Ghinkooooos ♥️♥️
Really interesting tips, and I really like her mythological creatures tats. I plan on a dragon and a kelpie, will see when and where doing them
I love her omg
She’s super chill, ya know?!
she is just so beautiful wth.
she's so pretty!! ahhhhh !!!
Ya know! Hehehe really enjoyed her interview
shes awesome omg
I think I'm goint to get one as a first tattoo juste for the experience of getting tattooed and how dope they look even though I know it will fade, I plan on having it covered up with a bigger piece later
i love that advice. to get it in the place where you would put jewelry.
I was so excited because I thought this meant that I could finally get a tattoo on my member but apparently it's more about the detail than size...
I wish i had watch these when i had my first micro tattoo especially for the time. I had my first 2 months ago and the size was quite big. The artist was supperrrr into details we had 6 hours session in total i almost punch her face because I was exhausted in the last one hour and I was fasting too. But no regrets at all coz the result is beau.ti.ful. 😂
I’m just hypnotized by her 😶
I don't care if someone decides to get a micto tattoo, but the artists have a tendency to NOT tell their clients that ink bleeds in the skin and you risk ending up with a blob after a year...
Depends on the type of ink.
that's why u gotta do research on the artist. The one in the video is really good at what she's doing & I have a tattoo like that and it looks perfect after a year ^^
@@brieb4317 No every tattoo bleeds over time. Educate yourself.
@@bananehanna A year is nothing 😅 I have a realistic fox, big on my forearm.I saw every tiny dop till 3 years after. Now everything is blended together, but its watercolor inspired so its not. big deal if the ink bleeds. Micro tattoos on the other hand only look good for a few years and then blend into unrecognizable blobs.
@@woolypuffin392 If the contrast isn't given and the lines are too close together yes. I just have thin lines in mine and an experienced artist will place them in a way that will keep it looking great even after years and even if they blend. Again; just do ur research
she’s so good I love it.