How to Apply Your Temporary Tattoo Sticker

Step-by-step instructions

Tattoo Application Step 1

Clean and Dry Your Skin

Make sure the area you want to tattoo is hairless, clean and dry.

Tattoo Application Step 2

Cut Out the Tattoo

If your sticker contains multiple tattoos, use scissors to cut out the tattoo design you want.

Tattoo Application Step 3

Peel Off the Clear Film

Carefully peel off the clear protective film from the tattoo sticker.

Tattoo Application Step 4

Place the Tattoo on Your Skin

Place the tattoo face down on your skin.

Tattoo Application Step 5

Dampen with Sponge or Cloth

Wet the paper thoroughly with a damp sponge or cloth and press firmly for 2 minutes.

Tattoo Application Step 6

Remove the Paper and Wait

Remove the backing and avoid touching or wetting the area for the first 8 hours. Allow 36 hours for full colour development.

Skin Layers

How the ink works

Tattoos do not stick to the skin. The ink is absorbed into the first layer of skin, the epidermis. This natural reaction can take up to 36 hours, depending on your skin type.

⬅️1️⃣ Epidermis

Where our Temporalis tattoos penetrate

⬅️2️⃣ Dermis

Where permanent tattoos are tattooed

⬅️3️⃣ Subcutaneous tissue

What to expect after 36 hours

Tips for best result

⛔ Avoid stretching or bending the skin while applying the tattoo.

☔ Keep the area dry and avoid lotions for the first few hours.
tattoo after 1h
After 1h
tattoo after 36h
After 24h-36h
Tattoo lifespan on body parts

How long do Temporalis tattoos last?

The colour of your tattoo will fully appear after 24-36 hours. It will then last for 1-2 weeks! The ink will gradually fade as the skin naturally regenerates.

Some factors that determine how long your tattoo will last are:

  • Daily activity (i.e. what your tattoo is exposed to)
  • Placement
  • Moisturising (a better moisturised tattoo will last longer!)
  • The unique chemistry of your skin

Here is an illustration of the lifespan of a tattoo depending on where it is applied.