
A white ink tattoo has a unique appeal for many people. They are much more subtle than are those with bright colors and dark lines. Tattoo shops around the country have seen an upswing in the popularity of these tattoos in recent years.
A white ink tattoo is actually more translucent than it is “white”. They tend to look like “light” spots against dark skin, and are barely noticeable on pale skin. For many people, this is the appeal of these tattoos; they can be kept a secret relatively easily.
Because tattoos fade easily with exposure to directly sunlight, it is especially important to keep a white ink tattoo out of the sun. Black and color tattoos will eventually fade, but only to a lighter shade. White ink can fade to the point where it is next to impossible to actually see the tattoo.