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Riverrat423 t1_j28oobn wrote

Can dark skinned people get white tattoos? You know, so it would be more visible.

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DeaconSage t1_j28x4k0 wrote

Not for the reason you’re thinking, mainly because it’s still layered under their epidermis.

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MrDangus t1_j29ubgp wrote

White ink doesn’t normally stay white. It’s used for highlights most of the time. I don’t think an entire white tattoo would work

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dagui12 t1_j29weu1 wrote

Idk my buddy is Thai and has pretty dark skin and just got a white tattoo, it’s more noticeable than this but still not that noticeable tbh

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YeuxBleuDuex t1_j29jxti wrote

It depends on the person, but some colors get "lost" as they're viewed through the layers of darker skin. Black allows for more lasting contrast on dark brown skin.

As far as not seeing the tattoo, sometimes it's just a case of crappy artistry. (Where black is not clear bc the ink isn't properly applied/the skin is oversaturated and damaged)

I do admit I always say I'd look like a coloring book of I had very pale skin though! (As I would opt for really vibrant full color tattoos) anyhoo be well

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Capt_takh t1_j29ja58 wrote

Nah man it looks cool, it’s a lot more subtle

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eviljason t1_j2al6i9 wrote

Agreed. I think it looks much better than my pasty-white arms with a black tat.

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