\nNowadays, you can\u2019t walk down the street without seeing someone that has a tattoo. In fact, you might even be inked yourself. Because tattoos have now become a part of our everyday life, nobody really bats an eyelid when people are out and about with their tattoos on full display.
\nSure, your grandma might have something to say about the doodles on your skin – but you can just give her a hug and hope that she gets over it. Yes, tattoos have really taken off in the past few decades or so with more and more people making their way to parlors across the world to cover their entire bodies with artwork.<\/p>\n

They might go full-on tattoo mode and fill up every free area of skin, or they might go for an addition to their appearance that really means something. Whatever you choose to do, you\u2019ll be greeted by the clinical smell of antiseptic, the distant hum of the needle, and the occasional \u201cAhh!\u201d or \u201cOoh, that hurt!\u201d from those who are also turning themselves into walking pieces of art.
\nThere are some people in this world that love the feel of the needle against their skin, while there are others who vow to never again put themselves in that situation. However, what all of these people have in common is that they’re all told the same information; they need to look after their tattoos.
\nTattoo aftercare is vitally important if you want to keep it in good condition. You need to wear sunscreen when you go out in the sun, and you need to know tattoos will always fade over time so you may have to return for a touch-up. Don\u2019t believe us? This is what tattoos look like years later\u2026
\n[post_page_title]All about the lines[\/post_page_title]
\nOver the years, tattoo trends have come and gone, but geometric shapes have always managed to stand their ground. This person decided that one geometric shape just wasn\u2019t enough for their body, so wanted to cover their whole hand with this pattern. Although the picture on the left looks pretty cool, this tattoo has sadly not been able to stand the test of time. Hand tattoos are notorious for fading quicker than those elsewhere, and this person soon realized this first-hand.
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\n[post_page_title]The lucky lizard[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you have a favorite animal, you might want to find a way to solidify that love. You could get one as a pet, you could dress up as one for Halloween, or you could get one inked onto your body for all eternity. The choice is yours. In this case, this person went for the last option and opted to get a lucky lizard tattooed on their body. While this small tattoo was petite and detailed to start with, the lines have since started to merge together, and the outline just isn\u2019t as strong.
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\n[post_page_title]The magical orb[\/post_page_title]
\nWe don\u2019t know what this wizard is staring at the inside of this orb, but we\u2019d really like to find out, so if anyone knows – give us a call. When this image was first tattooed onto this lucky person, the flames were fiery, the orb was giving us all kinds of magical vibes, and the wizard himself looked as though he\u2019d been taken from the pages of a Lord of the Rings novel. Yet, time has not been good to this wizard, and the colors have since been dulled by sunlight exposure.
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\n[post_page_title]Feeling peachy[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re not up to date on your tattooing pain-o-meter, you might not know that the foot is one of the most painful places to get inked. However, the foot is also notorious for housing faded tattoos. Because you are constantly putting on shoes and socks and covering up a tattoo on your foot, it will fade much quicker. This causes a catch-22 situation. While this person probably wouldn\u2019t want to get a painful touch-up, they will probably need to bring this peach back to its full ripeness soon.
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\n[post_page_title]Baby shark doo doo doo doo[\/post_page_title]
\nLet\u2019s be honest; sharks are some of the scariest animals on the planet. You just need to watch Jaws to know that. With their strong bodies and their even stronger teeth, these predators can scare off even the biggest of animals. The freshly healed shark tattoo on the left would definitely make us shudder a little, but over time he kinda lost his fear-factor. The lines have blurred, the colors have faded, and the hair just seems to ruin the picture a little. This shark is more like baby shark than daddy shark.
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\n[post_page_title]The empty sockets[\/post_page_title]
\nThere\u2019s just something about a skull that gives us the heebie-jeebies. We\u2019re not sure whether it\u2019s the empty eye sockets or the weird teeth, but this purple skull is even more creepy than a normal skull. After all, it\u2019s purple! Although the color was a hugely prevalent feature of this tattoo 14 years ago, it\u2019s since become even more empty. It has almost disappeared completely, and the lines of this skull seem to have disintegrated into nothingness. In fact, this skull looks more like an alien now.
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\n[post_page_title]The force isn\u2019t strong[\/post_page_title]
\nWell, it\u2019s fair to say that the force is not strong with this person – because this tattoo just hasn\u2019t been able to make it to a galaxy far, far away. Finger tattoos look pretty awesome when you first get inked. They are perfect for those who want to hide a tattoo, and for those who want to add a little something extra to their appearance. Sadly, this lightsaber is no longer in prime condition, because finger tattoos notoriously only last a few months, or years, if you\u2019re lucky.
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\n[post_page_title]A bit of a sting[\/post_page_title]
\nWe haven\u2019t seen many people with tattoos on the palms of their hands, but then again we haven\u2019t really been looking close enough. It seems as though this person just didn\u2019t want to shake hands with anyone any longer and wanted to cause a sting with this tattoo. Although this man loved his scorpion tattoo, it seems as though his spouse wasn\u2019t too happy with the decision to create a permanent image on his skin. The ink isn\u2019t the only thing that\u2019s missing.
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\n[post_page_title]Fly away home[\/post_page_title]
\nYou don’t have to be a genius to know that the top of your foot is incredibly sensitive. You just have to drop your phone on your foot to know that it hurts – so getting this part of your foot tattooed is never going to be fun. This woman put up with the pain for the sake of having a swallow inked onto her skin, and it looked beautiful to start with. However, it\u2019s a struggle to keep these tattoos perfect because the wear and tear on this part of the body is sometimes unavoidable.
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\n[post_page_title]Getting down with the Celts[\/post_page_title]
\nMost people choose meaningful tattoos on their body. They might choose a quote that is close to their heart or a symbol that reflects their personality or their upbringing. In this case, this person decided to adorn their body with the famous Celtic Knot to show off their roots. To start with, this intricate design was perfect. You could see every line, every piece of shading, and the shape was incredibly detailed. However, the tattoo just doesn\u2019t look the same after 15 years, and the whole thing has merged together as one.
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\n[post_page_title]Going with the flow[\/post_page_title]
\nThese Japanese waves are hugely popular for those choosing their next tattoo because they\u2019re so much more detailed and unique than the kind of waves you\u2019d take from a photograph. At least, they were to start with. In the space of four years, this tattoo has been exposed to sunlight and suffered the consequences. The color has faded to an unnatural blue that doesn\u2019t look as appealing for a dip, the outline has diminished, and the boats have been lost at sea. The idea is still there, but it\u2019s lost its shine.
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\n[post_page_title]Seize the day[\/post_page_title]
\nYou don\u2019t have to be fluent in Latin to know that \u2018carpe diem\u2019 is a popular phrase that means \u2018seize the day.\u2019 This quote is often used within popular culture, and many people even use it as their motivational wake-up call. Apparently, this woman loves the phrase so much she wanted to get it tattooed on her lower lip. Although it was legible when it was first inked, the location of this quote did nothing for its durability. Six months later and it was just a few black spots on her lip.
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\n[post_page_title]Jumping for joy[\/post_page_title]
\nWhen you really look at the tattoo on the left, you\u2019ll probably be amazed at just how intricate and detailed the picture is. The sky is beautiful, the colors are bright, and the scene below the skydiver has so much detail in it. Although it\u2019s still pretty impressive today, this tattoo has also lost some of its appeal. The bright red color has been lost to the sky, the shore has become a little raggedy, and the sky is a little less inviting. Now, it\u2019s just an alright day to skydive rather than the perfect day.
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\n[post_page_title]Mischief managed[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re a Harry Potter nerd, there\u2019s a high chance that you\u2019ve always wanted to adorn your body with a Golden Snitch, the sign of the Deathly Hallows, or one of the many quotes that have made your life so much better. In this case, this woman decided to honor Messrs Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and Prongs by getting \u2018Mischief managed\u2019 tattooed on her finger. Although it looked magical to start with, the tattoo has since disappeared like the Marauders Map into something plain and rather ordinary.
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\n[post_page_title]What does it say?[\/post_page_title]
\nWordsmiths around the world love to get meaningful text inked onto their skin. They can look at it every single day and remind themselves of why they love that particular quote, and they can have a little read when they get bored on the morning commute. Getting text tattooed onto your skin does look awesome to start with, and you can almost always read what it says. However, as a tattoo ages, the ink begins to fade and seep further into the skin. Because of this, it soon becomes one big ol\u2019 mesh of letters.
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\n[post_page_title]Not so constant[\/post_page_title]
\nAs we\u2019ve already seen, finger tattoos rarely give you a lifetime of delight. Because you are constantly rubbing your fingers together and using them for everyday tasks, the ink on this thin part of the skin can easily be brushed away as you do that. So, those who are looking to get their fingers tattooed – just like this guy – need to know that tattoos aren\u2019t so constant when they\u2019re in that location. In fact, these words lasted just a few months before they started to fade away into the abyss.
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\n[post_page_title]Horsing around[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019re up to date with your mythical knowledge, you\u2019ll know that Pegasus is one of the most magical creatures in the universe. This flying horse comes with all kinds of powers – so it should come as no surprise to learn that people are pretty obsessed with it. This woman loved the mystical horse so much she decided to add a little color to her tattoo. This watercolor design was absolutely breathtaking for a few months before age took hold of it. The colors have faded, and Pegasus looks a little less magical\u2026
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\n[post_page_title]Getting scaled up[\/post_page_title]
\nNo matter how you feel about snakes, you can\u2019t deny that this was once a beautiful tattoo. Yes, they may be the sneakiest animals on the planet, but this tattoo joins these snakes together in harmony. The white ink has created some of the most intricate scales we have ever seen, and they look in unison. However, after three years, the snakes don\u2019t look quite as beautiful as they once did. The white ink has seeped into other areas of the design, and it\u2019s now a little dull. Those snakes are hisssstory.
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\n[post_page_title]A star is born[\/post_page_title]
\nFor some reason, the human race has a real thing for stars. We love looking up at the night sky to see them in all of their glory, and we can’t hold a pen and paper without doodling a few stars in the corner. This person took their love of stars to the next level when they got this tattoo on their body. There was an outline, intricate details, and even a few dots thrown in for good measure. Not anymore.
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\n[post_page_title]The key to success[\/post_page_title]
\nIt seems as though even the top tattooists in the world can\u2019t find the key to tattoo success, because there is still no real way to stop tattoos from fading and changing as the years go by. A prime example of this is the golden key that was etched into the skin of this person. The giant, golden key looked like it would fit a magical door just minutes after it was completed, but it\u2019s since turned into the key that opens that giant shed in your backyard you try to avoid because it\u2019s full of stuff you don\u2019t want.
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\n[post_page_title]Older than his time[\/post_page_title]
\nI mean, how incredible is this portrait of the old man? The shading, the detailing, and the general drawing of this tattoo is breathtaking, and it looks as though it has been taken from a famous painting. While it was hugely impressive when it was first inked, this old man has since begun to look even older as the years have gone by. The shading and the outlines seem to have merged into one, his wrinkles are barely noticeable, and you can\u2019t really see what it is at all!
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\n[post_page_title]Blaze of glory[\/post_page_title]
\nThere are some instances in life that are just so much better when there is fire involved, and this tattoo is one of them. When choosing the tattoo for their hands, this person decided that they didn\u2019t just want flowers – because they wanted to go down in a blaze of glory. Upon completion, these tattoos were fiery and feisty and full of color. However, they haven\u2019t quite managed to maintain their vibrancy over the years, and the red fire isn\u2019t even burning any longer\u2026
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\n[post_page_title]Sugar, we\u2019re going down[\/post_page_title]
\nOver the years, many people have shown their love and affection for bands and musicians by getting album covers and names tattooed on their body. This was the case for this Fall Out Boy fan, who knew they wanted something special to celebrate the band. To start with, this tattoo looked rockin\u2019 – but it has since had a little career slump and gone off the rails a little bit. The colors have faded, the critter looks a little worse for wear – the whole thing has lost its sparkle.
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\n[post_page_title]Many faces of tattoos[\/post_page_title]
\nIf you\u2019ve ever seen someone with a face tattooed on their body, you\u2019ll know just how much detail and precision goes into making it right. That was exactly the case for this face on the left. The waves in this woman\u2019s hair are absolutely perfect, the facial expression is incredibly emotive, and the whole image is very poignant. Yet, this has slowly gone downhill as the years have gone by. The outlines have merged together, and she looks more tired than interesting. Don\u2019t worry; it happens to the best of us.
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\n[post_page_title]Ramming things up[\/post_page_title]
\nThere are countless people on this planet who believe that the constellations and the makeup of the stars and planets have an impact on our lives, and they live by star signs and horoscopes. This proud Taurus obviously wanted to solidify their place in the universe with this tattoo – and we have to say that we kinda love it. While it may have looked a little red straight after it was finished, it was incredibly bold. Now it looks as though the ram could do with a good, hearty meal.
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\n[post_page_title]Something fishy[\/post_page_title]
\nThere\u2019s something fishy going on here because these two fish do not look as though they have come from the same Koi pond. This species of fish is notorious for being incredibly beautiful and vibrant with their bright orange color and their scales. The first fish on the left encompasses this Koi lifestyle, but the second one seems to have rebelled against the system, left home, and tried to start a new life elsewhere. The colors have gone, the scales are blurred, and it just looks a little sad.
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\n[post_page_title]Flower power[\/post_page_title]
\nLet\u2019s be honest; we love flowers. We love them in our homes, we love them in the fields on our drive to work, and some people even love them on their skin! Yes, it doesn\u2019t take long to find someone who has a flower tattoo on their body, and this woman is just one of those people. However, she may have chosen the wrong place to plant her bulbs, because tattoos behind the ear rarely make it to adulthood. They fade quickly, and their colors seem to fall out of bloom.
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\n[post_page_title]You\u2019ve got to be Joker-ing?[\/post_page_title]
\nOkay, this one freaks us out. We don\u2019t like clowns, we\u2019ve never liked clowns, and we can\u2019t imagine that anyone in the world will like this clown. Except, perhaps, The Joker. Despite the common hatred of clowns, this person decided that they would really like a mean and fiery one emblazoned on their body. The detail in this tattoo is insane, but it soon loses its mojo after a while. You can\u2019t even see his green nail polish anymore, so he can\u2019t be considered that scary.
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\n[post_page_title]Star of the sleeve[\/post_page_title]
\nMarilyn Monroe is arguably one of the biggest stars of all time. Although she may no longer be with us, her legacy lives on, and people are still just as obsessed with her as they once were. Because of that, this person decided to get her tattooed on their skin for all eternity. They surrounded her with stars and let her do her thing. Sadly, Marilyn didn\u2019t want to stick around, because she has since faded into their arm and lost a little of her sparkle.
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\n[post_page_title]Getting flashy[\/post_page_title]
\nFinger tattoos look pretty awesome when done properly. They can add a little somethin\u2019 somethin\u2019 to your hands, and they can show off your personality. To do that, this woman decided to get her favorite flashy lipstick tattooed onto the inside of her finger. While the colors and the outline were fairly bold to start with, but after a few weeks, it just seems to have all disappeared!
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\n[post_page_title]What makes you happy[\/post_page_title]
\nEveryone has a phrase that they live by. You might chant it like a mantra in the mirror every morning, you may sing it to yourself on the way to work, or you might get it tattooed on your body. If you choose the latter option, you might want to avoid getting it tattooed on the inside of your fingers. Because you are constantly rubbing away at your hands, finger tattoos can wear away within months. This person soon realized this for themselves when their initial happiness was thwarted a little\u2026
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\n[post_page_title]On the inside[\/post_page_title]
\nEveryone always tells us that it\u2019s what\u2019s on the inside that counts, but we have a feeling that they were being metaphorical. It seems as though this person took this phrase literally because they wanted people to be able to see the inside of their body. Although this tattoo was fairly realistic when it was first completed, it has since had a few health problems and has felt a little off-color. Their insides look bit scary thanks to this fading.
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\n[post_page_title]Playing to a different tune[\/post_page_title]
\nWatercolor tattoos are extremely popular nowadays, and we think that they are absolutely stunning. The colors are vibrant and mismatched, but it just seems to work. This woman wanted to incorporate this style of tattooing into her back piece and decided to add a few musical notes into the mix. However, it seems as though these colors are now playing to a different tune because they have since faded. The watercolor now looks a little too watered-down, and it loses some of its pinash.
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\n[post_page_title]Bow down to the bow[\/post_page_title]
\nThere\u2019s a high chance that you\u2019ve met someone with a bow tattooed on their body in the past because people love to bow down to the bow! Over the years they have inked this accessory onto their ankles, their backs, and even behind their ears. Yet, this is one of the first times we have seen someone ink a bow around their thumb. There\u2019s probably a reason for this because finger and thumb tattoos never seem to last a long time. Just a few months after completion, this bow isn\u2019t looking so great.
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