Bio tattoos

I was wondering if anyone knows about tattoos designed to last only a few years. I read somewhere a while back that instead of traditional ink, they use a specific type of pigment that the body eventually breaks down, causing the tattoo to fade away naturally. Does anyone have more info on how that works? Also, does anyone know a reputable shop in Chicago where
I could get something like this done?

thx

So-called bio tattoos. Hmm... here in the States? You should probably just walk into a shop in downtown Chicago and ask...

As for me, I have the right. I'll just wait about twenty years until someone finally tells me otherwise...😁

I heard they carry that over at Ulta Beauty.
It's located in Oakland—just a little bit past the roundabout.
Just type it into Google; they might even have their own website.

Has anyone here actually tried them? Does anyone know someone who has gone through with a bio tattoo?😁

I’m thinking about getting tattooed. I’ve already settled on the design and the placement, but I have this nagging doubt about whether I'll still love it in ten years. That’s why a bio tattoo seems like a logical experiment... eventually, I can either commit to the real thing or just let the whole thing fade away. Plus, the process is supposedly less painful and much better for your health compared to permanent ink.

The catch is, I don't personally know anyone who has done it, and my research online suggests they fade incredibly fast—maybe within a year. If that’s the case, then spending $333 or more on it feels like throwing money down the drain.

Does anyone know if there are any studios in California that offer this? Or maybe somewhere in Seattle?

So, a friend of mine has been dealing with this for like two and a half years now, and honestly? It’s fading away at a snail's pace! Like, painfully slow!
She finally hit her breaking point and just went in for some professional removal because she seriously couldn't stand waiting around for it to clear up on its own anymore!

northernsurfer16 said:A friend of mine has had hers for two and a half years now, and the fading process is incredibly slow. She finally gave up waiting and went in for some laser removal because she just couldn't take it anymore.

Where did she get it done? In Chicago?

I was browsing some German sites that suggest longevity depends on skin type and lifestyle.😲 (Does that mean if I shower twice a day, it’ll fade faster? Or if I hit the sauna or work out constantly? Heh.)
My gut tells me it boils down to this: either you get a fake tattoo and change your lifestyle, or you get a real tattoo and sweat as much as you want.😵 😬

Chloe Davis27 said:Wait, where did she actually get it done? In Chicago?

I was browsing some German sites earlier that mentioned how long they last depends totally on your skin type and lifestyle...😲 (which makes me wonder—if I’m showering twice a day, or hitting the sauna, or working out constantly, is my ink just gonna fade away faster? haha)
I’ve got this theory going in my head: either you go for a bio tattoo and change up your whole routine, or you get a real tattoo and just sweat as much as you want!😵 😬

No, seriously, it really doesn't have anything to do with your lifestyle! Back then, she was a super active athlete, so obviously she was sweating and showering all the time! She actually got her work done in San Diego! There was this bio tattoo studio in Chicago that was blowing up lately if you saw it (even Renata Sopek went there for hers 😬)—it looks incredibly professional!🥳

northernsurfer16 said:There was this feature recently about a bio-tattoo studio in Chicago that’s blowing up right now. If you caught it—even celebrities like Jennifer Aniston have been getting them lately 😬—it actually looks quite professional.🥳

I saw that segment.🙂

Bio-tattoos are just starting to gain any real traction here in the States... and people hardly talk about them yet.

As far as I know, there isn't a single studio doing this kind of work in California.👎

Anyone got more info on this? Like, what’s the actual deal here, and what's the point?

So, I remember Zele mentioned this on a show about a year ago—he was basically saying that "bio tattoos" aren't actually a thing, and honestly? I can back him up on that. He even went as far as asking people not to fall for those gimmicks. It’s funny you mention it because I actually ended up going to an Ulta Beauty location—well, they were advertising themselves as a "bio tattoo" spot on all their flyers—to get some work done. Fast forward five years later, and I still have them. Look, let's be real: "bio tattoos" don't exist. There's no such thing as a "surface-level" puncture; the needle goes straight under the skin just like any other tattoo. And all that talk about the body somehow breaking down the pigment over time? Total nonsense.

And yeah, before anyone asks, I’ve got two "bio tattoos" myself. Can you believe that?

Sarah Allen51 said:So, about a year ago, this guy was on a talk show claiming that "bio tattoos" aren't even a thing—and honestly? I can back him up on that. He actually begged people not to fall for that kind of nonsense. It’s funny because I actually went in for one of those "bio tattoo" sessions at an Ulta Beauty location—that's how they were advertising them on all those flyers flying around town—and guess what? I still have the ink from five years ago. People, seriously, "bio tattoos" are a total myth!!!!! There's no such thing as a "shallow" puncture; the needle goes right under the skin just like any other tattoo. And all that talk about your body naturally breaking down the pigment over time? Total garbage.

Oh, and yeah, I’ve got two permanent pieces from those "bio tattoo" places myself, if you can believe it.

Yeah, I've heard that too! Some folks claim those types of tattoos are easier to laser off, but they definitely don't just fade away on their own!

Sarah Allen51 said:About a year ago, some expert on a TV show claimed that "bio-tattoos" aren't even a real thing, and honestly? I can back that up personally. He actually pleaded with people not to fall for that kind of nonsense. I actually went in for one myself at an Ulta Beauty—that’s how they were advertising it on their flyers—and I still have the ink today, even though it's been five years. People need to realize: bio-tattoos don't exist! There is no such thing as a "surface-level" puncture; the needle goes straight under the skin. And all this talk about the body eventually breaking down the pigment? Complete garbage.

Oh, and yeah, I've got two tribal pieces from those "bio-tattoo" places, if you must know.

😁 😁

But yours turned out looking great. 😉

Look, if I ever decide to get tattooed, I’m doing it the right way. I’ve heard of this bio-tattoo stuff, but I’ll admit, I was pretty skeptical about it too.

If you just want something that fades away, why not just grab some henna and draw it on? 🙂

frozencobra37 said:Anyone actually got the scoop on this? Like, what's the deal—what's the point?

A tattoo doesn't make a dad. If you're looking for one, go find a real one—don't just get inked because it's trendy.

🙂

nimblescout said:Bio tattoos aren't a thing. If you want a dad, go find a real one instead of getting tattooed just because it's trendy.

🙂

Bio tattoos actually exist.😁 They utilize plant-based pigments. The technique remains identical, but since the ink is deposited into the superficial layer of the skin, they fade much faster. Apparently, after about three years, the removal process becomes easier to manage.

I completely agree regarding the motivation behind getting inked. Believe me, I’m not fifteen, and I don't plan on changing my mind about this specific piece in the next decade. However, if the option exists, why wouldn't you investigate every possible route first?
That is precisely what we are discussing here.😉

Getting a bio tattoo seems like a reasonable compromise. It serves as a trial run; after a few years, you can decide if you truly want that exact image in that exact spot forever.
I designed mine myself, and it carries significant weight. I won't regret having it, but even then, you can't predict how your perspective will shift five years down the line.😁 That doesn't mean I'll lack the conviction to stand by my choice to get tattooed.👋

Chloe Davis27 said:Bio tattoos are definitely a thing.😁 They use plant-based pigments, and honestly, the process is pretty much identical—it’s just that the ink sits more in the top layer of the skin, which is why they tend to fade out way faster.

That’s exactly what I was told when I got mine, and yeah, I've actually had them for five years now. 🙄

Sarah Allen51 said:That’s the exact same line they fed me, yet I've had them for five years now. 🙄

You're the first person I've encountered with that specific experience. Usually, the pitch is the opposite—they claim those tattoos fade too fast to be worth it.

How do yours look currently? How much fading are we talking about? Is there even a hint that they might actually disappear anytime soon?😉

Which studio did you use? The end result depends almost entirely on the skill level of the artist...

Chloe Davis27 said:Bio tattoos are a thing,😁 — they use plant-based pigments, and since the ink only hits the top layer of skin, they fade way faster. Apparently, you can even speed up the removal process after about three years or so.

Wait, what kind of "plant dyes" are we talking about here? And which tattoo parlor is actually using them? Seriously—don't believe everything you hear from some random esthetician at a spa.

Check this out

I've already checked out that website—the gallery shots look great, solid work.🙂

Take a look at the site itself: www.studio-dis.hr/bio_tatoo.htm

P.S. — It seems almost predictable that someone working in a tattoo parlor would claim bio-ink tattoos aren't even a real thing.😛 😉

Chloe Davis27 said:I already checked out that site—their gallery looks killer, really nice work.🙂

Check this out— www.studio-dis.hr/bio_tatoo.htm

PS—honestly, it makes total sense that someone working in a tattoo shop would claim bio-ink isn't even a thing.😛 😉

Yeah, like what do those guys in tattoo parlors actually know?
BTW, don't you think bio-tattoos exist specifically so they can be done in those same shops?
Not like they're being done at some random beauty salon or something.