Tattoo ink goes deep

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Posted by Zimra on May 9, 2001 at 23:18:22:

In reply to: Tattoos ON henna? posted by Lauren on May 9, 2001 at 21:16:33:

:They were
: concerned about the hennaed skin reacting with the tattoo ink. I
: told them I dind't hink so, but do we have any actual science-type
: answers for him?

I highly doubt there would be a problem... since henna is dyeing
only the top layer of skin, which exfoliates, and tattooes go much
deeper (which is why they are permanent). I would assume that the
tattoo-ink really bypasses the top layer of skin.

For a real professional answer, I would ask Matty Jankowski at the
New York Body Archive (he's a tattooist and henna artist). I can dig
up an email address if you want -- email me privately. He'll be at
Sirius Rising again this year.

Zimra

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: :They were : : concerned about the hennaed skin reacting with the tattoo ink. I : : told them I dind't hink so, but do we have any actual science-type : : answers for him? : : I highly doubt there would be a problem... since henna is dyeing : only the top layer of skin, which exfoliates, and tattooes go much : deeper (which is why they are permanent). I would assume that the : tattoo-ink really bypasses the top layer of skin. : : For a real professional answer, I would ask Matty Jankowski at the : New York Body Archive (he's a tattooist and henna artist). I can dig : up an email address if you want -- email me privately. He'll be at : Sirius Rising again this year. : : Zimra
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