
“We’ve found that made-to-fade can push the creative limits of artists,” Liu says, adding that because Ephemeral’s tattoos require less commitment, it expands “the number of canvases with which artists can work. Though Ephemeral doesnt offer permanent tattoos (yet), theyve already discovered that some may use their service as a gateway to a tattoo that doesnt fade. A tattoo artist that is skeptical about how good a complex, fine-line design might look in a few decades' time may feel more comfortable knowing that the temporary ink won’t be put to quite the same test. Meanwhile, a temporary tattoo gives artists - and customers - room to experiment with designs. The companies say they provide artists with a new revenue stream: Inkbox pays the artists on its platform a 5% royalty each time one of their designs is sold, while Ephemeral says its 20 tattoo artists each have a stake in the business. Some have voiced concerns that the likes of Inbox and Ephemeral - which come with a slew of venture capitalists in tow - will corporatize the industry, and make it more difficult for young, unknown artists to make a name for themselves. When it comes to “made-to-fade” tattoos, there are mixed feelings among the tattoo artist community. How does temporary ink change the tattoo business? In contrast, Ephemeral tattoo ink particles break down over time and become small enough to be removed by the body.”Įphemeral’s tattoos take four to six weeks to heal, similar to a regular tattoo. too large to be removed, your body ‘walls off’ the area, and the ink stays for life. “The thing that makes permanent tattoos permanent is your body’s inability to break down the dye,” explains Ephemeral’s CEO, Jeff Liu. Designing tattoos (on iPad) that 'wow' our clients.

'What were doing is were opening up the possibility of tattoos for a whole new clientele that previously wasnt getting a permanent tattoo,' says Sakhai. For now, only black ink is available, but other colors are expected.

Delivering exceptional service and hospitality to all Ephemeral clients. The Ephemeral tattoo parlor opened in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn at the end of March. Responsibilities will include: Delivering Excellent Client Experience & Tattoos.

But unlike permanent ink, Ephemeral’s will break down over time, until the ink eventually disappears altogether. At Ephemeral, we value ownership, fearlessness, creativity, and those that value diversity of experience, background, and ideas.
WHEN WILL EPHEMERAL TATTOOS BE AVAILABLE SKIN
The ink is inserted into the skin like a regular tattoo. The immediate result is a blue-green, slightly fuzzy tattoo - which develops into a darker, crisper drawing over 24 hours.Īccording to the brand, the ink soaks into the top layer of the skin, which is why it lasts longer than a regular temporary tattoo.Įphemeral, meanwhile, spent six years researching and developing the ink it uses for its made-to-fade tattoos. To apply a tattoo from Inkbox, which has raised $13.5 million in funding since it was founded in 2015, customers simply place the tattoo sticker on their arm, and allow it to soak in for one hour.
