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Gel Tattoo Photo #13057

Black and grey gel tattoo with clean linework on the forearm
Gel tattoo — Photo 18 of 46

It stains the skin a blue-black color that looks similar to real ink and lasts 1-3 weeks depending on skin type and placement. How long it lasts and fades Jagua typically develops full color within 24-48 hours and lasts 1-3 weeks.

Using only black ink at different dilutions, this style achieves a photographic quality with rich shadows and soft highlights. Black and grey work is versatile enough for portraits, nature scenes, and symbolic imagery.

Forearm tattoos benefit from a natural canvas that follows the arm's long shape. Designs can wrap around the arm or sit on the inner or outer surface, giving flexibility in how the tattoo is displayed.