There are several types of tattoos and make-up available, including some that are permanent and others that are temporary.
- Permanent tattoo: A needle inserts coloured ink into your skin. Permanent tattoos last a lifetime.
- Permanent makeup: This is a type of permanent tattoo. A needle inserts coloured ink into your skin to look like eyeliner, lip liner, eyebrows or other make-up.
- Henna: Plant dye called henna or mehndi is used to stain your skin. A henna tattoo lasts from 3 days up to a few weeks.
- Black henna: This type of tattoo may or may not contain henna and may contain hair dye or other dye to make it darker and longer lasting.
- Decal temporary tattoos: Some decal tattoos have a backing that is removed with water when applying the design directly to your skin. Others have a backing that sticks to your skin. Decal tattoos may last for a day or up to a week or more.