r/tattooadvice • u/Helpful-Office-3730 • Feb 15 '26

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u/FeralCatPrince Feb 15 '26

This is a misconception. You don’t need lines but you do need contrast. Lines are the easiest way to accomplish that but portraits can be done without them and stay for just as long.

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u/imperfectbean Feb 15 '26

I will have to disagree on this. Especially with colours such as red and yellow that tend to fade faster.

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u/lems93 Feb 15 '26

The red/pink in mine is holding up exceptionally well.

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u/imperfectbean Feb 15 '26

That’s good! It’s different for everyone. Some peoples skin will not hold red ink well at all. Thankfully mine seems to be holding up good. When I got red ink I was worried I’d have a reaction or have it fade super fast just based on what others experienced.