# Commitment-Free Tattoos Ephemeral Inks Tattoos That are Made to Fade Over Nine to 15 Months By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ephemeral References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90615171/would-you-get-a-tattoo-that-fades-in-a-year-ephemeral-is-banking-on-it) & [ephemeral.tattoo](https://ephemeral.tattoo/) One of the few alternatives to getting permanently inked is to apply a temporary tattoo that will disappear in a few days but Ephemeral is introducing an innovative solution with tattoos that are designed to last just a year. The commitment-free tattoos promise no regret and they allow for plenty of flexibility, as the proprietary ink used by Ephemeral is made to fade over the course of nine to 15 months. Unlike a [stick-on temporary tattoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-oral-tattoos), these ones are inked by Ephemeral artists, so the experience of getting a tattoo feels complete, minus the need to stick to a chosen design forever. As the world continues to grapple with pain, loss and the challenges of adjusting to life during a pandemic, people are turning to [tattoos as a means of self-expression](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life) and claiming their personal power. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ephemeral Tattoo:** A new trend in tattoos that are designed to fade over 9 to 15 months, providing a commitment-free option for self-expression and personal power. - **Flexible Tattoo:** Tattoos that allow for flexibility and are less permanent are becoming increasingly popular as the world grapples with the challenges of adjusting to life during a pandemic. - **Temporary Tattoo:** Temporary tattoos are being redefined with proprietary ink that lasts up to a year, giving people the chance to try out a tattoo design without permanent commitment. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo:** The tattoo industry can leverage the demand for less permanent tattoos by offering Ephemeral tattoos as a new service option. - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can expand their offerings to include Ephemeral tattoos as a temporary body art option that complements other services such as nail art and makeup. - **Events:** Companies that specialize in event planning can incorporate Ephemeral tattoos as a unique activation or entertainment option for guests, providing them with body art options without the permanent commitment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Prom-Themed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-prom.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Hotel-Friendly Tattoo Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-popup.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md)