Jagua Tattoo in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
Jagua Tattoo
The Product comes from the eatable fruit of the Genipa Americana tree found in rain forests throughout the world. Jagua stains the skin a black color for about 1~2 weeks.
We get the raw ingredients from reputable dealers and mix the Jagua here at A Rainbow Studio. The formula we use is based on our research and consulting with experts.
Jagua is not Henna.
They both are made from plants that come from different parts of the world. And they stain the top layer of the skin in their own distinct way.
Jagua stains a black color and Henna is brown.
Henna works best around the hands and feet. Jagua works anywhere on the body. Like Henna, Jagua is darkest on the hands and feet where the skin is thickest.
The artists at A Rainbow Studio will explain to you what the products are and how they will work best for you. It’s really important to inform people about Jagua and Henna.
Jagua is an eatable fruit and it is processes in Panama.
Jagua starts off like grape juice and we mix it with Eucalyptus oil, Citric acid and Xanthan gum.
The Genipa Americana tree produces a grapefruit sized fruit. This is what stains the skin black for about a week or two.
Jagua works really well here at Waikiki Beach because you can put oils like suntan lotion or moisturizers on the temporary tattoo and it actually last longer.
It’s not only the pools and beaches on the islands but all outdoor daytime activates.
You need to protect yourself from the intense sun. It gets incredibly hot here in the summer.
Please take care of yourself and especially your little ones.
This is the best way to take care of your Jagua tattoo
We’ve done a lot of research and have used Jagua in this environment for years.
Everyone’s skin and chemistry is different so it is difficult to say exactly how dark the stain will get or how long it will last.
The following instructions will help you get the best results from your Jagua tattoo.
The darkest stains are close to the hands and feet where the skin is the thickest. However, you can get really good dark Jagua tattoos on all body parts such as the lower back, shoulder or arm.
~ How Jagua is applied ~
Now that I have gone over some important facts about Jagua, let me tell you how we will apply it to the skin.
1. First, the area is cleaned with alcohol.
2. Then the design is drawn or transferred to the skin with a blue Stabilo pencil.
The artist can draw an image from our extensive design library, a cell phone or your own original artwork.
This step is to make sure the design is exactly what you want and where you want it.
After all, Jagua tattoo is 1 ~ 2 week commitment: choose wisely.
It’s easy to change the drawing at this point if it isn’t exactly what you are looking for.
3. Next, the Jagua ink is applied to the skin with an applicator bottle. It’s not a needle and will never penetrate the skin. Jagua looks like black jelly when it is first applied to the skin.
Until the Jagua ink dries it’s raised up and shinny for about 1 hour; sometimes longer. It’s extremely easy to smear and will stain other body parts while it’s wet. Please be careful.
After about an hour the tattoo will dry to the touch. When the Jagua ink is dry, it will be dull and no longer raised up. Then you won’t have to be so careful.
The area must stay exposed for as long as possible.
We suggest at least 2 hours but 4 or more is better.
You have to remove the Jagua ink completely before it’s covered with clothes, or you go swimming.
Definitely remove the product totally with only water before you sleep.
This is most important! Please continue reading.
~ How to Remove Jagua ink ~
1. To remove Jagua ink all you need is water. You can use a sink, shower or jump in the ocean.
2. Soak the area for about 20 to 30 seconds. When the Jagua ink starts to come off rub the Jagua tattoo with your hand ONLY, not soap or a wash cloth.
Just your hand and just water. It’s going to feel slimy or sticky. You have got to be sure you get the Jagua ink completely off your skin and your hands too before you sleep or cover it.
3. The ink will disappear but you MUST keep rubbing the tattoo until you only feel water; you don’t feel slimy or sticky on your skin any more.
It’s really important that you only feel water. So don’t use soap or a wash cloth. You have to feel it. You won’t be able to see it. Don’t give up! Keep rubbing until you’re positive you only feel water.
This is MOST important! WORNING; Small jagua tattoos are really hard to feel so be careful.
Also, if the area is hard to reach try to find someone to help you. If no one can help, use a wash cloth but be very careful.
Sometimes the Jagua ink will completely dry and start to fall off by itself.
If this happens don’t peel it off because it will leave a space in the design. Just let it fall all the way off by itself.
Be careful for 1 hour.
Wash before you go to bed.
After washing,
the design will disappear.
The design will start to get dark in 2~4 hours.
The design will be darkest in 24~48 hours.
The Jagua ink is applied to the skin. Leave it on for at least 3 to 4 hours; longer is better. (Pic.#1).
When the Jagua ink is washed off the tattoo will disappear completely or it will be very light (Pic.#2).
In about 2~4 hours it will show up a little (Pic.#3).
Then 24~48 hours later the stain will be dark (Pic#4).
If the Jagua ink is removed before you go to bed try not to sleep
with the tattoo in contact with any other part of your body; especially your face.
You can cover the tattoo with a towel or clothes.
Even though the ink has been removed
there is a good chance it will transfer to another body part.
After the first day (24 hrs.) you don't have to be so careful.
- Remember -
I’ve given you a lot of information but only two things matter:
1. Don’t touch it until it is dry in about 1 hour.
2. Wash the Jagua ink completely off your skin before you sleep.
Do these two things right and no matter what it looks like it will work very well for you.
It’s best to use a lot of suntan lotion, oil, cream or anything else to keep your skin moist.
When the skin dries it falls off.
Skin lotions and oils will help the Jagua tattoo last longer.
If you swim in a pool or jacuzzi, it’s best to cover the tattoo with Vaseline or Chap stic.
Jagua stains both dark and light skin equally. The difference is contrast.
Another way to get the most out of Jagua is to avoid scrubbing the area with a wash cloth or soap.
Soap dries the skin. When the skin dries it falls off (exfoliate).
So it’s better to use oils or moisturizers on the design after the Jagua ink removed.
If you need help, please contact us.
We are happy to answer your questions.
Take care and keep spreading the Aloha.
