Does white ink hurt more than others?
The perception that white ink hurts more during tattooing is subjective and varies from person to person. The pain experienced during tattooing is influenced by various factors, including individual pain tolerance, the location of the tattoo, the skill of the tattoo artist, and the depth and speed of the needle.
White ink may feel more painful because it usually needs multiple passes for opacity and is often used for detailing or highlighting, added when the skin is already sensitive or at the end of the session. This can lead to confusion about white ink being more painful when it’s actually due to skin exhaustion.
