Getting a tattoo is one of those life decisions most people take with some serious consideration. From choosing a design, picking out your colours, working out what area of the body you want to ink, or what kind of pain you’re willing to take. One of the biggest fears of getting a tattoo? That it’ll end up in regret. Now, there’s a new way to test your tatt before you get an etching in your skin.

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Momentary Ink is the brainchild of a Philadelphia-based start-up, who have designed temporary tattoos that look and feel like real ink. The low cost (from $15 - $30) also means you can experiment on style and size, without worrying your artwork will run off in the shower.

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Speaking to Mashable, founder Jordan Denny explained: “People are getting rid of these cookie-cutter tattoos and really getting into more meaningful, complex, often custom design. It really calls for a thoughtful decision, and requires a lot more of a flexible tattoo process. “We want to make it easier to visualize something much more powerful and meaningful to people before they get it done.” Lasting between 3 and 10 days, the temporary artwork is made to appear in the same matte effect as a standard permanent inking. The largest Momentary Ink tattoo to date is a three-foot long flower design a customer requested.

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So now you can try before you buy. Well ink. You know what we mean...