Scales of Justice Tattoo
Scales of Justice Tattoo
Try a scales of justice tattoo on your skin for 10 to 14 days before committing forever.
No needles, no pain, no commitment. Where a permanent tattoo costs €60-200 and marks your skin for life, our temporary version starts at just €10, the price of a try, not a regret. See exactly how it looks, where it sits, how it scales. Love it? You'll know it's time to make it permanent.
- 10 x 10 cm format, perfect for the forearm or upper arm
- Apply in 5 minutes with a damp cloth, no tools needed
- Waterproof: shower, sea, and pool resistant
- Vegan ink, EU cosmetic standards compliant, zero black henna
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Real Tattoo Look | Strong Dark Color -
Design to Fade in 10-14 Days -
Vegan Plant-Based Ink -
Easy Home Application
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What's in the kit?
Every InkToday tattoo ships in its protective sleeve, with an application guide to help you put it on.
How do I apply my tattoo?
Our tattoos are painless and very easy to apply yourself – it only takes a few simple steps.
Follow the application guide supplied with your tattoo, or watch our video tutorial here.
Once applied, the ink reacts with the proteins and the keratin in your skin, and darkens within 24 to 36 hours.
Your tattoo then stays visible for 10 to 14 days depending on where you apply it on your body, before fading away naturally.
Colour and appearance
Unlike most temporary tattoos, INKTODAY ink bonds to the surface of your skin instead of simply sitting on top of it.
Once applied, the ink reacts with the proteins and the keratin in your skin, and darkens within 24 to 36 hours.
The final result looks like a real tattoo, in a deep blue-black colour.
How long does the tattoo last?
INKTODAY tattoos are designed to fade within 10 to 14 days.
How long they last depends on where you apply them, on your daily activities and on how hydrated your skin is.
The ink fades gradually as your skin renews itself naturally.
Here is an estimate of how long they hold, area by area:
🦵 Leg: day 1 to 5 (very dark colour), then day 6 to 12 (colour fading).
🦶 Foot: day 1 to 8 (very dark colour), then day 9 to 14 (colour fading).
🦵 Knee: day 1 to 6 (very dark colour), then day 7 to 12 (colour fading).
💪 Forearm: day 1 to 6 (very dark colour), then day 7 to 12 (colour fading).
💪 Shoulder: day 1 to 7 (very dark colour), then day 8 to 14 (colour fading).
💪 Upper arm: day 1 to 7 (very dark colour), then day 8 to 14 (colour fading).
✋ Hand: day 1 to 4 (very dark colour), then day 5 to 8 (colour fading).
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InkToday ink: how we designed it
We developed our InkToday formula drawing on the natural, ancestral practices of tribes who used plant sap to mark their skin.
Our unique formula lets our INKTODAY tattoos last longer while giving a deeper, blacker colour.
Water-resistant and incredibly realistic, our tattoos offer an authentic, long-lasting experience.
Discover our founders’ story and how InkToday ink was created here 👀
Shipping and returns
We ship to most countries worldwide, free above the amount shown in your cart.
All non-personalised orders can be returned within 14 days, as long as the tattoo’s individual packaging has not been opened, of course.
Temporary scales of justice tattoo: meaning, placement and price
The scales of justice is one of the most symbolically loaded motifs you can wear on your skin. Since antiquity, it has represented fairness, measured truth, and balance in the face of chaos. Choosing it is a statement, not a trend, which is exactly why a temporary tattoo is the smart move before committing to ink that lasts forever.
Why try a temporary scales of justice tattoo before going permanent?
A permanent arm tattoo costs between €60 and €200 depending on size and artist. It is irreversible, or close to it, with laser removal adding several hundred euros more. Our temporary tattoo lets you wear the scales of justice for 10 to 14 days, show it off, test placements, and see how it actually looks on your skin. Think of it as a test drive for your future tattoo.
People who choose this motif often have a strong connection to justice: law students, lawyers, magistrates, or simply someone for whom fairness is non-negotiable. This temporary tattoo also makes an original gift for a graduation, bar exam celebration, or a birthday for anyone passionate about justice.
Meaning of the scales of justice tattoo
The two-pan balance is the symbol of Themis, Greek goddess of justice, and the modern allegory of blindfolded Justice. It evokes the weighing of rights, impartiality, and the balance between opposing forces. Not to be confused with the Libra zodiac sign (whose glyph differs): this is the judicial instrument, with two pans suspended from a central beam. A powerful symbol, graphically readable from a distance, that works perfectly on the forearm.
Where to place this tattoo on the arm?
InkToday's 10 x 10 cm format suits these placements particularly well:
- Inner forearm: visible daily, flat space ideal for a centered motif
- Upper arm (bicep): more discreet, revealed on your terms
- Outer forearm: classic for high-impact visual motifs
- Wrist: for a more minimalist effect if placement is adjusted
For which occasions?
The scales of justice suits any occasion worth a symbolic statement: passing the bar, a law dissertation defense, graduation ceremony, music festival, bachelorette party with lawyer friends, or simply expressing your values for 10 to 14 days. It also works as a couple or friendship tattoo: two people can each wear one pan of the scales.
Care and duration
The tattoo lasts 10 to 14 days depending on skin type, placement, and water exposure. To maximize duration: avoid rubbing the area at application, wait for the ink to dry fully before getting it wet, moisturize the skin around (not on top of) the tattoo daily. It is waterproof: showers, sea, and pools will not erase it. To remove it early, vegetable oil or makeup remover is sufficient.
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