Deux femmes portant des tatouages au jagua sur la plage, montrant des designs modernes et audacieux.

Jagua Réunion · Temporary Tattoo Gel & Cones

Jagua is the closest thing to a real tattoo. Blue-black. No needle, no PPD, no lifelong commitment, and it fades by itself after two weeks. Here you will find my ready-to-use cones and my 100 ml gel. Shipped from Saint-Denis. Delivered to your door in 48 to 72 h, free from €30.

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It comes from an Amazonian fruit, Genipa americana. You apply it, leave it on, rinse. And then, be patient: the colour takes 24 to 48 h to develop, it is almost invisible at first and many girls panic for nothing. After that it lasts 7 to 15 days.

Why not "black henna"?

Because black henna is not henna. It is PPD, a chemical hair dye. Every summer I see the same photos of burnt arms and scars that stay for years. Jagua is plant-based. The black is just as beautiful, without the risk.

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Your questions

What is jagua?

A natural dye taken from the fruit of an Amazonian tree. Nothing more. You apply it as a gel or with a cone, it leaves a blue-black design on the skin, and it fades by itself in one to two weeks.

Is it dangerous?

No. Nothing like black henna with PPD: jagua is plant-based. Still do a patch test on a small area 24 h beforehand, as with anything that touches your skin. Rare allergies to genipin exist, and if you react to fruits from this family, avoid it. Everything is detailed in my guide: jagua duration, aftercare and risks.

How long does it last?

Between 7 and 15 days. It depends mostly on where you put it. Forearm and shoulder: 12 to 15 days. Thighs, hips: 10 to 12. Hands are the worst, 5 to 8 days, because we wash them twenty times a day. The zone-by-zone detail is here.

Henna or jagua?

The colour is what changes. Henna leans towards orange and red-brown. Jagua gives blue-black, a real tattoo look. Both are natural, both fade away, and they are applied the same way. The full comparison: jagua or henna, which to choose.

How do I store it?

Cold. In the fridge, in the coldest part, if you will finish it within 2 to 3 months. In the freezer if you are looking further ahead: it keeps for a year. My full method is here.

To go further: easy designs for beginners and the history of jagua.

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The guides that answer the questions I get asked most about this category.

Comparison Jagua or black henna: which one to choose Colour, how long it lasts, and why real henna is never black. Read the guide (in French) Aftercare Jagua tattoo: how long it lasts and precautions What to do in the first 24 hours, and who should avoid jagua. Read the guide (in French) Designs Easy jagua designs for beginners Simple designs to copy with a cone or the gel. Read the guide (in French)