Basically, people create stencils of shapes they want on their skin (or they use sunblock), then cook themselves under the sun until they have a sunburn tattoo. UV rays are dangerous to your skin, and by getting too much sun, you’re at risk of getting blisters, sun spots, premature aging, sun poisoning, and skin cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in the United States.

Ditching the sunburn tattoo trend is one of the best things for you, but if you’re still looking for temporary tattoos, henna tattoos are a very safe alternative. Press-on tattoos have also come a long way and now look just like real tattoos, so there are plenty of different looks and designs that you can try.