Does It Hurt? – The Eternal Dilemma of the First-Timer
People who have never been tattooed before will often wonder before they sit down to get the work done whether the process will be painful. In fact, the fear of pain and of needles are two major reasons why people decide not to get a tattoo done. When looking at another persons tattoo, almost always the first question someone who has never been tattooed will ask is “Did it hurt much?”. The answer to this question is not straightforward – it depends on the person, for a start. First of all, how do you define “much”? For most people, getting ...
Terrible Tattoos – They Can Be There For Life
Some people have simply awful tattoos. This should not be seen as a call to condemn the entire idea of getting a tattoo, but it should be a quiet reminder to anyone thinking of getting ink done that they need to be careful before letting the needle anywhere near their skin. It may sound like a great idea at 9.30pm one night, and look like a horrible mess twelve hours later. There is a reason why most tattoo parlors will refuse to tattoo anyone who even appears intoxicated. We have surely all seen them. Tattoos which depict a cartoon character ...
The Teardrop Tattoo And Its Various Meanings
One of the most controversial parts of the tattoo world is that of the teardrop tattoo. This look is worn by a number of people, but is most commonly spoken about due to its connections with imprisonment. Even within the prison system, the teardrop tattoo has a number of meanings and if you have one, it is worth being careful about who you speak to because there can be confusion over what it means. Explaining it may work, but remember that if someone has been to prison they may well have been there for a reason and not be terribly ...
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Does It Hurt? – The Eternal Dilemma of the First-Timer
People who have never been tattooed before will often wonder before they sit down...
Terrible Tattoos – They Can Be There For Life
Some people have simply awful tattoos. This should not be seen as a call to condemn...
Get a Clear Idea For Your Tattoo
Many people go out and get tattoos without first thinking clearly about what they...
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The Corporate Logo Tattoo – Why?
A craze has cropped up in the last decade or so for people to get corporate logos...
Song Lyrics – You Couldn’t Have Put It Better Yourself
There are no end of people who get tattoos to back up their love of music. Whether...
What do your tattoos say about you?
Most of us either have at least one tattoo or we know someone who does. Whether...
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Tattoo No-Nos – For You And For The Artist
There are certain lines when it comes to getting a tattoo, lines which must not be crossed either by you or by the tattoo artist. These exist in order to protect health, dignity and decency, and crossing them will only end badly. The following are some facts about the no-nos of tattoo art. You should know when getting a tattoo that the artist is reliable.... [Read more of this article]
Temporary Tattoos – Fact and Fiction
Common sense dictates that sometimes a person getting art on their body will not want it to always be there. This gives rise to a number of questions, and has also led to some “tattoo artists” promising customers that they can have a tattoo which will not wash off today or tomorrow, but will fade away in a month, a year or so. It should be recognised... [Read more of this article]
Putting Some Thought Into Your Tattoo
There is no doubt that most tattoo parlors in the Western World have been dealing with broadly similar requests from their customers for years now, and you can imagine that this probably gets a bit boring from time to time. With the old standby designs which everyone recognizes, added to the group, the film or the celebrity who is cool at the time,... [Read more of this article]
The Most Popular Tattoo Designs
Getting a tattoo should not be about following the crowd, but this does not mean that it is unacceptable to get a popular tattoo. Some people like a familiar style of body art because it looks really good – which will be why it is so popular. In this case, they should not be derided for following the crowd. They just happen to know what they want.... [Read more of this article]
Sometimes It Helps To Think of an Alternative
Don’t shoot the messenger for bringing bad news, but sometimes relationships do not work out. This is, at the time, regrettable for all parties, but is equally a fact of life. So if you are uncontrollably in love it might be tempting to get their name inked on you, but you may well end up regretting your decision if things go wrong. There are alternative... [Read more of this article]
The Confused History of Prison Tattoos
Although the majority of people with tattoos have never seen the inside of a prison in real life, and never would wish to, there is nonetheless a history around the tattoo which links several designs to the prison community. Different sections of the community may be represented by different tattoos – and the really confusing part is that similar... [Read more of this article]
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