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26. What Makes Star Tattoos So Popular? Everything from Shooting Star Tattoos, to Nautical Star Tattoos By Chris Ryerson
    Star tattoos seem to be a pretty old and yet a very popular design. It is one of the most requested custom designs. Why are they so popular and are they over rated? You know there is this on going controversy between the "tattoo traditionalists" and the new generation of "tattooers". I put those in quotes because they are terms that I made up for this article.A "tattoo traditionalists" like the old school tattoos. Things that are done in black ink and nothing that would be considered popu…



27. Think Before You Ink? You Won't Regret It! How To Get A Great Tattoo You Won't Regret! By Chris Ryerson
    This article is really a result of a growing trend that I have witnessed for cover up tattoos. It seems like ever day I see someone looking for a new custom tattoo design to cover up some old in k they had done. Getting rid of an old tattoo that you no longer like is not so easy. Your only two options are painful and expensive laser removal or a cover up design. Unfortunately most people can not afford the laser removal and honestly most cover up tattoos are big, black, and can even draw m…



28. Nautical Star Tattoos the History, Meaning and Symbolism: What a Strange Mix! By Chris Ryerson
    The history, meaning and symbolism of nautical star tattoos is a hotly debated topic.  Today many different groups have adopted the Nautical star tattoo as a symbol for their own movement and they have all ascribed their own meaning and history to the symbol.  Thus has lead to a wide disagreement as the the meaning of the tattoo.Historically most everyone ag…



29. A Brief History of Tattooing By David Z
    Because the historical and archaeological records of most forms of body art are incomplete, we still don't know where and where tattooing originated.Tattooed mummies provide the earliest concrete evidence of tattoo, and these have been found in various parts of the world, from Nubia to Peru. Probably t he most ancient tattooed man is the "Iceman", a Bronze Age man uncovered after being frozen in a glacier on the Tyrolean Alps since 3000 B.C. A tattooed band of stripes was found on his lower ba…



30. Free Tattoo Flash Designs - Why You Should Avoid Them! By Declan O Reilly
    Good tattoos are not cheap...cheap tattoos are not good! Flash tattoos are cheap, but still hugely popular among many people getting tattoos for the first time. They are most likely to be low-quality and poorly drawn. Nearly 90% of the people requiring cover-ups or touch-ups to their tattoos have flash tattoos usually done from some free flash design that has done the rounds of the internet or from some backstreet tattoo parlours. What’s wrong with flash tattoos? Flash tattoos are anything …



31. Tattoo Safety By David Z
    Tattooing process involves needles that penetrate the outermost layers of skin, safety and common sense are the most important consideration.A legitimate, well-trained tattooist follows strict health guidelines and is willing to answer any of your questions about tattooing procedures and concerns.The primary fear most people express about getting tattooed is that they may contract the HIV virus, which can cause AIDS. In fact, HIV is only one of many viruses that can be transmitted. Syphilis, t…



32. Why People Take Tattoo? By David Z
    Getting a Tattoo can be a wonderful and almost mystical experience. A common question: why do we do it? Tattoo is widely considered as means of human beings self-expression. There are many reasons to the question. To summarize, these are the eight most important reasons:* Defense The prmitives lived their life in the jungle, coexisted with the preying beasts. To conceal themselves, they marked big black stipes on their faces or a boar's tooth through noses, these appearance could frighten at…



33. Caring for Tattoos By Declan O Reilly
    Before You Get a TattooMake sure the tattoo parlor is clean and safe. Remember, the artist is going to be sticking needles into your skin, so be picky about the tattoo parlor you choose.The artist should use a brand new, sterile needle with every tattoo. Ask the artist to go through the entire procedure with you, including all of the tools to be used and the specific design. If the artist looks annoyed, go somewhere else. All other tools involved must be sterile. Everything should be personall…



34. Cope With and Minimize Tattoo Pain By David Z
    While there is no way to anticipate the amount of pain you will experience, arriving with certain amount of determination will almost certainly guarantee you that it won't hurt as nearly as much as you expected.Getting a tattoo involves piercing the skin, and so there is going to be some pain involved, no matter how small the tattoo and no matter where it is on your body. The amount and type of pain experienced is highly variable depending on each individual's tolerance to and acceptance of pa…



35. Why Get a C ustom Tattoo Design Done by a Professional Tattoo Artist? By Chris Ryerson
    You might have noticed that in the past year or two that everywhere you go things can now be customized to suit the consumer. For example I was purchasing a sandwich the other day at a local sub shop. They first asked how long, then it was what kind of bread, what kind of cheese, what kind of mayo and on and on the list went.Well, this has become a major trend in marketing that truly benefits the consumer. You no longer have to pay top dollar and just get whatever you get. Now you can get …



36. Celtic Tattoos and Their Popularity By Declan O Reilly
    The history of the Celtic peoples goes back thousands of years. The early Celts displayed their skills in complex artwork particularly metal, jewelry and weapons as they were regarded as fierce warriors by the Romans. Evidence of celtic crossses and celtic artwork can still be found all over Ireland.Modern Celtic peoples have evolved symbols for themselves, and in the North American people of Celtic descentoften wear these symbols to show that they are of Celtic descent. The ancient Celts pass…



37. Female Tattoos - Because its Worth It! By Declan O Reilly
    Stereotypes and the stigma associated with tattoos prevented women from feeling confident with a tattoo up until even a decade ago. A common belief was that only 'criminals, whores and homosexuals' got tattoos is being challenged. This is further fueled by popularity of all things 1950's and the popularity of retro vixens such as the Suicide Girls.Women are generally more style conscious than men so are more decerning about what tattoo they want and where on their body they want it. Men usuall…



38. Japanese Kanji Tattoos - Meaning of Kanji Characters By Declan O Reilly
    Japanese kanji characters are so expressive and artistic. Basically they are ideographic characters, which means that each Kanji character represents a whole object, idea, or meaning in a visually expressive way. It is a very popular choice among those seeking Japanese style tattoo designs. With Kanji style characters, you can easily create and express nearly any meaning you want.However, it is a good idea to keep in mind before you decide upon a tattoo that kanji is based on a different form …



39. How To Get Tattooed By Isreal Caine
    So… You want to get tattooed. Great! This can be a rewarding and life-enriching experience... IF done right. Knowing HOW to get tattooed is key to being happy with this decision. I hope in the following paragraphs to help you, as a potential client, learn the skills necessary to get a good tattoo, one you can live with.People get tattooed for a number of reasons… some good, some not so good. Tattoos can be a scrapbook of a person’s life. They tell us about the wearer’s loves, hates, hopes, fe…



40. Why Lower Back Tattoos are So Popular for Women and Some Great Lower Back Tattoo Designs By Chris Ryerson
    There are a few places on a women's body that that are considered very sensual. This of course varies some in different cultures but for many cultures the nape of the neck and the lower back are often considered some of the most sensual areas of a women's body. Thus it is obvious to see why lower back tattoo designs have become so popular in the last few years. Lower back tattoos for women are really one of the most sensual and erotic types of tattoos a women can get. They are the perfect t…



41. Hot Koi Fish Tattoos, Design, and Ideas! A Revitilization of a Traditional Japanese Design By Chris Ryerson
    Koi fish tattoos are quickly growing in popularity. In fact many traditional Japanese tattoo designs are coming to life with new vivid tattoo ink colors. This is a rapidly growing movement very similar to the west coast tattoo style. The west coast tattoo style started with the idea of taking older classic tattoo themes like anchors, hearts and etc and adding a ton of bright, and beautiful inks to them. A few years back the west coast tattoo style was about the hottest thing in tattoos.How…



42. Sources for Free Tattoo Ideas and Tattoo Design Ideas By Chris Ryerson
    Have you been wanting to get a tattoo but don't have an exact idea or not sure what you want? Tattoos are so popular and there are so many ideas but many of us feel stuck at times on the exact tattoo we want to get. For me I often feel stuck when I think of how permanent a tattoo is. I see a lot of cool designs that I like at the time but when I start thinking about the having it permanently done I start to change my mind and look for something else.Others have the idea or rough plan of wha…



43. Swallow Tattoos, Nautical Stars, and Cherry Tattoos are Hot Ideas for Rockabilly Girls By Chris Ryerson
    I have noticed recently that there are tons of Rockabilly girls getting some great tattoo work done. They are getting themes like swallow tattoos, or nautical stars, and even cherries. These are all very classic and great looking tattoo designs. Many of them will work wonderful in combination with each other. For example a large chest piece tattoo design that incorporates two swallows on either side of a sacred heart with some nautical star tattoos to round out the design!These work so wel…



44. Dolphin Tattoos: What Is The Symbolism Behind Them By Chris Ryerson
    Dolphin tattoos are among some of the most popular tattoos currently being designed and inked. This article looks at some of the potential symbolism behind a dolphin tattoo and why they might be so popular. It then describes some tattoo ideas for getting a dolphin tattoo.Are you interested in getting a dolphin tattoo? A lot of people are they are pretty popular these days. One thing that makes dolphin tattoos so popular is the almost universally positive symbolism behind a dolphin. Close your …



45. Tattoos; Not Just for Drunken Sailors By Richard Amburn
    Tattoos are not new. They have been around longer then recorded history. It just seems I have been noticing them a lot more lately. I don’t know if that was because I started to take an interest or there are a lot more people getting them.Before I decided to get my tattoo, I did some home work. I don’t come from a background of drunken sailors, so my only thoughts were those dark and dingy, back alley shops you see on late night TV. As most of you reading this can guess, I was wrong. The…



46. Choose The Right Tattoo Artist By David Z
    How to choose an tattoo artist? here are a few suggestions you should consider.Needless to say, finding the right tattoist to do your tattoo work is very important to a successful piece of body art. Remember, this is the only body you have and it can never be taken seriously enough when choosing an tattooist. Here are a few ways you should consider when selecting your tattooist:1. Read Tattoo Books and Tattoo MagzinesThere are many different tattoo publications in the book store or library, go…



47. Tattoo Removal By David Z
    When you are unhappy with a poor quality or totally inappropriate tattoo, tattoo can often be removed.You would certainly never want to put yourself into a position where you are faced with the desire or necessity of considering removing your tattoo. It is best to consider your tattoo permanent.Removal is not a very pleasant or economical option, but if you made a mistake and have a tattoo that you would like to get removed, ask your doctor for a referral to a dermatologist. Visit a dermatolog…



48. Tattoos - Which Tattoo Designs are Most Popular? By Declan O Reilly
    What are the Most Popular Tattoo Designs?Tribal Tattoos - Tribal tattoo designs have been around for hundreds of years and are becoming more and more complex and constantly evolving and morphing into what has become known as neo tribal tattoo styles. Tribal tattoos can be traditional 'black work' on the arms and legs or more colorful styles characterised by the 'Modern Primitive' look covering the entire body.'Old School' Style Tattoos - Anchors and swallows seem to be making a comeback and no…



49. Don't Pay for a Tattoo that Millions of People Have - Get a Unique Custom Tattoo Design By Chris Ryerson
    Recently it was reported that tattoo related terms received more searches per month then most adult related keywords. This has spawned a huge growth of websites selling flash tattoo designs. You can go and visit these sites and for $10 or so find a tattoo design. You can then download this design and take it to your local tattoo parlor and get a new tattoo.Well, for many this has become the Achilles heel so to speak of the tattoo art industry. Buying tattoos this way is definitely contrary…



50. Understand Tattooing Cost By David Z
    Now I decide to get a tattoo, but how much should I prepare for the budget? is there a reasonable price or is tattoo price regulated?How much will tattoo cost you? this is a common question. But once again, there is no one straight forward answer. Tattoos are not cheap, but they are definitely not beyond the means of the average employed individuals who save up for a while in order to get a high quality tattoo.To make it simple, you get what you pay for when getting a tattoo. If you bring in y…






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