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Tattoos For Girls – Tattoos Girls Adore!
Jan 25th
Gone are the days where men were the only ones that could get tattoos and not be frowned upon. Tattoos for girls have become wildly popular since the eights and nighties. Celebrity fashion has had a large impact over the last few years, the hottest celebrities sporting the newest tattoos helped to lift the social blockade for girls with tattoos.
So, what tattoos for girls are popular I hear you ask! Popular feminine tattoos at the moment are Butterflies, Zodiac symbols, Tribal patterns, Celtic designs, Flowers, Dolphins, Stars and Fairies. The most common place for girls to get their first tattoo is on the lower back. Although, the shoulder blade and bum have also been very popular first choices!
Where will you pick your tattoo? well, once you have picked a design style you really like you can search for the perfect tattoo. Obviously there are many tattoo designs at your local tattoo studios, the problem is you usually end up with the same tattoo as many other people in your town or city. Google searching is a good method, but sometimes its like finding a diamond in the rough.
Joining a tattoo gallery is the better option, there is usually a small fee, but keep in mind most tattoo websites make you pay through your teeth for just one design. To really find the best tattoos for girls, you’ll have to hunt threw the galleries showrooms. No doubt you will get helpful support as well, tattoo galleries usually have a big communities built around them.
By: Sarah Foster
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Hawaiian Flower Tattoos – Orchid, Plumeria and Hibiscus Tattoo
Jan 25th
Hawaiian flower tattoos are exotic and beautiful and not as cliché as rose or lilies. They can be an expression of one’s heritage if he or she is originally from the island. Or it can also be a representation of one’s unforgettable moments spent in Hawaii; the island being considered as a perfect getaway and vacation spot because of its beaches, fresh air and natural scenery. While some have significant meaning attached to the design, a lot of enthusiasts also choose this theme just for its sheer beauty and artistic appeal.
The most popular Hawaiian flowers are hibiscus, plumeria and orchid. Each flower has its own symbolism and individual characteristics. Hibiscus stands for delicate beauty as the bloom of the flowers are open for just a short period everyday. Hibiscus, in fact, has been called “Flower-on-an-hour”. Plumeria is a flower commonly used as tattoo designs along side hibiscus as if to complete the whole Hawaiian flower theme. In the island, it is the flower traditionally used as a lei, it will always say “Aloha”. Orchid is also prominent in Hawaiian and used as lei too, just like plumeria. It can stand for a lot of things like love, beauty, wisdom, and thoughtfulness.
Hawaiian flower tattoos can be seen incorporated with other imagery that the island is known for like sea turtles, mountains, surfboard and tiki. They are best executed on the body in full color to make them more visually appealing. They are also usually seen in a tribal style – with thick black lines and little accent of color or detail. They would look good as sleeve tattoos, or on the foot, shoulder blade, back, rib cage and lower back.
By: Marilen Kapchan
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Do Tattoos Hurt?
Jan 25th
It is difficult to answer the question do tattoos hurt simply because everyone has a different tolerance for pain but I will try to shed a little light on the subject.
Setting aside the issue if pain tolerance their are different areas of the body where the pain of getting a tattoo can be a little more intense than other areas of the body. In general the more fleshy the area the less the pain will be for you.
As an example I have a tattoo of an eagle on my upper arm that took about 6 hours to complete and for the most part there was very little pain involved. One of the wings wrapped around to the back of my arm which has less buffer between the skin and bone so the pain was rather intense. I also find the shading or coloring process to be a little more painful particularly if it is done with a multiple needle gun.
My advice is to avoid areas such as the knuckles, back of hand and shoulder blade if you do not have a very have pain tolerance. Keep in mind that most tattoo artist will allow you to take a short break if it simply becomes unbearable. I have a total of six tattoos and can honestly say I have never had to break from a session do to pain.
One tip I always recommend is to know exactly what you want in a tattoo design prior to arriving at the shop because it will be very rare that you will find something perfect for you in such a short period of time. Use the resources available online to find your perfect design, print it and take it with you.
Another thing is to make sure you are dealing with a very high quality tattoo shop and artist as there are a ton of hacks and shady shops out there over charging for low quality work.
By: Joniki Phipps
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Small Tattoos, Big Appeal
Jan 25th
Small tattoos can have big appeal for a variety or reasons. They are a great way for first-timers to find out what tattooing is all about; they are ideal for masking an unattractive blemish or scar; they can usually be completed in under an hour; and, because they are easily hidden, they are perfect for those work for anti-tattoo employers.
Small tattoos can give those with a rebellious streak an opportunity to express their individuality. Many professional women have the smalls of their backs decorated with small tattoos which are only visible when they are out enjoying some night life. Others have small tattoos on their wrists, where they can be hidden by a watch or bracelet during the day.
Small tattoos are ideal for those women who like to feel just a bit like they could walk on the wild side and not lose their way; men may also opt for small tattoos which let them be weekend warriors, while they are confined to suits and ties for hours at a time in their offices.
But if you are considering a small tattoo, you will need to put as much thought into its design as you would that of a large one. The first thing you should do is get a ruler and look at the difference between a one inch, two inch, and three inch tattoo. While none of them sounds very large, if you draw circles with those diameters, you’ll get a good idea of how much larger a three inch tattoo is than a one inch tattoo.
You need to have a clear idea of the size you want for you small tattoo before you can decide where to place it. Small tattoos will appear larger or smaller depending on their location; the same two inch tattoo which is unobtrusive on a shoulder blade can be very noticeable on an ankle.
Whey you choose a small tattoo design you will probably have to sacrifice details for space. Small tattoos simply cannot incorporate all the intricacies of larger ones, and will quickly become so crowded that none of their details can be appreciated. The simpler a small tattoo design, the better.
Another reason you should keep a small a tattoo simple is that a tattoo is going to be a permanent addition to your skin. Because tattoo inks tend to “migrate” as the years pass, having a very elaborate small tattoo can lead to its inks blending together so that all its definition is lost.
If you see a large tattoo design which you think you can’t live without, ask your tattoo artist if it is scaleable. There are some designs which can be successfully downsized, but again you should stay with simple ones, so that their details don’t get squashed together when the design is scaled down.
Fortunately, there are plenty of large tattoo designs which lend themselves to being downsized; sunbursts, crosses, roses, butterflies, dolphins, stars, skulls, and tribal or geometric tattoos work equally well as large or small tattoos!
By: Matt Garrett
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