Choosing a Tattoo - What You Need To Know?

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Choosing a Tattoo

Tattoos are becoming much more common today. Choosing a tattoo is a decision that should not be made quickly. It is important to do plenty of research before making a choice. Be sure to look for high quality designs that stand out to you. When you come across "the one" you will most likely know it right away. When looking for a design you may want to go online. There are plenty of sites that offer tattoo designs. Look for a site that offers other resources besides just designs.

A Little History on Tattoos

History

Tattoos can be traced back thousands of years. They can be found on the mummified bodies of ancient egyptians and traced up to the modern day boardroom. The word tattoo is derived from the Polynesian word Tatao, which means "to tap".

The first electric tattoo machine was invented by Samuel O'Reilly in 1900. It was mostly those outside of mainstream society that were the first to have the new art done in the United States. It became a fascination when people showed up at carnivals and sideshows to see the body art of "the freaks".

Today, tattoos have become much more widely accepted and can be found from main street to wall street and all places in between.

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When looking for a tattoo design site, look for one that offers a forum where members can share ideas and also post pictures. It helps to get advice from others that have been through the process. They may have made mistakes and will share them with others so you don't make the same ones.

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Making The Right Choice

Online Resources for Tatto Advice, Designs, and Lots More!

When you finally find "the one", use the resources from your design site to find the right professional for you. You may interview a few different artists before feeling comfortable. Once you find the right artist, make your appointment and feel good knowing you have done your research and made an informed decision. Welcome to the club!

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Choosing a Tattoo - What You Need to Know

Choosing A Tattoo - What You Need To Know


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Follow these tips in order to make your tattoo experience go as smoothly as possible. Welcome to the club!

Getting and Choosing a Tattoo design

Choosing a Tattoo

Here is a short video with good information on choosing your tattoo.
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Temporary Tattoos

Here are some less permanent ideas for getting a tattoo. These are good options if you want to try something out before you get "the real thing" or if you just want to have a tattoo every once in a while.
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Reader Feedback

  • triguybill Jun 10, 2009 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Cool lens! I have a couple of small tattoos now and may stop there...unless I take my new triathlon obsession to the ultimate level and complete an ironman, in which case, I will get probably get something to mark the milestone!
  • TopStyleTravel Jun 3, 2009 @ 10:07 am | delete
    Nice lens. Great resources.

Tribal Tattoo Pictures

Here are some great pictures to get you started thinking about what you might like.

lower back by istolethetv
upuo by padlaversusmoij
mbhj by padlaversusmoij
The finished result :) by eloko jewellery
Phase 1 by eloko jewellery
xtrd by padlaversusmoij
Phase 6 by eloko jewellery
Phase 5 by eloko jewellery
Phase 2 by eloko jewellery
Phase 2 - The Alternative View by eloko jewellery
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