Archive | August, 2008

Worst Tattoo Ideas Seemed Good at the Time

The other day, a friend of mine was released from prison. During his “vacation,” he acquired several–and by several, I mean at least five or six–new tattoos. Aside from the fact that prison is the absolute riskiest place to get a tattoo, it occurred to me that some of these tattoos he might [...]

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That’s How It Begins – Needles and Pins

tattoos were once a cultural rarity often associated with anti-establishment renegade bikers and the occasional star-crossed lover. But these days, tattooing has become a popular mainstream form of expression. There are even a handful of dedicated enthusiasts who create body art by covering every available spot of epidermis with tattoos.
From girls to grandmas, everybody’s [...]

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Star Tattoos – Meaning Behind the Magic

The nautical star design is one of the oldest and most original of all the star tattoo designs. It is interpreted as a dominant symbol and has a long history. The first use of nautical star tattoos date back to ancient mariners when they used to have them positioned on their body to align with [...]

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Tattoos and the Job Interview

tattoos are an artistic expression of your youth. But now that expression could be hurting your chances to land the dream job you have always wanted.
For most companies maintaining a professional appearance is expected of their employees. One way to maintain a professional appearance is not having exposed tattoos. Most professional companies and many [...]

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The Perfect Tatto Design

tattoos are probably the most striking way of adorning the body through any form of art, whether on a temporary basis or a permanent one. While temporary tattoos differ in their means of application and the period of time that they will decorate your body for, permanent tattoos will penetrate your skin pores in the [...]

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3 Factors To Consider When Choosing A Tattoo Design

It’s not easy finding the perfect tattoo design because you know that the tattoo you choose will stay with you for the rest of your life. If you make a bad choice then you face years of unhappiness with the only other option to remove it completely, which can be quite painful.
With that in mind, [...]

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Are You Aware Of The Risks Of Having A Tattoo?

Many people are having tattoos done nowadays as they are currently very fashionable. Even top celebrities are having them done. However most people are not fully aware of the potential health risks of having a tattoo.
There are several risks in all and although they are generally rare, you should still be aware of them. The [...]

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Tattoos – making the right decision.

tattoos – making the right choice

Choosing a tattoo design can be extremely difficult. There are literally thousands of designs, which have developed over a very long time. tattoos have been found on Otzi the Iceman, dating back 6 or 7 thousand years and Egyptian mummies of about 2000 BC.
Japanese tattoos go back even further than [...]

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Flower Tattoos – not just a pretty picture

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When it comes to picking a tattoo design, it pays to take the time to understand the meanings behind some of the motifs that are appealing to you before you finalize your selection. This could ultimately swing your decision from one type of flower design over to another. Since your tattoo is a [...]

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Tattoo Designs as Self Expression

What do you want a design to say about you? Do you wantit to reflect your true personality or do you want it to send a different message? What are you – a butterfly, an angel, a bird, a tiger or wolf? If you are a flamboyant, outgoing personality, you may want [...]

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