|
|
|
Ashley M Ford - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Ashley enjoys writing on her Tattoo themed blog please stop by and drop a comment :)
For more information and access to over 15,000 tattoo designs online, check out Ashley's sponsor at InfiniteTattoos . com
[View Ashley M Ford's Extended Author Bio]
[Display Categories] Sort By [Title] [Newest] [Oldest]
Ashley M Ford Email Alerts
- Lady Gaga Gets New Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The very risque "Love Game" singer is no stranger to the tattoo gun and absolutely loves showing off her tattoos when she can. She also loves talking about and telling the stories behind her tattoos. The very popular, Lady Gaga is currently on tour in Japan and she decided to add some more ink to her every growing tattoo collection.
- Do Your Research on a Tattoo Artist
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you are a tattoo virgin and do not have a tattoo artist that you regularly go to then you should most definitely do your research on a tattoo artist. There are hundreds of tattoos artists out there but some are better than others. For instance some tattoo artists specialize in certain kinds of tattoos.
- Tattoos - No Longer a Boy's Club
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When tattoos first came about it was nearly unheard of for women to have them. Tattoos really started to thrive in the military. Sailors would dawn their bodies with tattoos to show where they had been, what part of the service they were in, and so on and so forth. However, for a women back in those times to have a tattoo they were just considered a freak.
- Hurry Up and Wait
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When someone makes up their mind to get a tattoo the first thing they want to do is rush out to the nearest tattoo parlor, studio or shop and get their desired ink. Well this sudden urge could make for a huge regret later on down the road. Tattoos are a very serious thing, and shouldn't be taken lightly.
- Set a Good Example
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] A lot of parents fear that one day their children will come to them asking if they can get a tattoo. Which in all honesty isn't that big of a deal, your children can ask for a lot worse. But parents who already have tattoos more than likely don't have this problem but do they? Interestingly enough there are several tattooed celebrities out there that aren't too keen on the idea of their children following in their footsteps, which is a little hypocritical.
- Green Day Talks Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It is very unusual for any rock band not to have at least one member in the band covered in tattoos if not all of them. Well the punk band Green Day follows that rule. All three band members have several tattoos of their own and have never had any problems showing them off or even talking about them. They love their tattoos so much that they opened up to a tattoo magazine and gave them a little insight on their favorite tattoos they have and what their next tattoo plans are.
- Tattoos and Pain
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the first things that comes to someones mind when thinking about getting a tattoo is the pain involved with it. Unfortunately, getting a tattoo is painful, however, some places are more painful than others. Also the amount of pain that one experiences also has to do with their level of pain tolerance.
- Can Tattoo Artists Help You Spot Skin Cancer?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Most people look down upon tattoo artist and believe that they live rough and out of control lives. This couldn't be further from the truth. Yes, they may like to party a little more and have a good time, but where's the crime in that? The truth of the matter is, tattoo artist are not dumb people and it takes a lot of skill to be able to " draw" on someone's skin.
- Sleeve Tattoos Becoming a Fad
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] With anything fads come and go and some have the ability to stand the test of time and be around forever, while others are simply that a fad and the coolness of them quickly fades out as quick as they became a fad. This is why it is so very important to not fall for getting a fad tattoo. Sure there are some fad tattoos that will be around forever such as butterflies, hearts, stars, flowers and portraits of loved ones.
- Tattoo Precautions
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When it comes to getting a tattoo there is a lot of things one must think about. You can't just walk into a tattoo parlor, studio or shop and say, Hey I want a tattoo. A lot of thought and planning needs to go into this process. For one you need to pick out a design that you will be able to live with the rest of your life.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Ashley Tisdale
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] People don't seem to understand that just because you are a good girl and don't party or do drugs doesn't mean you can't get a tattoo. There has been a negative stereotype on tattoos since day one when sailors, bikers, and criminals were the only ones to have them. However, times have changed, it is 2009 after all.
- Different Types of Tattoo Removal
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] We are all taught at a very young age that tattoos are forever and that you better be darn sure that you can live with your tattoo for the rest of your life. While this is great information and should be followed when thinking about getting a tattoo, it isn't necessarily true. There are ways to get that unwanted tattoo removed, granted all of the procedures that are used are time consuming, expensive and painful.
- Tattoos and Dogs
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When one even hears the words tattooing pets or tattooing your dog they automatically think animal cruelty. Why at first it may seem like something cruel to do to your beloved pet, it can also save their life and help reunite them to you. Tattooing pets has been around for quite sometime and to be perfectly honest it is not considered cruel at all.
- Tattoos in the Workplace Becoming Less Taboo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Every since tattoos have been around people automatically deem them inappropriate in the workplace. However, this negative stereotype might actually be loosing up a little bit. Tattoos are still a major problem for some industries and companies but some are starting to realize that just because an employee has a tattoo it doesn't mean they can't perform their job well.
- The Tattoo Curse Strikes Again
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] People never seem to learn this lesson from other people who have been through this. It is pretty much a guarantee that once you get a lover's name tattooed on you or get a portrait of them tattooed on your body that you will break up. This is not something that people pull out of the air - it is a proven fact.
- Keep Your Tattoo Clean and Moist
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Several people out there are still unaware that after you get a tattoo that you have to care for it. You literally have to nurse it back to health to insure that an infection does not set in. After all a tattoo is an open wound on your skin so infection can set in very easily if it is not cared for properly and not kept clean.
- 5 Biggest Tattoo Mistakes
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When it comes to getting a tattoo there are a lot of mistakes that one can make. Some people just do not realize that tattoos are forever and you shouldn't just go out and get one on a whim. Getting a tattoo is something that should be thoroughly thought about and rethought about.
- Hayden Panettiere Doesn't Mind a Misspelled Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the worst possible things that can happen to someone who is receiving a text tattoo is that the tattoo accidentally gets misspelled. This actually happens a lot more often than one would think. This is why it is so very important that you make sure you have the correct spelling of the tattoo and that your tattoo artist is aware of how to spell the word or words.
- Celebrity Tattoo News
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There has been a lot of news this week regarding your favorite tattooed celebrities. One of you most favorite tattooed actress that has quite a few tattoos of her own divulged that if you want to date her you have to have some ink on you. However, if you don't have any ink she will literally make you get a tattoo of her face or her name.
- Parents Educate Your Children on Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] A parent's worst nightmare could be when their child tells them that they want a tattoo. Of course your child could be ten years old and might only be saying that because an athlete they look up to has tattoos. Or because they are fascinated with those ever so popular temporary tattoos that every kid wants. The first thing to do is not to panic.
- Top 10 Places to Get a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When it comes to getting a tattoo after you have made the decision to so, one the hardest things to do after that is trying to decided where to get your tattoo. Tattoo placement is very important when it comes to getting a tattoo. Whether you believe it or not sometimes your tattoo design may not look right in the location to choice to get it.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Lady Gaga
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The Poker Face singer is probably best known for her outlandish outfits and crazy hair and fun dance songs. But Lady Gaga real name, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. But do not dare call her that, she only responds to Lady Gaga or Gaga. Well Lady Gags is also no stranger to the tattoo gun. Lady Gaga has a total of three tattoos.
- Tattoos Have Come a Long Way
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Tattoos have certainly come a very long way over the last couple of decades. However, there is still some work that needs to be done to prove to people that tattoos are not bad, evil and negative. Yes once upon a time the only people to dawn tattoos were bikers, sailors, criminals, and rock stars.
- Another One Bites the Dust and is Left With a Tattoo Reminder
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] People never seem to learn that getting someones names tattooed on your body besides your own or your child's name is going to end in disaster, whether you like it or not. Granted there probably are very few people out there that have not yet been effected by the lover's name tattoo curse. However, it is safe to say that they will sooner or later.
- Tattoo Trends Are Not Always the Best Route to Go
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When it comes to getting a tattoo one of the hardest decisions to make besides deciding to get the tattoo is what tattoo design to get and where on your body you should get it at. These are all very important decisions that one should make. However, it is best to stay away from tattoo trends because you have a very high probability that your tattoo design that was once popular will not look so great a few years down the road.
- Cleanliness is Not a Laughing Matter
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When it comes to getting a tattoo, cleanliness is no laughing matter. Many may think it's not that big of a deal to make sure the tattoo parlor or studio that you are using is following the proper health codes and using proper sterilizing equipment. This is no laughing matter.
- Megan Fox Done With Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Shockingly enough the Transformer beauty has ended her love affair and addiction to tattoos. Perhaps her mother's constant begging not to get anymore tattoos has finally gotten to Megan. Whether it was her mother's influence or not this sexy actress will not be getting any more tattoos on her gorgeous body. Despite the fact that Megan announced that she wanted to get a sleeve done on one of her arms...
- Take This As a Lesson Learned
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It is literally a no-brainer that when it comes to picking out a tattoo design that you have got to be 200% sure about your design. Not only is is important to be 200% sure about your tattoo design but you need to thoroughly think through where you want your tattoo to be.
- How Much Does it Cost to Remove a Tattoo?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] We are all taught that tattoos are forever so you should be darn sure that the tattoo design your are getting inked on your skin that you will be able to live with it for the rest of your life. With that being said the above statement isn't necessarily true. Tattoos in a sense are forever but if you have the money and can endure the pain of getting a tattoo removed by a laser you can always go down the route. However, getting a tattoo removed by a laser doesn't always mean your tattoo will be gone forever. You can develop some scarring where the tattoo was and more than likely you will be able to still faintly see the tattoo, not unless you get it...
- How to Preserve Your New Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It may come many as a surprise that you actually need to take of your tattoo not only after you have just gotten it but for the rest of your life. After all once you decided to get a tattoo your are making a life time commitment to your tattoo and you should continue to care for it years down the road. Many people are not aware of this and because of this their tattoo may not seem as vibrant and will most definitely fade.
- Don't Psych Yourself Up Too Much About Getting a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the first things people associate tattoos with that are thinking about getting one is the pain that is involved with getting the actual tattoo. Let's face it people, getting a tattoo does hurt and there really isn't any getting around that. There are however some numbing creams out there that are available, but there have been a lot of mixed results with them. Some people report that that do work but the cream doesn't last the entire time of getting the tattoo.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Katy Perry
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When one thinks of the, I kissed a girl singer the last thing that comes to their mind is tattoos. This is the best thing about tattoos. People who you would never think to have one has one. This also just goes to show that the stereotype on tattoos couldn't be more wrong.
- A Few Tips One Should Know Before Getting a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Several people think that you can just waltz into a tattoo parlor or tattoo studio and just sit down in the chair and get some ink, well that is not the case. You most certainly can do that but you need to be prepared before you walk in there and get your body ink. First of all you should have your design picked out and should be certain on the location your want your new tattoo to be on.
- Tattoos Help Grieving Process
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] People go out and get tattoos for all sorts of reason, whether it be to celebrate a birth, to form a connection with someone, to moralize someone you love or to simply help yourself grieve the loss of a loved one. More people than you would think get a tattoo to help them remember a loved one that has passed on. Not only does this tattoo help the person who is getting it to remember the person they are immortalizing but it truly can help with the grieving process.
- The Importance of Taking Care of New Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It is very important for people to realize that taking care of your new tattoo is serious. You should never blow off taking care of your new body art. Since the tattoo needle breaches your skin an infection can set in. However, it is not common for a tattoo to get infected but if you do not take care of it properly it very well could get infected.
- Megan Fox's Mom Hates Her Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you have been living under a rock for the past couple of years you probably have no idea that they mega hot Transformer star, Megan Fox has nine tattoos on her very sexy body. She has been criticized ever since she became popular and people still talk about her tattoo collection today. Most have bad things to say regarding her tattoo designs, the quality of them, why someone so pretty would ruin their body etc.
- Celebrity Dads With Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Tattoos have always been a kind of taboo subject for some because they just don't understand the whole tattoo thing. With that being said it is a little more society friendly for a man to have a tattoo. Maybe it has to do with the fact that back in the 50's and 60's men were basically the only ones who had tattoos. That doesn't mean some women did, but if they did they kept it quite. However, tattoos were still not expect unless you were in the service or a sailor even then they were still looked down upon because back in those says criminals, greasers and men who were up to know good had tattoos.
- Would You Get a Tattoo If it Was Free?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] A lot of people have their reasons for not having tattoos, for some it's because they don't like them, they are afraid of needles, they don't know what design to get and simply because they are rather expensive. So that' raises the question if you could get a tattoo for free would you get one? This is an excellent question and there really isn't a right or wrong answer to it. Of course the old saying of "You get what you pay for" is a good saying to live by. However, there are some exceptions to the rule.
- Why Are So Many People Getting Their Tattoos Removed?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Surprisingly tattoo removal is booming right now. This is a perfect opportunity for newly tattooed people or people who are thinking about getting their first tattoo to listen up. Getting a tattoo should not be taken lightly and a lot of thinking and planning should be put into this important decision. We are all taught that tattoos are forever. Yes they indeed are forever but you can get them removed by a laser if you truly wish to get rid of it and you have the financial means to do so.
- Angelina Jolie Might Still Have Billy Bob Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It's old news that super star and mother of six adorable children, Angelina Jolie is a fan of tattoos. It's also old news that she got a tattoo of ex-husband Billy Bob Thorton's name removed from her upper arm along with a dragon, soon after they divorced. Well there hasn't been confirmation about this but for the first time a tattoo artist is confirming that Angelina Jolie got Billy Bob's name not only tattooed on her arm but also on her bikini area.
- Is the Negative Stigma on Tattoos Diminishing?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Whether the tattoo community likes it or not they are always taking criticism from people. Some people just don't understand that tattoos are a good positive thing and they can't seem to be past the negative aspect of tattoos. Which if these tattoo people would educate themselves on tattoos and the tattoo community they would find out that these awful rough and tumble, hoodlums are actually a great asset to the community.
- Cosmetic Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When one first thinks of a tattoo they think of some design inked on a rough and tumble biker, and sailor. Well news flash bikers and sailors are no longer the only people getting inked these days, mother, aunts and even grannies are heading to tattoo parlors to get inked. However, some of them are opting for a little less traditional tattoo. Believe it or not you can actually get your "make up" permanently tattooed on you.
- Tattoo Studios Trying to Be More Upscale
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There is no denying that when a lot of people hear the word tattoo or see someone with a tattoo they may not have the nicest of thoughts. When most people think of tattoos negativity is almost always what they affiliate it with. Which if you are educated in tattoos and the tattoo community you will know this couldn't be further from the truth.
- Be Careful With Name Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Tyrese Gibson is no stranger to the tattoo gun. The male model/actor has several tattoos of his own. He has also revealed to Life & Style Magazine that he loves it when woman have tattoos. He truly thinks they are sexy. In fact Tyrese loves it when a girl gets his name tattooed on them because it lets him know that he is serious. However, you young girls and girls out there in general should know that getting someone else's name tattooed on you is a big no no.
- Should Tattooing an Animal Be Considered Animal Cruelty
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] This topic is very controversial to begin with. Some people probably have not even heard of pets having tattoos. However, pet tattoos happen a lot more often than one may think. For instance, race horses are given a tattoo in their lip right before their first race so the horse can be identified. This tattoo is used if for some reason the horse's records get lost in between different owner's. The new owner's can then track down the horse's records with the tattoo in their lip. This same practice is used for dogs as well.
- Tattoo Removal Becoming a Fad
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Believe it or not the tattoo removal business is booming right now. These laser tattoo removal facilities are actually looking for more doctors and whatnot to help meet the high demand of people wanting to get their tattoos removed. But on the flip side of that the tattoo business is also booming right now and they are one of the few businesses that are not struggling in these tough economic times.
- Celebrity Moms With Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It is a safe to assume that since nearly half of the population in the United States has a tattoo that the next generation of kids will more than likely help make the percentage of tattoos go up. After all if you are a parent and you have a tattoo it would be very hypocritical for you to tell your children they couldn't get a tattoo. However, if you have regrets about your tattoo, this would be a perfect time to help educate your children about tattoos.
- Your Child Wants a Tattoo, What Should You Do?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] For a lot of parents out there one of the worst things that can come out of your child's mouth is that they want a tattoo. Of course you can go the route of saying not while you are living under my roof. But this simply little statement might actually persuade your child to go out and get one anyways. So parents you need to be careful with how you handle this.
- Misspelled Tattoos Happen More Than You May Think
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the worst things that could happen to a person getting a tattoo is realizing that afterward the tattoo is misspelled. Nine time out of ten there is nothing that can be done to fix that tattoo, so you end up having to live with it or you have to choice of trying to cover it up. This is why it is so important to follow the spell check rule before getting a tattoo.
- Where Does the Negative View on Tattoos Come From?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Over the years tattoos have become more and more popular and the tattoo community is trying their best to change the stigma that is put on them. However, this stereotype of people with tattoos being, up to know good, criminals, or trashy people is hard to over come. In fact most people in the world that dawns body ink couldn't be farther from the above things.
- Information on Foot Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] With the popularity of foot tattoos on the rise people are constantly wondering about the pain level, if the ink fades quicker etc. Well there is some good news out there for some folks. People who have foot tattoos simply say that if you take care of it you should not experience too much fading, causing you to get it touched up frequently.
- Free Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One major thing that keeps people from getting tattoos is the money. If you want a good tattoo and you have a pretty descent sized tattoo picked out that has a lot of detail in you, you are looking to pay some big bucks to get the designed inked on you.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Hayden Panettiere
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Hayden Panettiere may have come out of nowhere but the Hero's star has certainly started to make a name for herself in Hollywood. She is actively standing up for the rights of dolphins in Japan. She has been actively protesting the government over there and she was even got into some legal trouble over there because if it. Well the Hero's star didn't stop there, Hayden is also involved with several other charities that range from children to dogs to Whales. Hayden also sells her own clothes and gives the proceeds to charity. Now with all this good that this young star has done would you even think that she had some tattoos?
- Some Great Facts About Tattoos and the Tattooing Process
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There is so much information out there about tattoos and tattooing it is ashamed that most people who want or are getting a tattoo for the first time don't know. It is a wise to educated yourself about tattoos and the tattooing process so you are not going into it blind. Getting a tattoo is a very serious decision in ones life and shouldn't be taking lightly.
- Most Common Tattoo Myths
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Just with anything in the world myths get born about certain people, places, procedures, life in general and tattoo are no exception to that either. There are several tattoo myths out there that need to be debunked. People need to be properly informed of the truths about these myths and that some of them are complete hogwash.
- The Story of the Tramp Stamp
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you have been living under a rock for the past decade or so you may not know what a tramp stamp is. A tramp stamp is a tattoo located on the lower back of a woman. With nearly 20% of women out in the world having a tramp stamp one starts to think, where did this not so nice term come from.
- Interesting Tattoo Facts
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Whether people like it or not tattoos are here to stay and more and more people are heading out to their local tattoo parlor every day to get a tattoo. For a society that does not think too kindly of tattoos they sure do pop in the least likely places.
- Some Great Tattoo Tips
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The tattooing business is booming right now even though the stock market and economy isn't doing so well. So with that being said more and more people are heading to their local tattoo parlor to get some fresh ink. Some of these people are repeat customers while others are first timers.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Hilary Duff
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The former Disney star has stayed out of trouble and scandals and has been able to hold on to a good girl, wholesome image. She has worked hard to stay out of trouble and to live her life in privacy. She has admitted before when she turned 18 years old that she wasn't interested in getting a tattoo because she felt she would be bored with it.
- MOM Tattoo Not That Popular Anymore
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Perhaps it should be said the traditional tattoo of the word MOM in a heart or on a banner is not popular anymore but getting tattoos to represent your mom is still very popular. Many tattoo artists have commented that they have seen this extremely popular tattoo that has been around for decades fizzle out here lately. However, they are quick to say that, that doesn't mean people are not coming in to get a tattoo to represent the woman that gave them life.
- Ear Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Tattoo trends come and go over the years and it is always interesting to see what the next tattoo trend will be. Here lately it seems that the latest tattoo trends seem to be geared more towards woman. Maybe it's because woman are tending to get more tattoos these days than men.
- Can Tattoos Help Cause Skin Cancer?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] People who are against tattoos and have nothing good to say about them are constantly trying to find ways to prove tattoos are bad. The latest bit of news to hit the newsstands is that tattoos may help contribute to some people getting skin cancer.
- Cream to Help Tattoos Be Less Painful
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The number one question that is asked when someone hears the word tattoo or sees a tattoo, is does it hurt? Of course the answer to that is yes. Well if you don't have a very high pain tolerance but really want a tattoo you maybe looking for some alternatives or something to help numb the pain of a tattoo.
- Tattoos - More Popular Than One May Think
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There is no doubt that tattooing has grown in popularity over the last ten years, with more celebrities and other public figures dawning them it makes more people want to get them. However, to some people's surprise the tattooing business hasn't been effected by this horrible economy, they are actually seeing an increase in business.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Joel Madden
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The lead singer of Good Charlotte and boyfriend to Nicole Richie, Joel Madden has a quite large collection if tattoos. Nearly half of his body is covered in them. Because of this Joel was recently denied access to getting on an airplane in England because they were concerned his tattoos would offend other people.
- Pharrell Williams Gets Tattoos Removed
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Believe it or not the tattoo removal business has been booming in recent years. More and more people are heading out to laser tattoo removal facilities and getting their inked they no longer want or regret removed from their skin. Even though these laser removal sessions can cost a whopping $1,000 a pop, people are still flocking to these facilities.
- Don't Rush Into Getting a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] A common mistake that first timers make when getting a tattoo is rushing into the whole thing too quickly. You most certainly should not rush things when it comes to getting something inked on your body and having to live with it for the rest of your life. It is wise to think things through and think your design out.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Ed Westwick
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you are a fan of the highly popular CW hit, Gossip Girl you are probably aware that Ed Westwick has a secret love for tattoos. The Gossip Girl hottie admits that he loves tattoos and says that he foresees himself getting plenty more.
- How to Keep Your Mind Off the Pain of Getting a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the most common questions that is asked when the word tattoo comes up is, does it hurt. Of course that answer is yes, getting a tattoo is no walk in the park. You will most certainly experience some sort of pain and discomfort when getting a tattoo.
- The Octo Mom Gets Inked
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Ever since Nadya Suleman gave birth to her octuplets the media is constantly all over her. Not only does she have the only living set of octuplets but she also has 6 other children putting her total at 14. She doesn't have a job and hasn't for sometime and she isn't married let alone seeing anyone.
- Top Five Popular Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Every few years or so the fads in tattoos change, while some designs are always popular sometimes news one manage to squeeze their way into the popular tattoo fads. At this moment in time there are five tattoos that seem to be rather popular amongst men and woman.
- Don't Make These Tattoo Mistakes
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When one decides on getting a tattoo there are a lot of mistakes that can be made and a lot of people do make mistakes. With that being said, it is clearly OK to make a mistake, no one is perfect after all, but when the mistake happens with a tattoo things get can get a little complicated.
- Misspelled Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Unfortunately, there are many people out there that have a tattooed misspelled, this awful practice happens more than one may think. The horrible thing about misspelling a tattoo is there is not way to erase it and start over.
- Take Your Tattoo For a Test Drive
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When one decides to get a tattoo that is a great thing, but it is also a great idea if you are still a little insure about your tattoo design to take it for a test drive. Taking your tattoo for a test drive simply means getting a temporary tattoo of the same tattoo you want or something similar and putting on your body and seeing if you can live with it and if it's the right design for you.
- What to Do Before You Get a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One may not think that you will have to prepare yourself for getting a tattoo but you would be wrong. It is highly suggested that you get a good nights sleep the night before and be well fed before getting a tattoo. The reason for getting a good nights sleep is so that while you are getting your tattoo you will be more relaxed and able to sit still.
- Kelly Ripa Tattoo Regret
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When one thinks of wholesome, clean cut, girl next door, Kelly Ripa the last thing that comes to their mind is that she has a tattoo. The Live With Regis and Kelly co-star does indeed have a tattoo.
- Tattooing Race Horses
[Recreation-and-Sports:Horse-Racing] The practice of tattooing thoroughbred racehorses has been around for a very long time. It is the best way for owners, officials and anyone else working closely with the race horse to properly identify them. It has become a custom for every North American racehorse to get a tattoo in their upper lip same time before their first race.
- Steve-O's Tattoo Regrets
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Believe it or not the crazy outgoing Steve-O does have some regrets about the many tattoos he has. However, he has no problem with the huge tattoo of himself that covers his entire back that reads "Yeah Dude, I rock! Steve-O" nor does he regret his copy cat tattooed of Angelina Jolie's prayer for her eldest son Maddox on his shoulder blade.
- Tattoo Artist Have the Right to Say No
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Believe it or not tattoo artist have the right to say no when it comes to tattooing someone. However, this usually doesn't happen too often but certain tattoo artist do refuse to tattoo certain tattoos, mainly racial tattoos, hate tattoos or gang tattoos. Tattoo artist also have the right to not tattoo a certain part of your body.
- Tattoo Parlor Hours
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you have decided to get a tattoo one important thing that you need to be a ware of is the hours your tattoo parlor or studio is open. A majority of tattoo parlors open around Noon (12:00 PM) everyday and close anywhere from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM and most stay open until midnight Friday and Saturday.
- Lindsay Lohan Gets New Ink and Regrets an Old Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The trouble child star can't really seem to catch a break now a days and several people are just waiting for her to have another melt down. Well since Lindsay and her girlfriend of nearly two years broke up Lindsay thought it would be appropriate to make the occasion with some fresh ink.
- Get a Tattoo For You
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Every since the 1970's tattoos have been slowing gaining popularity with more and more people. In 2005 an estimated 14% of people had a tattoo in 2006 it was found out that 36% of people between the ages of 18 and 29 have a tattoo and 40% of people from that ages 18 to 40 have a tattoo. With the numbers growing everyday and some of the most beloved celebrities and athletes dawning them you would think the negative stereotype of tattoos would no longer be there.
- Are Tattoos Safe?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] A lot of people fear that getting a tattoo is not safe because there are slight chances that you can get infected with Hepatitis B or C as well as HIV or Aids. However, the chances of this happening are rather slim. Tattoos in general are very safe, that is if you choose an appropriate facility that has the proper sterilizing and cleaning equipment and follows all recommended safety precautions you should have no worries.
- Megan Fox's New Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you are an avid fan of Megan Fox you are well aware that she sports several tattoos on her gorgeous body. Megan claims to have a total of nine tattoos on her body. Some of those tattoos include a a pink flamingo on her upper thigh, a poem that Megan wrote herself on her rib cage that reads, "there once was a little girl who never knew love until a boy broke her HEART" as well as a Shakespeare quote on her back, "We will all laugh at gilded butterflies." just to name a few.
- Asian Tattoos Get Lost in Translation
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Asian tattoos have become very popular over the last couple of years. Some may say its the mysteriousness behind them that attracts people to them or uniqueness of the Asian characters. Not to mention it's a great conversation piece because people will constantly be asking you what it means.
- What Causes a Tattoo to Get Infected?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There are several risks involved with getting a tattoo and infection is one of them. However, it is not very common for a person who has gotten fresh ink to develop an infection but that is also up to the person. There are a number of things that cause a person's new tattoo to become infected. The number one reason someones tattoo becomes infected is if they are not taking care of it properly.
- Dita Von Teese Talks Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When one first thinks of the famous burlesque dancer, Dita Von Tesse, tattoos don't necessarily come to mind. But Dita has a little secret. She has one tattoo and it is very noticeable and out in the open. Almost no one until now knew it was a tattoo.
- New Tattoo Ink Makes Removal Easier
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There has been some controversy over this new tattoo ink that has come out. The new tattoo ink has been out since the fall of 2007 but some people are claiming that the ink doesn't do what everyone claims it does. This new ink is permanent as well as removable.
- Miley Cyrus Has First Tattoo All Planned Out
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The Disney star can't seem to keep herself out of scandals and she is only 16 years old. She is also ridiculed for her close relationship to her father, well one more thing can be added to that list, a tattoo.
- Be Responsible When it Comes to a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The main reason so many states want to raise the age of tattooing is because the law-makers feel that people that are 18 years of age are still incapable of making the right decision when it comes to getting some body art. Getting a tattoo is very serious business, after all you will have this design with you literally for the rest of your life.
- Take a Classic Tattoo Design and Put Your Own Spin on It
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the coolest things about having a tattoo is that you are more than likely the only person to have that particular tattoo. However, we all know that this is not the case sometimes. Take Lilly Allen, Lindsay Lohan and Rihanna for example. They all have SHHH... tattooed on their index finger.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Mark McGrath
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The front man of the fun loving group Sugar Ray is no stranger to the tattoo gun. Mark has varies tattoos located all over this body. Most of his tattoos have a lot of personal meaning to him like most people. But Mark is a great example of not judging a book by its cover.
- What Tattoo Ink Goes Good With What Skin Color
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There are several things that need to be taken into consideration when getting a tattoo. The first and most important is the design. You need to be 120% sure the design you pick out is something that you can live with the rest of your life. The second most important factor is the location.
- Most Common Tattoo For a Woman to Get
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Over the years tattoos have become more and more popular, so more and more people are going out and getting inked. However, over the years a lot has changed in the tattoo world, like how they are administered, and new inks that have been created. The one thing that has remained the same for years on end is the designs that most women tend to get.
- Help Fight Breast Cancer With a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Tattoos are always looked upon as a bad and negative thing. Well people need to wake up and smell the coffee it is the year 2009 and more people than every are getting tattooed. It has been reported that 40% of people from the age of 18 to 40 have at least one tattoo.
- Tattoos Are Appealing to More and More Teenagers
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There is denying that the popularity of tattoos has grown tremendously over the last decade or so. In fact a recent study that was conducted and concluded that at least 40% of people from the age of 18 to 40 had at least one tattoo.
- Risks of Getting a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One may not even realize there are high risks in getting tattoos, mainly because hundreds and thousands of people can walk through life with tattoos all over their body and never have a problem. However, there are quite a few people out there that have had some sort of reaction or worse contracted number of serious blood-borne diseases, which includes hepatitis C, hepatitis B, tetanus, tuberculosis and HIV.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Ben Affleck
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When one thinks of Ben Affleck the first thing that comes to mind is a Hollywood hunk not a man that has several tattoos covering his shoulders. arms and back. Most people are not aware of Ben's little tattoos collection, the main reason behind that is Ben is ashamed of his ink now.
- Crazy Celebrity Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There is no doubt about it some people just do not think at all when they get a tattoo. This can also be said for several celebrities. Some celebrities will just get a tattoo for the sake of getting a tattoo, others get them while, drunk or high on drugs, which is never a good combination when getting a tattoo.
- The Recession Isn't Hurting the Tattoo Business
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] With the horrible shape the economy is in right now people are having to cut back spending on a lot of things they normally wouldn't think twice about. One would think that a tattoo would fall in this category. But despite the declining economy the tattoo business does not seem to be affected.
- Want a Temporary Tattoo That Looks Real?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the best and worst things about having a tattoo is that is will last the rest of your life. This might not be such a good thing if you get the ill fated lovers name tattooed on you or some really ridiculous design you got while your were drunk. But for the most part having a real tattoo is the best.
- What to Expect After Getting a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Now that the exciting part of getting a tattoo is over, there are a few things that you should be educated about when it comes to the after part. First and foremost you should know that after the hour is up and you take your bandage off there is a high possibility that there will be some pus and blood on the bandage. This is 100% normal so this should not alarm you.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Jenna Jameson
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When one hears the name Jenna Jameson they automatically think gorgeous sex symbol of the adult film industry. But there is something else that is thought of when Jenna Jameson is mentioned, her multiple tattoos. Even though Jenna has several tattoos it does not take away from her sex appeal some say it adds to it. So one may wonder why this can't be said for everyday ordinary people.
- New Henna Tattoo Law in Panama City, FL
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The Bay County commissioners passed a law in Panama City FL on Tuesday. The new law requires any shop or store that offers henna tattoos to post a sign informing customers that the temporary henna ink may not be so temporary and that it may cause a serve allergic reaction.
- Tattoo Barbie Raises Some Concerns With Parents
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] In today's society it seems that some parents will never agree with some sort of toy that is manufactured. The same can be said for Mattel's new Totally Stylin' Tattoos Barbie. As you can imagine from the name this new Barbie doll comes equipped with a nice set of tattoo stickers that children can place anywhere on Barbie's body and a tattoo gun that allows children to stamp temporary tattoos on the doll's clothes and on themselves if desired too.
- Celebrity Copy Cat Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the coolest things about having a tattoo is that nine times out of ten no one else in the world will have the same tattoo as you. Well this can not be said for Rihanna anymore. If you remember correctly Rihanna has a Shhh...tattoo on her right index finger. Well it seems that Lily Allen and Lindsay Lohan now have the same Shhh...tattoo on their right index finger. Whether or not this was done on purpose no one knows for sure.
- Celebrity Tattoo Regret - Megan Fox
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Megan Fox has not come out and admitted she regrets one of her tattoos, but it's pretty safe to assume she is majorly regretting that Brian tattoo she has on her pelvic area. Megan and fiance, Austin Green have officially called off their engagement and have broken up.
- Think Twice About a Tattoo on Your Stomach
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] A lot of young women think it is a great idea to get a cute little butterfly tattooed somewhere on their stomach more than likely the pelvic area. But what these young women don't realize is if they were to get pregnant one day their tattoo will never look the same again.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Chris Brown
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Chris Brown is in an awful mess these days dealing with the allegation of basically beating up girlfriend Rihanna. While Chris has remained pretty quiet about the whole incident, one thing is for sure he has a huge love for tattoos. He broke all sorts of laws when he was 13 years old when he got his very first tattoo.
- Why Do Foot Tattoos Fade So Quickly?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There has been a lot of speculation about why foot tattoos seem to fade a heck of a lot faster than any other tattoo. Some say it is because your foot goes through a lot everyday. From sweating, to socks and shoes rubbing up against them.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Brian Austin Green
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Brian Austin Green has come a long way since his David Silver and 90210 days. Currently David is involved with the Sarah Conner Chronicles on Fox. David has had much success with this new show,which has quickly become a hit show and has quit the following. Even though Brian Austin Green has broken up with his longtime very hot girlfriend, Megan Fox there is still one thing that the two still have in common and share a love for, tattoos.
- Good News For Kids in South Carolina
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Every state in the United States has different laws about what age is legal to get a tattoo. However, most states simply apply by the 18 years of age law. South Carolina on the other hand is one of those states that has the legal age of getting a tattoo set at 21 years of age.
- Want a Tattoo But Have a Low Pain Tolerance?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you are one of those people who can not handle pain very well but have always wanted a tattoo, don't fret there are some places on your body that are not as painful as others. Also don't let others people's stories about how painful their tattoo was scare you.
- Don't Let Bad Advice Ruin Your Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Believe it or not there are some people out there that love giving advice about subjects they know nothing about. We call these people know it alls. So don't let a know it all tell you the wrong advice when it comes to your tattoo.
- What to Do With an Infected Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Hundreds of people get tattoos everyday and hundreds and thousands of people never have to deal with an infected tattoo. However, tattoos can get infected just as easily as anything else. This is why it is so important to properly care for your tattoo after you have gotten it. Don't assume it will heal on its own without help from you.
- Tattooing a Certain Body Part May Become Illegal
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the greatest things about tattoos is that you have control over every aspect of the tattooing process. From what your tattoo design will be and where you want your tattoo to reside for the rest of your life. Well this all may change for the state of Oklahoma.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Fred Durst
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Limp Bizkit's front man Fred Durst has a huge love for tattoos. Before his metal/hip hop band, Limp Bizkit made it big Fred actually worked as a tattoo artist.
- Don't Get Inked When You Are Sick
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It is more than likely common sense not to get a tattoo when you are sick or not feeling quite 100% but this is a huge tattoo don't. Many tattoo artist as well as experts will worn people not to get inked when they are sick, think they are sick or simply feel run down a bit.
- Tattoos to Help Diabetics
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One thing that every diabetic gets sick and tried of is checking their glucose levels several times a day. This requires them to poke and prick themselves in order to find out if there blood levels are too high or too low.
- Valentine's Day Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Valentine's Day is just as good of day as any to get a tattoo. However, a lot of people tend to get a little too romantic on this particular holiday in the tattoo department. Several people will visit their local tattoo parlor or studio and get the ill fated lover's name tattooed on them. This is the ultimate tattoo no no.
- The Best Place to Get a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] This can be kind of tricky, mainly because every person out there has a different pain tolerance. So one person may say it didn't hurt at all, while another person will completely disagree and say it hurt like crazy. But for the most part there is a general rule you can follow that will help you decide what place on your body is the best place to get a tattoo.
- Celebrities Talk Tattoos - Eliza Dushku
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] In today's society more and more regular people are getting tattoos everyday and the same can be said for celebrities. However it is still quite interesting that even though celebrities have tattoos and talk openly about them, when they appear in a TV commercials cover of a magazine the tattoos are suddenly no where to be seen.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Usher
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The very talented R& B/Rapper and father of two is no stranger to the tattoo gun. The soulful singer has a small tattoo collection of his own, that he loves to display to anyone and everyone who will pay attention. Unlike most celebrities Usher does not try to hide or cover up his tattoos. He has them in fairly noticeable places.
- Don't Get a Tattoo Under Peer Pressure
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Deciding to get a tattoo is no laughing matter and it should be taken very seriously. After all you will have this design you choose inked on your skin forever! Unfortunately a lot of people get caught up in the act of getting a tattoo. One thing is for sure you should only get a tattoo if you yourself decide to get one.
- Tattoo Don'ts
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Getting a tattoo is a really great experience but there are a few things that people need to be aware before they decided to jump on the tattoo ship. Just like anything in the world their are negatives and positives to something. This is no different when you are considering getting a tattoo.
- Getting a Tattoo While Breastfeeding
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] For some reason there is a lot of controversy about woman getting tattoos while they are pregnant as well as breastfeeding. However, these so called people have every reason to be concerned about woman getting tattoos while pregnant. That is definitely not a safe practice.
- Tattoo Dos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Everyday several people decide to get a tattoo and everyday several people act on that decision and go out and get some fresh ink. However, there are a few very good tips and tattoo dos you need to be aware before you commit to a lifetime of a tattoo.
- How to Find a Tattoo Artist
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It can be a very hard decision to decide whether or not you want to get a tattoo. After all there are a few things you need to take into consideration before getting some ink on your skin. The number one thing you need to be OK with, is that this tattoo design will be with you for the rest of your life.
- How Tattoos Came About
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There has been some argument about how long tattooing has actually been around. Some claim they have been around for 6,000 years while others say 5,000 years. One thing is for sure, experts can be certain that tattoos have been around for at least 3,000 years. They have come to this conclusion because way back in Egypt when Pharaohs were ruling there was evidence of tattooing.
- Tattooing Your Dog
[Pets:Dogs] One of the worst feelings a dog owner can have is discovering that their dog got let out by accident or heaven forbid was dog napped. There are a few options dog owners have to help ensure that they will be reunited with their lost dog. However, some options are better than others.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Christina Ricci
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The child star probably is most well known for her role as Wednesday in the Addam's Family movies has several tattoos of her own. Christina's tattoos range from text tattoos, to traditional tattoos, to girly tattoos and so on.
- Skin Care Tips For Your Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Contrary to what a lot of people think, you do actually have to take care of your tattoo. You don't just go to the tattoo parlor, get your ink, and walk away and not have to do anything to your new tattoo. There are a few steps that need to be taken to take care of your new tat as well as some maintenance that should be done to them on a daily basis to ensure your tattoo stays vibrant and as new as possible.
- Tattoo Regret - Brandy Norwood
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Tattoos can be a wonderful form a self expression but unfortunately people tend to make mistakes when picking out their tattoo designs. It might seem all fine and dandy when you are 18 but when you are in your 40's you might be scratching your head wondering why you got what you got tattooed on you and might even wish you would not have gotten it in the first place.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Evan Rachel Wood
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The young 21 year old actress is probably most famous for her many independent films roles as well as her past relationship with Goth god himself, Marylin Manson. Evan has appeared in several movies in her short career.
- The History of the Mom Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Tattoos have been around for ages. It has been proven that the pharaohs in Egypt and their queens even dawned tattoos. Through the years of tattoos there have been several trends started stopped and started up again. However, there seems to be a bit of a mystery to when and why the good old "Mom" tattoo began.
- Inside the Tattoo World
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] More people than you think are fascinated with the tattoo world and what makes people with numerous tattoos tick. The truth of the matter is people who are involved with the tattoo world or are a tattoo artist themselves are just like everyone else in the world.
- Most Common Tattoo Questions
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When it comes to getting a tattoo there are several common questions that everyone wants to know. No question is stupid if you truly do not know the answer to it. Below is a list of the most common questions people ask when thinking about getting a tattoo and the answers to those questions.
- Things You Should Not Do at a Tattoo Parlor
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There really are not a lot of things you need to be careful about when in a tattoo parlor or tattoo studio, which ever your prefer. Nine times out of ten the guys or girls that work there as a tattoo artist are very laid back easy going people.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Amy Winehouse
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The troubled English Jazz singer is no stranger to trouble and problems but she also it no stranger to the tattoo gun. Amy has a huge love for tattoos and displays her tattoos as often as she can.
- The Risks of Getting a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Unfortunately, there are some risks of getting a tattoo and the risks are no laughing matter. All of the risks that are involved with getting a tattoo can be very serious if not fatal. But this should not stop you from getting a tattoo because if you visit a clean well known tattoo parlor you will be safe and not have to worry about any of these risks.
- Michigan Has New Tattoo Law
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When it comes to tattooing there really are not that many laws that have to be followed, except for the health aspect of the tattooing business. But other than that if you have you business license and meet all health standards in your area you are good to go.
- Anything Goes in the Tattoo World
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Anything goes in the tattoo world when it comes to getting some fresh ink. The possibilities of tattoo designs are literally limitless. Anything you can possibly dream up can be transformed into a tattoo.
- Tattoo Slang
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Believe it or not there are several tattoo slang words used all throughout the tattoo community as well as tattoo parlors all over the United States. A lot of the terms are pretty self explanatory but a lot of them are not.
- Are Tattoo Parlor's Bad For a Town's Image?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Once again people seem to be hung up on the negative side of tattoos, instead of looking at them as a form of art and self expression. A councilmen in Ralston city is causing a stink about a tattoo parlor that has just opened in the downtown area. He is claiming that it hurts the cities image and is actually fighting to get the tattoo parlor closed.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Britney Spears
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] We all know the troubled pop princess has a few tattoos of her own. You will be surprised to know that Britney Spears has a total of nine tattoos. Of course at first glance you would never know the pop princess had so many tattoos. Mainly because hers are fairly small and most of them are covered up all the time.
- Tattoos of Celebrities
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Believe it or not a lot of people like to get tattoos of famous people. This can be a great idea to idolize an amazing actor or actress or musician or any other famous person. But it does come with a price.
- Celebrity Tattoo Regret - Angelina Jolie
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] For some people the reason they refrain from getting a tattoo in the first place is because they feel they will regret their tattoo decision or they just simple can't comprehend the idea of having inked embedded in their skin for the rest of your life. However, that is just a chance you are going to have to take when you get a tattoo.
- There's a Story Behind Every Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The coolest thing about tattoos is that no two people have the some story behind the reason why they got their tattoo. However, there is the occasion that someone will sport the same tattoo as someone else but the reasoning behind why they got it might be different than the other persons.
- Remembrance Tattoo For a Child
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The one thing that no parent should have to do is bury their child. Unfortunately, this tragic event happens more than we would like to think and parents are forced to bury their children before they themselves die.
- Celebrity Kids Tattoos - Kelly Osbourne
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Like father like daughter Kelly Osbourne and Ozzy Osbourne share the same love for tattoos. If you were a fan of The Osbourne's MTV reality show you know that Kelly got her first tattoo on the show a small pink heart on her hip.
- Wait it Out
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the hardest things for a tattooed person to do is resit the temptation to get another tattoo. Tattoos have an very strange controlling power over people, kind of like an addition. So if you are a weak person and can succumb to cravings very easily you want to stay away from the tattoo world all together.
- Portrait Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Through the years portrait tattoos have always seemed to be a favorite with tattoo enthusiasts. There is just something very special about getting a portrait tattoo. Not to mention if you have an excellent tattoo artist that does outstanding portrait tattoos, you get endless amount of compliments on it.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Janet Jackson
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Her first name isn't baby, it's Janet, Ms. Jackson if you are nasty. It seems that Ms. Jackson lives up to the nasty name of hers because Janet has a very interesting nasty tattoo of her own.
- Tattoo Stereotypes
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Even though tattoos have grown in popularity through the years there are still plenty of people out there that have negative things to say about tattoos. There are several incorrect tattoo stereotypes out there.
- Barrack Obama For Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It's a safe bet that former presidents and other white house officials probably want to stay as far away from tattoos as possible because of the negative press they get. It seems that our new president Barack Obama may not have such a big problem with tattoos after all.
- When in Doubt, Get a Text Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the hardest decisions that one has to make when considering getting a tattoo is what design to actually get inked on their skin. There are literally an endless amount of possibilities when it comes to this so picking the right design can be rather difficult at times.
- Underage Tattooing
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Believe it or not underage tattooing is on the raise, more teenagers under the legal age of 18 are coming home with a tattoo. One may not consider this a huge ordeal but the legal age for getting a tattoo in the United States is 18 years old.
- How Many Tattoos Are Too Many?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I guess this all depends on who you ask. Some people may say one tattoo is too many while others may say four, eight or ten. The point of the matter is you are the only one who can really decide how many tattoos is too many.
- Celebrity Kids Tattoos - Rumer Willis
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Rumer Willis is not really a celebrity herself even though she has been appearing in some movies here and there. But the daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis seems to have a love for tattoos. The 20 year old as at least 4 tattoos.
- Things You Should Know About Black and Color Ink Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There are a 100 tattoo colors that you can choose from when getting a tattoo but believe it or not some colors are better than others. The best color tattoo ink to go with is just simple old black. Black ink seems to hold up better and doesn't fade near as fast as color ink and an added plus is black ink tattoo most of the time is cheaper than color ink tattoos.
- How Will Your Tattoo Age?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Getting a tattoo is a very exciting event in someones life, but what some people do not realize is you have to care for your tattoo even after the two week healing period. After all, you have spent a good chunk of change to get your skin inked and endured some pain, so why not take care of it and try to keep it as brilliant and pretty as it was the day you got it. Of course there are some things that you can not control regrading your tattoo when you age.
- Disadvantages of Having a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Unfortunately in today's society there are a lot of disadvantages of having a tattoo and the disadvantages seem to out weigh the advantages. The number one disadvantage of having a tattoo is that people will look down upon you and think less of you.
- Celebrity Tattoos - John Mayer
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It is not a big secret that John Mayer has several tattoos of his own. At first glance you wouldn't think this clean cut romantic would have quite the tattoo collection, but he does!
- Advantages of Having a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Unfortunately. there isn't any life changing advantages of having a tattoo, otherwise everyone who walked this earth would have one. However, there are a few unconventional advantages of having some body ink that might actually save your life one day.
- Top 5 Reasons For Getting a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There are literally endless reasons for someone to want to get a tattoo and for those people out there that just don't get it, maybe this little bit of insight will help you to understand. Here are the top five reasons why someone wants to get a tattoo.
- Are Tattoos More Popular Today
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] For those people who do not approve of tattoos and simply think they are trashy and unattractive probably do not understand the growing popularity of tattoos. But there is a big question floating around. Are tattoos more popular now? and Will they also remain so popular?
- So Your Child Wants a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Let's face it, for some parents their worst nightmare is that their child wants to get a tattoo or simply just comes home with one, without asking or telling they were going to do so. But don't fear parents, your child could have done something completely worse than getting a tattoo.
- When to Say When
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When it comes to getting a tattoo one needs to be able to know when to say when and when to say, "Hey maybe this design isn't such a great idea." For example, say you know this very pretty attractive girl or you are that very pretty and attractive girl and you go out and get a huge tattoo somewhere on your body that is fairly noticeable.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Lindsay Lohan
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] This troubled teen star has a handful of tattoos of her own. She even has a very strange white tattoo that looks more like a branding than an actual tattoo. Lindsay has a total of five tattoos, believe it or not...
- Are Tattoos a Turn Off?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I bet a lot of American men would say that No, tattoos are not a turn off on the opposite sex, especially if a woman has a tattoo on her lower back. Well according to a survey of 1000 people in Australia from the ages of 18 to 70, they seem to disagree.
- Do Tattoos Have a Controlling Power?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you are a person with tattoos you know all too well about the power of tattoos. This may sound a bit silly to non-tattooed people but it is true. Once you have been bitten by the tattoo bug it is hard not to scratch that itch and get more than one tattoo.
- Don't Bargain With a Tattoo Artist
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] This is probably one of the most important things to know and never to do when it comes to getting a tattoo. You absolutely do not want to try and bargain with your tattoo artist.
- Tattoos and the Sun Are Not Friends
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The most important thing to remember when getting a tattoo is that tattoos and sun do not mix. This doesn't just apply to freshly inked tattoos. This rule of thumb applies to 50 year old tattoos as well.
- Don't Panic
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the most important things to remember when getting a tattoo is simply don't panic. I know that might sound a little easier said than done. But if you have yourself all worked up it could cause you to have a panic or anxiety attack and neither of those are good when it comes to getting a tattoo.
- Ask Yourself What You Don't Want
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Deciding to get a tattoo is a very big decision in someones life. So with any big decision you make you should way out all your options and know what you don't want. Of course the excitement of getting an actual tattoo my blur your normal rational thinking.
- Foot Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] For some unknown reason foot tattoos seem to be growing in popularity. A lot more people, mainly women are heading to local tattoo studios and getting tattoos on their feet. However, there are a few things you should know about foot tattoos before you go and and get one.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Rihanna
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Rihanna is a huge tattoo lover. She loves tattoos so much that she has a total of eleven and she also enjoys spending her free time just hanging out in tattoo studios.
- How Much to Tip a Tattoo Artist
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] A lot of people are not aware of the fact that you should indeed tip your tattoo artist. This is something that is not really advertised or talked about and unfortunately a lot of people are not ware of this, so many tattoo artists do go without getting tipped after tattooing someone.
- Why People Get Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] A lot of people probably do not understand the whole concept of wanting and getting a tattoo, especially if they do not have one themselves. There are numerous reasons why one may want to get a tattoo but to be honest every person's reason is unique.
- Covering Up a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There are several reasons why one may want to get a current tattooed covered up. For one, there might be a misspelling of a word, which you should triple check before that tattoo gun comes on to make sure that doesn't happen to you.
- Most Common Places For a Woman to Have a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I think it if pretty safe to say that most people probably know that the most common place for a women to get a tattoo is on her lower back or somewhere else on her back. It seems that women also like the ankle and any other place on their body that is easily concealed with clothing.
- Best and Worst Places to Get a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The question that I get most often from people who do not have tattoo's is, "Does it hurt?" and the answer to that question is, "Yes." Then their follow up question will be, "What does it feel like?
- Celebrity Tattoos - Ashlee Simpson Wentz
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] At first glance Ashlee Simposon Wentz doesn't really look like someone that would have a tattoo or six for that matter. Well in case you didn't know Ashlee has at least six tattoos.
- A New Tattoo Ink That Makes Removal Less Painful
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] We have all been taught that tattoos are forever. But if you realistically think about it, they really are not as permanent as you may think. If you have gotten a tattoo that your completely regret and want to endure the pain and the expense of laser tattoo removal than, yes you can get that tattoo removed.
- Top Tattoo Mistakes
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It is quite apparent that some people do not make the best decisions when it comes to picking out a tattoo design. This is why a tattoo should not be an impulse buy and you should actually give it a lot of thought. Well wouldn't be great if you had your own little tattoo artist or expert to talk to about what are the top tattoo mistakes that people make?
- Fun Tattoo Facts
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Tattoos have been around since the the biblical times and have been popping up everywhere since then. However, in today's society tattoos have become a lot more popular and a little less taboo as they once were. Although the acceptance of tattoos is still a little shaky and a lot of work still needs to be done in this area.
- Tattoos and a Wedding
[Relationships:Wedding] It is every women's dream to have that gorgeous dream wedding where she can be treated like a princess for a day. Well one couple in Waterbury Connecticut certainly had a different idea of that dream wedding.
- Mark Wahlberg and Ludacris Talk Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the coolest things about tattoos is, that everybody's tattoo has a different meaning and means something different to them. So it is always fascinating to find out why people got the tattoo they did and if there is any significant meaning behind them.
- The Meaning Behind Butterfly Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you are considering getting a tattoo but have no idea on what to get than maybe you should consider the butterfly. After all the butterfly is one of the most popular tattoos a woman gets. Simply because they are beautiful and there is some kind of mystique about them.
- Cheap Tattoo Deal - Too Good to Be True
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When it comes to getting a tattoo we all know that it can be pretty pricey. With the economy getting worse everyday people have simply started to think twice about spending that money on something like a tattoo.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Nicole Richie
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Nicole Richie has several tattoos of her own nine to be exact. Back in 2005 Nicole held the number two spot on a list of the Top 25 Tattooed Celebrities. As you can guess the heavily tattooed but lovely none the less Angelina Jolie came in at number one.
- Encourage Others to Get a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Getting a tattoo can be a great experience if you do it properly, but not thinking things through and just getting ink for the heck of it is not the best idea. If you truly want a tattoo you need to do your research like you would with anything and tattoos are no different.
- Tattoo Redo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Deciding to get a tattoo is a huge decision that should never be taken lightly. However, a lot of people just go out and get a tattoo for the sake of getting one, which is never a good idea.
- More People Forced to Cover Up Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It seems that more and more people are being forced to cover up their body art. I honestly can't believe it has gone this far. It seems with the growing popularity of tattoos and society some what "excepting" them, oddly enough more and more jobs are requiring their employees to cover up their body art.
- Tattoos and Pregnancy Part 2
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Alright, I know I covered this yesterday but since I am on the topic of tattoos and pregnancy I thought this would be as good of time as any to talk more about tattoos on the stomach. I mean we all know what happens to your stomach when you get pregnant. It stretches and gets really big, so naturally your tattoo is going to stretch and get bigger as well.
- Man Offers His Skin For Tattoo Practice
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I for one don't really agree with this. This man is offering his body to any Tom, Dick or Harry that wants to become a tattoo artist.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Victoria "Posh" Beckham
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Since today is Wednesday and it is time for another celebrity tattoo post I thought I would go with former Spice Girl Victoria "Posh" Beckham. One of the reason I decided to do her today is because of the post I wrote yesterday about tattoos being trashy or sexy.
- What to Say
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] What do you say when you child approaches you and ask you if they can get a tattoo? First and foremost you can't really tell them no, because that you make you a hypocrite because you have one.
- Forget the Rings - Get a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I want to make it clear I am not endorsing you to get a tattoo on your ring finger instead of a wedding band. But a lot of people feel this is much more romantic blah blah blah. But I'm sure they won't be feeling that way when they get divorced.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Johnny Depp
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Well you all know what today is. It's Wednesday so that means it's time for another edition of celebrity tattoos. This week I decided to go with Johnny Depp.
- Black Ink Vs Color Ink
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I know I already wrote post about black ink and color ink, but I have some more thoughts on it and want to share them. As I mentioned in my first black ink vs color ink post it is strictly a personal preference.
- Tattoo Discrimination
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Okay, all of us tattoo lovers and people who have tattoos will probably agree with me on this one. Does it seem that lately there are more places banning tattoos? First schools, then the military and now firemen.
- Tattoos and Pregnancy
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Alright the reason I bring this up is because my husband and I are toying around with the idea of trying to have a baby in a year or so. So that got me thinking, are there any risks or anything else I should know about regarding tattoos and pregnancy.
- Firefighters Forced to Cover Up Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] This is completely ridiculous if you ask me. It seems that our Firefighters that live in Los Angles are being forced to cover up their tattoos when they are on the job, on call, or hanging out at the fire station.
- Crazy Fans' Requests
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Since today is Wednesday and I always do a celebrity post I thought I would go with the theme today and do another celebrity related tattoo post. This next topic I'm about to write about is a lot more common than one may think. I hear about things like this from time to time.
- There is a New Record For Tattooing
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] A tattoo artist in Tyler Texas decided to try and attempt to beat the Guinness World Records of giving the most tattoos in one day. Derek Kastning, who is a tattoo artist at Rat-a-Tac-Tat Tattoos started to attempt his goal of breaking the tattooing record at 1 P.M. on October 25.
- I've Noticed Something About Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Last month well let me rephrase that more like two months ago I wrote a post about the most popular places for men and women to get tattoos. Well if my memory serves I do not believe the wrist was one of those popular places.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Brad Pitt
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The first tattoo of Brad's I'm going to start with is the one on his back. There has been a lot of speculation to what it was. But I'm here to tell you it's not a map of New Orleans.
- How Much Do Tattoos Cost?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I get this question a lot from people who see my tattoos. After they ask me all the normal questions, did it hurt, how long did it take and so on. They always ask how much did it cost?
- Tattoos Help Identify Man
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] So parents that have a problem with tattoos maybe you should take this as a lesson learned. If you were to allow your child to get a tattoo or more than one tattoo. And if for some unforsaken reason if they were to go missing you are armed with these identifiable marks on your child's body to help the authorities to find them.
- Don't Get a Tattoo Because a Lover Demands It
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Alright, I know today isn't Wednesday but I have another post sort of related to celebrities. I was reading the latest tattoo news and I found this story about singer Charlotte Church. She is demanding that her boyfriend and father of her one year old daughter as well as the baby she is currently pregnant with to get her name tattooed somewhere on his body.
- People You Never Thought Had Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I will admit that I personally fall into this category. When someone finds out that I have tattoos they don't believe it because I don't seem like the type that would have them.
- Baltimore Tattoo Museum
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I thought this was rather interesting as well as pretty cool. There is a tattoo parlor/studio/shop whatever your prefer to call them in Baltimore that not only is a museum but serves as a functioning tattoo facility.
- Tattoos Looked Upon Differently If You Are Famous
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Since I did a celebrity tattoo post yesterday about Pink and she has 25 tattoos that I know of, I thought I would bring this up. Do you think that society looks at rock-stars, athletes, and celebrities differently if they have tattoos than a regular person is looked at. I mean for instance, Pink had 25 tattoos or more and if she wasn't a singer do you think people would view her as trashy?
- Celebrity Tattoos - Pink
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Pink has a ton of tattoos. I could only find 25 of them on her, she may have more. The actaully number of tattoos that she has really isn't clear. But here is a list of her many tattoos that I was able to find.
- Tattoos and Bug Bites
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I know this might sound a little strange and weird. But I bring this up because I was outside playing with my dog last night and got a mosquito bite on my tattoo that I have on my shoulder. Now I'm not too sure if I'm the only one this happens too, but I swear I am allergic to mosquitoes.
- Is There a Time and a Place For Tattoos?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The reason I bring this question up is because I was at a funeral over the weekend, my 5th funeral I have been to in a year, but that besides the point. Anyways there was this women there that had a fairly large tattoo on her lower arm, two fairly big tattoos on either side of her neck and one pretty big on her chest by her collar bone.
- Kids and Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I know I wrote a post earlier this week about letting your children get a tattoo when they are of age. But I wanted to touch on this topic as well.
- Henna Tattoos Cause Scars
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I have read several articles all over the internet claiming that a large amount of people around the world are having severe allergic reactions to henna tattoos. Granted most of these people have traveled out of the United States to somewhere in Asia. A nine year old girl from Greece got a henna tattoo and within hours of getting it, it blistered and when the blisters popped the ink began to scab off.
- Get Paid to Advertise With a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I will be honest, I have actually heard of this before. Where companies will pay people to apply temporary tattoos to some part of their body and advertise for some sort of business.
- No Tattoos at School
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Okay, I will admit I'm a little perturbed this morning. I read an article this morning stating that a school is having a board meeting sometime this week regarding making a policy about their students HAVING to cover up their tattoos.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Chris Martin
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Chris says that the buzz he gets from getting tattoos is like drugs to him. Chris also admitted that he turned to tattoos because he was afraid of getting caught doing drugs by the tabloids. Here's what Chris had to say,
- Can't Find the Right Tattoo Design
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I personally did not have this problem with my tattoos but a lot of people do have this problem. Not being able to find the exact design they want to get tattooed on them.
- Be Extra Careful With Asian Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I will admit that I have wanted to get some sort of Asian type tattoo because I think the Asian symbols are really cool. Plus it is a great conversation piece because people will also want to know your tattoo says/means.
- Celebrity Tattoo - Drew Barrymore
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I picked Drew Barrymore because she has a collection of 6 tattoos at the moment. But Drew has admitted that if the mood strikes her she hasn't ruled out the possibility of getting another one.
- Tattoo Copy Cat
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I've been thinking about this for a little bit, wondering if people think there is something wrong with copying someone's tattoo design. The reason I bring this up is because there are a lot of people out there that will see a tattoo that a celebrity or other famous person has and will go out and get the very same one. I personally don't think it is such a good idea.
- White Tattoos - What the Heck?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I will admit I was scratching my head at this one and I still don't quit get it. But apparently there is a new tattoo fad among us that I didn't know about. It seems that white ink tattoos have become some sort overnight success and most have.
- Tattoo Statistics
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I thought it would be kind of neat to find out some statistics on tattoos. For instance, how many people have them, when people think it's the right time to get one, if race and or region have anything to do with getting more or less tattoos and how tattoos have evolved from way back in the day.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Megan Fox
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The beautiful Transformers star is a avid tattoo lover and has several of her own. A lot of people may not understand her tattoos and I've read a lot of people think they are tacky.
- Can't Have Just One
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] So when people learn that I have tattoos they always ask me questions. Well one that I get a lot besides the ole "Did it hurt" question is, "Is it true that getting tattoos is addictive?" And my answer is always "Yes, they are additive".
- Tattoo Charity
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] When you think of charities you probably don't even think about tattoos in the same sentence. Well I was pleasantly surprised yesterday to find out that this one tattoo parlor in Phoenix was holding a A 15-hour long fundraiser for Phoenix Children's Hospital.
- Make Sure You Can Cover Your Tattoo Up
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of the first things that I made sure of when I got my first tattoo is that I would be able to cover it up if it needed to be covered up. Of course whenever I wear a tank top and or low cut dress you can see my tattoo on my shoulder.
- So You Want a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] So you have made the decision to get a tattoo, that is great, but there are a couple things you need to think about before you set off and get inked. The biggest decision you need to make is what kind of tattoo you are going to get.
- Black Or Color Ink
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] You may not have even given this one a thought, should I have my tattoo done in black ink or color ink? Well of course that decision is up to you and what you want. But there are a few little things you should know before you make that decisions.
- The Wonderful History of Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It is safe to say that nearly 50% of people from the age of 18 to 35 have at least one tattoo. So one might think were did tattoos come from and how long have they been around.
- What Influenced You to Get a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I thought I would go in a different direction today, with my post. I think it is pretty safe to say that we all remember the instant that we decided we wanted to get a tattoo, of course some are a lot sooner than others. I for one had my mind made up when I was 8 years old, that when I turned 18, I was going to a tattoo no matter what.
- Talk to People About Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One of my favorite things to do is to talk to people who already have tattoos and learn about their experience. I also like to hear any funny stories they might have to share as well as some piece of information that I may not have known. Just yesterday I was talking to one of my sister's friends that has a tattoo on her toe and I actually learned something.
- Spell Check Before You Ink
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] In today's tattoo news I heard that a tattoo parlor is getting sued for the second time for misspelling someone's tattoo. This leads me to the utmost important thing you need to do before your tattoo artist's even starts that tattoo gun.
- What Should Your Tattoo Be
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I think it is pretty safe to say that the hardest decision that needs to made when one decides to get a tattoo is what to actually get a tattoo of. There is literally an endless amount of designs that you could choose from.
- Think Before You Get Some Ink
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I have mentioned this a few times before in my posting that you need to be 120% sure you want your tattoo and that you have given it a lot of consideration. To be frank you need to think before you ink.
- Olympians Are Proud of Their Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] You might be scratching your head at this point because you are not sure what tattoo's and the Olympics have in common. Well the truth be told that a lot of Olympians actually have their tattoo location planned out a head of time, to ensure that their tattoo will be shown off to the world.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Penelope Cruz
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I'm going to start doing a post or two a week about celebrity tattoos. For some unknown reason the world seems to be overly obsessed with celebrities and people want to know everything about them and their tattoos are no different. Many people are curious to know what some of their favorite celebrities have tattoos of and what some of them might mean.
- Don't Scratch That Itch
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] You more than likely remember me mentioning something about your tattoo itching like crazy when it starts to heal. I actually don't know why it itches so blasted much but it does and it is something you will have to deal with.
- Great Example
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I'm not one that necessarily encourages people to get tattoos of lover's names or get the same tattoo as a lover. The reason behind this is you honestly do not know if you will be with that person forever.
- Marine Corps Make a Change in Their Tattoo Policy
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] You may think that is kind of odd that the Marine Corps would be making a change in a tattoo policy. Mainly because way back in the day men who were in the service were one of the only people besides criminals and dirt bags that had tattoos.ta
- What It's Like to Get a Tattoo - Part Two
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I have just realized that there are a lot more things I could inform all you tattoo-less people on, who are out there wondering what all is involved with getting a tattoo. To recap, yes it hurts to get one and yes you will experience some pain afterwards. But there is a lot more to it.
- Starting a New Chapter in Your Life
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] We all know when it comes to getting a tattoo you don't really have to have a reason to get one, you get one because you want one. Well it seems that a lot of people get tattoos to mark chapters in their life.
- Tattoos and Sun
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I have written some about tattoos and sun and how they really don't mix well. But today I wanted to add a little something that I have not touched on about tattoos and sun.
- Do Tattoos Help People Get Over the Loss of a Loved One?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It has became fairly popular and a lot more common for people who have lost a loved one or a dear friend to get something tattooed on their body in remembrance of that person. Whether it be a picture of them something they drew or even their name.
- A Less Painful Way to Get Rid of Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I am super shocked about this, apparently there is a new way for you to get rid of an unwanted tattoo. And it does not included going to several laser removal sessions.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Christina Aguilera
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I will be honest I knew that Christina had two tattoos but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that she has a total of five. This just goes to show that you can have tattoos and people not know about it.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Jessica Alba
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I will admit I really don't recall every seeing Jessica Alba's tattoos before and come to find out she has at least three that I could find. She has a wrist tattoo that is in the Sanskrit word "Padma" which means lotus flower. In Hinduism, it is the symbol of spiritual development.
- Random Tattoo Thought
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Okay to be frank it is Saturday and I don't really have a great post in mind for today, but I have been thinking of something that I thought I would share. For some reason I have been having the urge to get more tattoos but I haven't acted on these urges mainly because of my husband. However, that is a different post for a different day.
- Are Tattoos Still Taboo?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Some of you reading this might not think tattoos are taboo at all, as a matter of fact I feel the same way. But I have been reading a lot of articles lately about tattoos and I'm starting to wonder myself if tattoos are really as excepted as we all think they are.
- How Tattoos Work
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] One might ask themselves how in the world does a tattoo stay on your skin forever? I mean, I'm pretty sure that most people are aware that we as human shed are skin all the time.
- Text Tattoos Are Becoming More Popular
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] To be frank I didn't really think about text tattoos as they call them being all that popular. But once I sat back and started thinking about it, I started to realize that a lot of famous people do have some sort of text tattoo on their body.
- Tattoo's and MRI's Don't Mix
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] This surprised the heck out of me when I read this article. It is claiming that people who have tattoos more so black ink tattoos need to take some extra precaution when getting an MRI done.
- What It's Like to Get a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I have already addressed the age old question of does getting a tattoo hurt. In case you missed that post and want to know. Yes, getting a tattoo hurts. Of course some places are more sensitive than others. So I thought I might go into a little more detail about what getting a tattoo feels like and what to expect.
- Are Tattoos a Fad?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I know a lot of you reading this might not have even given this any thought or you simple think that they are not a fad they are here to stay. But you honestly never know if they will ever come so taboo like they were once before. Yes, I will admit that society in general is a little more forgiving and more open to people having tattoos.
- Celebrity Tattoos - Tommy Lee
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] It's time for another edition of celebrity tattoo. Today I decided to do Tommy Lee, mainly because I have been watching this show called Battleground Earth that comes on the Green Channel that stars Tommy Lee and Ludacris. I think it is safe to say that we all know that Tommy Lee pretty much has half if not more than half of his body covered in tattoos.
- Heidi Klum Explains Her Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I just love this. Every since the Emmy's last weekend people have started to noticed Heidi Klum's tattoo that she has on the inside of her arm. Everyone is making such a big deal about it. I for one think it is great.
- No Age Limit For Tattooing in Sweden
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] If you live in the United States you are probably aware that the legal age for someone to get a tattoo is 18 years old. Well I actually didn't really give this any thought until I was checking out the tattoo news for today.
- At Home Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I for one do not understand why some people take their chances with at home tattoos. To me this seems very stupid.
- Think Twice Before You Get a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] As a tattoo lover I know that there are good and bad things that come with having a tattoo. One of the bad things is, some people still look down on people if they are inked then they think they are less of a person or are a "hellrasier".
- Tattoos, Tattoos Everywhere
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Over the weekend my husband and I attended the drag races and while we were there I couldn't help to notice all the people that had tattoos. Of course this isn't new to me because I am a tattoo lover and I know 36% of people from the ages of 18 to 35 have at least one tattoo. But what I found most interesting is the designs that people have.
- Most Common Tattoos That People to Get
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] The great thing about getting a tattoo is that you can absolutely get what ever your heart desires. Of course more people are a little more original than some people.
- Megan Fox Bashes Tattoo Haters
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I know that I have already done a Megan Fox post on the Wednesday edition of Celebrity Tattoos. But none the less I had to write another post about her because she is bashing critics who claim that her tattoos are trashy.
- Most Common Places For a Man to Have a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Yesterday, I covered where the most common places were for a woman to get a tattoo. Today, I'm going to be focusing on the most common place for a man to get a tattoo and the subconscious reason why they get them. The most common place you will find a tattoo on a man is their arms, backs and legs.
- Most Common Places For a Woman to Have a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I think it if pretty safe to say that most people probably know that the most common place for a women to get a tattoo is on her lower back or somewhere else on her back. It seems that women also like the ankle and any other place on their body that is easily concealed with clothing.
- Are Tattoos Sexy?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] This is something that I ponder about quiet frequently. I for one think the tattoos that I have are very tastefully done. I also feel that the tattoo that I have on my lower back is very sexy. But my husband doesn't really care for them.
- How to Prepare Your Body For a Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] There are a few little things everyone should know before they walk into a tattoo parlor and get inked. First thing is first you need to be 110% sure of the tattoo design you have picked out. Don't rush this decision, you will be living with it for the rest of your life.
- Taking Performance-Enhancing Drugs Via Tattoos
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Since the summer Olympics starts tonight I thought I would do a little post about the Olympics. Strangely, enough I read an article claiming that some Olympic hopefuls have gone as far as inserting performance-enhancing drugs through their tattoos, hoping that this will help them win the gold. Apparently, if you insert drugs through a tattoo needle it will increase the effectiveness of some drugs, which means athletes can take smaller doses and will "fly under the radar" in dope tests.
- Tattoo Care Tips
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] I touch on how to properly take care of your tattoo and how to ensure that your tattoo's color stays as vibrant as it did the day you got it for as long as you can. Well I thought I would go into a little more detail on how to take care of your tattoo right after you have gotten it.
- How to Care For Your Tattoo
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Tattoos] Now that you have gotten your long awaited tattoo you need to know how to properly care for it to ensure that the tattoo will remain as good as it did the day you got it. The first and probably the most important thing you have got to remember and try your hardest from not doing is scratching it.
|
|
|
