Tattoos/Body Art
Contributing Articles in Tattoos/Body Art
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The Psychology of Male Tattoo Adornment
Male tattooed bodies are living works of art. Tattoo art can camouflage skin imperfections in men. But what do tattoos really say about a man?
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Chinese Symbol Tattoo Ideas
Tattoos of Chinese symbols are becoming increasingly popular. Here are some tips for creating unique and successful Chinese character tattoo designs.
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Aztec Warrior Tattoos Design Ideas & Background
Background and tattoo design ideas for Aztec warrior tattoos. Aztec Eagle Warrior tattoos, Aztec Jaguar Warrior tattoos and more Aztec warrior tattoo design ideas.
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Chinese Character Tattoos Gone Wrong
Tattoos of Chinese characters can be beautiful and meaningful. But, in the wrong hands, they can be inaccurate and even illegible. What are some common tattoo mistakes?
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Surgery and Tattooing on the Breast and Areola
Tattoos here take many forms including creating or modifying the areola or hiding surgical scars. Fading or uneven areolas benefit from this procedure as well
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How to Choose a Tattoo Artist
Getting a tattoo requires more preparation than many people think, and choosing the right tattoo artist is incredibly important to leaving a parlor with good body ink.
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Chinese Symbol Tattoos
Chinese character tattoos are very popular. Unfortunately, they are also often badly composed, poorly translated, and needlessly cliché.
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How to Choose a High Quality Tattoo Parlor
When considering getting a tattoo, the quality of the parlor is as important as the quality of its artists. Choosing a parlor is important for satisfaction with the work.
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Geek Tattoos
A permanent way to express fondness for a subject, whether it's Pokemon or quantum physics is to get a tattoo of it, something many are doing.
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Literary Tattoos are a Big Trend
Literary tattoos have risen in popularity over the past several years and are increasingly common; incorporating literature into body art has become the ultimate homage.
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Taking Care of a Tattoo
Getting a new tattoo means that some care needs to be taken so it stays looking as sharp and crisp as the day it was done.
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White Ink Tattoos
White ink tattoos make a great change from the traditional black or colored tattoos, allowing for more subtlety in the art, although there are certain risks involved.
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Choosing Font for a Tattoo
While pictorial tattoos can be beautiful, there are some things that can only be represented by words.
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What to Know Before Getting a First Tattoo
Getting a tattoo for the first time can be exciting and a little scary. A person can have a better experience if he's well-prepared and knows what questions to ask.
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Choosing the Best Tattoo Design
Deciding to get a tattoo is a fun but important decision, and making sure the right one is designed and inked is the most vital part of the tattooing process.
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Permanent Makeup Pros and Cons
The idea of permanent makeup sounds appealing... never having to apply eyeliner, lip liner, or other penciled makeup techniques again. Sounds good. Is it?
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Tattooing over Scars
Tattooing over a scar is a way of hiding disfigurement or a bad memory. Different types of scar injuries require different types of tattoo. Scars must be fully healed.
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The Modern Day Tattooed Pin-up Girl
A new generation of pin-up culture has emerged. The intertwining of old school tradition with the modern tattoo movement has spawned the alternative pin-up girl.
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Getting Body Art: Why do People Get Tattoos?
There's no shortage of tattoos on people today, but the reasons behind their popularity are still unclear. Ink is becoming fashionable, but it often means more than that.
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Hints and Tips: Caring for a New Tattoo
When you get a new tattoo, your responsibility doesn't end with paying the artist. You need to take proper care of your ink to avoid infection and poor healing.
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Henna Tattoos
Find out the history of henna ink, how it's made, where it comes from and how long it will last as well as the truth behind dangerous "black henna."
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Men's Eyebrows and Permanent Makeup
Micropigmentation can replace eyebrow hairs lost over time by shaving or plucking, which can also cause the eyebrow to thin and turn gray.
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White Ink Tattoos – Trendy but Risky
The newest trend in tattoos is the semi-controversial white ink tattoo, which many parlors refuse to perform because of its low success rate.
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Tattoo Infections and Abnormal Skin Reactions
Tattooing, a form of micropigmentation, deposits color under the skin into a pattern or picture. Any time the protective barrier of the skin is broken there are risks.
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Tattoo Removal From the Body or Face
Regretting the permanent design inked "forever" on a bicep, buttock, lip, or brow is an initial step toward a series of treatments and expenses.
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