Tattoos are personal, individual and have different meanings for everyone. Tattoo designs for women are going to be quite different from a tattoo a man would probably choose.
Angel tattoo designs and flower tattoos are popular for women and tattoo sleeve designs are very poular with men.
You can create your own or choose from the designs on offer at your tattoo studio. Talk with the tattoo artist beforehand regarding tattoo design whether it be a customized piece you are after or a tribal tattoo, celtic tattoo or a dragon tattoo. If you want a tattoo of two different things eg a flower with a snake wrapped around it find separate pictures and ask the tattooist to make an individual tattoo design for you based on the pictures, don’t copy someone else – have a unique tattoo. They are artists and every artist wants to show off their unique designs.
Keep in mind what line of work you are in and what social circles you mix in. You may want to show your tattoo to the world but something like a lower back tattoo or an ankle tattoo could be easily covered up if necessary.
If you have a design ask if you can see it on your body first, you may well decide to have it elsewhere or not at all ! Or choose to have a fake tattoo.
Henna tattoos are very popular and look stunning.
The first thing people tend do when they enter a tattoo shop is to go to all the flash on the walls or in the books, instead of the artist’s personal portfolio. You may not find what you’re looking for in a tattoo in the portfolio, but it will definitely help you decide if you might want to be trying to find the
exit door! And don’t be swayed by pretty pictures. Really look at the designs up close.
Scrutinize the line work. Are the lines straight and smooth? Do the circles look like circles? What about the colouring? Are the colours blended well to create even forms of shading, dimension, and depth?
All these are things to consider. Keep in mind that photos can be stolen from other artists. If you have the time to spend, stay and watch the artist you are considering at work. If your tattoo is intricate make sure that your chosen tattooist is capable of “fine lines”.
Make sure that they can do tattoos with intricate detail. With tattoos that involve writing this is also really important to the finished article. You do not want any names to fade or the tattoo to “bleed” in years to come so that the tattoo becomes unreadable. Don’t be shy to ask questions! Ask to see
examples of the kind of tattoo you want.
Tattoo pain is not the same for everyone. Do Tattoos Hurt ? Yes – in varying degrees depending on where you have it. Feet tattoos can be quite painful because the skin is so thin. Trust your instincts, and always remember……If in doubt, don’t!