Tattoo – Should I or Not?
Jun 29th, 2010 by admin
One of the avenues of self-expression especially for the younger generation is the tattoo. Although there was a time when tattoos are thought of only for the punks and the criminals, tattoos now are in vogue with celebrities like Cristina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and a lot more sporting their own insignias in various parts of their body.
Tattoos are actually a great way to express one’s conviction and beliefs. Some people for instance used tattoos as a way of showing to the world their personal advocacies, whether they be about the Iraq war or the animal rights.
When tastefully done, tattoos can also be a way to make a fashion statement. Depending on the placement, a tattoo can be a really sensuous and sexy addition to your body. Most women place tattoos on their lower backs, on the cheeks of their buttocks, near their ankles, on their shoulders, or near their belly buttons.
There are actually a lot of designs to choose from depending on what you aim for when having your tattoo. Women for instance will settle for feminine pictures like flowers, butterflies and circles while men will put on symbols and foreign wordings. Others will have the names of their loved ones tattooed while other will place symbols of their personal advocacies on their bodies.
Some place words that are part of their personal mantras as a reminder of what they believe in and what they should do. If you are also thinking of getting a tattoo, here are some of the factors that you should consider. Read on before you decide!
Where to get the tattoo
Although tattoos are virtually commonplace especially for the younger kids, it is still important that you choose the establishment where you will have your tattoo done. Remember that needles are needed to do a tattoo design and it will be used to pierce your skin. It is important then that you choose a place that is both established and safe because you can get all kinds of illness with contaminated needles, including AIDS, Hepatitis and other sickness that can be transmitted through blood.
If you do not know any centers that specialize with tattoos, better ask around before you go. Do not attempt to do your own tattoos or have your friends do it for you. This is extremely dangerous and it can mean infections when not taken cared of properly. Leave the tattoos to the professionals who know what they are doing!
Choose carefully and choose well
Although a tattoo can be erased anytime, it will not be as easy as rubbing it off. Sometimes it will leave a scar that will take a long time to heal. It is important then that you are sure of the design that you are going to have tattooed on your skin as this is a permanent thing. Once tattooed, it will be hard to remove it.
In choosing designs, it is good to select one that is universal and timeless. Choose something that you will always like. Putting the name of your current partner as your tattoo is not so good since there is a chance that you will someday call off the relationship. It is also not good to symbols that you feel is just a part of your current phase. Choose a design that will also grow with you.
Bob Janeway
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Youd think a Miss America swimsuit winner would feel completely confident about her body, right? Not always! So I decided to write the book I wish Id had as a teen and in college an honest, funny, practical, medically accurate, totally reassuring guide to how womens bodies actually look, smell, feel, behave, and change. Alongside real-deal photographs of women just like you and me (no airbrushing, no supermodels, no kidding) youll find medical pictures of things you need to be able to recognize, true confessions by yours truly, and the encouragement you need to appreciate the uniqueness, strength, and beauty of your body. 
How long after getting a tattoo should you wait to tan?
I got my tattoo on Sunday (12/30). How long should I wait before I go to a tanning salon. I know when I do, I need to apply lots of sunscreen to my tattoo.
at least a month. i waited about 2 weeks and it got really red and irritated. good luck.
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i would just put a towel over it or something like that
i put a wet paper towel over my lower back and went like 2 months later for prom and it was fine
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A good few weeks. And tanning is never healthy – the only reason your skin changes colour is because it is being damaged by harmful rays. Once you have a stunning piece of art on your skin, you may not feel the need to tan anymore!=)
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At least a few weeks, and when you do tan, PUT SUNSCREEN ON YOUR TATTOO!!!! Nothing makes a tattoo fade to hell like UV rays.
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Either wait until it is completely healed (about a month) or put a wet paper towel on it. I did it and it was fine. Just don’t glob sunscreen on it for a while. In like a month put just the regular amount of sun screen on it. I have 16 tattoos and have had them for a few years now and i have not had one fade yet. I use just the regular amount of sun screen on them.
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