Favorite Tattoo

Before You Tattoo Slideshow: Tattoo Types, Safety, Removal (2)

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Tattoo Risks: Allergic Reaction

Some people develop allergic reactions to tattoo pigments -- especially red pigments. The woman in this picture developed an allergic reaction to the red pigment used in her cosmetic lipstick tattoo. Tissue injury and inflammatory reactions to dyes or metals into the skin can occur. Occasionally a contact dermatitis can happen.

Tattoo Removal
Tattoos can be removed. Sometimes, particularly if the tattoo was done only in black, the results can be quite good. But often the skin cannot be restored to its original color or quality.

Tattoo Removal Techniques
There are three basic techniques: cutting away the tattooed skin, dermabrasion (rubbing away the tattooed skin with an abrasive device), or laser removal. Most doctors prefer to use lasers. The tattoo shown here was removed via laser; the scar below it was left from dermabrasion removal. Some color inks are harder to remove than others and repeated visits are required; permanent tattoos may never be gone entirely. The FDA warns people NOT to use any of the many available do-it-yourself tattoo removal products. These products contain acids and can cause harmful skin reactions. The FDA suggests that people seeking tattoo removal see a doctor, not a tattoo artist.

Tattoo Removal: What To Expect

Different lasers are used on different tattoo colors to break down the pigment into small particles that can be eliminated from the body. Immediately after treatment, the skin under the tattoo may whiten. More normal skin color usually appears in time.

Tattoo Removal Risks: Allergic Reactions

Lasers break down tattoo pigments, raising the possibility of allergic reactions. In the heart tattoo shown here, each of several different laser treatments caused the same blistering reaction. Fortunately, the blisters got better with routine skin care.

Tattoo Removal Risks: Scarring

Not every tattoo comes off perfectly. This picture shows scarring caused by attempted laser tattoo removal.

Even Temporary Tattoos Have Risks

A popular alternative to permanent tattoos is temporary tattooing with henna-based ink painted on the skin. But as this picture shows, even these tattoos can cause allergic reactions. WARNING: Stay away from "black henna" or "blue henna" tattoos. The blackening may come from coal tar, which often causes severe allergic reactions. And even normal, vegetable henna is approved by the FDA only for hair coloring, not for skin decoration.

Before You Tattoo Slideshow: Tattoo Types, Safety, Removal

2010-12-17T14:48:00.000-08:00

The Truth about Tattoos
If you haven't noticed, tattoos are popular. Already, 25% of 18- to 30-year-olds have a tattoo. In the next few years, 40% of this age group will have a tattoo. If you think tatts are a guy thing, think again. Up to 65% of tattoo bearers are women. But before you ink, learn more about tattoos – why people get them, the health risks involved, and your removal options if you change your mind.

Types: Amateur Tattoos

Amateur tattoos are made by individuals or their friends by jabbing ink, charcoal, or ashes under the skin with a pin. They lack the artistry of professional tattoos. And because such tattoos are done under unsanitary conditions with unusual pigments, there is a much higher risk of infection.

Types: Cultural Tattoos

Cultural tattoos are applied via traditional methods to members of certain ethnic groups. They may serve ritual, societal, or cosmetic functions.

Types: Professional Tattoos

Professional tattoos are applied by registered artists using a tattoo machine -- the term many artists prefer to the slangy "tattoo gun."

Types: Cosmetic Tattoos

Tattoos may be used as "permanent" make-up, such as eye and lip liner, lipstick, blush, eyebrows, or hair imitation. Because tattoos do fade over time, the procedure must occasionally be repeated to keep colors fresh.

Types: Medical Tattoos

Medical tattoos are not decorative, but are placed for medical reasons:

* Patients with medical conditions or chronic diseases, such as diabetes, may use a tattoo to alert health care workers in case of an emergency.

* Doctors often use tattoos to mark specific sites for repeated application of radiation therapy.

* After breast reconstruction surgery, a tattoo may be used to simulate the nipple. This use may also be considered a cosmetic tattoo.

Types: Traumatic Tattoos

Traumatic tattoos occur during injuries, when dirt or other materials get imbedded in the skin. Examples include "road rash" from bike accidents or "pencil-point" tattoos (like the one shown here) from pencil punctures.

Safe Tattooing Tips

* Don't drink alcohol or take drugs (especially aspirin) the night before or while getting a tattoo.

* Don't get a tattoo if you're sick.

* Make sure all needles are removed from sterile single-use package before use.

* Make sure the studio has sterilization equipment to clean instruments after each use.

* Make sure the artist washes his hands and puts on sterile gloves; many tattooists are required to take training in the prevention of bloodborne illnesses.

* Make sure the work area is clean and clear of nonsterile objects (water bottles, purses, etc.)

* Get a list of the specific pigments used, including color, manufacturer's name, and lot number.

* After getting a tattoo, carefully follow healing instructions -- including use of antibiotic ointment.

Tattoo Risks: Infection

Whatever type of tattoo you get, there are risks involved. The most serious risks are life-threatening infections, such as HIV or hepatitis C, from unclean needles. Other infections, such as a staph infection called impetigo or MRSA (shown here), or deep-skin infection cellulitis may develop. It is important to note the FDA has not traditionally regulated either tattoo inks or tattoo removal, but is currently studying the issue.

girls tattoos

2010-12-16T14:56:00.000-08:00

Now so many girls out there from celebs to tiny teens all have tattoos. In fact Angelina Jolie is considered the most popular celebrity for tattooing. Nowadays girls sporting tattoo pictures on their body are considered sexy, attractive and stylish. So do you wish to get one too!

There are thousands of tattoo pictures. Many are unisex but some are exclusively for women or more inclined towards them. They have feminine design and are liked by most girls. Many of these tattoo pictures also convey the feminine message of beauty, love and sexuality.

Let’s see what makes certain female tattoo pictures and a list of most popular female tattoos!

It is universally believed that women are more delicate, tender, and smaller in physique than males. That is why tattoo pictures will generally be smaller in size, with pretty colors. They will be smaller scattered tattoos all over rather than a big tattoo in one place. You will rarely find a girl with a full sleeve tattoo. Even celebrity females have tattoos scattered all over. Also women are more calm and not that aggressive. So you will find girls with dragon tattoo pictures but not that often with a fire dragon.

Then there are fairy and flower tattoo pictures reserved for females only. Flowers are delicate and beautiful just like females. Fairies are magical creatures which get attracted to those who are true and innocent and fulfill their desires. Also fairy is considered as a female creature which is tiny and vulnerable. These qualities are those of women too.

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New Favorite Sexy Tattoos

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An important part of favorite tattoos are Placement of tattoo. There are many places in human body, especially woman, which I really liked about the placement of tattoos on the body beautiful is this woman know how to make men attracted to approach and get acquainted with it, other than that this woman really understand the art of sexy tattoo.

This woman put the flower tattoo on her arm, a diamond tattoo on breasts, mixed cross tattoo tribal tattoo on his left arm, and a very beautiful rose tattoo on the right side of his stomach where the rose tattoo is also located on the back side kananya. Very perfect!

Biomecanico Tattoo

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Tribais, celtas e maoris Tattoos

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Angelina Joliet Tattoo's (wanted)

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When it comes to celebrity tattoos, there are two approaches that people consider. The first is to emulate a design that is similar to their favorite movie star, athlete, or musician.

The second approach is to actually pay homage to a celebrity by inking their likeness onto their body. For this reason, people are constantly keeping a lookout for the latest trends in celebrity tattoos.

As you scan your favorite magazine, television show, or film, the lives of celebrities unfold to the point that you are able to pinpoint each and every time they mark their body with a new tattoo. While you may or may not desire the same exact tattoo, their choices may encourage your creative juices and help you explore what you want out of a design.

Outside of athletes and musicians, one of the more popular tattooed celebrities is Angelina Jolie, who has influenced many to explore the world of tribal tattoos, with the dragon, tiger, and foreign writing found on her shoulders and arms.

While movie stars are rather influential in the trends of tattooing, the choices of musicians are followed as well. An assortment of R&B artists, hip-hop, and rock stars are often scrutinized for the various creations they display. For example, the "Thug Life" tattoo that Tupac showcased on his stomach has inspired numerous tattoo designs over the years.

While the tattoos that celebrities select have persuaded many to follow the same path, it is the accomplishments or connections that fans make with these stars that also influences tattoo designs. Music is a powerful source of healing, which has encouraged some to tattoo their favorite artists onto their body in remembrance of their heartache, pain, and triumph.

Some celebrity tattoos are meant to celebrate life and the things that mean the most. A musician may choose a tattoo of Mozart, while a painter may side with Van Gogh. Additional celebrity tattoos that are quite popular include Marilyn Monroe, Anna Nicole Smith, Michael Jordan, and Bruce Lee.

Che Guevara Symbol Tattoo

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let us recall what Fidel said in his speech at the mass meeting in memory of Che on 19 October 1967:

"If we want to say how we want the men of future generations to be, we should say: let them be like Che.

If we want a model of a man, a model of a man who does not belong to his time, a model of a man who belongs to future times, from the heart, I say that the model, without a single blemish in its conduct, without a single blemish in its attitude, without a single blemish in its actions - that model is Che.

If we want to know how we want our children to be, we should say, with all our mind and heart: we want them to be like Che."

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G'nr Tattoo

2010-12-12T01:59:00.000-08:00

Today in this modern age there are many popular famous celebrity's that have taken up tattoos as a way of expression. From Axl Rose to 50 Cent, AC/DC and many others have chosen this as an art form. Looking at all of them, We see many well done tattoos that we may like to have for ourselves. Or at least to the point of artwork that may be similar. We can get some of our own ideas when we see these well designed pieces of skin art. We also have to look at the fact that many of them were obtained at a very high price.

But with a little luck we can get something unique just like they did. Remember most famous people who are in the public's eye have to have something that others do not have. In that case so should you, No matter how much you like what someone else has. It should be done in a different inconspicuous way.

If everyone had the same Tattoo, We would all be the same which isn't good.

When we look into getting tatted we should also have our own designs that will set us apart from everyone else. Take the initiative to be different, Make your designs say who you are and what you like.

Also, If this is your first Tattoo remember there may be some pain involved. But when you see the beautiful design that you took care in making. It will all be worth it in the long run. Like the old saying "No pain, No gain". The only thing that now will limit you is your own imagination.

Geisha Tattoo Designs

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Last but not least something that everyone has of course heard about Japan is the Geisha. The Geisha in Japan are seen to be entertainers and the holders of the culture. They were and still are trained in the arts, including calligraphy, music and dance to just name a few. In fact the very word Geisha means " a person of the arts:. They are highly intelligent and incredible conversationalists. Many of the most traditional woodcut artwork featured the Geisha in what was called the "floating world". Many of these designs found their way into the art of tattooing early on also. The Geisha tattoo can symbolize exotic beauty, feminine power and mystique. Thus is also a symbol that speaks to many women.
These are just a few of the more traditional Japanese tattoos designs that are popular in the West and also very traditional at the same time. They are also designs that can easily be translated into feminine tattoo designs. Each one holds a bit of power and strength along with feminine beauty and mystique making for the ideal tattoo design for many women. These are just a few of the ideas.

Metalica Cover Up Tattoo

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Another well known artist at the moment is Kat von D. I don't know if she is better known for her art or her appearance, but she has also worked for many celebrities like Kirk Hammett (Metallica), the Green Day and Jenna Jameson (who has a nice tattoo on her back explaining why she does what she does for a living: "I was born to do it").

2010-12-10T04:46:00.000-08:00

Where's the most common part of the body where people often tend to get tattooed on? It's on the arms. I'm sure you have seen people with full tattoo sleeve art that looks like its part of their actual attire. This full sleeve tattoos are often seen on aficionados, tattoo collectors and people who don't mind showing off their body art. In today's modern world, tattoos aren't as taboo as before and as such people are keener in showing them off.

Of course a full tattoo sleeve art cannot be accomplished in a single seating. Most of the time, it takes years to cover an entire sleeve up. I'm sure you know the saying "wear your heart on your sleeve". Let's just say that people who have full sleeves of tattoo are doing just that, expressing themselves through their tattoos as they commemorate their achievements, paying tribute to loved ones or just permanently marking a special point in their lives.

People who have these sleeve tattoos are always nice folk to talk to. Why? Because of all the stories they would be able to tell you about each tattoo that comprises their sleeve piece. Some of them are most likely tattoo collectors and have one full sleeve done by a single artist.

Among the most prominent tattoo artists that have done dozens of sleeve pieces is Chris Garver of Miami Ink fame. Known for his beautiful Asian inspired style of tattooing, he has done his share of full sleeve tattoos. So if you are one of those people who like to "wear their hearts on their sleeve", then a tattoo sleeve art is just the thing for you.

Paris Symbol Tattoo

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Victoria Tattoo's

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Erick Bali Tattoo

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Erick Bali Tattoo A cobra is a venomous snake, Art of Erick Bali Tattoo , which is a member of the family Elapidae (elapids). Erick Bali Tattoo make The name is short for cobra de capello (or cobra di capello), which is Portuguese for "snake with hood," or "hood-snake."Erick Bali Tattoo When disturbed, most of these snakes can rear up and spread their neck (or hood) in a characteristic threat display. However, not all snakes referred to as cobras are of the same genus, or even of the same family. Erick Bali Tattoo more than just Tattoo

Girl Tattoo for Prety Girl

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Chyler Leigh Tattoos

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Chyler Leigh is a lovely American actress, featured on the television series Grey's Anatomy, and she also starred in the movie entitled Not Another Teen Movie.

Chyler Leigh is known to have a single tattoo located on her lower back, the design is some type of artsy cosmic inspired masterpiece, which includes two creatures, stars and a night sky background.

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Carlos Leon Tattoos

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Carlos Leon is an American actor and personal trainer, perhaps best known for his relationship with singing sensation, Madonna.

Carlos Leon is known to have three tattoos on his body, including the zodiac sign of cancer on his back left shoulder blade and a native american chief head on his left shoulder.

He is also said to have a tattoo that reads "September 8 forever", which is the day he met his former significant other, Madonna.

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Nicholas Lemons Tattoos

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Nicholas Lemons is an American model, known for his work with designers such as Dolce & Gabanna, Emporio Armani and Van Heusen.

Nicholas Lemons has a half sleeve tattoo on his right arm, which connects to another design on his chest. The sleeve design contains a dragon, lotus flower, kanji symbols and a bamboo background. The chest tattoo is a cubist style face.

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Téa Leoni Tattoos

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Téa Leoni is an American actress who has starred in films such as Deep Impact, Fun with Dick and Jane and Jurassic Park III.

The actress appears to have two visible tattoos on her body, including a wedding band design on her left hand, which she shares with her husband David Duchovny. Téa Leoni was recently spotted with an anchor tattoo located on her lower hip, along with some unknown wording.

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Tom Leopard Man Leppard Tattoos

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Tom Leppard, perhaps better known as the Leopard Man of Skye, is an English citizen who is best known for spending £5,500 to have his body covered in leopard print spots.

Tom Leppard was once considered to be the Guinness Book of World Records holder for the worlds most tattoos, however Lucky Diamond Rich now has the record.

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Brock Lesnar Tattoos

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Brock Lesnar is an American mixed martial artist and professional wrestler, known for his work with UFC and WWE.

Brock Lesnar has quite a collection of tattoos, including a large back piece design which consists of a monstrous demon skull and sword in the middle, alongside a armless hand on each side.

He has a large sword with knuckle grips on his chest, which starts at the neck and reaches his abdomen. Brock also has an unknown lower back tattoo, which has been spotted by a few fans.

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Jared Leto Tattoos

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Jared Leto is an American actor and musician, known for his role in the movie Alexander and Requiem for a Dream, plus he is also the singer-songwriter and guitarist of rock band 30 Seconds to Mars.

Jared Leto has been spotted with a few tattoo designs, including a large circle and X located on his left forearm, this design is the Echelon which is part of the bands iconography.

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Old English Tattoo Letter

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Some tattoo fonts that we can see are big ones, designed to be more visible. Most of them used the old English font for these big letters. Monograms are also very common tattoo font. Together with two or three letters that usually stand for initials forms the design. Other commonly used tattoo fonts are the icy or snowy fonts to reflect coolness. The opposite fiery or flaming fonts are also popularly used.

In most cases, tattoo fonts are used to form words such as names or letters as initials of a significant person. Some intricate details can be made on this single letters as a tattoo design. Usually, couples that are dating or married like this type of tattoo font.

Old English tattoo lettering is eye-catching and makes a cool statement, but if you'd prefer something less noticeable, why not try a thin, elegant script, Tattoo Gallery: cross tattoo with Old English letter S, Tattoo Gallery: cross tattoo. Cross tattoo with an Old English letter

Juliette Lewis Tattoos

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Juliette Lewis is a talenetd American actress and singer-songwriter, known for her role in the movie Cape Fear and Natural Born Killers, also known as the singer of rock band Juliette and the Licks.

The lovely actress/singer also has a cute little bunny rabbit tattoo on her left wrist, which she calls My Melody. Plus a small heart on her upper back.

has three confirmed tattoos which we known about, including an unknown design on her right butt cheek.

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