Not many people think of having star tattoos done, but they can actually look quite good if they are designed properly. You may not think about it, but there are actually a variety of different shapes, sizes and types of star tattoos to choose from and each can look unique in its own way.

It is mainly women who choose to have a star tattoo done; after all, it is not a very manly image! Many women prefer to have the stars quite small on areas such as the hip, just above the breast or on their bottom. Some even like to have them on their ankles or on their neck. Generally though they are small, but it is entirely possible to have a large one covering the whole of your back if you prefer!

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A Small or a Big Tattoo?

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Does size really matter?

Well, I don’t feel like the right person to answer that question

But when it comes to tattoos the answer is no.

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Never in a million years did I ever think I’d be so excited about anything like I am about getting my first tattoo. Having worked in a very conservative career as a counselor and business consultant I’ve been more of a voyeur of styles and hip-ness sort of passed me by years ago. But now I find myself thinking about nothing else but looking for tattoo designs.

You can hardly look anywhere without seeing someone whose been inked. According to 2006 study funded by the American Academy of Dermatology, 24% of Americans between 18 and 50 are tattooed. The survey’s results also indicated that approximately 36% of Americans age 18 to 29 have at least one tattoo!

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In today’s day and age, most women and girls have great looking tattoos and the popularity of tattoos in women is continuing to increase every single day. One probable reason is celebrity endorsements. It’s ordinary to see many female celebrities with tattoos and that is considered fashion these days.

It appears that women ink tattoos when they’ve experienced some kind of major life change in a lot of cases. Those changes can range from the death of a loved one to marriage to childbirth or a breakup with her boyfriend.

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There are many people who start thinking about getting a tattoo. Some find them to be beautiful works of art, while others choose them because they are hip and cool. What many people do not think about ahead of time is what kind of design they want to have. While most people want to pick out a tattoo that will be a reflection of their personality, there are many to choose from, which can make the final decision a tough one. The following are a few things that can help you choose a beautiful tattoo design that you will be happy with.

Size of the Tattoo When you are trying to pick out a beautiful tattoo design for yourself, one thing that you will want to consider is the size. Size is very important, and it can impact how the tattoo will look and the amount you will have to pay for the tattoo. If you want the tattoo to be something private or obscure, then you might want to pick out a small tattoo. On the other hand, if you want to show off your tattoo and you are more concerned about the work of art, then a larger tattoo might be just your style.

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Today, one of the most common body accessories that differentiate the “cool” woman from the plain Janes are the cute little tattoos that she proudly wears on her skin.

You can say anything you want but you can never take away the fact that the women who get themselves inked are mostly the outspoken ones, the opinionated, those who possess strong values and beliefs, and those who have more confidence in themselves.

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Foot tattoos themselves are quite rare, go to any tattoo parlour down your street and if you ask them for a tattoo below your ankles they will probably cringe. But why is this?

They can look stunningly beautiful done right but the truth is that they don’t look good for very long. This is because of ink blurring on the edges due to the pure punishment that your feet take in everyday life. Putting your feet in and out of shoes all day takes it’s toll on the tattoo and it will probably need touching up a lot quicker than a tattoo anywhere else on your body.

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Butterfly tattoos are the most popular designs requested by women because they beautiful, they can be located almost anywhere on the body, and they have many, many meanings.

Butterfly Tattoo Design
There are around 28,000 known species of butterfly. Therefore, the shape and color that are available for the design are almost endless, enabling quite stunning colors to be used. The design can also be abstract, using just the shape of the butterfly to combine with other designs, such as a tigers face, flowers or angels. The options really are endless. The style of tattoo can also vary. You may love tribal designs, so could get a tribal butterfly in black and white with traditional jagged edges, providing a striking image. If you like celtic designs you may go that way, or even get a cartoon version.

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