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Fairy Tattoos

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:55:31 +0000

The whimsical and delicate vision of a fairy is one of the most feminine tattoo expressions that woman tend to select.

Fairy tattoos are much similar to getting a tattoo of an angel in various ways. They both showcase a creature that is gentle and respected by others.

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The 5 Most Common Tattoo Removal Procedures

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:54:18 +0000

Laser Tattoo Removal
These days, most people use laser technology to remove their tattoos. Basically, lasers remove tattoos by breaking up the pigment colors of the tattoo with a high-intensity light beam. The more treatments you have, the more the laser can penetrate to wipe away the ink. However, overdoing the treatments can cause damage to you skin and eventually lead to scarring. If treated properly, sometimes there are no traces of scarring but it really depends on the situation. Basically, the laser type, number of sessions and the patient’s body ability to rid it self of the ink are factors that can determine the outcome of the procedure. Depending on your tattoo, you may need anywhere from 1-10 sessions, each costing in the range of $250-$1000 per session.

Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (IPL)
IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light Therapy is an effective tattoo removal treatment that targets intense light onto the upper layer of the skin basically burning it off. The treatment stimulates new skin growth, and when the treated area heals, the tattoo is usually much less noticeable than before. This method is said to be not as painful as laser therapy, and more effective, resulting in less treatment sessions. It usually takes 10-12 months after the treatment for full results to show. The cost of IPL is based on the number of pulses your tattoo requires to be removed and it can range anywhere from $10-$15 per pulse.

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Top 5 Most Painful Places To Get A Tattoo

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:53:54 +0000

You may know, or not know, that a tattoo can be extremely painful. The level of pain a person will feel differs from person to person and depending on the place of the tattoo. If you easily feel pain or the thought of pain makes you weak in the knees, then you may want to stay away from these five areas.

* The top part of the ankle or foot - Cute but very painful

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Tattoos - 5 Most Painful Places To Get A Tattoo

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:52:29 +0000

Have you ever wondered where the 5 worst and most painful places were to get a tattoo on your body? You should be giving this some careful thought as pain can be outrageous if you pick one of these spots for your tattoo:

1. On the top of your Foot or Ankle. They look cute, but due to the absence of fat tissue around the ankle, it can be quite painful

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How To Select A Design For Your First Tattoo

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:50:47 +0000

As an avid fan and collector of tattoos, I am often asked for advice from friends and strangers alike how I come up with the designs for the tattoos I get. More importantly, I’m asked how they can select a tattoo for themselves. Many times these questions come from people who haven’t yet got their first tattoo.

Tattoos mean so many different things to different people. Some people get a tattoo to mark a certain period or milestone in their life or career. For example, the band The Dixie Chicks each get a baby-chick foot print on their feet to mark significant achievements.

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Tattoo Dragons

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:35:48 +0000

Of all the subjects for tattoos, dragons are the most enduring and distinctive.

While women tend to like baby (smaller) dragons on their shoulder or foot, men prefer larger, fiercer dragons to be tattooed on their arms, shoulder, backs or legs. They are one of the few popular tattoo subjects which can extend up an arm or down a leg without looking distorted or contrived. The dragon design can also be used for armbands. At the end of this article you will find all the recommended web sites for the latest tattoo dragon designs.

The popularity of dragon tattoos is partly due to the number of fresh and exciting designs now available, but also due to the sharp, projecting elements of the dragon’s fangs, wings and claws which modern tattoo artists can now produce successfully, to give clean and striking definition to the tattoo image. When Kwai Chang Caine picked up the red hot dragon bowl in ‘Kung Fu’ using his forearms, thus imprinting himself with the dragon and tiger brand of the Shaolin Temple, he could not have received a dragon symbol half as sharp and striking as anyone can receive nowadays in a modern tattoo parlor, and without the pain.

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Are You Looking For Small Tattoo Designs

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:25:53 +0000

There are tons of people on the internet today that are looking for small tattoo designs. These a great little tattoos that can be used to cover up a birthmark, scar, blemish or part of another tattoo. Small tattoo designs are also great for people getting their first tattoo. However if you are getting a small tattoo design done for you then you want to think carefully about the design you want. There are some things to consider before deciding on the exact design you want and especially if the tattoo is small.

Size

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Consideration With Small Tattoos

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:25:26 +0000

Do try to keep things simple, as a small tattoo or one that can be easily hidden. For example a small tattoo design for the whole back will be too big for a foot. They are also perfect for people who have never had a tattoo before or those who want a small tattoo.

Space It is also important when considering a small tattoo design to think about the amount of space available. Only a small tattoo or a small section of a tattoo can be excised at a time. Small Tattoos These are particularly popular for covering up blemishes and birthmarks.

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Small Feminine Tattoos - A New Frontier in Ink

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:24:53 +0000

Tattoos are rapidly growing in popularity across the United States. At one time, they were considered culturally taboo - something that only rock stars, or members of the military, or bikers, got. Would it surprise you to learn that these boundaries are breaking down? Now, many women are choosing to take the plunge and get inked, and they’re often getting small feminine tattoos.

The wonderful thing about tattoos is how much individuality you can demonstrate through them. For example, a tattoo doesn’t just have to be your name in plain script anymore. You can choose to embellish your initials with flowers or butterflies, or with your favorite colors. If you like elaborate cursive scripts, you can ask your tattoo artist to use one of these scripts. It’s sure to accent your femininity.

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How To Be A Tattoo Artist

admin — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:22:39 +0000

It seems that more and more people are getting tattoos or talking about getting one. This is great for the industry and even better for those who would like to get a foot in the door in the tattoo industry. But don’t think for a moment that becoming a professional tattoo artist is easy. There really isn’t any such thing as easy money by becoming a tattoo artist.

To begin with, you will need talent. You will never make it in the tattoo industry by tracing or stenciling, you will need to be able to draw great designs. To even get considered as a tattoo artist, a portfolio is needed. This will require you to draw until your hands ache and then a little more. Your portfolio is your proof that you have the skills that are needed to succeed in the industry. Without a portfolio, don’t even bother.

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