Not all girls want girly tattoos. In fact, just calling a tattoo girly can be enough to make a woman who loves that tattoo design think twice about getting it. However, the fact of the matter is that feminine tattoo designs are extremely popular with not surprisingly women, and they do share some characteristics that make them better for women than men...

Fireman tattoos and policeman tattoos are unique because many people have these tattoos who are not actually fireman or policemen. As with military tattoo designs, usually members of these groups prefer slightly different forms of the tattoo designs, but with firemen and policemen, who go home each night and behave as private citizens, while military members often spend months at a time doing nothing but focusing on their role in the military, this line is more blurred when it comes to tattooing and tattoo designs. People who support firemen or policemen in general may have nearly identical fireman tattoo designs or policemen tattoo designs to those borne by actual members of the forces in question.

Gothic tattoos are a type of tattoo design associated with the gothic (or goth) lifestyle. The gothic subculture is strongly connected with a certain type of music and fashion, both of whichare often dark and gloomy. This subculture started gaining momentum in the late 1970s and early 1980s, branching off from the punk rock scene...

While the popularity of tattooing for decoration and adornment has done nothing but escalate over the years, cosmetic tattooing has waxed and waned in the public eye. Cosmetic tattooing differs from the more traditional, artistic tattooing techniques in that in order to tattoo cosmetically, you need a deep understanding not only of the mechanics of tattooing and the tattoo process, but you also need to understand how tattoo inks interact with different skin types and skin tones, as well as...

Tattoos are more common today than ever before and yet, not many people are familiar with how a tattoo really works. Sure, the basic idea is that ink goes into the skin, but the process of tattoo application is a bit more complicated than that. As tattoo equipment becomes more advanced, so do the tattoo designs. This article explains how modern tattoos are created and...

When most people think about bringing in art as a guide for a tattoo artist or as inspiration for a tattoo design, they think it is an uncertain science. As a result, people often do not bring in art to serve as references for their tattoos, or they do not expect the tattoo artist to create a tattoo that actually looks identical or even much similar to the pieces of art that they brought in as a...

According to recent polls, more people are getting tattoos than ever before, especially those between the ages of 18 and 35. As tattoo designs become more popular, so does the profession of tattooing. It is no wonder that people are interested in becoming tattoo artists, as many...

Once you have decided to get a tattoo, you may think the hard work is over. After all, what could be more important to the tattooing process than deciding what you want tattooed on you and where you want it? While there is nothing more crucial to your tattoo satisfaction than getting the perfect tattoo in the perfect place, if you fail to select an artist that will be able and willing to work with...

The big day (or night) is finally here. You have tested, pondered and selected your perfect tattoo, and then you found the perfect tattoo shop to get your tattoo design inked. You know that you are going to treasure this tattoo for the rest of your life, and you are eager to get the process underway. However, just because you have decided that this tattoo is for you does not mean it is all over...

Many people who are fans of body modification are turning to a relatively new (to us anyway) practice known as implants. No, not breast implants, although they do serve as a form of body modification as does all plastic surgery. For the purpose of this article, the art of implants is a surgical process where foreign objects are placed beneath the skin to create designs and protuberances. This ...

Large Scale Tattoo Designs:
From Full Sleeves to Full Back Pieces to Full Body Suits, You Can Decorate it All!

As many tattoo enthusiasts can tell you, going under the gun can become quite addictive. Not everyone is able to stop with just one or two, but proceed on to receive elaborate, large scale tattoo designs. Sometimes it will begin as a quarter sleeve design. Then, after a ...

Permanent makeup, also known as dermapigmentation or micropigmentation, is a cosmetic procedure in the form of tattooing. With permanent makeup, a person can be left with what appears to be topically applied cosmetics, such as eyeliner or lip liner. Other kinds of permanent makeup can be used on the body, helping to correct perceived imperfections...