Tattoo Facts

Are you interested in tattooing and want to know a few facts, tips and advice about tattooing and the art of the tattoo? Below I've listed out several tattoo facts and tips that I'm sure you will find interesting. But first, let's start from the beginnings of the tattoo...

The Past

The art of tattooing has come a long way from its ancient origins.  It is predominantly a Eurasian practice which was not only an expression of artistic genius but also a display of social standing. For the most part, tattooing was a means for people of Asian as well as European countries to set themselves apart as well as assert their status in the community.

As a Post Modern Art Form

These days, tattooing is a very popular hobby and it has also become one of the highly recognized art form in popular culture.  For tattoo enthusiasts, the body is a very wide canvas where the fullest and most intricate expression of oneself can be accommodated.

Tattooing and Tattoo Facts...

• There are different tattoo designs that you can choose from and when you get to a tattoo parlor, you will be handed a book where every conceivable design can be found. These designs are called "Tattoo Flash".

• You have a choice between temporary or permanent ink tattoos.  For some people, having permanent tattoos is not an option because of the nature of their job or because of their religion.  Nevertheless, there are alternatives that are available which make it possible for everyone to discover how great this body art can be.

• Safety should always be of paramount concerns.  If you are going to get a tattoo, one of the most crucial choices that you need to make is regarding which parlor you will get the ink work done.  Only get tattoos from places that have sterilized tattoo equipment in order to be sure that you will not acquire any disease because of re-used needles and less than hygienic practices of the artists.

• You will have to care for your tattooed body part well right after the procedure in order to prevent the onset of infection as well as inflammation.

• Tattooing can become a viable source of income.  If you want to learn how to learn how to do tattoos, there are certain classes you can take as well as formal training courses that teaches all the basics of the art as well as the complex technique. You can even find them in tattoo videos, tattoo books, and more. Of course, the very BEST way to learn tattooing is through a real tattoo apprenticeship.

• It is no longer very painful to get tattoos these days because the equipment used for the procedure is designed so that the needles would go in and out of your skin very quickly.

• The level of discomfort that you will feel would depend largely on which part of the body the inking will be.  On areas where there is much fat, the pain will be very minimal as opposed to those bony parts.

• The cost of getting a tattoo depends on what design you will have inked on your body and how large it is going to be.  Also, there are various types of tattoo inks that are used for various tattoo designs.  The larger the tattoo, the more expensive it is likely to be.

• In most places, you have to be at least 18 years of age to get a tattoo.  Other tattoo parlors and/or artists though tend to allow even minors to get one.  In any case, you might want to wait just to be sure.  There is a reason for this restriction and it is for purposes of keeping minors safe.

• If you are worried that having a tattoo will jeopardize your chances of getting a job, you might as well choose to have ink on parts of your body that can be covered by clothing i.e. the back, upper arm, shoulders, butt area, upper thighs, etc.

A Few More Fun Tattoo Facts You May Want To Know...

• Ask.com reveals that tattoos have been the #1 searched beauty term since 2003.
• Backs rank as the most searched location to have a tattoo.
• 1/3 of Americans feel that having a tattoo makes them feel more sexy.
• Democrats tend to get more tattoos, and Republicans tend to regret getting them more.
• The majority of American people who get tattoos do not regret them (83%).

DIY tattooing is possible but highly discouraged.

You should get your tattoo done only by professionals so that you can avoid any accidents and infection.