Category: Tattos

One of the most common tattoo design which we can normally see in women is a dragonfly tattoo. But what is so special about this insect? Surely, everyone is well aware that they harmless little creatures which have beautiful, transparent wings. We also know that their body can reflect several colors. But lately, these insects are being combined with several tattoo themes. They can be seen with Asian or even oriental inspired designs. Also, they are blended with tattoos of Native American theme. They can also be mixed along with mystical designs and fantasy art. But is there some meaning behind choosing such design?

Normally, Asian cultures such as China, Vietnam and Japan all have a high respect for the dragonfly. Often, the Japanese see the dragonfly as a symbol of joy or happiness. They also see it as a symbol of courage and strength. While Japan and China use dragonflies for medical purposes, the Vietnamese occasionally uses these insects to aid in forecasting the weather.

With regards to the view of the United States, dragonflies are a symbol of rebirth or a renewal after a great hardship or loss. This is a belief in several Native American cultures. These people also believe that dragonflies hold the souls of people who have died.

The design of a dragonfly has been used in Hopi, Pueblo, and Zuni pottery, jewelry and artwork. To the Navajo tribe, dragonflies represent pure water. Mostly, a dragonfly is being used to symbolize both water and air. This is because these insects begin their life in water and then change into a flying creature when they mature.

Such transformation of a dragonfly from water to air is the reason for the metaphysical or mystical symbolism of the insect. Such qualities make the beautiful insect a symbol of big change. The rising up, achieving of goals, and even death are denoted by our limits which have been self imposed. Often, dragonflies are connected with growing up and maturity. Mythical stories have even referred to such creatures as previous dragons.

Many people believe that dragonflies symbolize quickness, invincibility and agility because of the insect’s maneuverability and speed. No matter what culture you go by, there are still several people who have their own individual idea on what a dragonfly tattoo means. Because dragonflies can be inked with any color you like, the designs work well with women and men. Whatever reason you have for choosing the design, you must be proud to be represented by such beautiful creature.

Wrist tattoos, like all other tattoos go back thousands years ago. A few hundred years ago sailors were the first to have star wrist tattoos. Many sailors were superstitious and the nautical star on their wrist symbolized the North star which was meant to guide them on their journeys and to find the way home. Later on the star wrist tattoo symbolism evolved into a metaphor for finding your way in life. In the 50’s and 60’s of the previous century wrist tattoos were a way of expressing someone was gay or lesbian. Nowadays the wrist tattoo has become mainstream. There is no link any more to being gay or lesbian.

At present wrist tattoos come in all kinds of types. Stars, tribal bands, hearts, butterflies, letters or words in all kinds of languages like Sanskrit, Hebrew, Arabic and so on. The wrist is a cool place to get a tattoo on. Your tattoo will be more in sight than the average tattoo on an upper arm or leg. Because of the location it is important to be absolutely sure about your decision. Below are a few things to keep in mind when deciding to get your wrist inked.

Why the wrist is a cool place to get a tattoo on:
You can easily hide your tattoo by wearing a bracelet or watch. (or long sleeves)
They are in plain sight most of the time so you can show them very easy. This way your wrist tattoo is a means to express yourself with a particular design that fits your personality.
They usually are cheaper to get because they are smaller.
The wrist is an ideal area for a small tattoo. Most other locations on the body demand larger tattoos.
Your tattoo will give you much joy because you can look at it all the time. This is why words like a mantra or motto are great ideas for wrist tattoos. Your inked wrist will inspire you or remind you of something important in your life constantly.

Things to keep in mind when having a wrist tattoo:

They might fade away sooner because the wrist area is liable to influences like the weather. So after a period of time touch ups might be necessary.
It seems getting a tattoo on your wrist is a little more painful then on most other body parts. The skin is close to the bone on the inside of the arm and the wrist tissue isn’t very dense. So in theory getting tattooed on the wrist will be more painful. In fact many people say the pain was the same or even less so it’s just personal.
Because the wrist area is used and exposed a lot the healing of a wrist tattoo will probably take a little longer.
In some situations you’ll need to hide your tattoo, for example when applying for a job.

Lots of people who have never had a tattoo done will almost inevitably ask someone who has had a tattoo done the age-old question – does getting a tattoo hurt? It’s a perfectly natural question to ask because after all the whole process does involve needles being inserted into your skin. So does it actually hurt or not?

Well the truth is that unfortunately there is a small amount of pain involved. You will find that different people will have different accounts of just how painful it is. For some people who have been around the block a bit and experienced lots of painful experiences the whole process will be a piece of cake, but for others who maybe haven’t experienced any real pain in their life to date, such as teenagers and young adults, the pain will be quite severe and unpleasant.

It basically all comes down to mind power. To a large extent it’s possible to block out a lot of the pain just through thinking positive thoughts and not actually watching the tattoo artist inserting the needles into your skin. Try and stay relaxed and you should find the whole experience quite tolerable. Just keep thinking to yourself how happy you will be when the whole process is over and you have a dream tattoo design to show off to all your friends.

In many ways it’s like going to the dentist and having vital repair work done to your teeth. You know it’s going to be an unpleasant experience but you put up with the pain because you know that the end result will be worth it when you have a healthy set of teeth.

So to answer the original question – does getting a tattoo hurt? – it has to be said that yes it will hurt to a certain extent but it’s a tolerable pain and certainly not the excruciating pain that a lot of people imagine it to be. If you have a low pain threshold or are simply nervous about getting a tattoo done, then don’t get a tattoo done, or better still get a temporary tattoo done which is painless, but what I would say is that for most people the pain is nowhere near as bad as they imagined it to be.

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I always desire to have a tattoo. I feel a little one in my lower back makes me feel sexier, but – this is a classic thing – I always end up with a question; what if I do not like it? I am not going to waste my money doing a laser surgery whatsoever only to cut off it. So, my dream to have a tattoo is always be an inspiration.

I tried temporary tattoo, however I dream to have a permanent one. Afterward I happened to have a talk with a friend of brother in law in an occasion. I accidentally saw her lower back tattoo. It is really gorgeous, a flower tattoo design with amazing color – looks sexy but not too greatly. We started chat on tattoo designs for women. She said there are pretty a lot of cute tattoo designs I truly can think about. I realized I want a tattoo with womanly design instead. She suggested me to explore for tattoo design in the Internet for me to have a large picture on tattoo design idea. She even wrote down some websites I can visit for the research.

Thus, I am very excited. I was afraid on what kind of tattoo design I should desire – as to me it is like a fulltime commitment, I cannot go wrong with the design. I was frightened with tattoo needle as well. I heard it is truly pain. But, she said that it is usual and I will not be afraid any longer when I know what and how a tattoo is made on the site I access. They typically have complete information on how to tattoos, with good explanation about needle, color, risks and advantages.

Once some search, I was adore with a cute flower tattoo design I discover in a website. The whole thing on that design is really what I desire about of a permanent tattoo on my lower back. So, I contacted the website, have some consult with the tattooist himself. He very helpful and he can convince me to make a permanent tattoo. So go to his place, make my desire tattoo come true and voila!! I did it.

In few weeks, I was so excited about my new tattoo. I show it to Sasha my best friend and my boy friend – and of course my new friend who suggested me. My boy friend like it very much, and thinking to have a tattoo for himself. I helped him to search a design that suits his character. We search for quite a long time as he a bit unsure. After a while, he found that he choose to have one tattoo design among a hundred tribal tattoo art design we search in the Internet. Now, we both have tattoos – I made one more tattoo on my left shoulder afterwards.

Have you ever noticed how incredibly sexy ankle tattoos look on women? You see I think many people missed the boat by getting lower back tattoos instead. Ankle tattoos are every bit as sexy if not even sexier then lower back tattoos and they are not as over played and boring. Ankle tattoos are a great tattoo for a first trimmer or someone that already has a lot of tattoos. They are discreet and easy to cover up or show off depending on the situation, they lend themselves to smaller more feminine designs, and typically very inexpensive to design and get inked.

Discreet and Irresistible
You see that many women today have gotten the lower back tattoo right? One reason that this is so popular of a tattoo location is that it is partially hidden from view. The fact that only part of it is revealed can peak a person’s curiosity to want to see more. Well ankle tattoo are exactly the same way. They can easily be covered all the way up with a pair of tall socks. Or a female might decide to be more flirty and reveal some of the ankle tattoo while keeping some of it covered up for mystery.

Smaller In Size
Typically ankle tattoos are smaller in size due to their location and the amount of skin to cover. However, this can be used to the benefit of the female getting this incredible tattoo. They can design some sexy, cute and smaller tattoo design. So it is just a hint or splash of color and design that peeks out. Typically women tend to get much smaller and more intricate tattoo designs then men and therefore an ankle tattoo is the perfect place.

Inexpensive To Get Designs And Tattooed
Typically since ankle tattoos are smaller they will often cost a lot less then other tattoos. They are easy to design and typically even the most ornate ones are very inexpensive to have designed professionally. There is also a lot of flash available for ankle tattoos which can further help the speed and expense of designing such a tattoo. It will typically cost between $50 to $150 to get a custom design done for an ankle tattoo and the overall tattoo might only take a few hours to get done and can often be done in one sitting. Prices will vary depending on the experience of the tattoo artist but should range from $50 to $200.

Common Ankle Tattoo Themes
There are many different designs but some of the more common themes that work well on the ankle area are circular designs.

Celtic knot work
Tribal designs that look feminine
Butterflies
Dolphins

No matter what design or style you choose you are sure to end up having a great tattoo if you choose an ankle tattoo. They are sexy and make a wonderful tattoo. Due to their location they are often a long lasting tattoo that required little maintenance over time.