Tribal
Tattoos - Tribal
tattoo designs have
been around for hundreds
of years and are now
becoming more complex
than ever. They are
constantly evolving
and morphing into what
has become known as
neo tribal tattoo styles.
Tribal tattoos can be
traditional "black
work" on the arms
and legs or more colorful
styles characterized
by the "modern
primitive" look
covering the entire
body.
Celtic
Tattoos - Celtic
tattoos were being done
on people with a celtic
heritage but now also
by many people with
no celtic origin. Some
of the celtic symbols
are universal in nature
and have universal meanings
common to all human
races. This explains
why celtic tattoos are
being mixed with tribal
tattoos creating a style
of tattoo known as tribal
celtic tattoos.
Lower
Back Tattoos
- These are a perennial
favorite amongst females.
The most popular lower
back tattoos are still
tribal designs but dragons,
lotus flowers, and eastern
symbolism seems to be
popular as well.
Dragon
Tattoos - Dragon
tattoo designs are another
style of tattoo that
seems to be enjoying
a revival. There are
so many styles of dragons
from the traditional
chinese dragons to more
mythical dragon tattoos.
"Old
School" Style Tattoos
- Anchors and swallows
are making a comeback
and not just amongst
sailors and bikers.
A lot of women are asking
for tattoos of swallows
and anchors on their
neck and chest while
many men are going for
the "old sailor
Jerry" tattoos
on their forearms. This
style is further fueled
by the 1950's revival
characterized by retro
vixens such as the Suicide
Girls.
Tips for Getting Tattoos
Choose
your tattoo carefully,
after all. IT
IS PERMENANT!
Don't go for some off
the flashy wall design.
A good tattoo artist
is capable of doing
custom work.
Try not
mix different tattoo
styles such as Japanese
and Tribal styles. It
simply does not work!
Go to
a reputable
tattoo artist
not some backstreet
"scratcher"
who is cheap but you
will inevitably regret
later. Build a relationship
with the tattoo artist
if you plan of getting
many tattoos.
Take proper
care especially of newer
tattoos. In the summer,
many people get tattooed
and can not wait to
flash it around in public.
Be careful that you
do not expose your new
tattoos to too much
sun or they
will fade.
Use plenty of sunscreen
to avoid them fading
prematurely.
