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Wrist Tattoo - How To Find the Perfect Tattoo Design For You

Sun, 16 Jun 2008 13:09:00 GMT

posted by kaboozie
The popularity of the wrist tattoo is on the rise as shown by the number of top celebrities getting them. There are many types of wrist tattoos including stars, words, and wrist bands. The wrist is a great location for a tattoo that you can hide or show off as you choose. What an ideal spot for your favorite saying or symbol.

Types Of Wrist Tattoo Designs

The most common location is the inside of the wrist. They are very popular because it is easier to hide an inner wrist tattoo. Some folks like to have their wrist tattoo on top of their wrist in combination with a tattoo sleeve or hand tattoos. Even more daring is a tattoo that encircles the wrist like a bracelet. A tattoo of this type is just like an armband tattoo but much lower. Pink has "What Goes Around Comes Around" and "TRU LUV" circling her right wrist. Peaches Geldof has a crucifix tattoo around her left wrist.

Nautical stars and words are probably the most used wrist tattoos. Wrist band tattoos are usually celtic knots or barbed wire. In addition to english words both kanji and sanskrit are often used. Women sometimes get flowers, hearts, or kissing lips tattoos.

Getting A Wrist Tattoo

Are they painful to get? You would expect so since there is little to cushion the needle in the wrist area, but most people with tattoos say no. Also since the wrist area is exposed, healing time can be longer and touching up may be required down the road too. In addition, 25% regret their tattoo decision after the fact so consider this before you get one.

You will most likely need to keep it hidden while at work. Unless you want to wear long sleeves all the time, a great trick is to make sure a wristwatch can cover it. After hours you can uncover and show off your ink all you want to your hearts desire.

Celebrities With Wrist Tattoos

A growing number of top celebrities sport wrist tattoos. Nicole Ritchie has inner wrist tattoos of a red shooting star on her left wrist and the word "virgin" on her right. Lindsay Lohans wrist tattoo is the word "breathe" in white and located on her right wrist and a small star tattoo on inside left wrist. Britney Spears has a lips tattoo. Jessica Alba has a Sanskrit character for lotus flower on her wrist. Ashlee Simpson has a star tattoo and a "love" tattoo. Orlando Bloom's wrist tattoo is of the Elvish word for "nine". All nine of the "Lord of the Rings Fellowship of the Ring" actors have this same tattoo to celebrate their participation in the films.

After you have done your homework then you will be ready to get some ink. Emulate your favorite actress or celebrity or come up with something completely original. These tattoos are an extremely popular type so join the in crowd and get one soon.

FAQs About Tattoos

Sun, 21 Jul 2008 23:56:49 GMT

posted by tatiana

When getting a tattoo, there's never a stupid question, in fact, there are a number of normal questions people ask before getting a tattoo, especially if it's their first. Remember, if you go into a shop, and you feel uncomfortable, or the artist or person at the front desk makes you feel stupid for asking questions, this probably isn't the right shop for you. Getting a tattoo isn't like joining some elite club, anyone can do it, and you should be comfortable, and feel free to ask questions. Read on to see if any of the questions you have are answered here.

Does it hurt?
This is a common question, and the only real honest answer is, yes. But, everyone has a different pain thresh hold, and tattoos hurt more for some, than for others. I saw a bumper sticker once at a shop that said, "If tattoos felt like orgasms, everyone would have them." This is pretty much true. So yes, expect it to hurt.

Are there certain places that hurt more than others?
Yes, certain places on your body will hurt more than others. This has to do with more fat, more muscle, if the skin is on top of a bone. But, in the long run, where you get your tattoo should not be based on whether or not a particular spot is going to hurt. They're all going to hurt. Pick a spot you want, and know that even though you're going to be in pain for a good amount of time, you'll have that tattoo for the rest of your life, which outweighs the amount of time you'll be hurting.

How much do tattoos cost?
Tattoos are an expensive undertaking, and they're definitely not cheap. Remember, you're paying for art, so, you can't expect to go into a shop and get a cheap price. Usually shops have set prices, and all you have to do is ask. It's not uncommon for a shop to charge by the hour. It's also not uncommon for a shop to charge more for specific parts of the body, depending on how hard they are to access or work on. Also, custom tattoos will cost more than a design you pick out of a book.

Are they safe?
This depends on the shop. Always pay attention to and ask questions about the cleanliness of a shop and how they handle their equipment. Does an artist wipe down his area before and after each client? Do they use new needles? Do they autoclave their equiptment (both methods are acceptable)? Has your artist and the particular shop been in business for a logn time, and what kind of training does your artist have? Does the artist wear gloves? All these questions are valid and should be asked before deciding on a shop or artist.

Should I tip my tattoo artist?
It's always appreciated if you like your artists work, but there's no real rule for this, it's totally up to you.

The Best Designs And Free Ideas For Leo Zodiac Tattoos

Sun, 24 Mar 2008 05:18:06 GMT

posted by GreatTattoosNow

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Leo Zodiac Tattoos

If you were born between July 23 and August 22 then under the western astrological calendar you are a Leo. Leo have wonderfully gregarious personalities and love to be out there. They are often the life of the party and have a naturally affinity for the theater. Tattoos are very popular among most Leos because of the flair for the dramatic. If you are one of those people looking for a Leo tattoo for yourself or maybe you want to find a great tattoo for the Leo in your life then this article is for you. It will go into some design ideas for Leo zodiac tattoos

Leo Zodiac Tattoo Ideas: Lions
Lions are the animal most closely associated with the Leo sign and it of course is no mistake that lions are the king of the jungle. This fits perfect with a Leo’s personality of living life large! Therefor a very natural tattoo idea is to incorporate a large lion. Their great main can be flowing in the wind making for a rather large and majestic tattoo design that almost any Leo would be proud to wear. Also being king of the jungle means you get to wear a crown something most Leos will love so you might want to include a crown on your lion tattoo design.

Leo Zodiac Tattoo Ideas: Fire
Another great theme that can be used alone to develop a tattoo or in conjunction with other parts of a design is flames and fire. Fire is the element that rules the leo sign and therefore is closely connected with it. There are a lot of really great tattoo designs that incorporate fire and flames and they look incredible. There are lots of bright colors and strong bold lines making a flame tattoo incredibly attractive. There is always the flames from the wrist extended up the arms but you can also choose to use flames behind the lion. It is up to you but flames always make for a great tattoo design.

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Leo Zodiac Tattoo Ideas: The Sun
In astrology the sun is considered a planet and therefore it is the planet that rules the Leo sign. This is another great source for tattoo design ideas. You can do something bold and big like a tribal sun on the upper back or chest or you could do a big yellow sun with beautiful metallic inks that really shines. Either way the sun is a common theme for tattoos and one that can give you a ton of great ideas to use.

Leo Tattoo Ideas: The Astrological Sign
As another option for your tattoo design you can always easily include the astrological symbol for the Leo. It is a sort of snake looking U shaped figure that can be done by itself but also will look great if it is incorporated into any of the above designs. It would work well with a background of flames behind it or possibly below a sun or Lion. Whatever you choose you might want to consider adding in the actual zodiac symbol for extra flare.

Leo Zodiac Tattoo Ideas: Written
Another option is to get a tattoo done with a written script. This could be something that is done in a variety of styles but typical a Leo would probably like something that is either bold and strong or something that has a very flowing script like text with lots of flourishes and fancy additions to it. Either way if you can not settle on any of the above designs you can always go with a written script version or you could use the script to enhance and define one of the tattoos. For example a lion with the words Leo written below it would help explain the tattoo well.

Who Should Get A Leo Tattoo
The greatest things about zodiac and Leo tattoo designs is they can all be easily adapted for either a guy or a gal. Some of the designs sound more like for a guy for example a lion. However even a Leo can easily be done with some flowers in their flowing hair and in a softer more delicate way and make an incredible and unique tattoo idea for women. So Leo tattoo can be done for guys or gals wither way it is a great looking tattoo design.

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Leo Zodiac Tattoos

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Hot Plumeria Tattoos

Sun, 24 Mar 2008 05:23:27 GMT

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Plumeria tattoos are probably one of the hottest tattoo designs out there. This is a design that has been a large part of many Pacific island cultures such as the Hawaiian and the Polynesian cultures as well as the Mayans. The plumeria flower has a deep history in these cultures with a lot of symbolism and meaning that has been associated with this beautiful flower. If you are thinking about getting a plumeria tattoo you will want to read on to know more about he symbolism behind it and the significance in these ancient tribal cultures.

The Hawaiian Culture
The Hawaiians have always had a close relationship with nature and the beauty of the island that they live on. They have always especially appreciated the ocean and the many flowers that inhabit their island. There of course is the hibiscus flower which is commonly used in lei’s and much of the traditional Hawaiian artwork. However, a flower that is equally as important to the Hawaiian people is the Plumeria flower. When you look carefully at many of the ancient artwork and even tattoo designs from Hawaii you can start to find that the plumeria even though it is a smaller flower is often right beside the hibiscus flowers. To the Hawaiian the flower is a symbol of Spring and therefor is associate with birth and life. So if you are looking for a symbol of liveliness and beauty this might be a flower that you can include in your design motif.

Plumeria Flower Symbolism And The Mayans
It is unclear what the exact meaning of the plumeria flower was for the Mayans however it is clear that this was a very important flower to their culture. Today we have glyphs and writing tablets that display flowers that are believed to be plumerias. From the best archaeologists and researchers of Mayan culture can tell there was a close relationship between the flower and the sun. They believed that the sun and the moon were the first inhabitant of the earth and through their procreation the human race was born. The plumeria was a symbol of this procreation and therefore most experts believe that it is a symbol of procreation directly and also indirectly a symbol for life.

Plumeria Tattoo Designs
Plumeria tattoos are great because they offer a great deal of flexibility in their design. They can be done in a variety of colors as well as different sizes. This allows them to be placed along or as a group of flowers or even with other animals and tribal designs. There are many incredible designs that incorporate the flower as part of a much larger tattoo that might include dolphins, turtles or other ocean themes. What you get with the design is really up to you and what other symbols are important to you.

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Best Placements
This tattoo is very versatile and can go just about anywhere on the body. It is more typically a tattoo that women get but many men will get these in combination with a larger tribal design also. For women the tattoo can go any where but places like the top of feet, a wrist bracelet tattoo and even the back of a neck or lower back can all be very sensual places to get flowers. The hips and ankle also work well. Really just about any spot. The size of the design and the fact that it might be combined with other designs and ideas would determine the size more then anything.
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Wrist Tattoo | Wrist Tattoo Designs

Sat, 10 Aug 2008 22:26:00 GMT

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In human anatomy, the wrist is the flexible and narrower connection between the forearm and the palm. The wrist is essentially a double row of small short bones, called carpals, intertwined to form a malleable hinge."