The art of inserting pigment ink under the skin is known as tattooing. It is performed with sharp equipment and is widely found among people of many cultures. It may sound strange that tattoos have even been found on the bodies of ancient mummies, believed to be over a thousand years old. Tattoos have been around for a long time; from the time of ancient Egypt to the present day. This ancient art form has now become a style in this generation and its popularity has increased significantly.
The word tattoo is derived from the Polynesian word ‘Tatao’, which means ‘Touch’. Describes the techniques by which sharp, colored spines were inserted into the skin to make beautiful tribal designs. Tattoos have been gaining importance over the years and many people are choosing to tattoo beautiful figures on their bodies.
The design of the tattoos varies with each person, no two tattoos are exactly alike. Whenever deciding on the right tattoo, a person should think about the following thoughts:
o How will the tattoo match your personality and style?
o What will be the cultural impact of the tattoo on you and your family? Think about what people might say to you if you decide to get a tattoo.
o Will it have any impact on your professional career or office environment?
o What will happen if these tattoos become obsolete? Will you keep it or just hide it?
These are the main thoughts to keep in mind when deciding for or against getting a permanent tattoo. Your tattoo artist will have pages and pages that you can go through to find the perfect design. All you need to do is select the tattoo that appeals to you the most and then get it done.
The tattoo should be chosen according to the following factors:
o Skin Color: Tattoos should be selected according to a person’s skin tone. There are a variety of colors available and you can choose any color to complete the tattoos.
o Sex of an individual: Tattoos must be according to the sex of a person. Men may prefer to have bold themed tattoos and women may want a cool and trendy one. There are also some unisex tattoo patterns and your tattoo artist can help you with that.
o Culture or Background – It is wise to choose tattoos according to your cultural background as this could have an impact as mentioned above.
o Career: It is very important to choose a tattoo that does not leave a bad impact on your professional life. Tattoos should be embossed on an appropriate part of the body, according to the person’s profession.
You should always take your tattoo artist’s suggestions and also ask his opinion on the tattoo you want to get tattooed.
