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Tattoos for Correcting Imperfections

Before getting a tattoo, it is paramount to search on the internet about the studios, if tattoo artists have certificates of professional and portfolios that can be seen, if the environment is sanitized and instruments are properly sterilized and art. Moreover, it is interesting to check for complaints about the location and/or staff on social networks. The next step is to personally visit the property and take questions if there are still: all must be asked and verified.

In the case of correcting imperfections or scars resulting from an accident or surgery, these precautions are even more essential, since the purpose of the tattoo here is correct, to camouflage or disguise something and not bother to adorn the body .

There are cases of people who suffered burns with water, oil or sweet syrups in childhood and brands are hardly completely removed with cosmetic surgeries. Often, the result is well below expectations by the patient. That’s where the hope comes with a tattoo done by a competent professional who knows gabaritado and ‘paint’ the skin to perfection.

In this method of tattoo, looking to ink color as close as possible skin tone which was not damaged so that we can make a kind of mask that conceals the unwanted traces, deep cuts or lesions generated by an incident. The ideal is to start with smaller parts, such as redoing an eyebrow, if any. The patient will see the effect, and if you think positive, you can proceed with the procedure for other parts you want.

In burns, the job well done for a tattoo artist removes the ‘spotted’ and softens the scar, giving a color close to the face. This type of tattoo also helps patients with breast cancer where the same procedure is used to reconstruct the halo of women .

This tattoo has a specialized task greater than the actual act of tattooing , she supports people who are low self-esteem and may represent extra strength to those who passed or is in a bad phase . The enthusiasm to lead a normal life can be the ‘ push ‘ needed to continue .

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Ideas and Tattoo Designs Women

In Hinduism, make a mark on the forehead is encouraged because it is believed that this will increase the spiritual welfare. Several Hindu women tattoo their faces with spots, especially around the eyes and chin, to ward off evil and to increase the beauty. Local tribes use tattooing to differentiate certain clans and ethnic groups. One of the goddesses of Hinduism, Lirbai Mata, is represented with tattoos on his arms and legs. She is venerated by ethnic groups Marwari and Rabari.

The number of tattooed women has grown in recent years. Some studios claim that 80% of its audience is female, but women in general have a different profile: opt for smaller drawings and places that can be seen only when they want, like stars, butterflies, flowers, and behind the ears, neck, ankle, waist, back. However, there are also those who like the more aggressive figures such as dragons and tribal motifs, characters or comic book, and expose the arms, legs, belly and back. In all cases, think that tattoos leave the body more beautiful and sexy.

It is said that tattooing is addictive. Who makes the first, will always want more, even with the pain, according to the tattooists, is bearable. The price varies according to the size of the drawing. In the case of very large drawings, tattoo artists can charge per work hour.

If the person wants a tattoo but do not know which design, professionals suggest that seeking designs for a subject with which she identifies, since they believe that the choice of a tattoo involves things much deeper than it seems and mark certain stages of life. And of course, it is essential to observe the hygiene of the place not to regret later. Everything must be spotlessly clean with sterilized materials and properly packaged, and tattoo artist should wear a mask, gloves and apron.

Some women tend to be more anxious on the eve of performing the first tattoo. Also part of the work of tattooed calm them. But it is essential that it decided and certain of what they want.


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Tribal Tattoos, Meanings and What to Do?

Tribal, as its name suggests, comes from the word “tribe”, referring to the style of tattoo done by various tribes. The tribal style, as seen today, was popularized in the 1990s due to its flexibility and dynamism. One can illustrate any subject in tribal style, meaning or not, just to fill some space or correct any imperfections.

Been gaining new adaptations as tattoo artists tried to copy the tattoos that observed in members of tribes who worshiped the marks on the skin and came to have much of their bodies covered by ink.

The Celtic tattoos are an example of tribal tattoo and are among the most sought after by both men and women. Usually contain crosses as a central element, sharing with triangles, floral and other symbols that exhibit a symmetrical figure. This harmony of shapes is possible only through the hands of a professional.
The frequent use of black in tattoos is due to the way tribal civilizations its pigment obtained, usually by mixing water with soot obtained by burning wood, leaves or animal bones, less common, used in rituals.

Finding the perfect Celtic tattoo can be a long process. A lot done in studios is the four-leaf clover, known to represent a lucky charm. According to tradition, each sheet has a meaning: one means hope, one faith, the third love and the fourth luck, so its special attribute.

The Tattoo Triskelion is identified with the the celtic trinity. The name comes from the Greek meaning “three legs”. It can be intertwined spirals formed by three by three legs, or other insignia to convey the idea ratio and rotation. May have different versions, all conveying the same concept: Spirit, Mind, Body, Father, Son, Holy Spirit Mother, Father, Son, Past, Present, Future.

Also in Celtic culture, the crow is strongly linked to the mythology and legends and so it was tattooed. One says that the Celtic goddess Morrigan descended on the battlefield in the form of hundreds of crows, consuming the souls of warriors fallen in battle and carrying them to an appropriate place. Ravens are also associated with the god Lug, which gain a prophetic ability. God warned about the invasions and gave him the information needed for it to plan military strategies.

 

 

 

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Tattoos Masks Theatre

Many famous display tattoos theater masks, but the craze is not unique to the arts. Young, art lovers, theater, culture, or simply admirers drawing or symbols that it can bring, are displayed in the body of theatrical masks various forms, proportions, colors and different details.
The masks refer to the times of the theater in Greece. At its inception, the art was represented mainly by two masks: the mask of tragedy and comedy mask. The pieces tell stories of Greek myths, where gods were very important and were staged only by men, since women, not considered citizens, were banned from the stage, which also explains the appearance of the masks.

Strong lines and clear, contoured or filled with bright colors that are combined and enhanced with well-designed details, give a special touch to the design of mask theater. Being beautiful and carry a more particular cult, the followers of this type of tattoo opt to regions where it can be more exposed, like arms , shoulders, back, ribs and belly. The size will always depend on the chosen area, the preference of the tattooed and professionalism of the tattoo artist.
Comedy and Tragedy, a facial expression bursting with joy, the other upside down with sadness – this pair of theatrical masks is quite familiar around the world . But there are also other types as used by the courts of Europe in festivals or shows great glamor that included performances masked. Yet other cultures use masks and masked figures in theater, dance, religious ceremonies and spiritual rituals in honor or respect their beliefs. Many of them are now tattooed on the body .
Some tattoos masks radicals, displaying horns, pointed teeth, bright eyes and exotic features, often draw more attention. Hannyas are typical of Noh theater of Japan XIV century, which represent different moods and identities of the female characters. Masks, always eccentric, contained several colors, each with its meaning. .

In Japanese Buddhism, the ‘demons’ or hannyas (the term means wisdom or balance) would be equivalent to the complex human emotions such as hatred, jealousy, sorrow, passion and love, which, in excess, could turn people in these creatures. So, coming from extreme emotions, the masks are now understood by some people as amulets against bad omens or symbols of protection and have become their tattoos.


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See These Polemics Tattoos

Some people choose unusual locations for tattooing: palms, soles and lips. These regions generate discussion and controversy about the risks, mainly arising from medical supporters of alternative natural medicine, such as acupuncture. The procedure can even be done, however, require care and attention. The applicant should seek an acupuncturist to know the nerve endings and which parts of the body they affect, and only then choose a tattoo artist who has experience and knows how to respect the reflective points.

In the hands, usually are phrases tattooed on the sides and designs that simulate rings or small symbols. A biggest concern arises when the tattoo is done on the palm, since the member is full of nerve endings that are reflected throughout the body. A point when stimulated properly can contribute to the health of the organism, aiding in the treatment of migraine headaches, digestive disorders, anxiety. Similarly, if stimulated wrongly or is injured, it may cause malfunctions in the body.

Another important issue is that the hand is in contact with numerous objects contaminated with bacteria, which can cause an infection, and is always in constant motion hindering the healing tattoo.
The same observations should be taken into account when the place is tattooed foot, also full of sensitive nerve endings. The natural medicines such as acupuncture and reflexology, study these points for years and prove their influence in areas of the body.

The danger of contamination (bacteria and dirt) is just one of the possible complications of getting a tattoo on foot. The other is that the region, often by being closed and sweating, slow healing, and still has accelerated cell reproduction. This means that the pigment does not last, and in less than a year, you need to retouch. As the dead skin of the foot is very thick, it is also difficult tattoo hairlines and delineated.
This short time duration of the color the lips occurs in the same way. In Nigeria (Africa), the latest fashion men are tattooing the lower lips of red or pink. It’s like a kind of permanent lipstick. Men between 18 and 25 years-old have crowded the tattoo studios.

The techniques and pigments are the same used in a common tattoo and second Nigerians, the more pink mouth stay, will be more attractive to women.


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Meet the Eyeball Tattoo in the Eyes

The body modifications are practically a universe that is constantly changing, the amount of new techniques introduced in the impress. And like everything related to body modification generates controversy would be no different with the tattoos, but in this case the tattoos made on the eyeball.

This new technique is called Eyeball tattoo, it is the application of paint in eyeball filling the whole “white eyes”.

It is common for people who are interested in this technique already have some sort of tattoo or other body modification. In general this audience has unusual interests and mostly are passionate about tattoos.

Tattooing the eye region for many people may be considered crazy, but there are those who really want to make this change, at least unexpected.

The Eyeball tattoo is a procedure that allows to color the white part of the eye, the eyeball, the ink is injected into this layer through a special needle. This procedure costs on average $ 1000 and can last up to two hours. The colors used are varied, ranging from black to neon shades. They are all imported and have different texture to conventional Furthermore, the needle is virtually particular it functions as a syringe.

Importantly, there are very few professionals trained to perform this technique, in Brazil there is only one person with sufficient technical expertise to perform the job.

According to the professionals who apply the technique this method does not cause any pain and much less risk to the eyes, but health experts ensure that this is an invasive and dangerous therefore can cause severe internal inflammation that leads even loss of vision.

Studies and research on the eyeball has been conducted since 2007 by several American professionals. Many consider this risky technique and experimental.

Ophthalmologists point out the dangers of this technique since today all artists performing practices are self-taught.