Tattoos are very popular nowadays and there are millions of designs to choose from. So how do you find the right tattoo design for you?
First start asking yourself some questions:
It is it because you want to express yourself? If so, then think about things that are important to you or things you want to be recognized by. Perhaps you want to make a statement about something you feel very strongly about.
Is it because you had a very special person in your life, who you want to honor. Or somebody you admire very much. Then think about the things they liked and had meaning to them. You can to this in combination with their name.
Is it because you want to show your love to someone? The names of your children are very suited for that. If you choose for the name of your partner, then remember sometimes partners are not forever and such a tattoo could be very hurtful for a next partner.
Is it because you know or saw someone with a tattoo which you really liked? Talk to them; ask them where they got it. But try to keep it original by changing it a little bit or browse for similar tattoos.
You could also consider getting a tattoo artist to design a custom tattoo exclusively for you. This option is more expensive, but then you have something that no one else has.
If you are creative you could also draw a tattoo design yourself and ask the artist if it is possible to ink it.
Answering these questions will give you an idea in which direction you want to go. But there are more things to consider.
Do you want a color or a black tattoo design? Black tattoo designs tend to give more definition and don’t fade as much as colored ones. With colored one on the other hand you can bring more expression into your tattoo design. Generally colored tattoos are more expensive than black ones.
Ask yourself before getting a tattoo how big do you want it to be and do you want more then one tattoo. If you want more than one tattoo, you should think about a theme. You don’t want to mix up all kind of different tattoos. Your body is not a trash can. How big or how many tattoo you want in a certain body area also determines where the tattoo(s) should be placed. Make sure that there is enough room for all the future tattoos.
Also do you want to show your tattoo to the public? If not, better place it on a body part where it can’t be seen by others. This is also a good suggestion if you have an employer who doesn’t allow his employees to have tattoos on body parts which can be seen by the public.
The most important thing however is, try to be true to yourself, whatever tattoo design you decide upon. Never let anyone talk you into getting a tattoo. Take your time before you settle for a certain tattoo design.
A tattoo is meant to be a permanent piece of art that will last a life time. Be proud of it!
After reading this you'll probably have a pretty good idea what your tattoo should look like and it is time to start looking for the final design of your tattoo.
The best place to start is tattoo design galleries online.
WHY?
--> You will have NO SALES PRESSURE and won’t feel rushed.
--> They have GREAT QUALITY.
--> You can ask your friends what they think.
--> Tattoos are categorized, so they are EASY to find.
--> They have a HUGE SELECTION and everything is on one site.
--> Everything within the CONVENIENCE of your own home.
To make things easy for I have selected three of the best tattoo galleries you can find online.
Here they are:
Chopper Tattoo:
Chopper Tattoos has it all! An enormous selection of tattoos and a lot of them are award winning. Their flash animation is phenomenal.The beginner as well as the more experienced inker will find here what they are looking for.
You won’t believe your eyes. Their images are crystal clear. Every detail can be seen.
Their database is one of the biggest in the world, if not the biggest. It is constantly updated.
Thanks to their state of the art search function, every tattoo is within the reach of your fingertips. This is a most have site for every one who loves tattoos.
If you want to find out more about Chopper Tattoos: click here
Tattoo Me Now:
Tattoo Me Now has gathered the best tattoo designs from all over
the world. The result is that the artwork you find here has a very high almost unbeatable quality.He gives a lot of background information about your tattoo artist, placing your tattoo etc.
There is also a membership site, where other members show their ink work. This is a great way to get inspiration for your own tattoo design.
If you think you seen it all, you are mistaken because this site has just that extra more that you are looking for.
If you want to find out more about Tattoo Me Now: click here
Tattoo My Brain:
Tattoo My Brain is a site run by one of the best tattoo artists: Dean Cameron. He will show you all his original art work and on top of that he has the right to hundreds of other top artists work.
This site is loaded with information. He will show every detail about how to get the perfect tattoo. Once you are a member, you can print out all his tattoo designs for FREE. He will also send you weekly updates when new artwork is added. So you never have to worry if something new has arrived.
On top of everything he encourages you to take his designs to create your own, custom work.
This site is absolutely worth checking out!
To find out more about Tattoo My Brain: click here
www.TattooDesignInfo.com
TATTOOS AND HEALTH RISKS:
You found the perfect tattoo design, but are wondering what the health risks are. If done accordingly to the safety regulations for working with blood, getting a tattoo nowadays is pretty safe. But there are still parlors out there, which ignore these regulations and therefore are a potential risk for your health if you get a tattoo done over there.
Potential health risks are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS and other infections.
For this reason many blood banks do not want you donate blood directly after being tattooed. It is better to wait 4-6 months before donating blood.
To prevent these infection diseases make sure that you are up to date with your immunizations (especially hepatitis and tetanus shots).
If you have any medical problems consult you family doctor first if getting a tattoo is safe for you.
Don't drink alcohol or get high before getting a tattoo. Most tattoos artists won't serve you anyway if you are in such a condition. But beside that alcohol can cause excessive bleeding, which can push the ink out and ruin your tattoo.
When you visit the tattoo shop, check if it looks clean and if an autoclave (for sterilization of the tattoo equipment) is being used. Needles, ink and gloves should be disposable. Ask your tattoo artist if he has a license and has followed classes to work safely with blood. A good tattoo artist will be more than happy to show these to you and show how the procedure is done. If there is anything that makes you feel uncomfortable during this visit, go and find another parlor.
Another concern is allergies, when getting a tattoo. If you are allergic to latex, you should let your tattoo artist know in advance. This will give him time to purchase synthetic ones. An allergic reaction to latex cause slow healing and in severe cases even scarring.
Sometimes tattoo artists use "A&D" ointments instead of Vaseline. Most "A&D" ointments contain codliver oil. If you are allergic to codliver oil tell your tattoo artist. An allergic reaction can have bad outcome on your tattoo.
There are many metals put into the ink they use for tattooing (like mercury and nickel). Especially the color red can cause allergic reactions. If you are allergic against certain metals, ask your tattoo artist to put a small dot on your skin and leave it there for 24 hours. If you don't get an allergic reaction you'll be probably safe to use that color of ink.
Although getting a tattoo is safe nowadays, it is better to be safe than sorry and check your parlor out before getting your tattoo done.
