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Think Before You Ink: What You Should Know About Blue Ink Tattoos | Self Tattoo
Gone are the days where the default ink for tattoos was black. While different shades of ink have been around for a while (saturated traditional American sailor tattoos and tebori tattoos, to name two colorful inking styles), in recent decades choosing one color for a tattoo has become popular. Leaving black ink behind, shades of blue can be a unique choice for your next tattoo.
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Think Before You Ink: What You Should Know About Eyebrow Tattoos | Self Tattoo
The perfect, defined eyebrow arch is difficult to achieve naturally if your eyebrow hairs are sparse and light. This is where eyebrow tattoos come in. But, this isn’t your grandma’s permanent makeup. Far from it! Cosmetic tattooing has come a long way in the recent decade to include a variety of eyebrow options for people who want that defined, full arch without having to apply makeup everyday.
You’ve thought a lot about the type of tattoo you want to get, but have you thought enough about your tattoo placement choice? Where you get your tattoo can impact the amount of pain you feel during your session, the longevity of your tattoo, and what type of design will look good.
Your Ankle Tattoo Questions Answered | Self Tattoo
You’ve thought a lot about the type of tattoo you want to get, but have you thought enough about your tattoo placement choice? Where you get your tattoo can impact the amount of pain you feel during your session, the longevity of your tattoo, and what type of design will look good.
The glow and grace of jellyfish do tend to mesmerize onlookers. As they glide through the water, you can’t help but to stop and stare. But, be careful – while they may look beautiful, they can cause quite a bit of pain. This juxtaposition of beauty and mystery, along with the sting when you get too close, makes jellyfish an interesting subject for a tattoo.
Jellyfish Tattoos: Meaning And Tattoo Ideas | Self Tattoo
The glow and grace of jellyfish do tend to mesmerize onlookers. As they glide through the water, you can’t help but to stop and stare. But, be careful – while they may look beautiful, they can cause quite a bit of pain. This juxtaposition of beauty and mystery, along with the sting when you get too close, makes jellyfish an interesting subject for a tattoo.
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How To Tan With Tattoos | Self Tattoo
Got ink, but still love the feel of the sun beating down on you? The UVA and UVB rays that hit our skin when we’re walking around or sunbathing do have negative consequences on our skin and tattoos, but there are ways to mitigate the damage.
Dainty, minimalist ink is all the rage, with tiny tattoos taking center stage in the world of body art for a few years now. Fine line details often look best in smaller placements to avoid too much blank space. The wrist is one of these locations.
Think Before You Ink: Wrist Tattoos | Self Tattoo
Dainty, minimalist ink is all the rage, with tiny tattoos taking center stage in the world of body art for a few years now. Fine line details often look best in smaller placements to avoid too much blank space. The wrist is one of these locations.
The number one question so many people with tattoos get is: “Did it hurt?” It’s easy to roll your eyes at this question, because of course getting tattooed isn’t a comfortable Sunday brunch – a needle repeatedly stabbing you is involved. However, the question is actually a valid one. Because, tattoo pain factors in many things, not just the needle. Where you get your tattoo will have a big impact on the experience.
A Guide To Tattoo Pain: From The Least To Most Painful Tattoo Placements | Self Tattoo
The number one question so many people with tattoos get is: “Did it hurt?” It’s easy to roll your eyes at this question, because of course getting tattooed isn’t a comfortable Sunday brunch – a needle repeatedly stabbing you is involved. However, the question is actually a valid one. Because, tattoo pain factors in many things, not just the needle. Where you get your tattoo will have a big impact on the experience.
Starfish are one of the most unique animals you can find. While they live in the sea, they don’t have gills; they move, but don’t have a brain, and they can eat outside of their body. These are just some of the fascinating things about these invertebrates. But, starfish also have interesting symbolism attached to them, making them a great subject for a sea-themed tattoo.
Starfish Tattoos: What They Mean And Tattoo Ideas | Self Tattoo
Starfish are one of the most unique animals you can find. While they live in the sea, they don’t have gills; they move, but don’t have a brain, and they can eat outside of their body. These are just some of the fascinating things about these invertebrates. But, starfish also have interesting symbolism attached to them, making them a great subject for a sea-themed tattoo.
Fish are incredible creatures that have swam the depths of the oceans and survived in rivers for millenia. Not only are they ancient, but there are so many different varieties of fish – from the vibrant shades of the koi fish, to the mysterious and dangerous shark. These extraordinary water dwellers make for excellent tattoo inspiration for their colors as well as their symbolism.
8 Fish Tattoo Ideas And Their Meanings | Self Tattoo
Fish are incredible creatures that have swam the depths of the oceans and survived in rivers for millenia. Not only are they ancient, but there are so many different varieties of fish – from the vibrant shades of the koi fish, to the mysterious and dangerous shark. These extraordinary water dwellers make for excellent tattoo inspiration for their colors as well as their symbolism.
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What Do Shark Tattoos Mean? | Self Tattoo
The misunderstood creatures of the deep, sharks have been swimming in the oceans for around 400 million years, long before dinosaurs were even around. While these apex predators don’t have bones so skeletons aren’t left behind when they die, fossilized shark teeth have been found. Here is the meaning of shark tattoos.
While creepy crawlies may cause many people to run for the hills, there are those who find beauty in these creatures. The colors, the armor, the abilities – insects and arachnids have their own special place in the animal kingdom and even have their own symbolic value for humanity. One arachnid that has deep symbolism and features in tattoo design is the scorpion.
Scorpion Tattoos: Meaning And Tattoo Ideas | Self Tattoo
While creepy crawlies may cause many people to run for the hills, there are those who find beauty in these creatures. The colors, the armor, the abilities – insects and arachnids have their own special place in the animal kingdom and even have their own symbolic value for humanity. One arachnid that has deep symbolism and features in tattoo design is the scorpion.
The strut, the multifaceted “eyes”, the vibrant colors, the ostentatious display of feathers – when a peacock is near, you cannot help but stop and stare. And, it has been this way for centuries. Peacocks feature in Ancient Greek and Hindu stories, and humanity has attached deep meaning to this species of bird. Due to the symbolism and mythology that the peacock is wrapped up in, this bird and its feathers create eye-catching, meaningful tattoos.
Peacock Tattoos: What This Bird Represents And Tattoo Ideas | Self Tattoo
The strut, the multifaceted “eyes”, the vibrant colors, the ostentatious display of feathers – when a peacock is near, you cannot help but stop and stare. And, it has been this way for centuries. Peacocks feature in Ancient Greek and Hindu stories, and humanity has attached deep meaning to this species of bird. Due to the symbolism and mythology that the peacock is wrapped up in, this bird and its feathers create eye-catching, meaningful tattoos.
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A Guide To Semicolon Tattoos: What It Means And Tattoo Ideas | Self Tattoo
When it comes to choosing a tattoo design, many people want to dive into meaningful waters. While there is nothing wrong with fun, frivolous tattoos, meaningful tattoo designs are the way many tattooees go because it relates specifically to their circumstances and lives.
The Yin Yang symbol is one of the oldest and most well-recognized symbols in the world. Over the centuries, it has traveled to all corners of the globe, away from its starting point in Ancient China. It has also taken up a popular spot in the world of tattoos.
Yin Yang Symbol: Tattoo Ideas And Meaning | Self Tattoo
The Yin Yang symbol is one of the oldest and most well-recognized symbols in the world. Over the centuries, it has traveled to all corners of the globe, away from its starting point in Ancient China. It has also taken up a popular spot in the world of tattoos.
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Should You Get Freckles Tattooed? | Self Tattoo
Permanent makeup has been around for decades – from eyebrows and eyeliner to lipstick, cosmetic tattoos are popular forms of face tattoos for enhancing people’s features. However, this has taken another step forward in the form of freckles.