Tattoos Help Grieving Process
People go out and get tattoos for all sorts of reason, whether it be to celebrate a birth, to form a connection with someone, to moralize someone you love or to simply help yourself grieve the loss of a loved one. More people than you would think get a tattoo to help them remember a loved one that has passed on. Not only does this tattoo help the person who is getting it to remember the person they are immortalizing but it truly can help with the grieving process. It helps the one left here on earth feel like they have a piece of their lost one with them forever and no one can take that away from them.
Some tattoo parlors admit that as much as 30% of their business is from memorial tattoos. Of course psychologists highly recommend that people don’t do this. However, they do recognize that a tattoo can help someone grieve the loss of a loves one. But they also quickly admit that if someone goes through with a memorial tattoo that they might see it as an impulse decision later on in life, which is complete nonsense. If you are getting a tattoo to remember a lost loved one how could you end up regretting it? If something as simple as a tattoo is going to help someone get over the loss of a loved on than by all means they should do it. Just remember to keep the same rules for getting a regular a tattoo in mind. Think long and hard about your design, think about size and most importantly the location.
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The Importance Of Taking Care Of New Tattoo
It is very important for people to realize that taking care of your new tattoo is serious. You should never blow off taking care of your new body art. Since the tattoo needle breaches your skin an infection can set in. However, it is not common for a tattoo to get infected but if you do not take care of it properly it very well could get infected. The important thing to know is that your tattoo artist should be wearing disposable gloves when administering your tattoo. Also it is very important to know and see that they sterilize their equipment. If they don’t do this not only is this unsanitary but it could most definitely cause an infection to occur not to mention some sort of blood related disease, such as HIV, AIDs or hepatitis.
After your tattoo is all done your artist should inform you on the proper way to take care of your new tattoo. If you have any questions this is the time you should ask. It has been debated against several people that you should not use neosporean or even vaseline on your new tattoo. However, some artist do recommend this. The best piece of advice is just do what your particular artist tells you to do. The general rule of thumb for tattoo aftercare is to keep it clean. Wash your new tattoo with a gentle soap and air or pat dry one or two times a day. Also you should apply some kind of ointment to the area at least twice a day until the tattoo is healed which can be up to one to two weeks. Thirdly, it is very important not to pick out your tattoo’ scab, you should let it fall off on it owns. Lastly, stay out of the direct sun until your tattoo is healed and make sure to apply lotion to it everyday to keep it moisturized and if you are going to be out in the sun be sure to apply sunscreen to your tattoo.
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Celebrity Dads With Tattoos
Tattoos have always been a kind of taboo subject for some because they just don’t understand the whole tattoo thing. With that being said it is a little more society friendly for a man to have a tattoo. Maybe it has to do with the fact that back in the 50’s and 60’s men were basically the only ones who had tattoos. That doesn’t mean some women did, but if they did they kept it quite. However, tattoos were still not expect unless you were in the service or a sailor even then they were still looked down upon because back in those says criminals, greasers and men who were up to know good had tattoos. Things have changed greatly over time but tattoos are still looked down upon. Maybe some with change their mind when they realize these celebrity dads have several tattoos of their own.
1. Johnny Depp- who seems to get better with age has at least 13 tattoos, one for each of this children, one of his mother”s name. However, he has not yet gotten Vanessa’s name tattooed on her. He must have learned his lesson from the Winona days.
2. David Beckham- the sexy soccer star has nearly half his body covered in tattoos. He has all threes son’ names tattooed on him along with wife Victoria’s.
3. Eminem- the outrageous rapper has several tattoos all over his body including a very cute portrait of daughter Hailie.
4. Sylvester Stallone -has a portrait of wife, Jennifer Flavin, is tattooed on his right shoulder and bicep, he also has three roses representing their daughters.
5. Kobe Bryant – has his wife and daughter’s name on his left arm.
6. Tommy Lee – literally has more than half his body covered in tattoos. Tommy has even admitted he has lost count of how many tattoos he has.
7.Lebron James – His first son’s one-year old image is tattooed on the inside of his left arm and later got his mother’s name, Gloria, on his right shoulder. When his second son was born, he had his name (Bryce Maximus) on his left forearm.
8. Mark Wahlberg- has a total of four tattoos some that he regrets.
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Would You Get A Tattoo If It Was Free?
A lot of people have their reasons for not having tattoos, for some it’s because they don’t like them, they are afraid of needles, they don’t know what design to get and simply because they are rather expensive. So that’ raises the question if you could get a tattoo for free would you get one? This is an excellent question and there really isn’t a right or wrong answer to it. Of course the old saying of “You get what you pay for” is a good saying to live by. However, there are some exceptions to the rule. Some tattoo parlors or studios do hold special events at their place of business which sometime include a free tattoo. If you are a tattoo virgin and really want a tattoo keep your eye and ears open for a tattoo parlor or studio in your area to see if they are holding such an event.
Some tattoo parlors have special fund raiser for this. Some require you to give a donation to the human society or to an animal shelter, while others require a donation to breast cancer, and while others have a catch like you have to get your free tattoo of the number 13 or a certain band’s name. But if any of these floats your boat and is something you want then you can actually get your free tattoo. But for the most part if the tattoo you are getting doesn’t cost that much, you should raise an eyebrow and think twice about getting it. It’s always best to see work that your tattoo artist has done to make sure they do good quality work. If they do and then make decision from there. And most important never, never ask for a discount on a tattoo. You will not get one, not unless you are a repeat customer or a good friend.
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Why Are So Many People Getting Their Tattoos Removed?
Surprisingly tattoo removal is booming right now. This is a perfect opportunity for newly tattooed people or people who are thinking about getting their first tattoo to listen up. Getting a tattoo should not be taken lightly and a lot of thinking and planning should be put into this important decision. We are all taught that tattoos are forever. Yes they indeed are forever but you can get them removed by a laser if you truly wish to get rid of it and you have the financial means to do so. So one may wonder why now is laser tattoo removal becoming so popular especially in these difficult economic times.
The simply answer that is, people are getting their tattoos removed because they fear that a visible tattoo may cost them a job. With jobs numbered right now it’s everyone for themselves and if a employer doesn’t like your tattoo they can pass you up and hire someone else that does not have a tattoo or a visible one for that matter. This is the perfect opportunity for young people to realize that tattoo placement can come back and haunt you later on down the road. If you are planning on having a good paying job or want to work in the corporate environment it is very critical that you get a tattoo that can be covered up. Tattoos are slowly becoming less faux pas but tattoos in the work place is still a very big taboo. It is estimated that 45 million have a tattoo and at least 17% of them regret their tattoo choice or location of their tattoo. Just keep these very useful tips and statistics in mind and don’t become one yourself. Think things through when it comes to getting a tattoo.
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Angelina Jolie Might Still Have Billy Bob Tattoo
It’s old news that super star and mother of sex adorable children, Angelina Jolie is a fan of tattoos. It’s also old news that she got a tattoo of ex-husband Billy Bob Thorton’s name removed from her upper arm along with a dragon, soon after they divorced. Well there hasn’t been confirmation about this but for the first time a tattoo artist is confirming that Angelina Jolie got Billy Bob’s name not only tattooed on her arm but also on her bikini area. The artist insisted that she tried to talk Angie out of getting Billy Bob’s name tattooed in this very private area, but she reveals after Angie begging her for two or three weeks she just gave in.
We all know now that Angelina wanted to erase that memory from her life otherwise she wouldnt’ have gotten his name removed from her arm. So it makes one wonder if she got the other intimate tattoo removed and replaced with Brad’s name. Angelina has admitted that she has a private tattoo that represents her lover and father of her six children, Brad Pitt. Brad also reciprocated this gesture by getting Angelina’s birthday tattooed on his stomach.
Just as we all look up to these celebrities we should also take this as a lesson learned. Even though Angelina is a huge A-list star she has made several tattoo mistakes. Even her tattoo artist advised against the tattoo. So next time you are thinking, hey it would be awesome to have my boyfriend or husband’s name tattooed on me, think back to Angelina Jolie or even mega heart throb Johnny Depp. Everyone is well aware of his Wino Forever tattoo,which originally said Winona Forever. It’s just best not to do it.
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Is The Negative Stigma On Tattoos Diminishing?
Whether the tattoo community likes it or not they are always taking criticism from people. Some people just don’t understand that tattoos are a good positive thing and they can’t seem to be past the negative aspect of tattoos. Which if these tattoo people would educate themselves on tattoos and the tattoo community they would find out that these awful rough and tumble, hoodlums are actually a great asset to the community. Several tattoo parlors or tattoo studios as some like to be called have charity events going on at the places of business and they raise money all the time for great cause.
Slowly year by year the negative astigmatism that is associated with tattoos has started to diminish. Because of this several baby boomers are heading out to their local tattoo parlor or tattoo studio to get the ink they have always wanted but felt society would not except them because of it. So why the reason for baby boomers all of a sudden getting inked? Well some tattoo artist say it’s because they felt it wasn’t social acceptable 15 to 20 years ago and a lot of them are facing retirement now and just don’t care what anyone thinks. Several tattoo parlors are reporting that they are seeing a rise in people between the age of 40 and their mid 50’s getting their first tattoos. This piece of news makes sense especially since a poll that was conducted in 2008 revealed that about 20 percent of adults between the age of 40 and 64 reported having one or more tattoos. Another reason these age group is starting to get tattoos this late in life is because people are becoming more comfortable and curious about body art.
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Cosmetic Tattoos
When one first thinks of a tattoo they think of some design inked on a rough and tumble biker, and sailor. Well news flash bikers and sailors are no longer the only people getting inked these days, mother, aunts and even grannies are heading to tattoo parlors to get inked. However, some of them are opting for a little less traditional tattoo. Believe it or not you can actually get your “make up” permanently tattooed on you. No more worrying about your make up wearing off or worrying about applying it in the morning. Once you wake up you are literally ready to go. However, this tattoo process is a little different than the traditional tattoos.
Just like the traditional tattoos these make up tattoos are injected into the dermis, your second layer of skin. However, the cosmetic tattoos use a subtle color palette that aims to naturally enhance assets. Unlike traditional tattoos a topical ointment is applied to your face to numb the area that is receiving the tattoo. The most common make up tattoos are as follows: the eyebrows, lip liner, eye liner and full on lipstick. It takes any where from 4 days to 2 weeks for the make up tattoo to heal. Once it is healed you may have to get a touch up in between four and eight weeks after initially getting the make up tattooed. Everyone is different so keep this in mind you may even have to go for a third if you are not happy with the results. After that you should be good for a few years. Please note that your face will appear to be very red, swollen and not normal after getting this procedure done. So you may want to plan your schedule around that.
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Megan Fox Planning Her Next Tattoo
The very gorgeous, sexy and out spoken Megan Fox is no stronger to the tattoo gun. The Transformer’s star claims that she has nine tattoos on her sexy body. Megan has also been very open in the past about her tattoos and that she thinks they are sexy and loves them all. Most importantly she has been very candid with the fact that she doesn’t care the most people don’t approve of her tattoos or the fact most people feel that she has “ruined” her beautiful body with hideous tattoos. Well it has recently been reported that Megan is planning on getting a tattoo sleeve on one of her arms. She didn’t go into detail about the sleeve or when it would take place. Also she said was she was planning on doing it. Now this could be a bunch of BS or Megan could be telling the truth. For someone who loves tattoos so much she sure hasn’t gotten one in a while. So it is safe to say that she is do for a new one any day now. Just keep a close watch out for Megan her new ink. You never know this Hollywood hottie is known for shocking people and saying outrageous things, so don’t put it past her to show up with a new tattoo sleeve one day out of no where.
Megan has often defended her tattoos and is always letting the haters know she doesn’t care. Megan admits she feels a little bit rebellious whenever she gets inked.
“I like the way getting a tattoo feels. If I’m depressed, it’s nice to get one and deal with the pain,” she said.
“Every time I get a tattoo, it’s a little f**k you to anyone who tells me not to.”
Megan is so passionate about her ink that she has also threatened to quit Hollywood if she ever lost a role because of her body art.
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Ten Aftercare Tips For Foot Tattoos
The popularity of foot tattoos is sweeping the United States by a storm. More and more people, mainly women are wanting to get their foot tattooed. So one may wonder why are foot tattoos getting so popular and why is every one wanting one. Well to begin with foot tattoos are just cool. Think about it if you thought your foot was a little ugly or your simply don’t like feet, adding some ink to that area automatically makes it cool. Another reason why they have gotten so popular is that they are exclusive and quite distinctive. Lastly, a foot tattoo adds to your foot a touch of unmistakable sex appeal and attractiveness.
So if you are considering getting a foot tattoo, you may want to follow these 10 aftercare tips.
1. First and foremost only get one foot tattooed at a time. Foot tattoos are considered to be more painful and your will more than likely experience some swelling of your foot. These swelling may cause you difficulty in walking the first few days.
2. Make sure you clear your schedule so you don’t have to wear shoes the rest of the day after you get the tat and the day after. If you have to wear shoes makes sure to wear flip flops or sandals. You want to refine from covering your tattooed area with a shoes, flip flop or sandal.
3. You may want to have a designate driver depending on what foot your get tattooed. It maybe uncomfortable or painful for you to press down on the pedals depending on what foot your get tattooed.
4. It is very important to go straight home or to a place where you can prop your feet up and elevate your tattooed foot to help decrease the swelling. It is also a good idea to apply ice to your foot as often as you can.
5. If you have to work after getting your tattoo and you sit at a desk be sure to try and elevate your foot as much as you can and if you work on your feet be sure to take as many breaks as you can and elevate your foot.
6. It is a good idea to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. Also some experts say to cut down on your sodium intake as well.
7. At the end of the day be sure to prop your feet up and apply some ice for a few hours.
8. It is normal to experience ups and downs with a foot tattoo. Some mornings your foot will feel fine other mornings it maybe real sore and hurt to put pressure on it.
9. Be sure to watch your tattoo carefully to make sure it is not getting infected. While minor swelling and redness is perfectly normal during the first week, excessive swelling, redness or pain accompanied by oozing or skin that is hot to the touch may indicate an infection. Foot infections can turn very bad very quickly and need to be treated immediately.
10. Lastly, be sure to get your exercise. Mild aerobic exercise that gets your heart pumping and increases your circulation can actually help with healing. Lack of oxygen and blood circulation slows down the healing process.
Please note that not all of these tips will apply to everyone that gets a foot tattoo. It’s just the general rule of thumb to follow if you start to experience any swelling. It is also just some good information to have just in case.
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