Tattoos

Tattoos History: - The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian word tatu which means, to mark something. Tattoos have been traced back at least 12,000 years B.C. and has always been an important part of rituals, traditions, and religious rites.

Tattoos Social Impact: - Tattoos as body art has been used to distinguish a persons individuality or as a way to show membership or loyalty to various societies or clubs. Tattoos may display certain cultural or religious believes, a belonging to a particular tribal community or group or as a showing of rank or status in an organization.

Tattoos For Life: -The decision to purchase tattoos should not be taken lightly, as tattoos are permanent and will stay with you forever. For those not willing to make a eternal statement washable or temporary tattoos is a fantastic option enabling the wearier to test drive and get a feel for it without a life time commitment.

Tattoos - Types of washable and temporary:

Tattoos come in many forms and there are several different kinds to choose from depending on

-The time you wish to commit

-The price you are willing to pay

-The amount of time you wish to spend on the application of the art.

Temporary tattoos are fun for both adults and children. An effortless way to get a feel for a tattoo is as simple as using a Crayola washable marker, it comes off easy and will give you an idea of what type of design looks good on you and where to place it. If you want to be more daring Sharpie markers also will work but be prepared to enjoy your design for at least ten days.

Tattoos Rice paper: -This type of tattoo was invented by Dr. S. Zuckerman for the film tattoo and made popular when worn by Robert DeNiro in the movie Cape Fear. This is a very professional looking option and are made of cosmetic ink printed on a type of archival cigarette like tissue paper. Cosmetic inks are then used to paint in the stencil. The rice paper technique is extremely realistic looking, waterproof and may last as long as two weeks.

Tattoos Mehendi: -Mehendi is a form of body painting that has been used to adorn the bodies of women in the Middle East for centuries. These types of tattoos are done by decoratively applying a paste called henna to the skin, letting it harden like a scab and then removing it to reveal a deeper colour pattern. In India brides may be covered head to toe with these intricate patterns that can last up to several weeks.

Tattoos Black Henna: -Black henna are also a form of Mehendi. This is a dye made up of petroleum and dangerous chemical ingredients. It has been known to cause dangerous reactions such as welts, rashes, and even permanent scaring and there for strongly not recommended

Tattoos Airbrush: -These are applied by placing a stencil skin and airbrushing a non-toxic paint through the template, they can be so realistic looking you often cant tell from a real one. The airbrush technique usually last from two days to a week.

Tattoos Temporary transfer: -These are a fun form, commonly used by children, and found in packs of bubble gum or bought in small packs at your local convenience store. They are applied by holding the transfer flat to the skin, then soaking the backing with water, and then peeling off the transfer leaving the inked impression. These are for fun, tend to peel and crinkle easily, and usually wear off in a week or so.

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