Derek Cladek asked:


When you have decided that you really want a tattoo and you know of a tattoo artist you might use then the next step is choosing on a tattoo design you like. From this time on is where the hard work starts. Looking for the tattoo shop is the easy part but deciding on what tattoo you want will take work. There are so many different kinds of tattoos to choose from it makes it pretty hard to find which tattoo design will be best.

It is a lot of fun searching through many different tattoos. The look of tattoo that you decide to go with will be your own personal preference but there are many different tattoos that are common more than others. For instance, a celtic cross tattoo is much more popular with a male than a red rose tattoo that is very popular with females.

Choosing colors for a tattoo design vary and all depend on what you like. Butterfly tattoo designs don’t necessarily have to be colorful, but can also be purple or brown as there are many different meanings with colors. Styles of the tattoo designs will change also depending on the type of body art.

A skull tattoo will tend to be in larger format with bold dark colors, while a dragon tattoo design will have many pieces and dark colors. A rose tattoo can be any different colors, shape and size.

Choosing a place on your body is part of the entire process. Your tattoo can be put anywhere on your body and some people will go overboard and place a tattoo in odd places such as; the top of the head, under the neck, on fingers, feet and many other places you can think of. What is popular for women might not be as popular for men, such as women love to have tattoos placed on the lower back, upper back or on the ankle, while men tend to have tattoos placed on the upper arm, shoulder or back. It is about style and person preference that matters. You can not go wrong with placing your tattoo, it doesn’t matter where you put it.

As you can see, the choice of tattoos are endless and finding the right tattoo for you may seem like a huge task but of course there are resources that you can use to look for your tattoo.

The internet can be a great place to start your research as there are websites related to tattoos all over the place. There are many galleries and pictures that you can look through to get a better idea of what tattoos are available. Most sites will try to sell you templates of designs, which might be of good to take to your tattoo artist.

If its too hard to find a unique tattoo on the Internet, you can always go to your tattoo artist and ask for a sketch of a tattoo that you may be thinking about. Having your tattoo artist do this will cost more but may be worth it in the long run since when a tattoo is put on it will cost much more to have it removed. Be sure to spend a lot of time looking for your tattoo and search through as many different designs as possible as it will help you make a decision.



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Joser Kovacs asked:


Recently I went to a local parlor to have a gander at some punk rock tattoos and boy, was I stumped! I flicked through quite a number of designs but none caught my fancy as they all look pretty lame and unoriginal, while some are even ugly as sin! I thought to myself “Man I would never allow my body to be decorated with such dreadful looking creations. If I’m to have tattoos that would probably stick with me for the rest of my life, they shall be one I respect.”

So I did what any other punk rock fan living in the world of information technology would do, I walked out of the tattoo parlor and went straight home to my trusty computer. I banked on the mighty search power of Google to help me find some great looking punk rock tattoos. The designs that I wanted must meet the following criteria:

1. Cool and stylish artwork. Of course, excellent design is a must as you do not want to get stuck with a hideous looking tattoo that makes you want save up for a tattoo removal surgery.

2. Uniqueness. Have you seen some of the punk rock tattoos available out there? They completely lack originality and you might wind up having the same tattoo design like everybody else. This is completely unacceptable.

Yes I know what you’re thinking; is it possible to find “unique” and “cool” punk rock tattoos online? I understand your concern as most of the offerings on the internet are cookie-cutter creations and what’s more, many tattoo artists are simply lazy to come up with new designs so they often resort to common lazy man’s tactics of switching the color or making extremely slight changes to a particular tattoo art in order to pass them off as fresh, brand new designs.

Okay, so how do you look for a large selection of punk rock tattoos that meets the criteria that I’ve outlined above? Simple, when you’re surfing online, keep your eyes peeled for tattoo art databases. Unlike the typical tattoo shops samples and free websites which are laden with bland, uninspiring, zero-originality creations, most online tattoo art databases are constantly updated with terrific tattoo artwork that oozes creative flair.

So if you’re looking for cool punk rock tattoos to add to your bodily collection, I’d recommend you head over to online tattoo art databases as they contain a lot of unique, rebellious designs that would make even legendary hardcore punk rocker Henry Rollins beam with pride.

 



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Kenji Matsuhara asked:


To get the best brow shape for your face, it’s often ideal to have an expert attend to them first.

i) Tweezing pros: The most popular technique, plucking guarantees a clean, shapely arch. Cons: Since it requires precision, it can take time and be pricey.

ii) Waxing pros: This inexpensive and fast method pulls hairs out by the roots. Cons: With less control than tweezing, mistakes are more common. It’s not a good option for people with sensitive skin or those using retinol-based skin creams, because when skin is fragile, it can peel off with the wax.

iii) Threading PROS: In this ancient technique from the Middle East and Asia, a technician twists threads together and pulls out the hairs caught between them. It’s inexpensive, and unlike tweezing, which removes single hairs, it catches several at once. cons: Some regard it as unsanitary (one end of the thread is held in the technician’s mouth), and skilled threaders are often hard to find.

iv) Electrolysis PROS: A technician inserts a thin metal probe into each hair follicle. The probe delivers an electric current that, after several sessions, should destroy the root per­manently. Cons: Our brows typically thin as you age, so you may end up with none when you get older.

v) Staying in Shape

To keep brows looking more Dietrich than Groucho after a professional shaping, follow these simple upkeep steps.

1. In a well-lit area, with a slant-tip tweezer, nip away the stray hairs between your eyes, underneath your brow bone, and nearyourtemples. If these areas are excessively hairy, consider using a precision waxing product or a mini razor (for product suggestions, see page 202). To find your natural arches, brush your brows upward and out using a makeup comb or a clean toothbrush.

2. Tweeze the hairs outside the arch. Pluck only a few at a time. Every so often, step away from the mirror to gauge your progress.

3. Post-tweezing, ease redness by rubbing an ice cube over the area. A dab of hydrocortisone cream, enough to cover the tweezed area, can also help. If necessary, define brows or fill in thin spots with a pencil, powder, or pomade. Unruly brows can also be set with a clear gel, or just spray some hair spray on a brow brush or a clean toothbrush and comb it through.

Brow Powder

Brow powder can be used alone to emphasize a brow shape, or it can be applied over brow pencil for a more natural look than pencil alone. Powder adds texture and dimension, and it’s good for someone whose brows are not particularly thick. Dip a slant-angled brush into the color, tap off any excess, and apply it in short strokes, starting at the inside of the brow and working outward. (Avoid brushing on the color in one stroke).

Scissor Comb

BROW GROOMER SCISSOR: This type of two-in-one is safer than using sharp nail scissors near your eyes, and it makes snipping long hairs a cinch. Everyone should own a scissor-comb combo to trim regularly, because brows do grow to different lengths. The comb to brush hairs toward your temples, then cut smidgens at a time to avoid chopping off too much. Another tip: Hide it from the men in your life. Or, better yet, give them their very own.

BROW DEFINING PENCIL

Pencils are perfect for hairless gaps or extending shorter brows. Many contain wax bases, which adhere to the skin better than powders do. Choose a pencil that’s neither too soft nor too hard. When applied, the pencil should not crumble or pull the brow hairs or the skin underneath. Choose a pencil that comes in three shades, creates soft, defined strokes; the grooming brush blends in the color. For accuracy, sharpen the pencil before each use. Apply it in small, hair like lines, then blend.

Tweezers

To keep your brows in neat arcs, you need a sharp, slanted tweezer and possibly some extra implements, depending on your personal needs. The darling device of the pros, tweezers work for anyone who can bear the pain of individual hair removal. Choose a handmade, high-grade stainless-steel type. Unlike cheaper brands, it has a slanted tip with rounded edges to provide both control and precision, and it won’t poke or break the skin. For best results, always pluck hair in the direction of its growth. Going against the growth can bend the hair follicles and cause ingrown hairs.

How to Fix Common Mishaps

The only way to fix a botched brow is to let it grow. But to make it less conspicuous, try one of the following camouflage techniques.

THE MISTAKE: The slant of your brows was perfect, but you plucked one row too many. Now you look both perpetually surprised and angry. THE FIX: Shade the narrow area under your arches with pencil, then cover with powder to soften the harsh points and give the brows more body.

THE MISTAKE: You concentrated too much on the outer halves of your eyebrows. Now the inner brows look thick and bulky in comparison. THE FIX: Tweeze the undersides of the bushy parts to even out the halves. If you have little hair to spare, fill in the thin outer halves with pencil, then dust with translucent powder for a natural look.



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