Origins of tattooing. The word, “tattoo” is of Polynesian origin. The Greek word for “tattoo” was “stigma”. The negative connotations of this word stem from the use to which tattoos were put by the Greeks. They were placed on slaves, so…
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You’ve decided you want a tattoo. Great! Tattoos, if done well, can be beautiful pieces of art, and you are the canvas! There are, however, several things to consider before you make that leap. First and foremost, check out all…
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“Think before you ink,” a phrase a lot of people hear when considering getting a tattoo. It’s permanent and everlasting, while removal is said to be more painful and expensive then the art itself. However, today people are using tattoos…
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If you consider body-piercing as an art, then the art should come with many considerations before you decide to pierce your own body. Body-piercing is somehow called a hobby to some people. However, there are really several risks that are…
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An early example of female liberation? The earliest of modern tattooed ladies occurred in the mid 1850s, when Olive Oatman was taken prisoner by the Yavapai Indians of California. The Yavapai sold Olive to the Mohave tribe, with whom she…
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The Beauty of French Polynesian Tattoos Comprised of 118 islands, the five archipelagos of French Polynesia abound with a rich cultural history. Most early art produced in this region served a religious function, yet elaborate decorations were also added to…
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Generally speaking there is no real way of accurately estimating the price of a tattoo without having first consulted an artist in person to discuss the design and placement of the piece. Having said that there are numerous factors that…
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Does it hurt? The answer is here! Also, a checklist for the day of your tattoo procedure that can make it easier and increase your endurance. Surviving your first tattoo involves preparation, confidence, and a little know-how, but anyone can…
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To get a tattoo is to get an artistic method of expressing oneself and getting a message across, though it is often a more passionate and powerful way to do so. Getting one should require careful consideration – after all,…
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I am a college graduate who majored in human development and worked in prenatal brain development for a few years. I taught preschool. I volunteer with homeless shelters and I adopt a single parent family every year at Christmas. I…
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The Catholic Church as well as the leading Christian and Non Christian Churches teaches that the human body is a temple of God and as such must be respected. While tattoos and body piercing are anti hygienic and may be…
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Just as there are few people qualified to cut their own hair or fill their own teeth, there are few people with the necessary skills to give themselves a body piercing. Chances are, you are not one of them, especially…
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What You Need to Know About Tattooing in a Nut Shell: Throughout the decades a number of systems of tattooing have been uncovered. Present-day tattooing is accomplished by injecting ink into the skin with a needle attached to a hand-held…
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The beauty market is huge, hence the demand for skin care continues to increase rapidly on a day-to-day basis. One may say that organic skin care separates fact from fiction, but that is not always the case. Why? There are…
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Ever since I can remember, beauty products have been a part of my life. The first product I ever used was Noxema which I used for cleaning my face. Smoothing it on my face, feeling the cool, tingling sensation it…
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Olive oil, the heart healthy Mediterranean cooking staple is an excellent addition to the skin care diet as well. Used for the past 5,000 years by Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Phoenician women as the prized ingredient in beauty treatments, cleansing…
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What makes girls age faster There are certain factors that make girls age faster: sunlight, caffeine, alcohol, smoking, stress, and make-up. When avoiding these factors, the aging process is slowed down and true natural beauty is dominant. Here is the…
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Article: I discovered a product a while back that has been helping me and many others save their careers. I found many people who have their hands in liquids every day, some just water, others, cleaning solvents, grease, paint, oil,…
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Body piercing has become a very popular trend in the last few years across the globe. No longer is piercing only conducted as a tradition in cultures or so women can wear a nice pair of earing to dinner, it’s…
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There used to be a time when only sailors, bikers, and Polynesian tribal members got tattoos. Nowadays, it’s not at all uncommon to see someone’s little old grandmother with a tattoo. There are lots of reasons why someone might choose…
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What is a tattoo? The basic concept has not changed since the beginning of time. You make a cut or scratch on the skin and then add a permanent pigment into the wound. Once the wound heals, you will have…
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Although the art of tattooing is often taboo for many people, the fact is tattoos can be dated back for centuries. For individuals who perceive this type of body modification as a form of art, creating a tattoo is more…
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A look at Microdermal piercings Microdermal piercings is a new type of piercings which has helped to create a boom in the body arts industry. The technique and procedure used in microdermal piercings are different from surface piercings. A small…
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Tattoos come in all shapes and sizes, in all colors and hues. They’re placed on all different parts of the body, and are worn by all different types of people. Some are used as a way of remembering something; some…
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Choosing a tattoo design for yourself takes patience. Slapping any old design on just to have one or show off to others is the quickest way down the road of regret. A tattoo is a personal choice. It is a…
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People both young and old get tattoos every day, which often reflect where they are in their life at a particular time, and although a particular tattoo may have seemed like a good choice at the time, as people grow…
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If only there was an eraser that worked on skin! All those past relationships and bad decisions would be so easy to forget. Unfortunately, laser removal is the closest thing to the magic eraser, and it is expensive and painful,…
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When considering what tattoo design is the best choice keep in mind that it will become a permanent fixture of your skin, unless removed by laser, and therefore take a bit of time to come up with the most appropriate…
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As a tattoo artist for the last ten years, I’ve seen many people who are interested in learning the trade. I’ve also seen many make the mistake of trying to take a shortcut to becoming a tattoo artist at home,…
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A lot of people think that tongue piercing is one of the most painful piercings you can get. It’s not. The truth is, there are ear piercings that hurt more than the tongue. I have had mine pierces twice, and…
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