Getting a tattoo is quite a common thing. Whether it is a small one that is placed on the hand, or a huge design which covers an arm or even the whole of the back, whatever it is people love having them. Everyone is different and they will have a different idea as to what they would like on their body.
There are many different types of tattoos which a person can choose from, but a lot of people like to come up with their own designs. That way the tattoo is completely personal to them. So, just what makes people want to have a tattoo then? Well, tattoos can help to give people confidence and some of the designs can look quite eye catching too. It can help to show a person’s personality by the type of tattoo that they have.
The History of Tattoos
When it comes to tradition and rituals, tattoos have been really important for this. They have been used to put symbols on people’s limbs and bodies in order to show certain things about themselves. For instance, women in Borneo tattooed symbols of their trade on themselves which helped to increase their chances of getting married.
Over the years and even today there are many reasons why tattoos have been used, whether it is spiritual, status or just because they like the look of them. Tattoos go back for thousands of years and even early cavemen used to use natural properties to tattoo various symbols onto themselves.
The Tattoos Which Can Be Used
There is literally a non stop supply of designs which you can have tattooed onto yourself. One of the most popular designs includes Celtic and tribal, but generally you can have absolutely anything that you want on your body. It is even possible to have a picture of a person tattooed onto your back whether it is a loved one or a famous person of some kind. These are not as popular but they can be done.
Another common type of tattoo design is Japanese and Chinese lettering. Some like to have words such as ‘love’ or ‘luck’ tattooed on them in Japanese, whilst others prefer their own name. Often if the right type of tattoo artist is not chosen, people end up with incorrect Japanese wording and it may not necessarily say what it was meant to. That is why it is so important to choose a professional who has a lot of experience within their field.
Overall all you need in order to find the right design for you is your imagination. What do you feel drawn to? Do you like certain shapes? Would you like a love heart with a small Celtic design around it? No matter what you want it can be created so look around for inspiration in order to find the right design for you. If you are good at drawing you could even design your own tattoo from your imagination. Whatever you choose to have, there is certainly a design out there for you.
Greg's tattoo design blog called "Getting a Tattoo" provides plenty of information on finding popular tattoo designs. Tune in to his blog for more great tattoo design ideas and information.
