Celebrity Tattoos

Do celebrities actually effect what some people do?
Celebrities sporting tattoos like there's no tomorrow isn't a new thing. Most celebrities have had or got tattoos way before the fad started. Like Cher for instance, got her first tattoo in 1972 when 'good girls didn't get tattoos' as she said. And worse then that it was across her lower back and butt area. She was proud to have it, and helped influence others to get tattoos as well.
the five top celebs that have helped to influence that tattoo world are: Mike Tyson, Johnny Depp, Travis Barker, Alyssa Milano, and Angelina Jolie.
They aren't the only ones but they have had a huge impact on the tattooing world. And some of them haven't even been celebrities that long.
The tattoo industry has these few people and others like them to praise and scold. Tattooing is an art, and many people no longer take it seriously because some celebrities don't take it seriously. Monkey see, monkey do.
But with shows such as Miami Ink, LA Ink, and INKED all out there I hope that people get set on track. Tattoos are a serious thing, you have them forever and you either love or hate them forever.
So take the steps to getting a tattoo you'll love forever.
1. Decide you want it.
2. Take a two week time to really think it over.
3. Meet with an artist to discuss your wanted art.
4. Chose what you want.
5. Chose placement.
6. Get it!

Hard?

Star Tattoos

Tattoos are a growing fad, I seem to say that in every blog, but they are, and so are what people are getting as tattoos.
The tattoo that more girls across the nation has, more then anything else is some sort of star tattoo. This trend started in the 80s and never really died. Women thought it was cute or sweet to have a little tattoo, and what's cuter then a little star on your neck, ankle, wrist, or arm. Just like women, men do it as well, but not with stars, with coy fish or bears, or some sort of tough animal. But you see copycat tattoos everywhere, even if you don't realize it. Celebrities such as Ashlee Simpson, Gisele Bundchen, Rihanna, and of course Kat Von D all sport star tattoos. Each of which are cute yes, but getting overrated. Tattoo artists have complained about the many stars a year they have to do, most of which without reason. Ami James himself when interviewed said "It's not like star tattoos are difficult, I can do them without drawing them first, but so many people want them, it's so unoriginal."
And he's right. The point of getting a tattoo in my mind, and in the minds of some others is to set yourself apart from everyone else, to show that you're different. But how does that happen when you all have the same tattoo? How can you prove yourself your own person when you do something that makes you just another part of the crowd?

Homemade Tattoos

As tattoos grow in popularity to the people that are actually able to get them, it also becomes more popular to those under age. The age you are able to get a tattoo in all states leagally is 16 years of age, anyone caught tattooing someone under 16 can face charges and in some places loose their tattooing liscence.
So, becasue they can't get somone else to give them a tattoo the proper way many teens decide to go old style, or get what are known as 'Prison Tats.' Which are tattoos that are done with a sewing needle or anything else you can make sharp and some sort of ink. They call it 'stick and poke' becasue you have to literally stab yourself over and over while letting the ink seep into your skin and it bleeds.
These tattoos bleed more then one would if you got it done professionally. And there are places out there that teach you techniques to the 'stick and poke' way of tattooing such as:
http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php?Itemid=104&id=282&option=com_content&task=view
These types of sites incourage you to put yourself at risk.
They also don't last sometimes, the ink will fade if not done right leaving nothing or a small scar. Below is a picture of where Kayla Jacobs was scarred by a homemade tattoo done wrong.


As you can see, she was left with nothing more then a scar. And if she wanted to get a tattoo to cover that she would have to wait years before a tattoo artist felt comfortable enough to tattoo over it.
Tattoos are not a laughing matter and doing your own can lead to more then you ended up with just a scar, they can also lead to: Infections that can theoretically be transmitted by the use of unsterilized tattoo equipment or contaminated ink include surface infections of the skin, herpes simplex virus, tetanus, staph, fungal infections, some forms of hepatitis, tuberculosis, and HIV. People with tattoos are nine times more likely to be infected with hepatitis C. More problems that could be faced you can find here:
http://www.everytattoo.com/healthrisks.shtml


So, is it worth the risk and the scar?