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?
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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?
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
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?
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?
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The most important part of getting a tattoo is knowing what you are getting yourself into. For some people that means knowing the history Behind the Ink and know initally where it all started.
When you get a tattoo, what you are actually doing is placing a pigment into your skin's dermis, which is the layer of tissue just under the epdermis or your outermost layer of skin. That's what makes the process so painful. You literally have to prick your skin over and over while the ink seeps into the small wounds. After your skin heals and the dead and dry skin flakes away you are left with your tattoo under a fresh layer of skin.
Though the process seems painful and most people would reject it some are addicted to it, because just like everything else that you do it can be addictive.
But what is the pigment or dye that you are putting into your skin? And how did this process all start?
Well, tattoos are dated as far back as the fourth to fifth millennium BCE that a mummy is said to have tattoos that were not as intricate as they are now, but they were simple dots and lines on various parts of the body. In other parts of the world simplistic tattooing was known as well.
But the further up you move in time the more heavily tattooed many of the tribes are. Tattooing was something that you did to define you as a person, to show how unique you are or to spiritually conected to whatever higher power you believe in.
But now tattoos are much more, they area way to remember those who we've lost, show that we are each unique, to military or religous reasons and sometimes just for fun [not recomended].
Tats are a big deal, you need to think wisely before you decide what you want, if you want it, and where you want it.
Most tattoo artists will ask or sit and talk with you about what you want and why before actually tattooing you, they are serious about what they do and do not want to brand someone for life too easily.
With this I want to explore the world and reasons behind tattoos. So many people inked with storys behind each drop.
Could you let the ink set in? Do you have the guts it takes?
When you get a tattoo, what you are actually doing is placing a pigment into your skin's dermis, which is the layer of tissue just under the epdermis or your outermost layer of skin. That's what makes the process so painful. You literally have to prick your skin over and over while the ink seeps into the small wounds. After your skin heals and the dead and dry skin flakes away you are left with your tattoo under a fresh layer of skin.
Though the process seems painful and most people would reject it some are addicted to it, because just like everything else that you do it can be addictive.
But what is the pigment or dye that you are putting into your skin? And how did this process all start?
Well, tattoos are dated as far back as the fourth to fifth millennium BCE that a mummy is said to have tattoos that were not as intricate as they are now, but they were simple dots and lines on various parts of the body. In other parts of the world simplistic tattooing was known as well.
But the further up you move in time the more heavily tattooed many of the tribes are. Tattooing was something that you did to define you as a person, to show how unique you are or to spiritually conected to whatever higher power you believe in.
But now tattoos are much more, they area way to remember those who we've lost, show that we are each unique, to military or religous reasons and sometimes just for fun [not recomended].
Tats are a big deal, you need to think wisely before you decide what you want, if you want it, and where you want it.
Most tattoo artists will ask or sit and talk with you about what you want and why before actually tattooing you, they are serious about what they do and do not want to brand someone for life too easily.
With this I want to explore the world and reasons behind tattoos. So many people inked with storys behind each drop.
Could you let the ink set in? Do you have the guts it takes?
Ink.
When you get a tattoo, are you actually putting ink into your skin? Or is it something else all together?
Actually Manufactures of inks don't have to release the contents of the ink at all. And there are many professionals that mix their own inks and pigments. Pigments are a material that changes the color of light it reflects.
So actually most tattoo inks aren't technically inks. They are pigments that are mostly made out of metal salts, but some are made of plastics and there are probably some vegetable dyes too. All the pigment does is provide the color of your tattoo. The purpose of the pigment is to color and to keep the color evenly mixed. It also helps to provide ease of application.
The problem with these 'inks' is when it comes to removing them the process is very painful and costly. Most people that have had to have a tattoo removed say that the process of it being taken off was more painful then getting the tattoo in the first place, so now they offer you an anesthetic if you wish to have one. Many people still try to go without one but give in eventually.
Now scientists are trying to come up with new inks that will either disappear after so much time, or ones that will be easier to remove and much less painful.
Though they have been trying for years now they have only come up with a few prototypes.
The only down side is that it would be more expensive.
So is it worth it? Paying EVEN more money for a tattoo that will either disappear or easily be taken off?
Actually Manufactures of inks don't have to release the contents of the ink at all. And there are many professionals that mix their own inks and pigments. Pigments are a material that changes the color of light it reflects.
So actually most tattoo inks aren't technically inks. They are pigments that are mostly made out of metal salts, but some are made of plastics and there are probably some vegetable dyes too. All the pigment does is provide the color of your tattoo. The purpose of the pigment is to color and to keep the color evenly mixed. It also helps to provide ease of application.
The problem with these 'inks' is when it comes to removing them the process is very painful and costly. Most people that have had to have a tattoo removed say that the process of it being taken off was more painful then getting the tattoo in the first place, so now they offer you an anesthetic if you wish to have one. Many people still try to go without one but give in eventually.
Now scientists are trying to come up with new inks that will either disappear after so much time, or ones that will be easier to remove and much less painful.
Though they have been trying for years now they have only come up with a few prototypes.
The only down side is that it would be more expensive.
So is it worth it? Paying EVEN more money for a tattoo that will either disappear or easily be taken off?
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