Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Why You Should Consider A Small Tattoo

By Jamee Foddrill


If you are planning to get a tattoo, you might feel overwhelmed with all the available options. There are thousands of designs that you can choose from. One design could have several variations and you have to choose which one is the best for you.

If you are planning to get a fairly small tattoo, you can try out your body art with a temporary tattoo before taking the plunge. If you decide to try this, have a picture taken of your temporary tattoo for your tattoo artist. This won't work for large tattoos that cover the skin on your back or arm. Most temporaries come as a decal and are rather small.

While temporaries are not practical for large tattoos, they are a great way to experiment with size, theme and location for small tattoos. You may try several before you make your final decision.

Since these tattoos are small, you can easily hide them with your sleeves or pants or anything. This is very convenient especially if you will go to a formal event or meeting, like a job interview or a conference where having a tattoo is bad for your image as a responsible and hardworking employee.

Another consideration when planning a tattoo is the cost of the design and the amount of time it will take to complete. Small tattoos are usually less expensive than larger designs and can be completed in one appointment. Larger designs like back tattoo and sleeve tattoos may take several appointments to complete and are much pricier than small ones.

Tattoos are considered permanent although they can be removed by a cosmetic surgeon with the use of a surgical laser. If you have a tattoo removed, it may leave a scar, or an area of skin with light pigmentation. A small tattoo is easier to remove than a large tattoo. The procedure to remove a large tattoo may also take several appointments.

You have to take good care of your small tattoo because they fade more easily compared to big tattoos. Do not try to rub the area where you have the tattoo. When you take a bath or a shower, gently wash the area with the tattoo.

Small tattoos can be applied anywhere on your body. Women often opt for an ankle or wrist tattoo. Tattoos can also be applied to the back of the neck, around the navel or anywhere you would like. Very small tattoos can be applied to the fingers. Some people have rings tattooed on their fingers.

Popular designs for a small tattoo are Chinese or Japanese characters, zodiac sign, and other tribal symbols. Even if the tattoo is small, you still have to thin carefully on what design you need to choose. After all, a tattoo is not just for body decoration, but also to symbolize one aspect of the wearer's life.

People who need to hide their tattoos can choose to have a number of small tattoos place on different areas of their body where they won't normally be apparent. It's a good idea to make sure the designs harmonize while still making a statement about your personal taste.




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