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Meaning of Turtle Tattoos and Pictures

March 10th 2010 16:09

Turtles carry a deep meaning, respect, and importance to many cultures, especially within tribes. They have been attached to mystery as well as age and fertility. There are many tribes and cultures around the world that have attached great meaning to the turtle through folklore and legends, so it's not surprising that they are a common tattoo.

Turtles are becoming more and more popular, but in order to make it your own consider adding other designs and images. You want your tattoo to be yours, not the same as someone else's because you are an individual and unique.

Turtle tattoos in general have a variety of meanings to include, bravery, endurance, courage, wisdom, recovery, safety, security, perseverance, longevity, fertility, and mystery.

Below, check out the different turtle tattoo designs. You'll find the tribal turtle, celtic turtle, and sea turtle are the most popular turtle tattoos. I have posted a few.

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Pictures of Dog Tattoos

February 9th 2010 19:39

People memoralize their pets in many different ways. Most just bury them and move on, but you will find some cremate the ashes, and some actually stuff the pet. But, others will get a tattoo to memoralize the pet forever. You just can't forget your favorite dog or dog you lost early tragically if you have something tattooed on your body that reminds you of the dog.

I have done it. My tattoo is of the dog's name and a paw print. I also have another tattoo of my favorite dog breed- American Pit Bull Terrier.

Check out these tattoos that other people have of their dogs and of things that remind them of their dog. There are different ways to grieve, and getting a tattoo is one of them.

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Minors Getting Tattoos and Piercings

December 20th 2009 14:24

Belly buttons, nose piercings, cartilage piercings, and tattoos are all very common among young teenage girls and boys. Girls think they have to have their bodies pierced so that they're noticed, and boys will just be boys. But, is it right? Should parents really let their 13 year old daughter get her belly button pierced, or should dads go with their 14 year old sons for a first tattoo.

Personally, that's a no if you're asking me, but a parent will do what a parent wants to do when raising their child(ren). In some cases, it's easier to agree to it so that the child doesn't go behind the parent's back and do it anyway; at least that was one parent's excuse for letting her 15 year old daughter get a tattoo.

Young teens don't know what they want in life and really don't understand the consequences that may accompany a new piercing or tattoo. And, when it comes to tattoos, they are forever, at 16 does the child really know that for the rest of his/her life, having 'Luck' or 'Thug' tattooed on the body is what they're going to want?

So many adults get their tattoos removed a year, and their reason is, 'I got the tattoo when I was young and dumb and don't want to feel ashamed of it when people see it and ask about the tattoo. It's easier that it's gone than having to hide.'

Piercings are simple and can be temporary, but the scars can last a lifetime. Piercings can lead to mild to severe infection that shouldn't be taken lightly, Scarring from a piercing may be a lot easier to live with than a tattoo that is regretted later in life, but it's still not going to be pretty and depending on where it is, it may be very visible.

Most young girls don't realize that at 12-16 their body is still growing, and the navel piercing isn't going to just stay in one spot, it's going to migrate. Is it really worth getting the piercing, and having toe get it done again when it starts to migrate?

When it comes to jobs, young kids don't think about what they will do with a wrist tattoo, nape tattoo, or any other visible tattoo. Most employers WON'T hire people with visible tattoos and excessive piercings no matter what they're qualifications are. Arm tattoos can be covered, but what about the rest? And what about the summer? Do you really want to wear long sleeves in 90F heat? Some people do it, but is that for you?

Piercings and tattoos shouldn't be taken lightly. There are potential consequences, and no you do not want your child going behind your back to get it done anyway, but as a parent, should you just give in and let them do something you don't want them to?

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New Tattoo Aftercare Products

November 28th 2009 14:40

Remember to remove the wrap when you get home and do not re-wrap the new tattoo. It needs to breathe

When caring for a new tattoo, you want to make sure that you do your best at caring for it so that you can minimize any complications- infection, rejection, etc. You want to make sure that you can do your best to use proper care guidelines. Most tattoo artists will recommended aftercare tips after getting your new tattoo, and most will actually give you a care sheet. You should still take into consideration a few things that you don't want to do.

For example, some artists will actually recommend commercial aftercare products, such as Tattoo Goo, Ink Fixx, Tat Wax, Black Cat, and H2Ocean foam. These products have been created specifically to heal a tattoo, but they do come with risks. These products have healed tattoos, but they don't work for everyone and the risks are there and are great. There are ingredients in some of the products that can cause allergic reactions, as well as other skin reactions; so make sure to check the ingredients if you choose to use a commercial tattoo product.

Just remember that there is no miracle product that you can use to have a perfect tattoo, and there are many gimmicks that a manufacturer may try to pull just to get you to buy their product.

There are other over the counter creams and ointments that you can use, but if you use them, there are risks that you have to weigh. For example, Neosporin can heal a new tattoo, but there is a much higher rate of reaction such as rashes and pimples, as well as a much higher risk of color loss to the tattoo.

Other over the counter ointments, such as Aquaphor, Preperation H, Noxema, A & D, Bacitration, and Vitamin E, are other options that you can consider. Just remember to check the ingredients. All of these can potentially cause a skin reaction.

Products that contain pertolium or lanolin is considered inferior by many, as they have a greater risk of reaction, excessive seeping, and excessive scabbing that can result in color loss.

Personally, A & D ointment or cream is one of the best as it contains vitamins that you can supply to your skin. Bacitration and Aquaphor are another two options that you can consider.

Skin lotions are commonly recommended. Generally, Lubriderm, Curel, and Vaseline Intensive Care are the more popular lotions that are recommended. Remember that if you use a lotion, it is imparitive that you only use name brands that are NON-SCENTED and do not contain any added color. Scented lotions and lotions that have added artificial coloring can burn and more likely cause a skin reaction.

There is a possibility that you can heal a tattoo perfectly fine using lotions, but some have seen the worst time with using lotion as an aftercare product for a new tattoo. Some people claim lotions cause the worse and most frequent reactions, with large puss pimples and potentially a major loss of color.

One of the biggest mistakes with a new tattoo is using Vaseline Petrolium Jelly. NEVER EVER use this to heal a new tattoo. It is not the same thing as Vaseline Intensive Care, and it can easily clog up the skin and prevent airflow, which a new tattoo needs in order to heal properly.

Whatever you choose to use on your new tattoo or whatever method of aftercare you opt to consider, just remember that you need to watch out for reactions so that you can stop that method and product immediately.

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How Often Should You Touch Up a Tattoo?

November 5th 2009 19:12

Tattoos fade over time, not matter what you and what precautions you take, the tattoo is going to fade, stretch, and shrink as your body changes. The sun will be your worst enemy when it comes to fading, but by wearing sun block you can potentially prevent some of the fading. It'll still happen to some degree though.

But, as you age and slough off your epidermal cells, t he ink to which the tattoo was injected is sloughing off with the cells. The body has to rejuvenate itself, so there's not much that you can do to prevent fading in this regards.

Depending on the colors, you'll find that parts may fad quicker than others. Because some chemical bonds are less stable than others and depending on how well the tattoo was tattooed originally, there's no 100% guarantee that one color will last longer, but in general red fades the fastest in most cases.

No matter what you do, the tattoo will eventually need to be touched up. Sometimes new tattoos will need to be touched up a few months after its healed, as the body adjusts to the new ink.

The amount of time between touch-ups will vary. You will find that in most cases colored tattoos generally need more touch ups than black tattoos. Most tattoos will need to have some touch up down within the first year or two of getting the tattoo.

When it's time for a touch-up, go to the tattoo artist that you originally got the tattoo from. Generally, they'll offer a discounted rate, if not a free touch-up.

You can keep your tattoo looking good, by taking care of it. Keep the tattoo out of direct sunlight as much as you can, and use sunblock when necessary. You can prolong how often you'll need to get the tattoo touched up with proper care, but you won't be able to completely avoid it.

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Scared of Needles, But I Want a Tattoo

September 29th 2009 13:23

There are many people who are scared of needles, but that doesn't mean that you can't get a tattoo if you really want one. Tattoos can really be beautiful pieces of art, and if you have a meaning behind what you want, the tattoo is even more wonderful. But, if you're scared of needles, you have that one big thing holding you back.. The needle.

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Creative Tramp Stamps

August 25th 2009 00:35

I've never been a big fan of tramp stamp tattoos, and no matter how many times I tihnk that a tattoo would look so cool on my lower back, it just won't go. But, if you're goign to have a tramp stamp, go all out. Be unique. Be creative.

Don't get the traditional tribal tramp stamp or the butterfly with swirls and flowers

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Convince Your Parents to Let You Get a Tattoo

May 28th 2009 18:11

If you're an under-aged teenager and you really want a tattoo- no matter what the reason is- but your parents keep saying 'NO.' You'll want to be adult about the entire situation. The more you beg, plead, and whine, the more they will continue to say 'no.'

* Do your research

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Getting a White Tattoo

May 12th 2009 16:00

For the most part, tattoo artists aren't really going to recommend that you get a tattoo with white ink, unless that's really what your set on because white ink is generally going to fade worse than any other color. In many people, the ink not only fades but completely disappears, so in some cases it can be a complete waste of money.

It's said that people of lighter and olive skin tones hold the white ink better than darker skin tones and people who tan regularly. The sun fades tattoo ink as it is, so when you put white tattoo ink in the sun, you'll find it disappears before your eyes... Well, maybe not that quick, but it will fade rather quickly

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Why Can't Women Get a Tattoo While Pregnant or Nursing?

April 27th 2009 18:18

It's not recommended that women who are pregnant or nursing get a tattoo, which can be frustrating when you are in that situation and you really want a tattoo... Well, you're better off listening to the tattoo artist and waiting.

Basically, when a woman is pregnant or nursing, everything that she puts into her body can affect the baby, so when she gets a tattoo, or even a piercing, the woman is risking a possible allergic reaction or infection that can potentially be passed down to the baby

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Proper Etiquette When Getting a Tattoo

April 24th 2009 15:47

When getting a tattoo, in a way it's like going to get your hair cut, sitting on the bus, going to the library, or eating at a restaurant. You need to have proper etiquette, and you'll find that each occasion has different procedures that you should follow- you don't want to tip the librarian for letting you check out a book, but you do want to tip your tattoo artist.

Here are a few simple etiquette procedures that you should consider when going to get a new tattoo. They are pretty simple and straight forward. Follow them, and your tattoo artist will be appreciative that you're not another jerk customer

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Risks of Contracting MRSA from a Tattoo

April 21st 2009 16:26

If you're not sure what Staph Infection is, you can check out signs and treating MRSA HERE. Because staph infection has come across the news a good bit and because it's rather common, there's no need to go in detail about the actual infection here.

As for contracting staph infection from a tattoo, that's something you don't hear about as often. Basically, if you get a tattoo, or even a piercing, you can contract an infection, including MRSA- staph infection. The difference is, once you contract MRSA, it can easily spread to other parts of your body, and it's more difficult to treat than a regular infection. The bacteria can be passed from the artist to you via the artist's skin or tools, or you can contract it from yourself, since the bacteria can reside on the outside of your body without adverse affects until entering broken skin

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Is My Tattoo Infected?

April 17th 2009 16:25

When most people get a tattoo, they don't realize that it can get infected. Most people don't even realize that tattoos can be considered wounds while healing. Well, they are and they can, which is why proper aftercare of a new tattoo is very important. You've spent enough money getting the permanent ink on your body, that you don't want any mishaps to the tattoo.

Just remember that after getting your tattoo, you will experience some redness, swelling, and pain. If the symptoms worsen, the you may have a problem, and if you start to notice puss, and red streaks, you've really got a problem

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