Re-defining Body Art: Helpful Tips for the Right Tattoo

Tattoos are one of the most beautiful ways to express what one feels or believes in. it is one of the oldest ways in which people of different tribes bore allegiance to each other, tribes expressed their belief in their God or animal of choice and lovers expressed their love for each other. Now-a-days, tattoos are more than just proclamations and important statements, they are also fashion statements. Right from the small ones that people get on the nape of their neck to the elaborate ones on their backs and arms, tattoos have evolved as a much more interesting piece of body art in today’s world.

If you are looking for a tattoo studio in Gurgaon, you are in luck because there are plenty of such studios available. But selecting the right one is important, especially if you are interested in getting a permanent tattoo done. Permanent tattoos are a challenge to get done in the first place. Removing them is even more challenging as it involves laser treatment. So, how do you settle on the right type of tattoo? Here are some helpful tips for you:

1.       Design – This is, of course, the most important thing for you to think about. It all depends on what kind of tattoo you want done – something serious or something flirty or frivolous. Those looking to get statement tattoos done, i.e. tattoos that mean something very personal to them – they can enter the keywords in the internet search engines and find corresponding symbols, which have the particular meaning that they want. For example, a person who believes in world peace and is keen on promoting it can get the “V” sign tattooed. On the other hand, the people who want something purely for fun will have a tougher time – there are after all so many things to choose from, such as birds, animals, abstract art, names, mehendi designs, words in foreign languages, coloured tattoos, etc.

2.       Placement – It is important to know that getting a permanent tattoo done is not a painless procedure. There will be some amount of discomfort or pain a person feels. However, you should also remember that certain parts of the body hurt more when tattooed than the others. For example, tattoos on the back or on the wrist may be easier to get done than tattoos on the upper chest or on the nape. This is because the amount of skin and bone being worked upon makes a lot of difference. So, if you have chosen a tricky spot to get tattooed, then opt for something small. Keep the bigger ones for the less painful areas.

3.       Healing time – After getting the tattoo, you must take a lot of care of yourself and the tattooed region else you run the risk of contracting skin infection, amongst other things. So, if you have less amount of time, then it is better you choose a small to medium-sized tattoo than a large one.

Most people are under the wrong impression that tattoos are not safe. If you get it done at the right place, however, it is just beautiful body art with minimal pain.