A few decades ago tattoos were treated very skeptically (and in Japan these prejudices are still alive), however nowadays the majority of society refers to this way of expressing individuality favourably enough.
If you are planning to get your first tattoo, you should be very careful with the choice of design, so as not to get tired of too harsh or saturated pattern. We've made a selection of the most successful ideas from star tattoo artists that you can use as a reference to create your own unique tattoo.
Mehendi style tattoo
View this post on Instagram
Publication from Henna Tattoo Schweiz®️ (@hennatattoo_official)
Mehendi is the ancient art of body decoration with henna, which comes to us from Indian culture. Each design is traditionally meant to be sacred, so you can choose the one that best reflects your inner world. As an experiment, you can apply a temporary pattern with henna, but now mehendi patterns are becoming increasingly popular in the design of permanent tattoos as well.
How to choose a tattoo by character: the basic meaning of shapes
If you still can not decide, tell you how to choose a tattoo by character - for this you should pass a simple psychological test. For this purpose it is necessary among five geometrical figures (square, rectangle, triangle, circle, zigzags) to choose two, which like more other, and then to familiarize with their characteristics. The received information will allow you to understand in what direction you should move, in order not to make a wrong choice. We recommend to choose figures first, and then read their description - so testing will be as objective as possible.
Tattoo in the shape of a feather
View this post on Instagram
Publication from Doctor Woo (@_dr_woo_) on May 14, 2021 at 2:01 am PDT
Nowadays tattoos in the form of a feather are not rare, but few people know that the ancient Indian tribes were the first to apply such patterns. And to decorate their bodies with a drawing in the form of a feather could only selected members of the community - a feather is considered a symbol of rebirth of life, spirituality and lightness. Celebrity tattoo artist Dr. Woo, who creates designs for Hailey and Justin Bieber, suggests rethinking the classic design.
Some basic tips on how to choose a tattoo
It must be admitted that many people have no idea how to choose a tattoo. Often they are guided by emotions and momentary desires. For example, one of the rules states that one must not go to the master and apply the drawing to the body, as soon as the desire to decorate himself with a tattoo arose. Between the two events - the emergence of the desire and directly to the prick figure - must pass a few weeks. This time is necessary to accurately understand and realize whether you need a tattoo.
Here are a few tips on how to choose a tattoo man:
- Decide on the place of application - think about whether you want to show off the design to others or prefer it to be hidden under clothing;
- Decide in what style you want to apply a tattoo - there are many styles, read them, and if you can not make a choice on their own, consult with a master;
- Choose a few sketches that you like, and based on them, ask them to make a unique sketch for you;
- Think about what colors you want to use in the tattoo - only black or different, brighter colors.
Fortunately, today the problems with how to choose a tattoo for a man should not be. After all, on the Internet, including on our website, there are many photos of real tattoos. Looking at such photos, each person will be able to understand on what part of the body he wants to wear the image, what style he likes more than others and what colors will be advantageous.
Tattoo with floral motifs
View this post on Instagram
Publication from High Voltage Tattoo (@highvoltagetat) on July 18, 2020 at 10:27 am PDT
View this post on Instagram
Publication from winterstone (@winterstone) on 11 Oct 2021 at 11:00 am PDT
Tattoos with floral motifs best accentuate femininity and sensuality. However, bold designs in the form of roses with spikes are no longer as relevant as the neat minimalist tattoos in the form of wildflowers.
How to choose a tattoo for a man by color
By the way, if you are interested in how to choose a tattoo by character, be sure to pay attention to the colors you want to use in the drawing. Here are brief characteristics of the main colors:
- Red - improves mood, gives energy, but it should not be used too much;
- Yellow - activates the thought processes, but its large amount leads to anxiety;
- blue - calms and relaxes;
- Green - reliability, support, fertility;
- violet - helps to remove overexcitement.
The same characteristics fit the shades of the listed colors.
Paired tattoos
View this post on Instagram
A publication from chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on April 4, 2021 at 10:35 a.m. PDT
For lovers it is relevant to emphasize their feelings with the help of paired tattoos, but a tattoo in a similar style can be done by a group of friends. For example, the stars of the TV series "Pretty Little Liars" got minimalist tattoos to commemorate their work on the project.
View this post on Instagram
Publication from Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) on October 28, 2021 at 1:05 a.m. PDT
You may also like this material:
Celebrity tattoos: what Angelina Jolie, Scarlett Johansson and other celebrities mean
Celebrity couples, thanks to whom we still believe in love
Leather shirt - trend for Fall-Winter 2021: where to find the perfect one and what to wear it with
How to choose a tattoo: 41 photos of tattoos for men
For example, if you want a tattoo on the whole chest, it is necessary to choose a drawing that will exactly match its shape, emphasize its contours and be symmetrical. But there are certain points - if the image will be smoothly "flowing" down, in such a situation, symmetry is not a prerequisite. It is important that the whole picture looks beautiful and harmonious.
On the rest of the torso or ribs, images unfolded in profile and looking in the same direction as the person will look ideal. Images in full-face on these places may look ridiculous, as they are distorted, losing their symmetry. However, for each individual tattoo is still better to talk to the master, and then make a final decision.
On the back, as well as on the chest, it is necessary to impose a symmetrical pattern. A good option would be images that seem to line up along the spine. Although in general, the back is hardly an ideal canvas for the master's work.
On the hands, it is worth applying elongated images, as round, wide drawings will be "lost". The same rule applies to the legs.
But it is not necessary to fill up anything on hands, because in these places tattoos wear out very quickly. If you still decide to score a pattern in this place, it is recommended to choose something that will never get bored and not get tired, because that is what you will see most often. And in no case do not beat a tattoo on the palms of your hands. Images can be placed on the neck, both longitudinally and crosswise.
If on someone a particular drawing looks incredibly attractive, it is still far from the fact that it will also look the same on you. Because there are a number of factors to consider:
- body condition;
- the style of the person;
- and others.
How to choose a place for a tattoo: tips and recommendations of experts
Choosing a site for a tattoo is a responsible thing. It would seem that the place for a tattoo, where the soul asks - there and to apply. But the wrong place can distort the meaning of the tattoo, reduce the effect and even make the image absurd. For example, the picture-portrait put on the scapula will be at movement of the owner too to move, and visually the person on a portrait becomes distorted and looks ridiculous and ridiculous.
Tattoo on the arm
Hands occupy the first place in popularity, it is on the hands, shoulders, wrist and forearm most often stuffed with tattoos. Indeed, these areas are perfect for small and medium-sized tattoos. It is fashionable today to apply a tattoo arm, creating a story line along the entire length of the hand from the hand or even fingers to the shoulder. No less popular and very stylish on the shoulder and forearm looks biomechanics - a realistic picture in the form of steel muscles, plates, levers, etc.
The wrist is in demand among girls, although men do not lag behind. This area depicts miniature tattoos, which can at any time hide from prying eyes. The most popular tattoos on the wrist:
- bracelets;
- flowers;
- insects.
Fingers and the back of the hand are not particularly often covered with tattoos, and these places usually make tattoos of sailors and military
Tattoos on the legs
Tattoos are increasingly common on the legs, on the front side of the thigh or on the palm above the knee. The hip - the ideal place for a tattoo, here and the canvas is flat, and the area for the flight of fancy big, and to remove from prying eyes simply. In addition, the correct pattern will help visually hide body flaws and stretch marks. Ankle is in demand among girls - they put a tattoo in the form of chains or flowers, it looks quite attractive.
Tattoo on the face and head
The head is also a canvas for tattoos. On the one hand, it seems to be an extreme area, but on the other hand, the tattoo on the head is easier to hide by letting the hair underneath. There is also a third side, in order to flaunt the tattoo you will have to shave your head regularly.
The face is put under the hand of the master of the girl to change or improve the shape:
- lips;
- eyes;
- eyebrows.
This is called permanent makeup, usually lasts for three to four years and requires regular adjustments. Tattoo on the face in the form of pictures do too, but it's very, very extreme, there is no way to hide it.
Tattoo on the back
The scapula is also a favorite place for girls, it's easy to get a tattoo, and there's plenty of room. A dream, not a place. Men also often choose the scapula as a canvas for a tattoo, especially suitable for abstracts or biomechanics. The tattoo on the lower back looks a little unfashionable already, although there are those who wish to put an ornament there.
What tattoo to choose: a few additional tips that many people just forget about!
Telling about how to choose a tattoo can be quite a long time. The topic is so vast and extensive that the article may be too voluminous, and few people will read it to the end.
But we have prepared for you some additional recommendations about what tattoo to choose - not many people think about them, but they are really very important.
- To receive a unique sketch, sometimes it is not necessary to draw it "from scratch". It is possible to take some separate elements from different tattoos found to you on the net and correctly combine them.
- Thinking about what kind of tattoo to choose, remember that the master is able to realize almost any of your desires. Do not hesitate to tell exactly what you want to get. If this is a true professional, there will be no problems with the creation of the sketch and its transferring to the body!
- Don't forget to specify what this or that symbol can mean in different cultures and religions. Perhaps it has offensive characteristics.
- Thinking about what kind of tattoo to choose and giving preference to hieroglyphs, be sure to try to find the exact "deciphering", the translation of the meaning of the character. Otherwise, there may be embarrassment.
- It is not necessary to choose as a tattoo the names. For example, there is no need to put your name - well, what's the point? And definitely should not apply the name of the other half - life is unpredictable and the possibility that your relationship may end, all the same, there is.
- Some, immersed in the thought of what tattoo to choose, too much attention is paid to the meaning, the meaning of the possible image. However, in fact, the tattoo may not have any meaning at all, may not be endowed with deep meaning. After all, today the tattoo is a direction of art. Therefore it is not necessary to be too accentuated on the semantic load.
- Do not forget that tattoos require care and not only immediately after application, but always! Of course, the most attention should be paid to them during the period of skin healing. The most difficult to care for are the drawings on the face, legs and arms.
Pay attention! If you are not sure until the end that you want to walk with a tattoo, you have internal blocks, then do not rush to go to the salon. Most likely, you are not yet ready for such a responsible step.
We have given you a lot of advice on how to choose a tattoo - they are all relevant and equally important. It is impossible to allocate any separate aspects - that a tattoo to you liked and suited, it is necessary to take into account all the described recommendations.
Tattoo on the body - to be or not to be?
A difficult question, when I want and prick. So here we need to think carefully, weighing the pros and cons.
First, it is necessary to approach this issue with the utmost responsibility. The tattoo remains for life! It's not easy to get it out. You don't have to give in to impulses, friends' opinions, and fashion trends. Reading the literature on the Internet, the opinions of various people and, of course, your own opinion - that's what will help to make the right choice. In addition, advice with relatives can influence the decision. Especially the elderly, religious people have a negative attitude towards such displays of art, so it is better to have a conversation as if by chance, to scout out the situation.
Secondly, study medical contraindications. Yes, tattoos are not suitable for everyone. Thus, the barriers to its application are: skin diseases, allergies, and diabetes. The consultation with the doctor will help to identify or, on the contrary, to cut off all possible risks. Also the threshold of sensitivity to pain is of great importance. If the tattoo is large, has a complex graphic image, then it is done for a long time, in several stages, and the healing period will last a long time.
And finally, finding a good salon. There is no need to save money on this, it is better to find a good, professional master, who can make your dreams come true, make a beautiful drawing.
If, after all, the choice fell in favor of the tattoo, it means that it will bring only joy, will become with its bearer a unit, and there will never be a desire to remove it.
Keep other people out of the choice
Your body belongs to you and you alone. That means that you shouldn't label your skin with anyone else's - in fact, anyone else's - name. This rule is true at all times. It doesn't matter if it's your boyfriend's name, your sister's name, your cousin's name, or anyone else in your life.
Everyone wants to believe that their marriage will last forever or that their closest friends will never disappear. However, everyone knows from life experience that this is not always the case. No relationship can be one-sided. If you feel that you absolutely must be signed after someone else, at least choose a wordless and nameless graphic. That way, you can pretend you got the tattoo for a different reason if your relationship changes.
Check and double check
Accuracy - Another area in which lettering tattoos are far more brutal than wordless ink. Most image-based tattoos are not exact replicas of another design. Even if you are trying to mimic the style of an existing design, it is perfectly acceptable and even expected that your handwritten graphic will have its own unique style.
However, when it comes to script tattoos, many people prefer to copy exact quotes from another source. In these cases, spelling and phrasing are very important. If you want someone else's words to stay on your skin forever, make sure they are the exact words.
