The Japanese language has three alphabets used in the Japanese language known as, Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Kanji are the main part of the Japanese writing system, and it’s derived from the Chinese writing system called “Hanzi” so Chinese and Japanese may have some characters that look similar but do not necessarily mean the same thing in both languages. Kanji and Chinese characters have been popular as tattoos for a...

You probably know that tattoos work by injecting ink into the skin, but do you really know the process behind it? Modern tattooing uses a tattoo machine also known as a tattoo gun to inject a colored ink into the second layer of skin called the dermis, it does this by rapidly moving a sterilized needle up and down just enough to pierce the skin, each time the needle pierces the skin it injects a small droplet of ink into the second layer of...

Lower back tattoos – Over the years they have become quite popular, so much so some women who probably want a lower back tattoo shy away from them because they think lower back tattoos lack originality. While this may be true for some cases, it doesn’t mean they are all generic and lack originality, it’s just that most women get them to look sexy or rebellious and this is makes them common. But there are women who really...

If you’re reading this you or someone you know is thinking about getting a tattoo. Before you take the plunge you should really know about some safety precautions you should be taking to have a safe and enjoyable experience while getting your tattoo. When walking into a tattoo shop you should observe and ask a few questions about their sterilization methods. The first thing you should notice walking into the shop is how the shop...

Your first question is probably “Is tattoo removal even possible?” Well the answer to that question is yes to some extent. There are many ways to remove a tattoo some work better than others and some also cost a lot more than others. 1. First on the list of tattoo removal is Lasers, this does work and it does cost a pretty penny around $800. 2. IPL (Intense pulsed light) works a little better than laser removal and is said to...

Believe it or not tattooing has been around for approximately 5,300 years! How do we know this? Well a naturally mummified body of a man dubbed “Ötzi the Iceman” was found September 1991 in the Ötztal Alps by Hauslabjoch pass. The mummy had 57 tattoos on his body that are believed to have been treatment for arthritis. Scientists dated Ötzi to be from approximately 3300 BC making Ötzi Europe’s oldest mummy and...

Why Are Tattoo Quotes So Popular?   Do you remember when you first read a quote that truly inspired you? Imagine the feeling every day for the rest of your life. This is what a tattoo quote can potentially give you! Once you found a quote that truly inspires you it can be turned into a tattoo that has real meaning behind it. Sure traditional tattoo designs are great but a quote tattoo that motivates you or just makes you feel better...