subject: Tattoos - Choose Your Design [print this page] The concept of tattooing is as old as the history of the modern times. The social acceptability of the tattoos was always a question at first, but at present all the societies have shown a green flag to this unique body art. The word tattoo took birth from the word in the dictionary of the Polynesians, 'tatao'. The first formal use of this word was by James Cook in 1769.
The fact unknown to many is using tattoos as a mark of slavery among the Greeks. The Mayans, Incas and the Aztecs also used tattoos for various reasons. The tattoos called the henna tattoos are inked in green and are used among the tribal clans.
In the earlier days of the development of the tattoos, dragon was the most sought after design. Normally, the colors used in these tattoos are monochrome. The innovations have led to the use of other light colors too. This design is preferred by the people from all walks of life.
The whole process of tattooing is painful and irreversible. Hence, the best choice of a design and place for the tattoo is very important. In case you are a first timer in a dilemma about selecting the design then it is best to choose a temporary tattoo as possible always remove it if it doesn't suit your personality.
The mistake most people do is by choosing a wrong design that does not connect well to the person they are. Therefore, one has to research on the different designs available and choose one that suits him the most, so that he is happy with his choice till the end of time.
One of the recent trends among men is angel tattoos. Goods fact, every man waits for an angel to change his life and add more colors to it. This is evident by the growing popularity of angel tattoos among guys. The angel is ways to depict their love towards the angel in their life.
The angel in the tattoo is considered symbolic of love towards their wife. A few of the people believe that the angel in the tattoos is a bringer of happiness and glory to their lives.
Various forms of the angel tattoos you'll find in the tattoo salons are cherub angel tattoos, fallen angel tattoos, arch angel tattoos and Guardian angel tattoos. Among these typically the most popular ones are arch angel tattoos and the religious tattoos, owing to their relationship with the bible.
Irrespective of the type of the tattoo opted for; the necessity arises for one to make sure that he chooses the right design for himself. This is important as an individual has to live with this design throughout his life. The choice should be such that the design should never make you regret your decision in the foreseeable future.
