First tattoo ? what do I have to know?
The summer brings to light what is mercifully hidden under warm clothes in the cool season: tattoos, wherever the eye looks. Okay, there are real artworks, but let's be honest? most of what is blatantly displayed on pale skin is pretty scary. Scorpions crawl over shoulders, ass antlers flashing over deep-seated jeans, and Chinese characters adorn fat men's upper arms. Nevertheless, the trend towards colorful body modification seems to be unbroken. Let's take a closer look at this not new, but revived in recent decades trend.
More tattooed women than men
All tattooed readers are now raising their right hands. Thanks, that's enough. If you believe the statistics, about every eleventh of you should have just given a hand signal. According to a survey conducted by the Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK), about 6.3 million Germans over 16 wear one or more tattoos. Tattoos are particularly popular among young women between 25 and 34 years? In this population group, every second woman has dared to go to the tattoo parlor. An astounding number considering that tattoos have long been a pure male domain. With prominent exceptions: Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Empress Sisi, at the age of 51, had an anchor on the imperial shoulder in a harbor bar. And no, sisi? is not a typo? only in the well-known films with the unforgotten Romy Schneider, the royal nickname became a second? s? added and Sisi became Sissi. But back to the topic.
Prominent role models
Angelina Jolie has had her children's birthplaces tattooed on their left upper arms. You can do it, but I do not think that's really nice. In general, with many tattoos the symbolic statement seems to count more than the aesthetics. The Brazilian footballer Neymar wears (among other things) the image of a crown as a sign of power on one of his fingers. In my opinion, the tattoo of a little swallow would suit him better, but that's another story. In any case, the just decided Football World Cup again extensively opportunity to admire tattoos of all stripes and style with the players.
If it's embarrassing
I myself carry two youthful sins on the body? At the tender age of twelve I stung my initials on my left forearm with a twisted sewing needle and black drawing ink. Today I would like to claim that the whole thing is due to the peer pressure within my clique, but I'm not allowed to dizzy? In fact, with my early fascination with the unconventional, I was the driving force behind the action. Well, at least the initials are helpful as a thought support when I wake up in the morning and can not remember my name. I carry the second tattoo on my back, where fortunately I can not see it myself. And since I rarely run around without it, the rest of the world is usually hidden. In the middle of the twenties I thought that was cool and besides I had a tattoo artist in my circle of friends. Today I would not let this happen, although I am now as old as Empress Sisi, when she made her way to the port bar in 1888.
Tips for the first tattoo
If you decide to have a tattoo despite the expected pain (yes, it really hurts!), You should pay attention to the following points:
recommendations catch up? Do not just go to the first tattoo parlor, but get a tattoo artist recommended by friends (or friends) who are satisfied with their tattoos.
On hygiene respect, think highly of ? Does the tattoo studio make a tidy and clean impression? Does the tattoo artist wear gloves and does he thoroughly sterilize his equipment? Lack of hygiene is the most common reason for infection with bacteria, fungi or viruses. In the worst case, threatened infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C, HIV or tetanus.
On good consultation respect, think highly of ? A good tattoo artist takes enough time for his clients. There may be a lot of questions before the first tattoo and that's perfectly fine, after all, you'll be walking the result for a lifetime.
Attention at Pre-existing conditions ? Anyone who suffers from a skin disease (atopic dermatitis), an immune deficiency or diabetes should seek advice from a tattooed doctor.
On the professional hear? Not every motive is equally suitable for every body part and also the currently trendy "Tiny Tattoos"? (very small tattoos) are not always feasible. In case of doubt, listen to the advice of a specialist.
Quality aftercare ? A tattoo is always a skin injury that takes time to heal. During this phase, the tattoo should be cared for with a suitable remedy (for example, Hustle Butter, a special cream for fresh tattoos).Direct sunlight is to be avoided as well as excessive contact with water.
And do not forget: A tattoo is a decision for life, therefore, the motive and the body site should be carefully chosen. The subsequent removal of a tattoo by laser treatment is as costly as painful and not succeed in all cases to 100 percent.
