This is a method of applying a body pattern using a needle and dyes that are injected under the skin. The name itself came and comes from the Tahitian language, then in everyday life there was the word "tutu", meaning "drawing".
Tattoos originate from the distant past, for both Japanese samurai and Indians, they were considered protection from dark forces, but at present they have become an art form for masters, and a way of self-expression for "customers".
Legs are considered one of the most non-standard places for tattoos; they look elegant on the female body, emphasizing femininity. The drawing can be of completely different sizes and themes, it can be both small and large, covering the entire leg, which depends not only on the flight of the "customer's" imagination, but also on the skill of the tattoo artist.
The most common place for a tattoo is considered to be the thigh, and as for images, the most popular are butterflies, flowers and stars of various shapes. There is an opinion that the tattoo on the leg is a "female" look, which is not true. In this matter difference between man and woman absent. Currently, many representatives of the stronger sex also “wear” them, opting for the Celtic theme, weapons, as well as depicting crosses, etc., thereby emphasizing their masculinity.
This type of tattoo is very practical, because at any time it can be hidden from public view, because there are rules on how to look in a particular environment and place, but this is not the last reason why tattoo lovers choose this place.
But do not forget that this place is considered one of the most painful, which is why it is rare, this is due to the fact that there are bones nearby, so girls with a low pain threshold should pay attention to softer areas. Although, if desired, the master can anesthetize the site of application, but many of them have a bad attitude towards anesthesia.
The most optimal time for applying a tattoo on a leg is summer, because the air dries the wound, which contributes to rapid healing, but it is strongly not recommended to expose a fresh tattoo to direct sunlight, touch it, rub it and scratch it until it is completely healed.
In order to promote healing, you should use regenerating ointments, applying very little, forming the thinnest film, this is necessary so that the skin breathes under the ointment. Do not be afraid of new sensations, as a rule, on the first day a tingling sensation or dull pain may appear, in the following days a slight itching may appear, this indicates that the damaged skin is being restored.
Currently, people who have tattoos make an unpleasant impression on many due to the fact that for many years certain stereotypes have formed in our society based on the ignorance of others.
But if you still decide to get a tattoo on your leg, then you should know a few things:
And what is the opinion of the church on the topic of tattoos? She believes that the tattoo is an echo of paganism, which, of course, immediately imposes a ban on her. The clergy also explain the negative opinion of the church on tattooing - a person was created by God, and, therefore, by making “cuts”, we are going against the Almighty. He created us in his image and likeness, and we, it turns out, take power into our own hands.
Indeed, after all, it never occurs to anyone to finish painting something on an already finished picture, which any artist painted with such zeal. At least we'll do the wrong thing. Yes, and we will offend this same artist with our barbaric behavior.
If, nevertheless, a decision is made to get a tattoo, you need to take it with responsibility. When choosing a master, you should take an interest in his work, ask him to demonstrate them, the same applies to his diplomas, and if possible, find out reviews about a particular tattoo artist. It should be done in qualified salons and do not forget to ensure that all parts of the tattoo machine, the accessories needed by the master are unpacked in your presence, in order to avoid infections and infections that are dangerous for the body. It must be remembered that it is not worth saving money, the tattoo remains on the skin for life, there should be no mistakes, and even taking it as a tribute to fashion is also not the best option. It must be remembered that how many people, so many opinions, the main thing is to remain yourself inside, and enjoy your appearance, whether it is decorated with tattoos, or left in its original form!
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How is a tattoo made?
Have you recently added a new tattoo to your body? If so, then you may want to keep the tattoo as good as new forever, for this you need to take care of it. The processes required to keep a tattoo as good as new vary with the season, especially once summer arrives!
Regardless of whether you have a first tattoo or you already have some of them on your body, in any case, this event cannot be treated as follows: made (a) and forgot (a). On the contrary, it should be borne in mind that tattoo care should vary according to the time of year. Our portal will share recommendations on the features of tattoo care in the summer.
It is during this period that it is defenseless under the influence of UV radiation, since a significant part of our body remains open, and few prefer to hide the exquisite “painting” under clothing.
You have a new tattoo or you have already “grown” with it, however, the pigments lose their brightness over time, the paint fades, the image becomes less attractive.
By the way, you should pay attention to the fact that getting tattoos in the summer is extremely undesirable, since dusty and dirty air can cause serious irritation.
But if you still got a tattoo in the summer, while healing is in progress, adhere to the following rules.
Reduce the intensity of work and mechanical impacts
Tattoos are hard to heal. Try to avoid vigorous activity that provokes heavy sweating for at least 10 days after the end of the session. Also, do not wear tight clothes during this period, because in this way you can rub the already inflamed skin. And what absolutely should not be done is to rub the area with a tattoo on the body with a washcloth: this can cause microtrauma.
Minimize swimming in water
This also applies to long baths and long showers. The tattooed image on your skin is essentially an open wound with ink injected into it. And, for example, in pools, water is certainly chlorinated or contains other disinfectants, while natural reservoirs abound with dirt and bacteria. Infection, once in the wound, can lead to an inflammatory process, suppuration. In turn, the sea poses a danger to tattoos due to its high salinity.
Less depressingly, when bathing, ink is released from the tattooed area of \u200b\u200bthe skin, and then the drawing risks fading. In any case, body “painting” is deformed under the influence of the external environment, and therefore it is important to take care to minimize this impact. Among other things, you should not steam the skin: a bath, a sauna, and a hot bath are prohibited. In these cases, hot water is also not the best ally for your tattoo.
Protect yourself from UV
Under the influence of direct rays of the sun, the tattoo becomes dull, “fades”. Therefore, treat your underbody drawing with a cream with a high degree of sun protection (we recommend applying the product every 2 hours): this measure is especially important if you go to the beach or will be in a place where you cannot hide from the activity of the luminary for a long time. Thus, you will protect your tattoo from fading (when black paint under the intense influence of the sun "turns" into gray-blue).
Tattoo artists are unanimous that it is not advisable to acquire a new pattern on the body before relaxing at sea. The tattoo must heal, and for this it takes about three months, so as not to “disturb” it by actively soaking it in salt water and treating it with sunscreen. So, under no circumstances should the cream be applied to a fresh tattoo: while the healing process is in progress, it is considered incomplete. It is during this period that caring for your new wearable image is very important, because this time is decisive in whether the drawing will last for a long time or, having lost pigment, will fade in a short time.
Particular attention should be paid to the care of the tattoo only for the first 2-3 months after application, then its treatment should be just regular.
If you haven't followed any rules and your tattoo has faded over the summer, don't be discouraged. This annoyance is fixable. Today, much is possible: you will certainly restore the brightness of the image, for this, contact the master. But after the "restoration" be ready to take care of the tattoo again, especially in the summer with its accompanying natural "attributes".
Okay, you finally decided to go all out, came to the conclusion that you just need a tattoo, but then you realize that you caught a cold. You have a sore throat, you constantly sneeze and cough, and a branch of Niagara Falls has formed in your nose. And so you climb into your smartphone and start asking the all-knowing "Google" when you should not get a tattoo. And he brings you here, so read on, now we will tell you everything.
The main contraindications include:
No. And once again no. And not worth it at all. When you, your body begins to resent. The indignation manifests itself in the form of a rise in temperature, a slowdown in healing, and other unpleasant phenomena that may and will lead you to the Dark Side, but you will look no better than Darth Sidious. Well, because of stress, immunity is weakened, and with a cold and stress at the same time, most likely you will get sick with something else. Better wait a little bit and spend the money that would have gone on drugs on another one.
In any case, no matter what you read further, this does not mean that you should argue with the master, he probably knows better. But for a general understanding, we will give you some tips. It is best to do in the cold season - early spring, late autumn, winter. Why? Because in summer and in general in the heat it is much slower, which means that the intervals between sessions will increase, and health problems may arise. And you shouldn’t expose it to the sun’s rays, and in the summer, beaches, fishnet T-shirts and comfortable beautiful clothes from your wardrobe that reveal your new tattoo to the world. Understood? So wait for the right season and go to the salon.
With a flick of the wrist, the northerners sent winter clothes to the closets and took out shorts and T-shirts. Of course, in Murmansk we don't wear them very often. But all the same, bare legs and arms flicker on the streets, which means beautiful tattoos on them. But not everyone knows that this beauty must be looked after and protected.
Without sunscreen, not a step out of the house
Polar tattoo masters warn that it is not reasonable to do stuffing in the summer and before the holidays. The sun, dirt, sweat, salt water - all these are enemies for a healing wound. Namely, this will be the tattoo in the first two months after its completion.
Smear the tattoo only with healing agents that the master recommends: Bepanthen, D-panthenol, Tattoo goo, Ink fix, H2Ocean. No "Rescuers", baby creams and oils. It is best to wear clothes made from natural fabrics, such as cotton, advise Murmansk body modification masters Alexander and Olga Ebiss.
A fresh tattoo should be hidden from direct sunlight, no matter how much you want to brag about it.
You can not let her steam, spit, get wet. Baths, saunas, gym - all this is taboo. Avoid salt water because salt pushes the paint out very aggressively. If an inflammatory process begins, the body will perceive the paint as a foreign body and will reject it, warns tattoo master Stanislav Zaitsev. - Do not wrap tattoos in gauze or bandages, it is better to blot sweat with paper towels or napkins.
On already healed drawings in the summer, especially if you do not hide them under clothing, be sure to apply sunscreen. Masters recommend northerners, whose skin is especially sensitive to ultraviolet radiation, children's sunscreens with at least SPF 50. After all, after the holidays, many happy owners of the tattoo fade - it's not the paint that burns out, but the skin. And when the tan fades, all the beauty of the wearable pattern disappears with it. If you use special tools that maintain the brightness of the tattoo, then its "life" can be extended by 5-6 years. True, they are unlikely to save those tattoos that are made on the hands, wrists and fingers, where the skin is constantly in motion and because of this the outline of the pattern can float.
Black henna will "give" dermatitis
In the autumn, northerners sunbathing at the sea are given not only a tan, but also strange patterns on their bodies - traces of "temporary tattoos". However, this concept is incorrect. Masters immediately warn - there are no temporary tattoos! On the beaches, you will get a drawing with synthetic henna. That's just the harm from it more than beauty.
Henna itself does not cause allergies, however, to obtain a black paint color, paraphenylenediamine is added to it, which can cause contact dermatitis when redness, rash, and swelling of the skin appear. But natural Indian henna is absolutely harmless to the skin, - masters Olga and Alexander say.
Yes, and real tattoos are best done only by trusted masters in your hometown.
From personal experience, I can say that 50 percent of my clients who come to remake a drawing acquired them on vacation, says Stanislav. - You should not get tattoos on vacation in Thailand, Egypt and Turkey. Of course, many Chinese or Japanese craftsmen still make them by hand with needles, and the result is better than the machine way. But it is very difficult to get to such pros - you have to sign up for a long time. And for one session, they can charge from $500. So if you are offered to make a hieroglyph on the beach for $ 100, it’s better not to agree.
TOP 3
The most popular drawings among northerners
Many masters are sure that there is no fashion for tattoos. After all, every pro tries to make an exclusive drawing and advises his clients not to follow the majority. But, as Stanislav Zaitsev says, all the same, from generation to generation there is a fashion for tattoos. Hieroglyphs and cats were popular 3-4 years ago, now they are increasingly ordering drawings in the army and nautical style - black thick lines and contrasting bright colors. According to Zaitsev, the top 3 most popular tattoos among northerners have recently looked like this.
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