Summary :Tattoo may be a modern fad but is has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It has been observed that Egyptian mummies that date back to over 10,000 years before Christ also bear dotted patterns on their arms. Even some Asian countries have shown evidences of tattoos being part of their cultures that go back a long way in time.

From the Asian countries, the tattoo culture travelled to America and was slowly picked up by gangs as a symbol of their affiliations. Tattoos in that era were popular around Texas for this reason. However, in the present day, tattoos have nothing to do with gangs and gangsters but are more part of the youth culture.

Youngsters consider it cool and hip to sport tattoos on both the exposed and concealed parts of their bodies. What started out as a statement in rebellion and liberty soon became a style statement. Gradually tattoo came to be accepted by people and it was no more a domain to be explored by a select few. Sports and adventure enthusiasts began having their bodies tattooed and considered it an extension of the thrill that extreme sports bring along.

Another factor that worked in spreading the tattoo culture among the masses was the invention of the electric tattoo machine. This brought down the costs of tattooing and more importantly, made tattooing a less painful process. All those people who found tattoos fascinating but could not bring themselves to bear the pain that each puncture caused, could now gather the courage to get a taste of the fad.

As the acceptance grew, the humble tattoo shops graduated to becoming tattoo salons or tattoo studios, a clear sign of the advances in the field. Technology further developed and better and longer lasting colours began to be used. Awareness about tattooing increased alongside so that now tattoo salons had to adhere to a minimum standard of hygiene and offer quality service. Any negligence on part of a tattoo artist can lead to serious problems to the patron so there are strict rules in place like, those involving sterilization procedures. It is always advisable to approach a reputed tattoo artist and studio for tattooing, even if it means shelling out some extra money because a botched up tattooing procedure could be far more troublesome.

There are hundreds of patterns that are popularly used for tattoos, from the fluttering butterfly, dragons and unicorn to the ominous skull tattoos. You can take the well trodden path and opt from among these or if you wish to be different, you can give wings to your imagination and come up with a unique design exclusive to you. A tattoo is a reflection of the personality, which is why coy women will seldom opt for skull patterns and macho men would not like to be seen with a butterfly on their bodies.

If you want to be part of the trend, explore the world of tattoos and flaunt a tattoo pattern that will make you stand out in a crowd.

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Summary :Tattoo designs explore every aspect of our world be it the material, celestial, religious or plain abstract. Consequently there are tattoo designs of diverse kinds. Among the thousands of tattoo designs that are hot favourites, one is the star tattoo. This is perhaps the simplest of all tattoo designs and therefore perfect for the new entrant to the tattoo culture.

While tattoos may have soared in popularity in recent times, the star tattoo is a reminder of the fact these were used even in the good old seafaring days. Star tattoos usually comprise of more than a single star and therefore afford enough opportunity of experimentation so that it may turn out to be something unique for a person. If the star tattoo is used in isolation, you can opt to have it made with five points or eight points or otherwise as you desire. Also, the star tattoo does not belong to any particular gender, and as such is very popular with all those people who prefer celestial bodies as tattoo designs.

The shooting star and nautical star are the most preferred star tattoos. The nautical star holds special significance for sailors who were guided by it on their way home from the sea and was considered to be a good sign. This is why the nautical star is one tattoo that most sailors sport on their bodies. The nautical star as a tattoo design is also chosen by all those who have a special fascination for the sea.

In an indirect way the nautical star tattoo is also a representation of a person finding the right direction in life. Later, gays and lesbians also went on to adopt the nautical star as a symbol of their cause and began sporting these star tattoos.

There are several benefits of getting the star tattoo done on the body. A person new to the tattoo experience will be able to bear with the process more easily because these designs are small and so mean less pain. This is also a factor that facilitates the use of star tattoo as filler in between other designs. Another related benefit of the star tattoo is that it is less costly owing to its small size. One advantage of the star tattoo is unbeatable; it can be used to cover up any previous botched up tattoo job so that it is effectively concealed.

If one were to go deeper into the meaning of a star, it would be seen that it is always associated with things good and bright. So, with a star tattoo you always send across a positive message.

While star tattoos may be quite common, they are fairly easily customized to give a person something distinctive. You may be a person who would like to try out something simple for a beginning or may be one of those who are merely attracted by simplicity. Whatever be the case, the star tattoo is just perfect for you. With a design so straightforward and universal in nature, there is no way you can go wrong with a star tattoo.

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