The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian "tatu" which means "to mark something.”
about twelve million Americans have one tattoo! A tattoo is a design made on the skin by a process of pricking and ingraining an indelible pigment. The design is made on the skin with a temporary dye such as henna or ink.
Educate yourself about the techniques, the pain of getting a tattoo, as well as after care and potential complications.
Do not rub your fresh tattoo dry. The best way to dry your tat is to let it air dry. If you don't have the time to do that, you can gently pat it dry with a soft towel
Research the procedures for removing a tattoo: laser treatment, dermabrasion, salabrasion, scarification… Realize that these are as painful and expensive as they sound, and not always successful
The modern electric tattoo machine is invented by Samuel o'Reilly in 1891. O'Reilly's machine was based on the rotary technology of the electric engraving device invented by Thomas Edison.
Tattoo inks have been described as "remarkably nonreactive histologically". However, cases of allergic reactions to tattoo inks, particularly certain colors, have been medically documented
Temporary tattoos are popular with models and children as they involve no permanent alteration of the skin but produce a similar appearance that can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
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