Tattoos have become a form of self expression to the young but the trend is not confined to the young, many grown ups also choose tattoos to express their grief, joy or celebration. What many don’t realize is that removing a tattoo is even more difficult than the painful procedure of getting one. A tattoo commissioned in the heat of the moment may become an embarrassment a few years down the line. You may not like to carry your ex lover’s name on your body.

Tattoos are permanent markings inked onto the skin with special needles and high quality dyes. In the modern context tattoos are an individual’s way of expressing them but it has been a part of tradition in many cultures across the world. There is no limit to the number of designs, colors and styles. You can choose from the myriad designs a professional artist offers or you can commission an original design to suit your desire. You can have a tattoo commissioned on any part of your skin. The whole body is your canvas. Tattoo artists and consumers are getting increasingly creative with the designs and their placement.

Due care should be taken if you desire to have a tattoo inked on your body. Get it done at a professional place where due care is taken in regards of sterilization and hygiene. Proper care should be taken once you have the tattoo inked. Antiseptic creams should be applied to the skin after inking, to prevent infections and speed the healing process.

If you want a tattoo to sport for an occasion and don’t want it forever you can choose from a wide range of temporary tattoos. These may last up to a couple of weeks if you want them too. They don’t wash off with ordinary soap and water. You will need to use a cotton ball soaked in a lotion or a baby oil to remove it. They are available in numerous designs and all you need do is wet them on the right side and press to the area you want it. Rub with a cloth till the tattoo is transferred and then peel of the paper or plastic backing. It can be safely used by children too. You can even pick designs meant for specific body areas like the wrist, ankle lower back or neck.

Henna is a good and natural means of body art. The leaf extract is made into a paste and applied with the help of a henna cone or even paint brush. As with tattoos, the design options are unlimited. Intricate and delicate formations are common. Once applied, the henna is left to dry. You can then wrap the body part in plastic or apply tape to trap the body heat. This leads to a darker color on the body. The henna dyes the skin with a red orange to dark maroon color. The color may last for a week or two.

Henna and temporary tattoos let you have the cake and eat it too. You can show off body art when you wish too, then you may remove it and opt for another whenever you wish too, giving you more freedom of expression.

Katie Y. Brooks writes for www.BeautyItems.com, a consumer-rated hair salon and beauty product directory. For press release and media inquiries, Katie can be contacted here.

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