Tattoo Styles and What They Say About You.
What tattoo style is best for you? If tattoos are all about personal expression, what are you trying to say with your tattoo?
When making your personal style decision - one that lasts for a lifetime, it makes sense to spend some time thinking about the message you are sending out to the world. It takes time to decide on the best kind of tattoo that will express your personality and makes a style statement.
Fashion and styles change. The designs in vogue today tend to lose their sparkle in a few years, and can look dated. That is one reason you may want to avoid a very trendy and current tattoo style. Always ask yourself - will it last? Unfortunately we don’t always know the answer. Some things that were very popular a few years ago can look really cheesy and old fashioned today.
Therefore, it is very essential for one to take time before making up his/her mind on getting inked. Here are a few tips about tattoo styles that can help you:
The tattoo designs women normally go with are the traditionally feminine ones - things like butterfly tattoos and fairies are more likely to be inked on a gal than on a guy. Flowers on the other hand are worn by men and women. Rose tattoos especially are popular for guys.
Before choosing a tattoo, it’s helpful to know the meaning and the symbol of the tattoo. Many images are symbolic. Knowing the meaning of your tattoo will help you be more proud about your design.
For example the butterfly is a symbol for rebirth. From an ugly cocoon (difficult times) one is metamorphized and ends up with beauty and grace.
Therefore, the message the bearer of a butterfly tattoo conveys is happiness through hard times.
Of course, some people just think the butterfly is pretty. This is owing to its striking imagery and perfection in symmetry.
Another class of tattoo styles that may seem feminine but are popular with men are angel tattoos. An angel is a messenger of God - and for most people are symbols of peace and serenity.
Many people like getting tattoos of their guardian angel - they believe that they are now under the protection of the angel. The confidence and the mental strength the angel tattoos fill in the person makes them an appropriate choice for traditional people.
One of the most popular tattoo styles are tribal tattoos. These are popular with younger generations and are especially popular today owing to their remarkable designs and bold imagery. Tribal tattoos are very symbolic. Depending on where they originate, they can be steeped with meaning. Do check so that the meaning of your tattoo matches your personality.
Popular tribal tattoos are African tribal tattoos, the Indian tribal tattoo and the Polynesian tribal tattoo.
As always, choose an expert tattoo artist.
Remember, tattoo regret is very common. That’s why a lifetime memberships with a Tattoo gallery is a great idea - there’s no rushing when it comes to choosing your tattoo.
photo credit: ♥Denise A. Wells♥
