Author: Julian Carter

Tattoos & Body Piercings Expert, Contributor Tattoos & Body Piercings Expert Julian is a freelance tattoo writer, beauty expert, traveler, and photographer. Her passion for body art over the past 7 years led to one of the internet's greatest websites about tattoos and piercing.

Tips to Choose the Perfect Gift for Your Girlfriend

Gift-giving for your girlfriend will bring a thrilling mix of happiness and maybe a sprinkle of anxiety! Happiness, given you are buying something for the person you love most and anxiety, given it is really difficult to choose the perfect gift for her. I understand you, and know that you want to find something that captures how much you love her — and want to find that perfect gift that says “see you, I value you, and I want to bring a light to your eyes.” However, knowing where to start with such a meaningful mission can prove surprisingly daunting.…

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Tattoo Styles: The Art That Motivates Your Clothing Design

The tattoo and fashion industries are huge right now, and so are the number of clothing tattoo designs being released in a new way. All across the world, tattoos are popping up on clothing. It’s not uncommon to see people wearing tattoo style t shirts, bringing a new meaning to fashion. Here, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most trendy tattoo styles and how they impact clothing design today. Plant Vibes: The Ambience of the Planet You see many plants, trees, or flowers all over clothing designs. The planet is a great source of inspiration for clothing.…

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Elephant Tattoo Designs

Lots of people may be surprised at seeing elephant tattoo designs on a friend, especially if they have no idea about the ulterior meaning of the symbol. The fact is that although animal tattoos seem to be popular, we tend to go for the cute (birds) or the ferocious (tiger) sort, and elephants are neither. However, what most people don’t know is that there are deeper meanings behind these animals, which make them highly viable as tattoo designs. Elephant Background The behavior of elephants is one of the top reasons why they are attributed with so many good and meaningful translations. Elephants…

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Butt Tattoos: The Beauty of Booty Tattoos

Hi, I am a woman in my mid-twenties and already have an upper thigh tattoo. I don’t want a tramp stamp, but I do want a tattoo placement that is a little more risque. I have seriously been considering a small butt tattoo. What do you think about this spot? Is it sexy? Will it hurt? What design suggestions look best on a butt tattoo? Signed, Bottoms Up Dear Bottoms Up, This is such a curious question, but rest assured you’re in good company with a butt tattoo. In fact, some may say butt tattoos are quickly becoming a stylish new tattoo trend.…

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Mythical Creature Tattoos

Mythical creatures have been a source of fascination for centuries, and many people choose to commemorate them with tattoos. Popular mythical creature tattoos include Japanese dragons (Ryu) and the Japanese yōkai Tsuchigumo. Are you looking for a truly epic tattoo design? Something fantastical, mythical, and just pure whimsical? You can wear your favorite Greek mythology tale and invite the world of imagination to your body canvas, or opt for the magic of Irish folklore with a Leprechaun tattoo. Whether the following creatures are just legends and lore or have some historical clout about them, there is no denying the appeal…

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Do Nose Piercings Hurt

You’re longing for the look of an elegant piercing, but you just don’t know about the pain! Just how much will it hurt, and, even more importantly, how long will the pain last? Each person has her own ability or inability to tolerate pain. Just about anybody who has had her nose pierced will tell you that there is some momentary pain from piercing. Because so many people say that the pain passes quickly, then you should feel confident that it’s true! Do Nose Piercings Hurt Nose piercings can cause some discomfort and mild pain, as the area is more…

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Nose Piercing Care

Looking to know more about nose piercing care? Now that you have made the decision to have your nose pierced, we want you to take the best possible care of your piercing as it heals. The people who heal quickly and uneventfully are those who follow instructions for piercing care in the immediate days and weeks afterward, and we want you to be one of them. Watch for Bacterial Infections Whenever a person has any incision into his skin -whether it’s a pinprick or a surgical incision- the opening in his skin presents a doorway for bacteria to enter the…

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Nose Piercing Healing Tips

A few nose piercing healing tips that will help you reduce the time it will take for your new nose piercing to completely heal. Having your nose pierced is such a wonderful way to adorn or accent your face! You’ve chosen the location for the piercing and the type of nose jewelry you want. And your next step is to familiarize yourself with proper care techniques so that your piercing heals as quickly and uneventfully as possible. Learn what to do ahead of time so that you can begin proper care immediately after the piercing. It’s very important to follow…

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armpit tattoos for females

Our armpits used to be an area that we didn’t pay much attention to. If we had a deodorant that worked, we were happy. That changed thanks to trends like dyed armpit hair and glitter pits. And now armpits are getting even more attention thanks to the armpit tattoo trend. Armpit tattoos aren’t a brand new style. You’ve probably seen some on Instagram while you’re searching for ink inspiration, but they have recently started blowing up on social media just ahead of the first day of summer. What makes these tats different compared to some of the other pit tattoos is that they are often only…

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Seashell Tattoo Ideas

Is summer your favorite season? Do you spend your weekdays counting down until you can finally hit the beach? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, seashell tattoos will probably be right up your alley. They’re cute, dainty, and celebrate our love of the beach. If you’re considering getting your own shell ink, there are so many styles to choose from. You can select a rainbow design, or you can go for a minimalist one with a simple linework style. And then, there is the placement of the tattoo to consider. If you’re looking for some ideas, get inspired by these 13 sweet seashell tattoo ideas:…

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simple flash tattoos

Tattoos launched, we have been obsessed. They have taken over everyone’s arms at every single festival. Celebrities are even proud to show off the weird tan lines that their Flash Tattoos leave behind. If you thought that you were going to have to wait until Coachella 2016 for new Flash Tattoo launches, you are wrong. Everyone’s favorite jewelry-inspired tattoo brand has launched custom flash tats. You have permission to start freaking out now. This announcement is going to have people more excited than the time Flash Tattoos revealed they were branching out into colorful tats. For the newest launch, you are able…

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temporary tattoos custom

Up until a few months ago, I always thought I’d never get a tattoo. I couldn’t imagine anything I loved enough to etch permanently into my skin, except perhaps my little sister’s name, but she would think that was super weird, and frankly, so would I. I’m also notoriously cautious about making any sort of change to my appearance–the only hair dye I mess around with washes out in the water, and I haven’t really changed my beauty look in a long, long time–so to get a tattoo would be very out of character for me. But still, I’ve always…

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