“Ze Plane! Ze Plane!” No, not “that” – Tattoo – from Fantasy Island…the kind of artwork that you design and pay someone to permanently (and painfully) put on your body!
They come in various shapes and sizes and different colors. Men ranging from professionals and businessmen to professional athletes and rock stars absolutely love them. Why? Tattoos, and men from around the world have adored them since 12,000 BC.
So, what’s the big deal with tattoos anyway? Why would people want to get their pores pumped with ink? For starters, some guys get tattooed to mark a drastic change in their lives, or to highlight something that influenced them, either in a positive or negative way.
Others get their bodies tattooed to show off their sense of pride or to underline important factors that marked their lives, such as a newborn baby, a lover, or a religious belief. In the end, many guys get tattooed simply because they think tattoos are cool and attractive. This said, either you like them, you hate them or possibly even regret having one done.
When it comes to tattoos, bigger is not necessarily better. If you choose to get a tattoo, you might as well opt for something discreet both in size and color. Remember that not everyone is open-minded, and your body art will often need to be covered for more formal occasions. Also, bear in mind that if you want to show off your tattoo, it will have to match the rest of your attire, which is why you should stick to one or two colors. The nicer colors are black, green, orange, red, and blue.
Despite what and where you get it a tattoo, at some point and time, you will have to be in some form of a professional atmosphere – employm
ent/your job, interviews/meetings or perhaps even in court. So, when it comes to sleeve tattoos, one might want to consider only going as low down your arm as to just past the elbow. Just an idea.
Some popular body parts where guys get their ink….
Sexy Inked Parts on a Guy
Upper Back, Along the Hip, Shoulder, Chest/Pecs, The Neck
Less Sexy Inked Parts on a Guy
Face, Hands & Fingers
Half-Sleeves
Half-sleeve tattoos are more risqué, but well worth it if you’re a body art fanatic. The tattoo artist basically draws from your shoulder to your elbow, all the way around.
Japanese style
This year’s tattoo trends are greatly influenced by Japanese culture and tradition. Japanese tattoos such as fish, water, dragons, and fire are really fashionable, and definitely an option to consider.
Lettering
Both Old English style lettering and Chinese symbols are extremely popular these days. Lettering style tattoos are really the best and simplest way to communicate exactly what you’re trying to express.
Religious Connotations
Maybe it’s the effects of the stock market meltdown or the resurgence of faith among people, but according to many tattoo artists, there has recently been a great influx of religious tattoos.
All religious icons and symbols are extremely in demand. The Star of David, Rosaries, Crosses, Virgin Mary, Tibetan soul keepers, and fire demons are just a few examples of tattoos West creates every week.
Arm Bands
Even though armband tattoos have been losing steam lately, they seem to be established as classics for all men. If you decide to get an armband tattoo, opt for tribal or Celtic styles.
Henna
If you don’t want to take the plunge right away and are simply in the mood for a temporary change, you can always get a henna tattoo. These are made from a reddish brown to strong brown dye which can last anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks.
Keep on stylin’ and before you decide to get a tattoo, remember that the real deal always leaves permanent scars and make sure they use sterile needles. Call the Better Business Bureau, mention the previous tattoo artist to other artists as you shop around – they most likely have the 411 on each other within their own artistic community.
