Tattoo Personalities

• David Beckham unveils his latest tattoo, a Chinese proverb which means 'Death and life have determined appointments. Riches and honour depend upon heaven'.

David Beckham 

Angelina Jolie

• Becks has the names of his sons on his back, along with a crucifixion scene. He also has Victoria's name in Hindi and the Roman numeral VII - the number on his Man U shirt.

• The Hebrew script on Victoria Beckham's upper back reads: 'I am my beloved's, my beloved is mine'. She also has five stars on her lower back and the initials DB on her wrist.

• Amy Winehouse has become a big fan of tattoos which include a winged angel on her back and the word's 'Daddy's Girl', a horseshoe, a lightning bolt and various pin-up girls.

• Angelina Jolie has many tattoos, including the latitude and longtitude of the birthplaces of her children on her back and an 'M' on the palm of her hand to represent her mother

• Simple Life star Nicole Richie has the tattoo of an ankle bracelet with a cross on her ankle. She also apparently has a pair of ballerina slippers.

• The pop singer has 'Xtina' on the back of her neck and some Hebrew writing on the small of her back, amongst others. She also has several piercings.

Tattoos

Meaning,Origin and Types

Tattoo is a design or a mark drawn on the skin usually using indelible ink.These tattoos once
drawn cannot be removed.Temporary tattoos are also available to put on the skin.These Temporary tattoos are drawn using Henna.Tattooing is an old form of art and it is in practice from many centuries ago.Most commonly tattoos are used as fashion accessories among everyone.In some places,putting henna tattoos are considered as their culture.

Color and Designs - Men and Women

Tatoos are generally used  by both men and women.Different designs are available seperately for both sex to decorate all over the body.Usually tattoo colors are selected based upon the skin color.Tattoo designs used are different in different parts of the country.In China and Japan- chinese symbols,zodaic symbols,dragon picture are mostly used whereas in US tribal and butterfly tattoos are used.

Similarly the method used for tattooing are also differ from country to country.There are various methods but now electronic tatooing is the popularly used method.

Due to the increasing popularity of tattoo art,Tattoo training institutes are also available to learn from experts & to do tattooing as business.

Tattooing is very painful as it is drawn using needles.Similarly,though many modern techniqes are available,removing the tattoos also gives much more pain.

Most Popular Tattoo Designs