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April 28, 2024
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20 Curiosities You Probably Didn't Know About Tattoos

While tattooing shares opinions, it is impossible to ignore its popularity, how much it delights women and men of different ages and styles.

Among the female audience, by the way, it is possible to say that the tattoo has been increasingly successful! Are there women who choose only one tattoo, more discreet and delicate? Others, who prefer large, colorful designs? There are still those who can't stop at first, getting three or more tattoos, for example.

Big, colorful, discreet? On the nape, back, fist? The possibilities are endless! But the fact is that getting a tattoo requires certainty! After all, it is a definitive drawing. Doing it with any kind of doubt, thought of a future removal, is not indicated.

Now, if you're sure you want to get your first, second, third or simply your next tattoo, you'll love to know a little more about the universe of tattoos!

1. In a tattoo you take 50 to 3,000 needles per minute

Does it hurt? Some say they felt nothing; Some say that? at least a little bit.

2. Skin allergies may appear after days or even years.

Contrary to popular belief, not all allergic reactions appear immediately after the tattoo artist starts the tattoo.

3. Temporary tattoos may leave unwanted signs on the skin.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned: Black or blue henna tattoos may contain substances that cause problems for some people, such as blisters, burns and even permanent scars.

4. Isn't tattooing always the same thing?

It's not because the first time didn't hurt, that the second tattoo won't hurt. The skill of the tattoo artist and the location of the tattoo can make a big difference.

5. Your tattoo ages with you. You may need to touch up

Over the years, your tattoo will probably look older. But this should not be of concern to anyone who already has a tattoo or intends to get it. Also because tattoos can be retouched.

6. There are more women than men with tattoo

This is what some research has shown in Brazil and the United States.

7. Tattoo is not new

Tattoos have, throughout history, been used for different purposes. Have you been for a long time? to men, but some women, such as Betty Broadbent, helped break this “rule.” She had over 350 tattoo designs in 1927. In wartime, tattoos were also used to carry secret messages in enemy areas.

8. Tattoos even have a commemorative date

The Americans made June 5 official "National Tattoo Day."

9. Lucky Diamond Rich is the most tattooed person in the world

He is known to have 100% tattooed body.

10. Butterflies and flowers are very popular designs.

Proper phrases or words and names (mother, father, son, boyfriend) are also successful, especially among women.

11. Is it possible to successfully remove a tattoo using a laser

But it takes time and money. Treatment can last from 4 to 12 sessions on average.

12. Women resort to tattoo removal more than men

At least that is what pointed out a survey released in the United States.

13. Color tattoos are the hardest to remove

Tattoos filled with yellow and blue, for example, tend to take more work.

14. Drinking before getting a tattoo is not a good idea

This is because alcohol? your blood may cause you to bleed more, making the skin healing process more difficult and probably the most painful time for tattooing.

15. Today it is possible to tattoo almost anywhere on the body

Like eyes, eyelids and even genitals. But, of course, this is not very indicated.

16. The tattoo is done on the dermis, so it doesn't come out with time.

There are three main layers in the skin: the epidermis (outer, renewing); the dermis (intermediate, not renewed); and the hypodermis (the deepest of all, is not renewed).

17. Skull tattoos have been around since the days of great sailing and piracy.

The greatest example is the pirate flag represented by a skull and two crossbones, a symbol first used by the pirate Calico Jack, and popularized among pirates as a symbol that inspires danger, fear and death.

18. Removal can cost much more than tattoo pricing and is a painful process.

So only tattoo if you are sure you want to live with a tattoo for the rest of your life.

19. Most tattooed women in Brazil are between 19 and 25 years old.

The 1st Tattoo Census of Brazil, made by Superinteressante magazine in 2013, showed that more than 48% of tattooed women were of this age group.

20. Women tattoo more on back, feet and neck

Men, on the other hand, tattoo their arms, calves and shin, according to the 1st Tattoo Census of Brazil, held in 2013.

Now you know a little more about the universe of tattoos! And if you are planning to get a tattoo soon, remember first that it will be permanent! Don't do it if you have any insecurity about it. Removal may even be possible, but it does require a good amount of time (sessions) and money.