http://www.tattoo.pro A tattoo is a marking made by inserting ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding. Tattooing has been practiced worldwide. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, traditionally wore facial tattoos. Today one can find Berbers of Tamazgha (North Africa), Maori of New Zealand, and Atayal of Taiwan with facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples and among certain tribal groups in the Taiwan, Philippines, Borneo, Mentawai Islands, Africa, North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand and Micronesia. Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world. en-us Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:55:40 CDT Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:55:40 CDT http://www.tattoo.pro/ A tattoo is a marking made by inserting ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding. Tattooing has been practiced worldwide. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, traditionally wore facial tattoos. Today one can find Berbers of Tamazgha (North Africa), Maori of New Zealand, and Atayal of Taiwan with facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples and among certain tribal groups in the Taiwan, Philippines, Borneo, Mentawai Islands, Africa, North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand and Micronesia. Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:55:40 CDT http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/49570/逢甲刺青師-國際刺青世界冠軍... 「黃金甲」世界冠軍　逢甲刺青師超神 新加坡國際刺青展日前落幕，最大贏家來自台灣，是一位才34歲的刺青師傅！他從電影「黃金甲」當中找到靈感，從模特兒背部一直到小腿，刺上古代皇帝和盔甲武士圖案，包括構圖和實際刺青，花了大半年時間，儘管經常... 2010-01-17 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/42177/-=Donation=-... ... 2009-11-10 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/35632/国际纹身大会... 国际纹身大会 各路大师伦敦争相献艺 当地时间9月25日，国际纹身大会在英国伦敦举行，来自美国、加拿大、澳大利亚、英国、日本等国的纹身高手纷纷到此献艺。 当地时间9月25日，国际纹身大会在英国伦敦举行，来自美国、加拿... 2009-09-28 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/26694/Nice-Tattoos... ... 2009-08-26 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/24275/入れ墨... 刺青のデザイン例 入れ墨（いれずみ）とは、針を用いて皮膚に墨などの色素を定着させて文様を描く行為、または描かれた文様を指す。 日本においては、谷崎潤一郎の小説である『刺青』（しせい）が発表されて度々映画化された事や、三菱銀�... 2009-08-17 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/24276/刺青... 刺青，又稱文身、紋身，是用有墨的針刺入皮膚底層而在皮膚上製造一些圖案或字眼出來。 歷史 中國古代開始就有關於刺青的記載，《越絕書·外傳本事》記載：「越王句踐，東垂海濱，夷狄文身。」《墨子·公孟》：「越王句踐，剪髮文身。」《左傳&mi... 2009-08-17 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/23348/Tattoo-Videos... Miami Ink, L.A. Ink, London Ink And Other Tattoo Videos You Can Vote For Your Favorite Tattoo Videos Or Add New Ones Tattoo Links at TattooType.comThe single most comprehensive and interactive tattoo links directory. You can find here tattoo studios and artists, tattoo equipment and tattoo stores online, links to free tattoo pictures and ... 2009-08-11 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/23349/Tattoo-Designs---Nice-Job!... Tattoo Designs Tattoos are today more acceptable to society than they were some years ago. Though it was thought that only whores, homosexuals, criminals and murderers were the people who wore tattoos, today both men and women are opting to try out tattoos. It can be said that it is because celebrities wear tattoos today that tattoos have beco... 2009-08-11 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/23350/Tattoo-Designs-And-Other-Related-Stories... Victoria Beckham gets a tattoo for her 10th wedding aniversary ... Victoria Beckham has had a new tattoo to celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary.STELLAR by Lexi Morgan : More new tattoos & lucky board item! Four more new tattoos in the center of the tattoo/jewelry store. They're all tintable! ..and a speci...Tattoos and Ta-Tas: Mystic Maiden ... 2009-08-11 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/23352/The-History-Of-Tattoos... The History Of Tattoos Tattoos have a rich history of tradition, dating back thousands and thousands of years. Throughout the course of time, there has always been an important role of tradition and ritual behind tattoos. In the past, women in Borneo used tattoos as a way to mark their skills. Tattoos were also used in the past as a way to... 2009-08-11 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21331/Tattoo... A Maori Chief with tattoos (moko) seen by Cook and his crew A tattoo is a marking made by inserting ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding. Tattooing has been pr... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21332/Etymology... The OED gives the etymology of tattoo as In 18th c. tattaow, tattow. From Polynesian (Tahitian, Samoan, Tongan, etc.) tatau. In Tahitian, tatu. The word tatau was loaned into English, the pronunciation being changed to conform to English phonology as tattoo. Sailors on the voyage later introduced both the word and reintroduced the concept of ta... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21333/History... A tattoo on the right arm of a Scythian chieftain, whose mummy was discovered at Pazyryk, Russia Tattooing has been a Eurasian practice at least since around Neolithic times. Ötzi the Iceman, dating from the fourth to fifth millennium BC, was found in the Ötz valley in the Alps and had approximately 57 carbon tattoos consisting of simp... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21334/Purposes... Decorative and spiritual uses Tattooing is a tradition among indigenous peoples around the world. Tattoos have served as rites of passage, marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility, pledges of love, punishment, amulets and talismans, protection, ... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21335/Prevalence... Tattoos have experienced a resurgence in popularity in many parts of the world, particularly in North and South America, Japan, and Europe. The growth in tattoo culture has seen an influx of new artists into the industry, many of whom have technical and fine arts training. Coupled with advancements in tattoo pigments and the ongoing refinement of t... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21336/Negative-associations... Conspicuous tattoos and other body modification can make gainful employment difficult in many fields. In Japan, tattoos are strongly associated with the yakuza, particularly full body tattoos done the traditional Japanese way (Tebori). Certain public Japanese bathhouses (sentō) and gymnasiums often openly ban those bearing large or graphi... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21344/Religious-perspectives... Christianity There is no consistent Christian position on tattooing. The majority of Christians do not take issue with the practice, while a minority uphold the Jewish view against tattoos (see below) based on Leviticus 19:28. Tattoos of Christian symbols are common. Islam Tattoos are usually considered forbidden in Sunni IslamAccording ... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21345/Procedure... Procedure Modern tattoo machine in use: here outfitted with a 5-needle setup, but number of needles depends on size and shading desired. Tattooing involves the placement of pigment into the skin's dermis, the layer of dermal tissue underlying the epidermis. After initial injection, pigment is dispersed throughout a homogenized damaged... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21346/Health-risks... Health risks Modern tattoo artist's nitrile gloves and sterilized equipment Because it requires breaking the skin barrier, tattooing may carry health risks, including infection and allergic reactions. In the United States, for example, the Red Cross prohibits a person who has received a tattoo from donating blood for 12 months (FDA 20... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21347/Tattoo-Removal... While tattoos are considered permanent, it is sometimes possible to remove them with laser treatments, fully or partially. Typically, black and darker colored inks can be removed more completely. An ink trademarked as InfinitInk is designed to be removed in a single laser treatment. The expense and pain of removing tattoos will typically be greater... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21348/Temporary-Tattoos... Temporary tattoo Temporary tattoos are popular with models and children as they involve no permanent alteration of the skin but produce a similar appearance that can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks. The most common style is a type of body sticker similar to a decal, which is typically transferred to the skin using water.... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21349/Types-of-Tattoos... The American Academy of Dermatology distinguishes 5 types of tattoos: Traumatic tattoos, also called natural tattoos, that result from injuries, especially asphalt from road injuries or pencil lead; Amateur tattoos; Professional tattoos, both via traditional methods and modern tattoo machines; Medical tattoos; Cosmetic tattoos, also known as per... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21350/Chinese-character-Tattoo... Tattoo showing the character 平 which is one of the two character in words such as peace (和平) but which by itself can mean flat , level, calm, equal or average; when used in bargaining slang, it can also mean cheap. Tattoo (phonetic transcription of the name Andy) showing the Chinese characters 安 ān, ... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21351/Criminal-Tattoo... Tattoos are used among criminals to show gang membership and record the wearer's personal history—such as his or her skills, specialties, accomplishments and convictions. They are also used as a means of personal expression. Certain designs have developed recognized coded meanings. The code systems can be quite complex and because of the natu... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21352/Five-Dots-Tattoo... The five Dots Tattoo is a Tattoo with different meanings in various cultures. Portugal In Portugal, the five dot tattoo resembles the five shields on the Portuguese flag. The five shields represent the five Holy Wounds inflicted upon Jesus during his crucifixion. In American and Canadian prisons the tattoo is worn by many Romanian and Portuguese-... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21353/Medical-Tattoo... A medical tattoo is a tattoo used to show the illnesses or allergetic reactions one has. Medical tattoos can be used for a number of reasons: As a warning that a patient suffers from a chronic disease that can exacerbate suddenly and that will require immediate specialist treatment. One example is in the case of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, i... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21354/Marquesan-Tattoo... A Marquesan tattoo is a tattoo design originating from the Marquesas Islands of the South Pacific. Marquesean tattoos can be recognized by trademark symbols, such as geckos, or by similar abstract tribal designs. Although it is to be noted that the Marquesan tattoo is not affiliated, nor should it be grouped with the tribal style that is associ... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21355/Sleeve-Tattoo... Ozzy Osbourne with his sleeve tattoo evident. A sleeve tattoo (or tattoo sleeve) is a large tattoo, or a collection of smaller tattoos, usually themed in similar manner, that covers most or all of a person's arm, usually from shoulder to wrist. The term sleeve is a reference to the tattoo's size similarity in coverage to a long shir... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21356/Teardrop-Tattoo... Photograph of a young boy with a teardrop tattoo below his left eye. The teardrop tattoo or tear tattoo is a symbolic tattoo that is placed underneath the eye. The tattoo has several connotations. Teardrop tattoos usually signify the loss of a friend or loved one. Often, for a male, the tattoo is given to represent the death of a broth... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21357/UV-Tattoo... UV Tattoo as shown under a black light UV tattoos or blacklight tattoos are tattoos made with a special ink that is only visible under a blacklight. They are particularly popular in the raver subculture. The tattoos can be completely invisible in normal light, although scarring from the tattoo machine in the application process may re... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21358/SS-blood-group-Tattoo... SS blood group tattoos were worn by members of the Waffen-SS in Nazi Germany during World War II to identify the individual's blood type. After the war, the tattoo was taken to be prima facie, if not perfect, evidence of being part of the Waffen-SS, leading to potential arrest and prosecution. Description and purpose The SS blood group tattoo was... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21359/Tattoo-studio... A tattoo artist performs a tattoo. A tattoo studio (also tattoo shop, tattoo studio, and tattoo parlour) is a place where people receive permanent decorative tattoos from a tattoo artist. The properly equipped tattoo studio will use biohazard containers for objects that have come into contact with blood or bodily fluids, sharps contai... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21360/Tattoo-convention... tattoo convention in 2008. A tattoo convention is a meeting and exhibition for tattoo practitioners and enthusiasts, as well as anyone who wishes to see the world of tattooing up close. The first tattoo conventions were held in the 1970s. Tattoo conventions range from small events sponsored by a local business that may last a day, to... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21361/Tā-moko... Māori chief, late 18th century Tā moko is the permanent body and face marking by Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. It is distinct from tattoo and tatau in that the skin was carved by uhi (chisels) rather than punctured. This left the skin with grooves, rather than a smooth surface. It was brought by Māori from their Eastern Polyn... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/articles/21362/Body-Art... Complex Kadakali makeup is a form of body art Body art is art made on, with, or consisting of, the human body. The most common forms of body art are tattoos and body piercings, but other types include scarification, branding, scalpelling, shaping (for example tight-lacing of corsets), full body tattoo and body painting. More extreme body art ca... 2009-07-30 http://www.tattoo.pro/headlines/news/Tattoo, Tattoos, Tatto Design, Tattoo Remover, Ink Tattoo, Tattoos, Tatto Design, Tattoo Remover, Ink News Headline :A tattoo is a marking made by inserting ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding. Tattooing has been practiced worldwide. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, traditionally wore facial tattoos. Today one can find Berbers of Tamazgha (North Africa), Maori of New Zealand, and Atayal of Taiwan with facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples and among certain tribal groups in the Taiwan, Philippines, Borneo, Mentawai Islands, Africa, North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand and Micronesia. 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Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:55:40 CDT http://www.tattoo.pro/information/contact Contact us :A tattoo is a marking made by inserting ink into the layers of skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reasons. Tattoos on humans are a type of decorative body modification, while tattoos on animals are most commonly used for identification or branding. Tattooing has been practiced worldwide. The Ainu, the indigenous people of Japan, traditionally wore facial tattoos. Today one can find Berbers of Tamazgha (North Africa), Maori of New Zealand, and Atayal of Taiwan with facial tattoos. Tattooing was widespread among Polynesian peoples and among certain tribal groups in the Taiwan, Philippines, Borneo, Mentawai Islands, Africa, North America, South America, Mesoamerica, Europe, Japan, Cambodia, New Zealand and Micronesia. Despite some taboos surrounding tattooing, the art continues to be popular in many parts of the world. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:55:40 CDT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404252/-Out-There:-Fundraiser-contest-win-sealed-in-tattoo-ink-(Wisconsin-Rapids-Daily-Tribune)... Jo Ann Grode and I were a contrast in nerves Monday as we waited at Images in Ink for the results of the communitywide United Way of Inner Wisconsin tattoo contest.... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:57:50 GMT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404253/-Highlander-Band-hosting-military-concert-and-tattoo-(The-West-Milford-Messenger)... West Milford The West Milford High School Highlander Band presents its 10th annual military concert and tattoo on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the West Milford High School gym. Doors open at 6 p.m.... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:52:24 GMT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404254/-Who-won-the-United-Way-tattoo-contest-(Wisconsin-Rapids-Daily-Tribune)... And the winner was ... Jo Ann Grode from Mid-State Technical College. Thanks in part to the donations of her co-workers, Jo Ann is now sporting a United Way tattoo. Though Daily Tribune reporter Deb Cleworth got the most donations from the community ($64.41 to Jo Anns $41.35), Jo Anns MSTC donations gave her the tattoo -- $176.91 to $61.56. The co... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:50:26 GMT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404255/-David-Beckham's-angelic-new-tattoo-(Evening-Standard)... David Beckham looked decidedly fed-up on the sidelines of yet another Real Madrid game yesterday. But it appears he has spent the extra time off the pitch getting a new addition to his tattoo collection.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:35:30 GMT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404256/-Website-offers-£110-Tattoo-entry-despite-sale-of-seats-not-being-open-(The-Scotsman)... TATTOO bosses have reacted angrily after it emerged tickets for next year's event have already appeared online – despite not going on public sale until next month.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:29:12 GMT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404257/-Tattoo-artist-right-at-home-at-new-festival-(Burlington-Times-News)... There’s nothing like a live band to take a person’s mind off a needle. Heather McDaniel, 23, was doing her best to enjoy Me & My Monkey performing on the stage at the Ramada Inn Convention Center Saturday afternoon while tattoo artist Doug York,...... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:42:24 GMT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404258/-Dog-is-wondering-just-how-human's-tattoo-can-morph-(Post-Tribune)... Dear Ollie -- My owner is just a little crazy. When she obsesses about something it is, for her, a full-time job. The conversation in our house all week long has been about tattoos. It seems that when she went to a wedding and sat next to a beautiful, full-sized young woman. This woman had a color tattoo of my ancestor, the gray wolf, and an Ameri... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:17:23 GMT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404259/-Worst-Tattoo-Ever…Seriously-(The-Inquisitr)... This tattoo leaves me speechless. Just speechless. What the hell was he thinking? Still, at least it’s not lemonparty. Related posts:British tattoo artist memorializes son with ashes in tattoo inkFunniest and most disturbing tattoo everMiley Cyrus Wants A Tattoo of her Boyfriends Initials... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:02:06 GMT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404260/-Tattoo-mania-in-Southwest-Florida-(The-News-Press)... From our beaches to our nightclubs, tattoos are in full bloom around Southwest Florida.... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:15:56 GMT http://www.tattoo.pro/news/404261/-Tattoo-Bets-(BellaOnline)... Would you ever consider making a bet where if you lost, you'd have to get a tattoo? And would you really hold up your end of the deal if you did lose? Here are some stories about tattoo bets.... Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:11:37 GMT