May 2013

Stars Who Have Removed Tattoos

in Celebrity Tattoos  by May 24, 2013 0 comments

Stars who have removed tattoosEven celebrities have a change of heart when it comes to their tattoos. They may have private jets and personal assistants, but when it comes to getting tattoos celebrities are a lot like us. Luckily with today’s tattoo removal technology a temporary feeling (or result from a bottle of tequila) no longer have to be a permanent mark. Here are a few celebrities who have decided to remove their tattoos.

Megan Fox– The brunette bombshell has elected to remove a large forearm tattoo of legend Marilyn Monroe, stating that Marilyn is a negative icon and she no longer wishes to attract that kind of negative attention in her life. Rumor has it that she is planning to remove two other un-identified tattoos.

50 Cent- The rapper had decided to remove most of his tattoos in order to pursue acting. Covering up tattoos is a notoriously long and arduous process that Fifty has commented he is tired of.

Kelly Osborne- It’s no surprise that Kelly is choosing to remove her tattoos, considering her motivation for getting them. She got them as a young teen be anger her parents and has said her ink “was a way of self harming because I knew it would upset me mum and dad.”

Mark Anthony– When the singer split from singer Jennifer Lopez, he promptly got his “Jennifer!” tattoo on his wrist removed

 

Fun Tattoo Facts

in Blog  by May 22, 2013 0 comments

Tattoo facts Tattooing has been practiced for centuries, and along the way has created some pretty entertaining stories and body art. For how much of the population has a tattoo not too many people are knowledgeable about them. Here are some fun tidbits of tattoo facts that you can whip out next time your friend asks you to go with him to get his butterfly tattoo on his ankle touched up.

  • Tattoos are technically considered a minor medical procedure. Not sure if your boss will take the note from your tattoo artist excusing you from work though.
  • It was illegal to get a tattoo in Oklahoma until 2006
  • A man name Hollis Cantrell holds the world record for the most tattoos as of 2009 with 801
  • Tattoos on the lips last only 1 to 5 years and need to frequently be retouched
  • New York City’s most expensive tattoo artist charges $350 an hour
  • The first white man to have a Chinese character tattoo (on record) was American president James Polk
  • Maori women of New Zealand get facial tattoos to hide aging lines
  • Tattoos have been used to smuggle secret information  in times of war
  • As of 2010, The Marine Corps prohibits tattoos on the hands, fingers, inside of the mouth and wrists
  • Over 40 million people in the United States have tattoos
  • 26% of people with tattoos say that it makes them feel more attractive

Angelina Jolie’s Many Tattoos

in Celebrity Tattoos  by May 19, 2013 0 comments

Angelina Jolie, beautiful celebrity, tireless charity worker and mother of six, regularly makes headlines. The latest newsNHLTR_circle_white420 on the actress isn’t about her newest blockbuster, however. Recently, Jolie revealed that she had undergone a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery after discovering that she had a gene that predisposed her to breast cancer.

Her brave move is in keeping with her passionate and centered personality. Angelina has always appeared to be a woman who knows what she wants. She is also well known for her many tattoos which each have a very special meaning in her life.

Angelina’s total tattoo count continues to change as she adds more, covers some up and removes others. However, here are some of her most well-known tats:

  • Five vertical columns down her left shoulder blade of a Buddhist Pali incantation written in Khmer script made to look like tiger claw marks
  • An Arabic tattoo on her inner right arm that translates to “Determination”
  • The Roman numerals: V MCMXL, which is 13 May 1940, the day Winston Churchill gave a famous speech
  • A large cross tattoo on her left hip and a Latin phrase that translates to “What nourishes me, destroys me.”
  • Rows of coordinates on her left arm that correspond to where each of her children and husband were born.

Angelina has also had several tattoos removed over the years, many related to previous husbands and boyfriends. Angelina’s penchant for peppering her body with meaningful tattoos doesn’t seem to be slowing down, and perhaps she’ll add a new tattoo soon to symbolize the latest challenges she has overcome with her trademark style and flair.

Popular Tattoos For Women

in Tattoo Removal Safety  by May 14, 2013 0 comments

This blog post is for the ladies. Women are feeling more and more comfortable going under the needle to add a little colorful ink beneath their skin. Unlike men, who gravitate towards large, aggressive tattoos such as tribal bands, lions, skulls, eagles and the like – women tend to request smaller, brighter and more positive tattoos that highlight the playful aspects of their personality.

Based on our research and observation, here are some of the most common tattoo designs chosen by women:

Flowers

Lotus, sunflowers, roses and just about every other type of bloom can be found sprouting behind shoulders, on ankles, wrists, hips and necks of women. Flowers represent life and beauty and are a great way to be a little daring without walking too far over the line.

Butterflies/Insects

Insects, especially butterflies, ladybugs, dragonflies and bumble bees, are a very popular tattoo motif among women. Insect tattoos are appealing, because they are colorful, beautiful and can be small.

Fairies/Mythological

Almost every little girl is enchanted with tales of magic, and many grow up wanting to keep that magic alive. Fairies, unicorns and phoenixes are very popular tattoo designs for women, allowing them to add a little magic to every day.

Zodiac

Zodiac signs can also be found on many female bodies. They can be small or large; tucked out of the way on a wrist or ankle or given plenty of room on an arm or across the back.

Tribal/Design

Though men tend to prefer tribal tattoos, women also enjoy beautiful and sensual designs. Many women will get a design or tribal-oriented tattoo on their lower back (known to some as a “tramp stamp”), which can add a tantalizing hint of their tempestuous nature.

How Common Are Tattoos?

in Tattoo Removal  by May 9, 2013 0 comments

Thirty years ago, getting a tattoo was a sign of rebellion. “Normal people” just didn’t get tattoos.Common Tattoos Removed

Things have changed in a big way. Sit down at the mall for an hour of people watching on a warm day, and you’ll see tattoos on arms, ankles, shoulder blades, wrists and necks. Tattoos still have a whiff of rebellion, but, for the most part, they’ve become decidedly mainstream.

According to the Pew Research Center, 14% of all Americans have at least one tattoo. These numbers rise drastically when you start looking at specific age categories. For example, 36% of adults 18 – 25 have a tattoo, while that percentage jumps to roughly 40% of all adults ages 26 – 40.

Without the large stigma that tattoos used to hold, men and women feel more comfortable decorating their bodies with a little ink. If you have a tattoo or are considering a tattoo, you will be far from alone. And just remember, if you ever get tired of your tattoo, laser tattoo removal is always an option!

Most Painful Places To Get A Tattoo

in Tattoo Removal  by May 6, 2013 0 comments

In case you weren’t aware, getting a tattoo usually hurts. Sometimes the pain is bearable, and other times you’ll be gripping square-laser-tattoo-removal-tarpon-springsthe arms of the chair (or your best friend’s hand) like your life depended on it. Getting a tattoo involves having the tattoo artist must inject ink deep into the skin using a needle that punctures the skin over and over again.

The amount of pain you feel when getting a tattoo will depend in great part on your personal pain tolerance and what part of your body will be receiving the ink.  Areas with fewer nerves and a layer of fat will hurt less than areas where the skin is thin or there are a lot of nerves present.

Some of the most tattoo-sensitive areas of the body (so we’ve been told) are the feet, ankles, kneecaps, behind the ear, lips, eyelids, genitalia, ribcage, breasts and neck.

Not surprisingly, many people still want ink in these areas and are willing to endure high levels of pain to get their butterfly, tribal design or Superman logo. Amazing what we’ll put ourselves through for vanity!

Removing a tattoo can also be painful, though most clients agree it is much less painful than getting the original tattoo. Many customers compare the feeling of tattoo laser removal to getting snapped with a rubber band.

Lose That Tramp Stamp

in Blog  by May 4, 2013 0 comments

Terrible tramp stamp

Ah the tramp stamp. These affectionately named lower back tattoos became popular with women in the early 2000’s, often accentuated with crop tops and low rise jeans. While this style of tattoo may have been popular 20 years ago, now its a painful reminder that the tramp stamp may have been styling when you were a 19 year old co-ed, but not so much anymore. Here’s some fun facts about tramp stamps.

  • The most common tramp stamp tattoos are tribal designs, stars, flowers, wings, dragons, and text tattoos
  • Other charming names for the tramp stamp include California license plate, slug tag, and bulls eye
  • While the majority of tramp stamp owners are women, there’s quite a few male celebrities that have gotten in on the fun including David Beckham, Antonio Sabato Jr (bonus, its the batman symbol), Brad Pitt, and Jake Gyllenhaall

Fortunately for Antonio Sabato Jr. and the rest of us tattoo removal technology has come a long way. Embarrassing tattoos now no longer need to be permanent reminders of trends long gone.