Who Invented the Tattoo Gun?

Who Invented the Tattoo Gun?

Although tattooing is an art form that goes back long before civilization began on earth, the first tattoo gun or mechanical device was not invented until the late 19th century. Until then, tattooing was a long, slow process performed by hand using needles, cutting instruments, and inks. As with many inventions, the original purpose of …

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How to Make Temporary Tattoos

How to Make Temporary Tattoos

If you don’t want a permanent tattoo, but there is an image you would like to wear on your skin for a short while, then you can get a temporary tattoo instead. This process is quite easy and it makes it simple to try out new designs. The day you get bored with it, you …

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How Long Do Henna Tattoos Last?

Henna tattoos

Henna tattoos are one of the most popular non-permanent tattoos. They’re often used by people for special occasions such as weddings, parties or just because they want a unique design for a short period of time. Many people want to know how long these tattoos last. Well, the answer is they can last between one …

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How Long Does it Take for a Tattoo to Heal?

How Long Does it Take for a Tattoo to Heal

A tattoo is a design made on the human body by inserting ink, dyes, and pigment. Tattoos typically fall into one of these three categories: purely decorative, symbolic, and pictorial. The healing period for a tattoo is a couple of weeks on the surface of the skin. Additionally, it may take about 3-4 months for …

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What Does a Semicolon Tattoo Mean?

Semicolon tattoo

In order to understand the semicolon tattoo, let’s first understand the semicolon itself. In writing, a semicolon is used to pause a sentence between two complete thoughts, rather than ending it with a period. The semicolon movement is in support of mental health, and choosing to live rather than end one’s life. The semicolon tattoo …

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How to Take Care of Your Tattoo

Take care of your tattoo

Tattoos are becoming part of mainstream fashion. It is becoming more and more common to see a person tattooed. Many people who get tattoos choose them because of a particular person or a situation that marked them emotionally and now they want to have that mark on their skin for life. Other people just think …

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How to Remove Temporary Tattoos

Temporary tattoo

Most temporary tattoos have a lifespan of up to week before they start fading, cracking and disappear gradually. Temporary tattoos are great for experimenting if you’re not sure if you want a permanent tattoo or if you know you’ll just want it for a weekend. They can resemble permanent tattoos and you can remove them …

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How Long Do Stick and Poke Tattoos Last?

Stick n Poke tattoos

Although the affordability of a stick and poke tattoo places it as a viable choice among college tattoo fanatics, the comparatively short lifespan of such tattoos has always been disappointing. They fade more quickly than standard permanent tattoos, so you may find yourself disappointed with the results after a while. However, a number of precautionary …

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What is a Henna Tattoo?

Henna tattoos

Making a tattoo is a big decision, as it is a mark that will accompany us for the rest of our lives. Many people go for it, and many more of us admire them and think about how we would like to have one, but we do not have the courage to do it. We’re …

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