Armband Tattoo: More Than A Fashion Statement

March 26th, 2010 by admin

Tattoos have been around for thousands of years, going back five thousand years or more. In ancient cultures, the armband tattoo signified ones place in a tribe as well as what tribe they belonged to. It could have been meant for royalty or a special skill one possessed.During a poll taken online in 2008, it was estimated that 14% of the American adult population have at least one tattoo, and the armband tattoo is one of the most popular. Often placed around the upper arm, it accentuates the muscle on a man and women often find it sexy.Choosing A DesignYou can choose a simple band or go for an ornate Celtic design that is becoming popular. By choosing a design that represents you and a personal message you want to convey, you will have an armband tattoo you can be proud to show off.Keep in mind that the inner part of the arm is very sensitive and can be quite painful to get a tattoo in this area, but as they say, no pain no gain!Persons belonging to a fraternity or other groups may have a special design to show they belong to an elite group. Couples have been known to get matching armband tattoos. This is not the only area for a band though.A band can go around the ankle, wrist or upper thigh as well. Flower designs are popular, as is a sun design mixed in with encircling rays or waves of water. Some have dolphins encircling the arm or the popular barbed wire or metal links.The placement of an armband tattoo allows for easy concealment if you work in an industry that prohibits body art. Simply wear longer sleeves. You do not have to conceal it unless you want to.Often, this tattoo is chosen as a first for some people and will lead to others. Some say once you start getting body art it becomes an addiction! It is rising in popularity that is for sure, and it is also becoming more acceptable, as people discover that body art is indeed a way of personal expression, and some tattoos are works of art in themselves.When in the hands of a talented artist, an armband tattoo becomes more than a simple design. Take your time and research the many designs available. Think about what will match your personality and taste. Once there, it becomes permanent, so being absolutely sure on what you want will save you disappointment later on. It is very expensive and even more painful to get one removed.

 

Copyright by Terry Daniels



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