| Nowadays, tattoos are no just for bikers who | | | | tantalizing to the viewer as forbidden fruit usually |
| want to show how much pain they can endure. | | | | is. |
| Tattoos have moved into mainstream culture | | | | The designs for this area are usually V-Shaped to |
| where anyone with an appreciation for beauty | | | | accentuate and flatter the hourglass shape of the |
| and art can have one. | | | | female form. |
| The greatest growth by far in the tattoo culture | | | | Favored designs include; Angels, Butterflies, lions, |
| is that of women. Tattoo artists report that the | | | | insect wings, hearts, celtic crosses, serpents, |
| majority of there clients are women. Added to | | | | dragons, Lotus and other flowers. |
| that, women are better able to deal with the | | | | These designs are decorated with wings and |
| process of applying the tattoo than men! | | | | tendrils to create balance and beauty. |
| Choosing a design and placement for the tattoo is | | | | Meanings of designs The lotus flower: Beautiful |
| extremely important for women. More time is | | | | design for the lower back. Represents the past, |
| taken when choosing and adapting the designs to | | | | present and future. |
| give more meaning. | | | | Other flowers: Represents femininity and fertility. |
| Although women are choosing larger and bolder | | | | Animals: Represents fertility and vitality. |
| designs than before, the emphasis is always on | | | | Dragons and serpents: Symbolize Trouble! |
| sophistication. This gives an aurora of "mystique" | | | | Eagle: Represents courage and determination to |
| and a hint of "badness", instead of "rough and | | | | becoming more than what you are. |
| ready". | | | | Foot and ankle Tattoos Foot and ankle tattoos |
| Two areas are generally favoured spots for | | | | are symbols of simplicity and purity. These are |
| tattoos. | | | | preferred by many professional and career |
| Lower back and tail bone Tattoos The lower back | | | | women as they are not overbearing and are very |
| area is a sensual spot to have a tattoo. It gives | | | | personal. |
| the appearance of being accidentally 'flashed' | | | | Popular designs include; flowers and roses, frogs, |
| instead of always visible. This is extremely | | | | eagle heads, necklaces, rosaries and crosses. |