| Every day thousands of people elect to get a | | | | 5) Flowers |
| tattoo, but can't decide which design to use. It's a | | | | Flower tattoos are a sign of beauty, growth and |
| difficult decision unless you know what you want. | | | | regeneration. And if you want a bright, vibrant |
| Not only are there an unlimited number of tattoo | | | | tattoo with plenty of color, flowers will give you |
| designs available, you've got the permanancy | | | | an endless number of possibilities. |
| factor to overcome. In all likelihood, your new | | | | 6) Stars |
| tattoo will be with you for life, so you've got to | | | | Star tattoo designs are extremely popular and as |
| be certain that your choice of design will be as | | | | such have come to symbolize a different cultural, |
| relevant to you years into the future as it is | | | | social and religious meaning for many millions of |
| today. | | | | people. In general, star tattoos represent |
| Tattoos are a highly personal items and can mean | | | | positivity, dreams and high ambitions. |
| so many different things to each person. For | | | | 7) Tribal |
| example, some people use tattoos to express | | | | Tribal tattoo designs have got a long and diverse |
| their personality, some people use them to show | | | | history. Over the years different styles and |
| their love for another person, while some people | | | | shapes have come to represent many different |
| see tattoos as art and their body as an empty | | | | historical tribes and cultures. So they're great for |
| canvas. | | | | people who want to show a connection with their |
| Perhaps the best way to go about finding your | | | | past ancestors. |
| perfect tattoo design is to ask the basic question, | | | | But beyond the actual design that you choose, |
| "Why do I want a tattoo?". Hopefully that should | | | | there are a number of factors that will help to |
| help you to narrow down your options. | | | | personalise your tattoo. |
| The next stage is to look at as many different | | | | Some tattoos, mainly the larger designs, such as |
| tattoo styles as possible. Weed out the styles and | | | | dragons, angels, birds etc, are much more |
| the types of design that you don't like and see | | | | elaborate and intricate. The attention to detail is |
| what's left. At present, some of the most popular | | | | amazing and the end result is a highly lifelike piece |
| tattoo designs include; | | | | of artwork. Alternatively, many tattoos, mainly |
| 1) Angel | | | | the smaller designs, such as hearts, stars, flowers |
| Angel tattoos are popular with people who want | | | | etc, are much simpler and more like a cartoon |
| to reflect the religious or spiritual side of their | | | | character in style. Colorful but with less detail. |
| personality. Alternatively, if you would like an | | | | Which brings us to the issue of color. The colors |
| angelic design without the religious overtones, why | | | | chosen for your design play a large part in the |
| not consider a fairy tattoo? | | | | overall look and spirit of your tattoo. In general, |
| 2) Butterfly | | | | women tend to select smaller tattoos with bright, |
| A butterfly tattoo represents grace and freedom. | | | | vibrant colors. On the other hand, men go for |
| They also symbolize beauty, which makes them | | | | larger designs with more muted color and extra |
| popular with women. They're also perfect for | | | | detail to make the design look as lifelike as |
| people who have never had a tattoo before or | | | | possible. |
| those who want a small tattoo. | | | | If you want to emphasize a side of your life, such |
| 3) Celtic | | | | as your beliefs or your culture, it's possible to |
| These ancient patterns and designs, which are | | | | combine traditional tattoo designs with items that |
| often represented by elaborate knots and | | | | reflect these values. For example, your design |
| crosses are perfect for anyone with Scottish or | | | | could incorporate a small cross, tribal lettering or |
| Irish family connections. | | | | even the colors of your home country's flag. |
| 4) Cross | | | | And finally, if you want the ultimate in |
| Again, these designs can symbolize religious faith, | | | | personalisation, some people have their tattoo |
| but they're also commonly used with eternity | | | | custom designed by an artist to combine several |
| symbols to show enduring love or friendship. So | | | | items that represent the various themes of their |
| they're good if you want to get a tattoo with | | | | life. So in effect their tattoo or tattoos tell their |
| your children's names on it. | | | | life story. |