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Saturday, March 8, 2008

Tattoos for Girls Aren't Always Girly Any More

By Tim Croy

Both conservative and liberal people are aware of the feminist movement. Because of this movement, women have begun to challenge the idea that some roles are only available to men. Surprisingly, one of the places that this has begun to happen is in the tattoo parlor, because of the rapidly changing styles of tattoos for girls.

Countless magazines, movies, television shows, photographs, and magazine advertisement portray females with tattoos. Usually, they display tattoos on the ankle, lower back, or sometimes the hip. These women certainly look sexy with their tattoos. Typically, these tattoos feature butterflies, flowers, and other similar designs.

Each of these designs and body locations is popular for tattoos, for a logical reason. Tattoos located here are sexy, attractive to men, and the women wearing them aren't going to get tired of looking at them. For most ladies, this style of tattoo art is perfect. Many of these females have a feminine personality, and these tattoos are not so prominent that they will attract undue amounts of attention.

But if you're looking for something a little different in your tattoo, think outside the box. What are your favorite hobbies? If you like sports, maybe you can work that into your design. If you have a favorite quote, you can even get that tattooed, too. You can "feminize" these tattoo designs by choosing ornate embellishments, like vines or flowers.

Just being a girl does not require you to get the kind of tattoo that the majority of people think girls ought to get. If your arms are one of your best features and you want to show them off, consider getting your tattoo there. If you really like your legs and want to have people looking at them often, sign up for a leg tattoo! Anywhere on your body is a good place to get a tattoo.

For those who are undecided, however, consider fueling the fire of your creative juices. Browse through examples of tattoos that others have received. Consider chatting with friends and colleagues who have gotten tattoos, and ask their opinions for places to get ideas. Search the internet, or check out the local tattoo parlor to seek inspiration.

Consider more adventurous designs as well. Do you have a favorite movie? Watching it again might give you an idea for the perfect design. If you have a favorite song, or a favorite band, consider some of the lyrics. Maybe this will give you an idea for the perfect tattoo.

The best thing about getting a tattoo is that it is all about YOU. The design choice is YOURS. The location choice is YOURS. Tattoos for girls can be as girly - or as not girly - as you want them to be.

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