5 Celebrities You Wouldn’t Expect to Be Tattooed

Celebrities. They’re not much different than you and me. Yes, their bank accounts look a lot different than ours, but they still put their pants on one leg at a time like we do. They also get tattooed just like we do.  Take a look at three of the most surprising people to put stencil paper to skin and get tattooed!

Jennifer Aniston
Dogs are truly man’s best friend. We spend our lives taking care of them like the family members they become. So when your beloved dog dies, it’s a hard loss to take. Some people hold funerals. Others immortalize their dog’s photo amongst that of their children. Then there are the few that get tattooed. Jennifer Aniston is one of them. Jennifer has “Norman”, the name of her deceased dog, tattooed on her foot.

Julia Roberts
Believe it or not, the ever-classy, ever beautiful Julia Roberts also has a few tattoos of her own. Julia Roberts has always been very vocal about how important her family is to her. She joins the ranks of people who have chosen to tattoo the names of their loved ones onto them. Julia Roberts has the names of her children and the initials of her husband tattooed onto her back.

Sandra Bullock
Nicknamed “America’s Girl Next Door”, Sandra Bullock holds more secrets than one might think. We were all surprised by her previous relationship with bad boy, Jesse James. So when people found out she had a tattoo, it was always assumed that was just his influence over her. However, the tattoo that Sandra Bullock has is beautiful memorial that she got to honor her mother right before she passed away. The tattoo is located right over heart.

Warm Weather Isn’t Necessarily Tattoo Weather. Choosing the Optimal Season to Get Your Next Tattoo

Now that the weather is warming up, you may feel tempted to rush out and get a tattoo. Many people associate warm weather from spring and summer with tattoo weather. However, you might want to hold off and change that way of thinking. You may not realize it, but there are certain times of the year where it’s optimal to get a tattoo in comparison to others. This is in large part to the clothing that we wear, the weather conditions, and how our body is functioning under those conditions. All of these factors can have an effect on how our tattoo heals.

If you’ve ever wondered what the preferred time of year to get a tattoo is, we have the answers. Here, we break it down by season.

Spring/Summer

The idea of getting a tattoo in the warm weather is an idea that seems good in theory, but necessarily in practice. The belief that getting tattooed in warm weather is due to the clothing that we typically wear. Tank tops, shorts, and other skin-bearing articles of clothing make it easy to show off new ink However, the belief should be quite the opposite. In order to protect your new tattoo, it needs to be covered and hidden from the Sun. Direct sunlight can harm your tattoos healing process and start the fading process sooner rather than later. Additionally, swimming in chlorinated or salt water can affect your healing process as well. Our bodies sweat and pick up a lot of dirt particles, especially in the summer. Using tattoo soap and other tattoo cleansing products are more important than ever.

 

Winter/Fall

Cooler temperatures are the ideal time of year to get a tattoo. Even though you can’t show them off as much, the temperature and weather is more conducive for a healthy healing environment. The issue with cooler temperatures is that it typically brings about cold and flu season. This is one of the main reasons tattoo artists take particularly special care with cleaning the tattooed area before and after the tattoo. Using tattoo soap, new needles, and sterilized tools are regular precautions that tattoo artists take that can also help with preventing infections and during the winter months.

 

Before you get tattooed, choose wisely. Unfortunately, the weather is warming up and you may have to wait a while to get a tattoo. However, if you choose to get a tattoo in the warmer weather, be smart and follow all of your tattoo artist’s instructions for a healthy tattoo.

 

Yearly Wrap Up: Tattoo Trends of 2017

We’re a stencil paper’s width away from saying goodbye to 2017 and ushering in what we hope to be a great year in 2018. It was a good year for tattooing. New products were released, people from age 18 to age 80 got their first tattoo, memories were made, tattoo friendships were formed in the shop; it was a solid year in the industry. As we wrap up the year, let’s take a look at some of the more popular tattoo design trends of this past year.

Thin Line Work
Simple, clean, minimalist approaches were taken to perform many tattoo designs this year. This chic aesthetic is all about appreciating the delicate nature of the skin and allowing the tattoo room to breathe.

Watercolor
This tattoo style first debuted as a hot trend in 2016 and quickly took off in 2017. Reminiscent of famous watercolor paintings, this style translates really well onto the body. As artists continue to play with the style, watercolor tattooing is only set to grow and become bolder and brighter.

Hip Tattoos
In terms of location, hips were a popular choice for tattoos this year. Many celebrities made the style popular this year, and for good reason. Though painful, hip tattoos are easily hidden. People will only see them if you really want them too.

Dotwork
Dotwork has been around for a while, but really got a second wind in 2017. Combined with thin solid lines, dotwork is a unique way to create an entire tattoo. A lot of dot tattoos were created this year, and from the portfolios we saw, they all looked great. This style has really made a comeback.

2017 was all about minimalist ideas and new techniques. The smaller the tattoo, the better the tattoo. We can only hope to see what great work comes out of the year ahead.

 

Got Fresh Ink? Follow These Tattoo Care Suggestions To Prevent Complications After Session

Tattoos are more than a lifetime pact with yourself; they are a statement. The art you opt to have embedded in your skin loudly says to all: “This is who I am.” From picking out a piece to applying the stencil paper to actually putting tattoo gun to flesh, the process of getting a tattoo is far from a fast one.

After the hours-long sitting, you’re left with a fresh object of adoration. However, there’s still room for error if you fail to property care for your new tattoo. Below, we break down what you need to do after leaving the pallor to ensure your investment — which can range from as little as $60 to hundreds or even thousands of dollars — does last a lifetime.

After the tattoo artists have given you a clean bill of health and sent you on your way, realize that the petroleum jelly, napkin or plastic wrap protecting your fresh ink isn’t going to last forever. In fact, it’s probably going to be just a few hours before you have to start caring for your new tattoo. You’ll need to keep your ink out the path of germs and water; infection could result otherwise. Be sure to avoid scratching or picking at the scabs as it heals.

A few other pitfalls to avoid include applying too much ointment to a healing tattoo or exposing it to the sun. On that note, it’s advised to avoid swimming as well. Realize that you’ve got an open wound on your skin right now and it requires regular care if you expect things to form up properly. The region will remain sore for a few days, but it shouldn’t rise to anything beyond the level of minor discomfort. Scabbing and flaking are going to happen and trust us; it’s going to look a lot worse than it really is. If you continue following the directions provided by your tattoo artists before you left, the piece should heal up just fine.

The plethora of “what-not-to-do” suggestions should lead to one obvious question: “How do I know when my tattoo has healed?” It takes about one month for the healing process to wrap up completely, but some artists say it could be closer to two months to consider the tattoo completely healed and safe to show off. For more information on tattoo stencil paper, call 844-524-9056.