Hand tattoo - a tribute to fashion or tradition?

Tattoo is a unique art that dates back to ancient times. To date, such drawings have become incredibly popular. And so the question arose sharply: "On which part of the body is it better to apply them?"

Tattoo - From Ancient Times to the Present

Most ancient tribes in one way or another used drawings on the human body for a variety of purposes. Leaders, priests, hunters and warriors thus emphasized their status and personal position in the hierarchy. Tattoos were used as insignia and belonging to social groups. Very often, symbols on the body, such as a tattoo on the wrist, were used as a talisman or amulets. Although times have changed, the art of tattooing remains popular today. With the growth of technological progress, it was possible to significantly reduce pain and injuries during the drawing process, reduce the healing time, and diversify the repertoire of images and inscriptions. This has further increased the relevance of this type of art, and more and more people are interested in applying a tattoo to the wrist, forearm, lower leg, back, neck and other parts of the body.

hand tattoo

Probable dangers when tattooing the body

After drawing a pattern under the skin with dye and needles, the tattoo will remain for life, and without traces it can not be removed. It is also necessary to remember certain dangers that accompany the process of applying an image on the body:

  • hepatitis C and B, AIDS, HIV, staphylococcus, streptococcus, herpes are transmitted through dirty and not properly sterilized needles;
  • there is a possibility of allergy to certain inks;
  • granulomas (cones or nodules) may form around the applied substance;
  • there is a likelihood of the formation of MRI complications in the form of a burning sensation or tumor at the site of the tattoo during a session of magnetic resonance topography.

tattoo on hands sketch


Safety Rules for Tattooing the Body

If a person is unconditionally convinced that a drawing on the body is necessary for him, then certain conditions must be observed, which will save in the end from problems and disappointments. First you need to correctly choose a salon. It is desirable that he be famous, possess all the necessary licenses. It is necessary to evaluate the cleanliness of the cabin. If a client is going to make a tattoo on his hands, the sketches of which he drew himself, then it is necessary to discuss all the details with the master in advance. You need to take precautions - make sure that in the place where the tattoo is planned, there are no birthmarks, warts, tumors or poorly healed wounds. The master is obliged to give complete detailed instructions on how to properly take care of the skin area on which the drawing will now be.

Is tattoo on the brush good or bad?

Drawing on the hands is the prerogative of men. This is mainly due to the subconscious idea of โ€‹โ€‹highlighting this socially active area of โ€‹โ€‹the body. If you look at all kinds of forums, the most common questions are as follows: โ€œTattoos on the hands: inscriptions or pictures - which is better?โ€ This explains the huge popularity of the choice of this part of the body. However, in terms of art and common sense, is a wrist tattoo a good choice?

On the one hand, everyone will see this picture, it can be easily demonstrated. Many people will be able to notice a tattoo, and then pay closer attention to its owner. Often teens choose a brush for drawing because their idol has the same.

However, the masters are not particularly welcome and advised to make a tattoo on the wrist. Why?

hand lettering tattoo

Firstly, the narrowness of the place limits the client in choosing a sketch. The master will also be constrained in the creative process. In addition, tattoos on the wrist absolutely do not pretend to any originality and individuality. Often they are banal inscriptions. Moreover, since this place is always in sight, this drawing is able to very quickly bother its owner and his surroundings. And removing a tattoo is painful and expensive. And not the fact that the removal will go more or less smoothly.

Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/K12997/


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