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		<title>A Brief Guide To Tragus Piercing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:25:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha Kurgen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ear piercing is probably the most typical form of body piercing we all know. Yet have you heard of tragus piercing before?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ear piercing is probably the most typical form of body piercing we all know. Yet have you heard of tragus piercing before?</p>
<p>Okay, fundamentally, tragus piercing is the piercing of the little cartilage located at the end of our ear canal. This type of piercing is becoming extremely popular over the last couple of years.</p>
<p>This sort of piercing is normally done by a professional piercer. It is performed with a unique kind of piercing needle and it is usually done when you are either lying or sitting down.</p>
<p>Tragus piercing can be quite painful just like any other form of body piercing. It will often disappear after a few days.</p>
<p>Piercer in most cases take note of the particular measure of your needle as it is going to be used to find out the size of the studs, rings or barbells that you are gonna wear later on when all is done. A unique ring or perhaps retainer will often be put in to the hole following the procedure. It will only be taken off when the tragus is actually healed.</p>
<p>As soon as it is healed, you can start wearing your tragus jewelry. Look for a great tragus jewellery since you will need to use it for at least 8 weeks to 3 months to prevent the opening to get sealed up. Make sure you take proper care of the tragus piercing and jewelry. Take away the jewelry and clean the jewelry and pierced tragus using salt solution every day. You should use cotton to softly clean the jewelry and your tragus. Proper cleanliness is important as you do not want your ear to be infected.</p>
<p>If you ever experience any kind of ache, hemorrhaging, or even an infection. Please consult your medical doctor immediately.</p>
<p>Tragus piercing is normal among the youth and the jewellery is available in numerous styles. You may choose from rings to circular barbells that exist in different sizes and colours. The cartilage jewelry is exclusively designed to enhance the look of ear to provide a fashionable look.</p>
<p>You are able to locate a tragus piercing specialist easily as well as a tragus jewelry which will suit your style and budget.</p>
<p>Triniti Kurgen is a professional writer and an expert on <a target='_blank' href="http://www.tragusearrings.org">tragus earrings</a> and related topics.</p>
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		<title>Nose Piercing And Jewelry Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Dec 2010 01:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Samantha Kurgen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The art of septum piercing has grown to be incredibly popular in the the past few years. Even though this form of piercing is used to be a part of a spiritual ritual for most tribes in South Africa, it is the fashion trend amongst the young age group of today.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The art of septum piercing has grown to be incredibly popular in the the past few years. Even though this form of piercing is used to be a part of a spiritual ritual for most tribes in South Africa, it is the fashion trend amongst the young age group of today.</p>
<p>As with any other form of body piercing, you will need to take vital steps to make certain that the piercing can recover well. And so we are going to discuss a number of the important things you need to know if you&#8217;re going to have a nose piercing.</p>
<p>1. Seek advice from your physician first</p>
<p>It may be potentially risky should you suffer from some health issues to do body piercing, so it is wise to talk with a medical professional or medical practitioner and also see if you are a ideal candidate to get your nose pierced.</p>
<p>2. Clean your nose and jewelry two times a day</p>
<p>After the piercing, it is very important have your nose and jewellery cleansed 2 times a day. You want to get rid of any blood deposits from the jewelry with antiseptic. And thoroughly clean your nose with warm salt water and cotton balls. Don&#8217;t use hydrogen peroxide as it&#8217;s abrasive.</p>
<p>3. Never fiddle with the jewellery</p>
<p>A lot of people tend to play and fiddle with their jewellery. You should avoid doing this, at the very least not prior to your nose is totally healed. Don&#8217;t touch the ring or jewellery too often as this could cause infection if your hands aren&#8217;t thoroughly clean. You may even risk yanking the jewellery by accident, this will cause bleeding and that is definitely something you do not want to happen.</p>
<p>Piercing will normally cause the skin to swell, therefore if your nose is swelling, do not panic as it&#8217;s common. Make sure you check with your physician or doctor in case the swelling is too unbearable.</p>
<p>It is easy to shop around the net to hunt for some great and amazing septum jewellery. If you want to learn more simply go to our site listed below.</p>
<p>Samantha Kurgen is a professional writer who writes about <a target='_blank' href="http://septumjewelry.org">septum jewellery</a> and other similar topics.</p>
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		<title>The Consequence Of Your Tattoo</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:20:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Randall James</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Based on the person, the selection of body art design is incredibly symbolic. As an example, Celtic tattoos originate from Ireland and northern Britain where numerous typical fairy body art styles originate from Scandinavia. You can see numerous illustrations of Gaelic stonework in the primeval ruins and these patterns are also found in jewelry and stonework. Depending on the character, the selection of tattoo design is incredibly symbolic. To provide an example, Gaelic tattoos originate from Ireland and northern Britain where several classic fairy tattoo styles originate from Scandinavia. Often, body art styles are also shown in other kinds of art such as classic stone work or paintings.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Based on the person, the selection of body art design is incredibly symbolic. As an example, Celtic tattoos originate from Ireland and northern Britain where numerous typical fairy body art styles originate from Scandinavia. You can see numerous illustrations of Gaelic stonework in the primeval ruins and these patterns are also found in jewelry and stonework. Depending on the character, the selection of tattoo design is incredibly symbolic. To provide an example, Gaelic tattoos originate from Ireland and northern Britain where several classic fairy tattoo styles originate from Scandinavia. Often, body art styles are also shown in other kinds of art such as classic stone work or paintings.</p>
<p>One of the trendy designs is a Gaelic tie design as the tie will have many loops and these repeating cycles tend to symbolize death and multiple rebirths. The interlacing of the loops communicate the relation between heaven and earth and home and heart. You will find many interlacing loops in animal Gaelic tattoos as these loops are used as the head or limbs of the animal. The true .</p>
<p>A lot of individuals look to body art art forms to embody their personal or ancestral past. If a traumatic or cheerful event happened, many people prefer body art as the best way to embody the occasion. To get a good Celtic design for a ink you will need to find an artist that has a lot of knowledge and understanding with Gaelic art. It can be difficult to do these tattoos properly. The ink artists will need a good eye, steady hand and careful placement of the ink lines.</p>
<p>Symbolic tattoos come in numerous forms. Gaelic bands are a frequent design for arms, fingers, wrists, and even around the ankle. These tattoos come from Gaelic tribes. Originally the tattoos were made using hot sticks and then blue pigment was put over the wound. These bands have symbolic and religious meanings and today these band designs are a mixture of Gaelic and Christian beliefs. You can also get sleeve tattoos in which the entire arm is covered in tattoos.</p>
<p>For individuals choosing traditional Celtic patterns, most are a combination of crosses, knots and spirals. Although most styles do not contain all three components, you will rarely see a body art that does not have at least two. Depending on the placement of the spirals and knots, the traditional symbolism of the tattoo can change. For example, spirals on the right traditionally symbolize heavenly objects, where spirals on the left traditionally symbolize the earth.</p>
<p>For the most traditional Irish body art, the claddagh ink can be the ultimate symbol of love. This representation is most commonly found in Irish wedding bands and includes a heart crowned by two hands. This common Gaelic symbol can be found on several forms of art, not the least of which being tattoo.</p>
<p>Aside from Gaelic designs, butterfly and early ink styles are especially common. Although these specific designs often lack the deep history of tribal and Celtic art, they can be quite beautiful and obviously important to the wearer.</p>
<p>Other tattoo styles that are incredibly popular include the tree of life design. The tree of life has important significance both to the wearer and historically. The conventional design represents the association between humans and god. This is often represented through the various branches of the tree. You can look at these connections in numerous different ways and each ink will mean something different depending on the person.</p>
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		<title>A Short Look At A History Of Tattoos And Their Place In Contemporary Society.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:29:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon Beritt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It's impossible to know exactly just how long tattoos have been done, most certainly since the beginning of society and likely earlier than that too. The basic way that they work is easy enough and has continually remained exactly the same, in that some form of indelible ink is inserted under the surface of your skin.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nobody knows precisely the length of time tattoos have been around, certainly since the start of societies and most likely prior to this too. The essential method in which they work is really quite simple and it has constantly remained exactly the same, in that some form of indelible ink is put below the surface of the skin.</p>
<p>The word tattoo in fact arises from the tahitian phrase &#8216;tatau&#8217;. It had been initially noted during one of Captain Cooks voyages on the endeavour in 1769, by a ship mate called.</p>
<p>A tattoo had been frequently found as the indication of a warrior, or used as a rite of passage into manhood. Most notoriously, tattoos are used by Maori tribesman in New Zealand and by other Polynesian tribes to indicate their position as a warrior. Other renowned good examples include the Yakusa in Japan, where tattoos can cover up  the full body and legs.</p>
<p>Tattoos of this type might take many years to do and end up costing countless thousands of dollars. Furthermore people have tattoos for religious value like a sign of faith, or to provide them with specific emotions or powers. At times they&#8217;re just signs of fortune. Some people also use tattoos for particular meanings that are personal to them selves, or perhaps in some cases they may be used for identification for example with forensic pathologists. They are also found all over the human body from full face tattoos to wrist tattoo designs to ones that are put hidden away and they are not designed for public viewing.</p>
<p>For whatever reasons people initially get tattoos, they&#8217;re becoming more and more ubiquitous. The latest rise in their status has triggered a host of additional artists getting into the market. This fact alone has resulted in a large boost in the quality of the tattoos and the products getting used.</p>
<p>The inks for instance are becoming longer lasting all the time and well as the process of placing the tattoos into the skin. This has additionally ended in a big advancement in the quality of the styles which are getting created and lots of brand-new artists are through fine arts backgrounds. Some of the work that may be created today is simply beautiful.</p>
<p>All this in addition has led to a large change for the better in the hygiene of the industry with infection control methods currently being of paramount importance to folks. Additionally many of the dangers have been reduced, with there being currently good quality approaches for individuals to be able to erase their tattoos, or cover over other ones that have gone out of favor.</p>
<p>Getting a bit of new ink for many folks has become as basic as getting a change in hairstyle. Although, for those who still don&#8217;t fancy going for it and getting anything permanent, you can still take the alternative to get a short-term tattoo, made from something similar to henna.</p>
<p>For more information, or to get <a href="http://wristtattoodesigns.net">Wrist Tattoo Designs</a>, simply <a href="http://wristtattoodesigns.net">Check This Page</a>.</p>
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		<title>Sexy, Hot And Traditional Tattoos All In One &#8211; Japanese Tattoos For Girls</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010 21:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Smith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Typically when a person thinks of a traditional Japanese tattoo the images that come to mind are the full body tattoo designs of the Yakuza. However, the world of tattoos has changed rapidly over the last tens years in the United States and tattooing trends around the world have changed also. In the West many women are discovering the rich beauty of traditional Japanese designs and these work well and are ideal for feminine tattoo ideas. So if you are looking for some type of Japanese tattoo designs for girls then this article will help you identify some of the best ideas to start from.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Typically when a person thinks of a traditional Japanese tattoo the images that come to mind are the full body tattoo designs of the Yakuza. However, the world of tattoos has changed rapidly over the last tens years in the United States and tattooing trends around the world have changed also. In the West many women are discovering the rich beauty of traditional Japanese designs and these work well and are ideal for feminine tattoo ideas. So if you are looking for some type of Japanese tattoo designs for girls then this article will help you identify some of the best ideas to start from.</p>
<p>Koi Fish Tattoos Koi fish are a very traditional and yet very popular, sexy and beautiful design in Japan. The beauty of the fish and the brilliant colors of the orange in the fish along with the water splashing in the background make for an incredible design combination. Not only is the coloration beautiful the meaning and symbolism behind koi designs is also very empowering. The myth essentially states that the koi fish swim upstream against the current and finally reach the top gate into heave and then are released and become beautiful dragons and fly off. The symbolism is one of strength, power and striking out on your own and living your own life. This is something many women fell passionate and strong about and therefore the koi fish is the perfect design. This can be done as a half sleeve tattoo a sexy leg tattoo or even on the back.</p>
<p>Cherry Blossom Tattoos Cherry blossoms have also been used throughout traditional Japanese tattooing. Originally cherry blossoms were a revered flower and a symbol that many samurai held close to the hearts. In fact many of the most famous samurai would write poems about the cherry blossom. They felt it represented life and symbolized the temporary existence of life. It therefore acted as a very powerful reminder and symbol to live each day to the fullest since life ends quickly and is delicate like the cherry blossom. Again this is a wonderful symbol that is full of meaning. It looks beautiful and delicate as well as has power behind it. They also can make a great tattoo design. You can choose to do a large tattoo design of the whole cherry blossom tree, just a branch of even just the fallen petals in the snow or water all very deeply symbolic and beautiful.</p>
<p>Geisha Last but not least something that everyone has of course heard about Japan is the Geisha. The Geisha in Japan are seen to be entertainers and the holders of the culture. They were and still are trained in the arts, including calligraphy, music and dance to just name a few. In fact the very word Geisha means &#8221; a person of the arts:. They are highly intelligent and incredible conversationalists. Many of the most traditional woodcut artwork featured the Geisha in what was called the &#8220;floating world&#8221;. Many of these designs found their way into the art of tattooing early on also. The Geisha tattoo can symbolize exotic beauty, feminine power and mystique. Thus is also a symbol that speaks to many women.</p>
<p>These are just a few of the more traditional Japanese tattoos designs that are popular in the West and also very traditional at the same time. They are also designs that can easily be translated into feminine tattoo designs. Each one holds a bit of power and strength along with feminine beauty and mystique making for the ideal tattoo design for many women. These are just a few of the ideas.</p>
<p>Whenever you are trying to choose a tattoo design it is always important to remember to take your time. Don&#8217;t rush into getting a tattoo just to have one as you might regret the choice later. Take your time and do your research. Find out about all of the possibilities that are out there. Also choose the tattoo artist carefully trying to find someone that specializes in the design style that you want and someone that will listen to your ideas carefully.</p>
<p>If you still want a tattoo and are not sure what to get or just want to do some further research and look at possible tattoo design then you have to check out this incredible free site <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Japanese-Koi-Sleeve-Tattoo" class="broken_link">Koi Fish Sleeve</a>. There are a ton of super hot tattoo designs, gallery, videos and ideas to help you find your ideal tattoo. Check out <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Japanese-Koi-Sleeve-Tattoo" class="broken_link">Japanese Sleeve</a></p>
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		<title>5 Tips To Help You Find The Proper Tattoo Artist</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adam Whazzer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is almost an art in itself locating a tattoo artist who can not only design a tattoo from scratch but artists who you will connect with and preferably enjoy the whole process with. What is right for one customer may not be right for another person. Many people prefer to sit or lie in silence while the tattoo artist works on them while others want to be engaged by the artist and fully get into the activity. If you are not fortunate enough to already know a tattoo artist then you can expect to spend a good amount of time finding a tattoo artist that is GOOD for you. Going on-line and doing a search will turn up a fair amount of tattoo parlors and studios but locating the right artist is a completely different matter.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is almost an art in itself locating a tattoo artist who can not only design a tattoo from scratch but a person who you will connect with and hopefully enjoy the whole process with. What is right for one customer may not be right for another person. Many people prefer to sit or lie in silence while the tattoo artist works on them while others want to be engaged by the artist and fully get into the activity. If you are not lucky enough to already know a tattoo artist then you can expect to spend a good amount of time finding a tattoo artist that is GOOD for you. Going on-line and doing a search will turn up a large amount of tattoo shops and studios but choosing the right artist is a totally different matter.</p>
<p>Some people who are heavily inked won&#8217;t let anyone but their chosen artist work on them yet some seem to be on some kind of quest to be tattooed by as many tattoo artists as they can squeeze into their lifetimes. These kinds of folks can sometimes be found lurking around tattoo shows where well known tattoo artists are in attendance. They will reserve well in advance if they know a top tattoo artist is going to be there and can be seen hovering about showing their tattoos to anyone who is interested in hearing the all too familiar.</p>
<p>And this tattoo was done by (So and So) at the New York Tattoo Convention two years ago while this one was done by (insert top tattoo artists name here) last year in Thailand</p>
<p>If you are the kind of person that doesn&#8217;t get to go to many Ink conventions or simply prefer to have a more low key tattoo session without throngs of onlookers then it is all the more important to find a tattoo shop that you enjoy even if you have to travel to have them work on you.</p>
<p>Traveling to see a Tattoo artist really is not all that bad since you can make a mini vacation out of it.</p>
<p>Here are a few tips to help you choose the right tattoo artist.</p>
<p>* If possible try meet them in person before you consider getting ink done. You can usually see within the first ten minutes if you want that artist to work on you. If they are overly dark it could either be the fact that its Monday morning or they may just be a nasty person..not really the kinda artist you want to have to try make conversation with for three hours.</p>
<p>* Check out their photo album of customized work. You can tell very much from a tattoo artists custom work. If their work touches and makes you feel something you thats a start.</p>
<p>* Listen to others who have gone before you to the artist. If they talk about the artist like they are some kind of God or Goddess you may be onto something. Make it your mission to find out who&#8217;s telling the truth</p>
<p>* Check out reviews online about the artist. If you see them all over the internet you can bet your hard earned tattoo money he/she is very popular and it might be some time before you can even get your appointment.</p>
<p>* Only listen to advice of people who have actually gotten work by the tattoo artist in question.</p>
<p>* Seek out a tattoo artist who specializes in the style of tattoo you are about to have done. If you are looking for some Japanese style work and know a particular artist that specializes in this style you should go to them.</p>
<p>There are many more things to keep in mind not lest the standard of professionalism and cleanliness they portray in their studio. All ink artists have a legal obligation to maintain a high standard of practice by using sterile autoclaves and needles. Always check their credentials and if they are a member of any professional associations. If you are in any doubt at all DO NOT get tattooed there. Not only will you risk the transmission of blood borne pathogens from amateurs but ultimately you WILL end up with a really bad tattoo.</p>
<p>It takes many years to become a professional tattoo artist. Don&#8217;t think that by going to some back street shop you will be saving money having one done by some biker straight out of jail rather than paying more to a seasoned artist. Chances are she/he will screw it up, leave you with scars or nightmare of nightmares some blood borne disease such as hepatitis.</p>
<p>It is worthwhile to spend a bit of time choosing the right tattoo artist. Not only will you come away with a tattoo which will hopefully last you a lifetime but you will experience an ancient form of art and one which is practiced by every culture under the sun.</p>
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