If you are thinking of getting a tattoo, knowing a little about what kind of tattoos are there will be a good idea. Once you have knowledge about the most important kind of tattoos, it will be easier for you to decide which one you want for yourself. Today, tattooing is the most popular form of body art, used mainly for decorative purposes. Though tattooing in ancient days meant insertion of ink through the layers of skin on the body, in today’s world, tattooing can mean a variety of things. If you visit a tattoo parlor, you will get to see a variety of styles and designs of tattoos being done. This article throws light on the three most important kinds of tattoos being done today.

Permanent Ink Tattoos: This is the real tattoo that has been prevalent since ancient times. Of course, the method of doing it may have gone through a lot of advancements, but the basic idea remains the same. Permanent ink tattoos are done by inserting ink into the layers of the skin using a sharp instrument such as a needle which leaves a permanent mark. Infection and cross-contaminations are the dangers of this kind of tattoo but if done with proper care and sanitation these would not be an issue at all. Permanent ink tattoos need special care for all the years a person has them which may well be as long as he or she lives. Protecting the tattooed skin from sunlight and using antibiotic lotions to prevent infections and color fading are tips for permanent ink tattoo care.

Temporary tattoos: A temporary tattoo is not a real tattoo in the sense that it is not permanent nor has it been created by inserting ink inside the layers of skin. Rather, a temporary tattoo is an image on the skin which resembles a real tattoo and is created for cosmetic purposes. Advertising, self-expression and identification are the common uses of this kind of tattoo. People who want to sport a tattoo for a special occasion such as a night out in the town choose this kind of temporary tattoo which can be removed in the morning. Temporary tattoos are a lot of fun as you can get one done just like that on a whim without having to regret about it later.

Henna Art Tattoo: A henna art tattoo is an extremely popular form of temporary tattoo. It is created using “Mehendi” and is an ancient form of Indian body art. Intricate, ethnic, contemporary and exotic designs can be created using this method on any part of the body you want. Henna art tattoo is an all-natural, completely safe, painless, long-lasting but not permanent method of tattooing that is great for people who don’t like the permanence of a permanent tattoo ink nor like the too-temporariness of a temporary tattoo. Henna art tattoos typically last for a week to 10 days.

Now that you have information on the types of tattoos available, choosing one for yourself will be easy.