Tattoo Me Now - Full Review

Please note this is my own personal review of Tattoo Me Now - CLICK HERE to visit the Tattoo Me Now official site


Deciding to get a tattoo is a decision that you can make in a second and regret for a lifetime. Making that decision in a tattoo shop can lead to an impulsive choice that you'll have to live with for the rest of your life.
A tattoo is a very personal thing and something that you should be proud of and not embarrassed of.
I searched the web for a service that could help to make this decision that was both hassle and pressure free, I believe that I have found that service, a tattoo membership site called Tattoo Me Now

What is Tattoo Me Now?


Tattoo Me Now is a membership site that has been created to allow people to make a pressure free choice of tattoo from thousands of quality original tattoo designs all from the comfort of their own homes, Tattoo Me Now, however, is much more than just an online tattoo gellery, it is a thriving community with thousands of members, inside the Tattoo me Now membership area you will find the following 6 main sections.

• Tattoo Me Now Design Gallery - Here you will find over 3500 original tattoo designs all separated into over 40 different categories such as tribal, animal, ethnic, biker and abstract to name but a few. In this section you can browse and print out whatever designs catch your eye (there is no limit to the number of designs you can print out) once you are certain that you have made the right choice simply take your printed design to your tattooist of choice for your final inking.
• Members Gallery - A great feature of the Tattoo me Now membership site is the helpful, friendly and thriving community, Inside this section you will find hundreds of images members have posted of their own tattoos, people post these pictures so that other members can can comment on them or give advice on how the design could be improved or added to, as the photo's are all separated into relevant categories it is simple  to navigate to designs that you may be specifically interested in.
• Studio Directory - The Tattoo Me Now studio directory contains a list of over 10,000 tattoo studios in more than 38 countries. All studios are ranked using a 5 star system and also include a comments section where members can post reviews based on their own experiences with a particular studio, all extremely useful in helping you make an informed decision as to where you go to actually get your tattoo done.
• Discussion Forum - The Tattoo Me Now discussion forum is a great place to meet and interact with other members and professional tattoo artists, get opinions and advice on any design you may have in mind or answers to any questions you may have.
• Video Vault - This is a nice element of the Tattoo Me Now membership site, you'll find videos of members showing off their latest designs along with professional tattoo artists showcasing their work and giving advice on tattooing in general as well as covering topics such as "tattoo removal" also included in this section are some great videos showing what happens at some of the worlds biggest tattoo conventions!
• Media Library - This area of the members section contains some useful educational materials, you'll find eBook titles such as "Infection Prevention" "Getting Inked" and Xtasys Tattoo Design eBook" and many, many more,  some of the titles available I have actually seen being sold in their own right on other websites but you can read or download them all here for free.

Having monitored the Tattoo Me Now site during February and March 2013 it is clear that the site is constantly being updated, nearly 250 new designs and several eBooks have all been added during this period.

Whether you are looking for your first tattoo design or wanting to add to your collection Tattoo Me Now  offers a wealth of choice and advice as well as connecting you with like minded people, it really is a "membership" site in every sense of the word, chances are once you've joined Tattoo Me Now and taken advantage of all the resources on offer,  the next tattoo you get will be one your going to be proud of for the rest of your life.

Choose from over 3500 unique tattoo designs

For more information CLICK HERE to visit the Tattoo Me Now official website






 

Tattoo Removal

There are as many reasons for people wanting to have their tattoos removed as there are for people wanting to get them done in the first place!

Maybe their employers frown on tattoos........maybe the actual artwork is sub-standard.......maybe the tattoo was of a personal nature and those personal circumstances have changed........but probably the most common reason for people wanting their tattoos removed is that they rushed into the decision or choice of tattoo in the first place.
Tattoos are personal and the #1 thought in your mind when you decide to get one should be "I will have this tattoo for the rest of my life"

During the process of getting a tattoo, ink is injected deep into the dermis, which is the secondary layer of skin, with the intention of the tattoo lasting a life-time, with this in mind it's easy to see why tattoo removal can be a very involved, not to mention painful process.
Tattoo removal will usually result in some scarring or at the very least a lightening of the skin at the site of removal.

The success rates of tattoo removals can be affected by several factors, the size and colour of the tattoo and the location on the body being the two main ones.
Very small tattoos can often be removed by excision, the tattoo is simply cut out and the skin stitched back together, this will usually result in a scar but as the tattoo was small so will the scar be.
Larger tattoos can also be removed using this method, although the procedure may have to be carried out several times allowing each procedure to heal before the next one is carried out. Larger tattoos removed in this way can often lead to quite extensive scarring.

One of the most popular methods of tattoo removal is laser treatment, lasers are used to break up the coloured ink used in the tattoo and the bodies cells attack and eradicate these coloured cells naturally, again this method will involve a number of repeat treatments with larger tattoos and whilst scarring can still occur skin lightening is a more common side effect of this procedure.

One final thing to bear in mind, often tattoos that are of a personal design, such as names or dates etc. can, as an alternative to removal, be modified by a competent tattooist and turned into a totally new and original tattoo.....this is something that is definitely worth considering in my opinion.

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Before and after images of a tattoo successfully removed using laser treatment

Why Get A Tattoo?

Tattoos come in as many shapes, sizes, styles and colours as you can think of. Whilst it is true that there are methods for removing tattoos such as laser and abrasive treatments, when you make the decision to have a tattoo you should consider that whatever design you are going to have you should be happy to have it for life.

One reason a lot of people have for getting a tattoo is as simple as "I like the look of it" it may be a design they have seen on a celebrity or favourite sports star, or it may just be something that has caught their eye. A tattoo that has aesthetically pleasing colours and shapes is probably the most common reason for most people getting their first tattoo, but it is by no means the only reason, some people choose to have a tattoo in memory of a friend family member or even a favourite pet who have passed away, these tattoos often take the form of flowers or crosses incorporating names, dates of birth and death or even special sayings that were important to the deceased.
One of the most complicated tattoos that you can have done involves copying an image of a loved one from a photograph, although it is worth mentioning that if you choose to have a tattoo done from a photograph then you should make sure that your chosen tattooist is a master of his art!.....nothing looks worse than a poorly done portrait tattoo!

Make sure your tattooist is a Master of his Art and your portrait tattoo will look like this

If you pick a back street ink monkey your portrait tattoo will look this - and your kids will disown you!

Partners and children are another popular subject for tattoos, millions of people every year will have designs incorporating dates of birth, wedding days or simply names of loved ones tattooed in intricate designs such as flowers, hearts, special script fonts or even likenesses. Achievements, events and other memorable personal time-lines are also chosen to display a lifetime reminder of important moments in peoples lives.

Tattoos hold spiritual status in many cultures and have done for thousands of years (long before it became "fashionable" to have a tattoo) and their intricate designs have become common in our culture, although many people have absolutely no idea to their true meaning" and as I mentioned earlier many are chosen simply because they "look cool!"

Tribal tattoos look cool - but how many people actually know what they mean when they choose them?

If you have decided that you are going to have a tattoo, especially if it is your first one, don't rush into it! never have a tattoo done on your first visit to a tattooist's, take a look around at his/her designs, ask if you can have a sample of any design that really catches your eye.....although a lot of tattooists won't agree to this as you could be taking their designs and getting another tattooist to do the work!......make sure the salon is clean and hygienic and if possible get to see some of his/her work that is actually on the skin!
One final option that is well worth considering is to find a membership site online such as Tattoo Me Now  these sites charge a small membership fee but allow you to browse, download and print thousands of original tattoo designs at no extra cost allowing you to choose a design in your own time with no pressure and from the comfort of your own home.