Tattoos

Tattoos

Tattoos are a form of art where images are created on a person's body by inserting colored ink beneath the surface of the skin using sterilized needles. There are many different methods of creating tattoos, some of which have been around for thousands of years.¹

Fast Facts

Tattooing is one of the oldest forms of art¹
All societies and communities have practiced tattooing¹
Tahitian word "tatu" means "to mark"²
Polynesian word "tatao" means "to tap"²
The first electronic tattoo machine was invented by Samuel O’Reilly in 1890¹

Health Risks

There are health risks associated with getting a tattoo as well as applying one. Because the process uses needles, there is contact with blood under the surface of the skin. This creates an environment for the transmission of blood-borne pathogens. Modern tattoo shops are required by law to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of the staff and customers.³

Categories

Hobbies | Art | Health

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The Mahalo Top 7

National Geographic: Tattoo: Pigments of Imagination
Smithsonian Magazine: Tattoos: The Ancient and Mysterious History (January 1, 2007)
Wikipedia: Tattoos
Howstuffworks: How Tattoos Work
Design Boom: A Brief History of Tattoos
The Nemours Foundation: So What Exactly Is a Tattoo and Does it Hurt?
YouTube Video: How to Make a Tattoo (Time: 4:06)

Tattoos News and Articles

Tattoos.com: Tattoos Ezine
Body Modification Ezine: Ink
Newswise: Study Examines Role of Tattoos in Construction of Personal Identity (December 18, 2007)
Custom Design Tattoo: Choosing the Right Custom Tattoo (2007)
Harris Interactive: A Third of Americans Say Tattoos Make Them Feel Sexier (2003)

Tattoo History and Facts

Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: History of Tattoos
American Museum of Natural History: History of Tattoos
Australian Museum: History of Tattoos
Tattoos.com: Japanese Tattooing from the Past to the Present

Tattoo Art Gallery

Tattoo.com: Tattoo Gallery
Evil Tattoo: Tattoo Gallery
Every Tattoo: Tattoo Gallery
About.com: Tattoo Gallery
Religious Tattoo Gallery
YouTube: Tattoo Video Gallery (Time: 1:57)
Flickr: Tattoo Photos
TattooArtists.org
Street Anatomy: The Anatomy Tattoo Gallery

Tattoos Blogs and Forums

Every Tattoo: Tattoo Forum
Tattodles: Tattoo Boards
World of Oz: Tattoo Tattoo Forum
Med Health Writer: To Tattoo or not to Tattoo
eHow: How to Design a Tattoo

Tattoos Aftercare

Sharp Tattoos: Tattoo Aftercare
Happy Living: Tattoo Aftercare Instructions

Tattoos Concerns and Warnings

Mayo Clinic: Tattoos and Piercings, What to know Beforehand (2007)
US Food and Drug Administration: What Risks Are Involved in Tattooing?
Centers for Disease Control: Skin Infections Among Tattoo Recipients(2006)
Tattoos.com: Tattoo Safely, Infection Control Resource Guide

Tattoo Studios

Every Tattoo: Tattoo Parlors in the United States
Zulu Tattoo
Tattoos.com: Tattoo Studios Nationwide

Temporary Tattoos

Mahalo: Henna Tattoos
YouTube: Henna Video Galley (Time: 5:19)

Tattoos Pictures, Videos and Fun Stuff

Rank My Tattoos: Rate Tattoos & Tattoo Designs
The Vanishing Tattoo: Celebrity Tattoos
TattooArtists.org: UV Blacklight Ink Tattoos
Body Modifications Ezine: Revenge of the Tattooed Nerds
Celebrity Tattoo: 32 Geek Tattoos
RankMyTattoos: Ingenious Tattoo Designs

Tattoo Products and Accessories

eBay: Tattoo Products
Google Product Search: Tattoo Products

Tattoo Books

Amazon.com: Tattoo Books
Barns & Noble: Tattoo Books
eBay: Tattoo Books

Related Pages on Mahalo

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