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Tattoos are permanent artwork that is placed onto skin. They are made by injecting ink into the skin, which eventually winds up in the dermis layer of the body. The tattoo process usually does not hurt too much, but it is important to plan ahead for the size and placement of your tattoo. The History of Tattoos Tattoos have a long and complicated history that has spanned thousands of years. They have been a form of expression, a way to mark one’s identity, and a method of marking people into groups. The earliest evidence of tattooing in Europe dates back to the Upper Paleolithic period when incised designs on humanoid figurines were discovered. These designs were a sign of prestige and wealth. Early Greek and Roman culture also adopted tattoos as a means of identifying criminals and slaves. This practice was later passed onto other cultures around the world. In the 1700s, sailors and circus performers were the first to bring the trend to the mainstream. They would decorate themselves wi...

 So you want a tattoo, but what about the actual design? If there's a tattoo studio near where you live they will be sure to have hundreds if not thousands of designs available. "But hold on" you say. The local tattoo studio is frequented by hairy, leather clad bikers, and while you've got nothing against hairy bikers. Is it likely they'll have designs for the cute little pixie you want tattooed on your ankle? You may have a good point there, however, many tattooists are very skillful artists as well, and if you go along to discuss what you want with them they may well be able to design a custom tattoo just for you. This will most likely cost you extra but could be well worthwhile if you get the exact tattoo you want. While you're there you'll probably realize that they have all sorts of people coming to get tattoos. Another option if you're a talented or competent artist yourself would be to take a drawing of your favored design along to your local ta...