Body Blogs - Tattoo  Sexy actress Angelina Jolie flaunts them. A for once, we;re not talking about her curves, but rather her tattoos. Whether it is a Buddhist prayer engraved on her right shoulder (a protection mantra for her adopted baby) or the Tennessee Williams quote on her shoulder ("A prayer for the wild at heart kept in cages"), tattoos are her blog on her body. And face it: Body art is attractive. Bod Fad:
Earlier associated with tribal cults and criminals, tattoos today have an urban cult status. Mike clothing, they tell you about a person's lifestyle. Only more stylishly. Think hot singer Robbie Williams who has musical notes and what not engraved all over his body. Or David Beckham with the famous "Victoria" in Hindi (an Indian Language) tattooed on his arm. The only problem is that unlike any other art form, body art sticks with you permanently. The celebs have it surgically removed. An expensive procedure, but better than sporting an unwanted sign (like your ex-husband's name) forever. But for mere mortals, it is an until-death-draws-us-apart relationship. Temporary Tattoo Tips:
 An easy alternative is temporary tattoos. Available abundantly in the markets, these are stick-on tattoos in every shape, size and color - cartoons, animals, plants, abstracts and even glitter ones. They are applied to the skin, using water to transfer the design. You can also create your own designs and print them on tattoo papers usning any printer. Parade them with style on your arms, ankles, lower back or collar bone. They can easily be removed with soap and water, or oil-based creams. Then there are glitter sprays that you can use for a tattoo. Place a stencil on the body part that you want tattooed and spray away! The result is a fancy tattoo for a day. Mehendi, the Indian tradition of body art, can also be used in newer styles to create tattoo designs on the body. Use black henna in tattoo designs to give an authentic touch. Make Your Own Tattoo At Home:
Mix powdered henna with coffee or tea, lemon juice (to release the dye) and sugar (for consistency) into a paste. Then add a little of the chemical p-phenylenediamine (PPD) in order to achieve the black color. Now apply it with stencils or with a brush on your arm, ankle or wherever you want to flaunt the tattoo. Wear a sexy dress and strut away for a hot date! Know Your Art:
 Body art is not only about tattoos. Any permanent or temporary changes made to or on the body come under this heading. Things you never knew were body art:
1. Mehendi on hands and any kind of makeup is part of body painting.
2. Hair-removal and waxing.
3. Circumcision.
4. Hair cutting and coloring.
5. Cosmetic Surgery - breast implants, liposuction, nose job.
The absolute latest in body art:
1. Eye jewel: A crystal placed on the eye white.
2. Permanent cosmetics: A blush on the cheeks, a tint to the lips permanently etched by a tattooist. More Tattoo Basics  |
