Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Put Your Best Foot Forward With Foot Tattoos

By Karam Swanner

Tattoos have always been a sign of showing your individuality; this is no less true with the latest fashion for foot tattoos. Already a most sensual part of the body; decorating your feet with beautiful images and romantic designs can add to the appeal.

The most important choice with any tattoo is the design of course, and with foot tattoos this is perhaps even more important. Once you have made the decision to have one, spend a good deal of time on your design. Don't just like it; love it.

Some designs work exceptionally well such as; stars, flowers, fairies. If you are unsure, it may be worthwhile having a temporary or henna tattoo for a few weeks to test out the options.

Once you have decided which design you are going for, you will also need to decide where on your foot you will have the tattoo.

Foot tattoos can be placed anywhere of course, and perhaps the location should be decided along with selecting the design. A starburst for example will look excellent trailing lightly up the ankle. However, it may lose its impact if simply placed on the dorsal, (or top surface) of the foot.

The color of the foot tattoos will be all important too; heavier or darker colors will last far better of course, but if a delicate design is desired, it may be worth asking for advice from the tattoo artist.

Many people will insist that having a tattoo done is not painful. This of course is not true. And this is most certainly not true of foot tattoos; there is not a lot between skin and bone on the foot; it will be painful and it will swell for some time afterwards.

It is also important to understand that you will need a good deal of recovery time; where the foot will have to remain covered for at least 2 weeks. Try to wear open fronted shoes too, to minimize and instances of rubbing that could inflame the scar.

Absolutely without question do not expose the tattoo to any significant daylight, and most certainly UV rays for at least a month after the procedure.

Foot tattoos can be beautiful, and look simply stunning dressed well with summer clothes and footwear. Just be sure to have a design you will be happy to look on for years to come.

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