History of Tattoos

            The word tattoo comes from the word "tatu"—which in the Tahitian language means to mark something. There are many reasons why people want to mark their bodies, but in most cultures, it all comes down to ritual. Ancient Greek spies used tattoos to secretly communicate, for example, while Hawaiian and Native American cultures used tattoos in initiation or religious rites.

            Even today, there is something ritualistic about getting a tattoo. Whether you turn to ink because you have joined the military or because you want to flaunt your adulthood, your body art transforms you into someone different – permanently.

             One of the great things about tattoos is that if you want to transform yourself into someone different, there are tattoos to match almost every "new you" you could imagine. for example. You might find that fairy tattoos, wizard tattoos, unicorn tattoos, dragon tattoos, supernatural tattoos, phoenix tattoos, and mermaid tattoos appeal to you. An animal lover? Then bird tattoos, ladybug tattoos, horse tattoos, panther tattoos, scorpion tattoos, wolf tattoos, frog tattoos, cat tattoos, snake tattoos, dog tattoos, lion tattoos, tiger tattoos, butterfly tattoos, dragonfly tattoos, dolphin tattoos, or eagle tattoos might be right for you. Or check out some lizard tattoo designs if you feel a little cold-blooded. Feeling a little more abstract? Star tattoos, shooting star tattoos, skull tattoos, and heart tattoos are classic but can be customized into something amazing.