If you have made the decision to get a tattoo, the available choices may be a bit overwhelming. Even if you've already decide on the theme of your tattoo, for instance, a rose, there are dozens of designs from which you can choose. Choosing the perfect tattoo can be hard.

You should also decide if you want to have a permanent or a temporary tattoo, or a single or different colored tattoo. Another very important factor is the size. You can choose a big tattoo like a sleeve tattoo that covers one area of your body like legs or arms or a small tattoo like a wrist tattoo, to cite some examples.

While temporaries are not practical for large tattoos, they are a great way to experiment with size, theme and location for small tattoos. You may try several before you make your final decision.

One advantage of small tattoos is that they can easily be hidden. Nor everyone has a positive attitude about tattoos and it may not be acceptable to display your body art in your workplace. Small tattoos located in areas which are normally covered by clothing may be the best option if you aren't comfortable displaying your tattoo at social functions.

Big tattoos require much more ink and time and effort on the tattoo artist's side which makes them more expensive than small tattoos. So if you are on a budget but you cannot wait to have a tattoo, you can opt for a small tattoo which is cheaper and takes a short time to finish.

It isn't smart to get a tattoo with the idea that you can have it removed. While it is possible for a doctor with a surgical laser to remove a tattoo, it's an expensive procedure and can leave a scar or an area of lighter pigmentation on your skin. Large tattoos may take several appointments to remove and may still leave a trace of the design behind.

Small tattoos do tend to fade more over time than large tattoos. Avoid rubbing the area of skin where your tattoo is located. Never scrub or use abrasive skin cleansers on your tattoo, especially when it is new. Follow your tattoo artist's directions for care of your tattoo.

Some parts of your body where small tattoos can be drawn are on the wrist, finger, neck, back of the neck, near the bell button, and so on. These are very small so you can place them wherever you want.

Popular designs include oriental symbols and characters, zodiac signs, flowers, insects, cartoon characters and religious symbols. Celtic knot work may be used as a ring around the fingers. It is important to choose the right design and location because this design will be with you as long as you live. don't select a design you may not be happy with in a few years.

For those who like tattoos, but cannot display their body art at work, multiple small tattoos can be placed in a number of areas that will be hidden by your work clothes. If you decide on several tattoos, it is wise to stay with a single theme and chose different designs that harmonize. They will still be visible, at least to you.

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