There’s something special about creating designs that will stay on your body forever in the form of tattoos.
When you’re ready to bring those tattoo designs to life, the best place to go is the top tattoo artist in Leon Valley, Firme Copias. You deserve the best and that’s Firme Copias Tattoo.
Different Tattoo Styles
Some people aren’t aware that there are many different tattoo styles. You can choose from a long list of major tattoo styles and find the one that fits best with your taste.
- Traditional- As with any other art form, there’s a traditional style of tattoos. The traditional style, also known as old school, is identifiable by its bold black lines and strong colors. Classic images that are part of the traditional style include anchors and roses. You can think of traditional style as the style of tattoo that your grandfather probably got while in the service.
- Watercolor- Watercolor-style tattoos have become much more popular in recent years. These tattoos, as the name suggests, look just like standard watercolor paintings except they’re on skin rather than paper. It requires tremendous skill to produce these delicate, striking tattoos.
- Tribal- Tribal-style tattoos were probably some of the very first tattoos and they’re present in several different cultures. You can identify tribal tattoos by their bold geometric patterns.
- Realism- Realism is an art movement in which the finished piece of art is meant to look as much like the real subject as possible, almost like a photograph. With realistic tattoos, the tattoo artists take a subject and try to recreate it on someone’s body as accurately as possible. Black and white portraits are a popular option for realistic tattoos.
Tattoo Aftercare
Regardless of what style of tattoo you choose, an important part of getting a tattoo is keeping up with your tattoo aftercare routine.
After the tattoo artist completes your tattoo, they should apply some petroleum jelly and cover the area with a clean bandage.
Once 24 hours pass, you can remove the bandage. You should wash the area with some antimicrobial soap and water then gently pat it dry. Twice a day going forward, wash the area again and apply antibacterial lotion after drying.
You should follow this routine for at least two weeks after getting your tattoo and up to four weeks. It’s a good idea to avoid hot showers, swimming, and extended time in the sun.
If you’re going out in the sun, make sure to use sunscreen on the area. Don’t get concerned if you notice some scabs on your tattoo. That’s a normal part of the healing process and it will go away. Just try not to pick at the skin.
Discuss any concerns you have with your tattoo artist or a doctor.
Get Your Dream Tattoo
Whatever style of tattoo you have in mind, Firme Copias can bring it to life. As the top tattoo artist in Leon Valley, Firme Copias creates results you’ll love!
Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
