How to choose the right tattoo

How often have you been arrested by a gorgeous tattoo on a friend's arm or sighed with wonder at the grace with which Hollywood star Angelina Jolie carries thirteen of them on her body? Dating back to ancient times, these chic forms of body art convey more than only a will to try something new.

Though one can never really categorise people in watertight compartments, the type of tattoos you want, the designs you opt for and the body part where you choose to get the tattoo done say a lot about you. Here is information to make sure you choose the right tattoo for yourself the next time you head to the tattoo parlour.

Types of tattoos
The biggest choice one needs to make when deciding upon a tattoo is to select from two broad categories, the permanent and the temporary. If you're a fun-loving person and love changes, a temporary tattoo would be the best for you. While it will definitely add zing to your look, you can always get it removed once you're bored of it. You can choose from a tempting list comprising transfer tattoos, glow-in-the-dark tattoos, crystal tattoos, glitter tattoos, henna tattoos and airbrush tattoos.

But if you're someone who is known for her intense, passionate outlook towards life, you should go for a permanent tattoo. It can be a tricky business if you aren't crystal clear about your motivation behind getting one. What you cannot forget when deciding upon a particular design is that it is going to be there with you all your life.

Go for something which you hold so close to your heart that you can bear to see it inscribed on your skin till the last day of your life. It should speak about you, your beliefs and your personality. Remember, if you aren't careful, you might be left with no option but to be constantly haunted by a Frankestein's monster of your own making.