Tattoo on the shoulder for girls

Half of those people who have already got one tattoo are going to get the second one. These are the results of a study by one world famous journal. The shoulder is the area on the body where the tattoo appears very often. It is considered one of the most demonstrative places, and there are a great many options for how to transform it (and in general yourself) with the help of a drawing on the body. The question is serious, so it is definitely worth understanding the pros and cons of such a decision, in the types and sketches of tattoo on the shoulder for girls, in styles and some other nuances.

It is interesting what psychologists say about tattoos (as well as their localization). There are many studies on this topic, and they are very voluminous, with interesting conclusions and theories. For example, a tattoo on the shoulder, according to psychologists, is preferred by people who are especially inclined towards self-expression, who need the attention of a large number of people or self-affirmation. They make a tattoo in a conspicuous place, which is often completely open: they perceive the drawing not as something beautiful, rented ("vilify", "decorate themselves"), but as a true continuation of their appearance.

Of course, this issue is not considered outside of fashion. A few years ago, a stuffed sleeve on a girl was a relative rarity, today this fashion has gained maximum coverage.

Benefits of a shoulder tattoo:

• easy to demonstrate;
• looks beautiful with any summer outfit (or almost any);
• at the same time, closed clothing makes the tattoo invisible, if such a task is also needed;
• expressiveness, showiness;
• a huge selection of views and sketches;
• relative to other areas, this is more or less painless.

Among the shortcomings are the same as in many other areas on the body. Not every person can become akin to a tattoo. A temporary change in body norm is perceived easily, but the understanding that this is forever (or for a long time) scares. And if a person wears open clothes more often and sees a shoulder with a tattoo in the mirror, it may not be easy for him to get over it. This behavior is more common for those who are rather impulsive about the very fact of tattooing.

Women's fears are sometimes associated with the fact that a tattoo on the shoulder can be an obstacle in certain situations: what if it resonates with a wedding dress. Or suddenly a woman will gain weight, and a graceful tattoo on a beautiful shoulder will look different. Of course, it makes sense to listen to such fears, because indeed the tattoo will not always be like this, and situations when you want to hide it may arise.

Of course, tattoos are very different, and a small bird the size of a nail on the shoulder is incomparable in impression with a huge color tattoo with amazing artistic detail. And the topic, the appeal to its meanings and meanings, is also very important.

Usually, animals are projections, these are creatures with which a person either associates himself or would like to associate... Animal symbols, the qualities of which seem to attract the wearer of the tattoo, or become targeted. For example, a graceful cat is a symbol of a proud nature that always walks by itself and holds its back in any situation. Or a funny lemur - the charm itself, uplifting and arousing sympathy. Perhaps the girl wants to appear the same.

And also the choice of an animal and its image means adherence to relatively straightforward statements on the body. Only some rare animals, which cannot even be called exotic, are not immediately understood. Simple ideas are more popular. Often on the shoulder, girls get a tiny tattoo depicting their pet, often minimalistic, artless.

They are considered a symbol of freedom, free flight, domination over everything petty, painful, everyday. Basically, this is the meaning attributed to birds. The drawings of a bird on the shoulder are positioned as symbols of freedom, but it can also be a hint of a love of flying and travel. A very popular plot is a flock of birds flying into the heavens. Such a picture means dreams, the desire to make them come true.

The dove tattoo represents purity and innocence. Usually this is a monotat, without any special additions, since according to artistic expression it is self-sufficient. The hummingbird is associated with peace of mind, and the phoenix tattoo (a very popular topic, the firebird is considered an analogue) speaks of rebirth, a new life begun.

Leading this list moths and butterflies, which are more popular among all other insects. They can be associated with beauty and awe. But sometimes it is the image of a loved one who is no longer in this world.

Ladybug is a kind, cute image, a symbol of love and health, success and good luck... The spider is associated with cunning and dexterity, but it is also a symbol of good luck. They say that a spider crawling over you brings good news.Therefore, placing him on the shoulder can be considered attracting good news into your life.

Dragonfly - another popular and beautiful image associated with femininity, grace, lightness and quick wits. Nevertheless, they see great fortitude in a small dragonfly with transparent wings.

The top item in this category is the snake, a symbol of wisdom, temptation, life and death. For a long time (centuries, if not millennia), despite the mortal danger of the creature, the snake was nevertheless associated with intelligence and complacency. It was a kind symbol, attracting with its capabilities and grace. And also the snake is associated with medicine, and many doctors prefer a tattoo with just such an image.

Lizard is less common in tattoos, but such pictures cannot be considered truly exclusive. It symbolizes the ability to run away from problems, seep where others get stuck (metaphorically), and cunning, the ability to adapt to different conditions, not to be afraid of parting with what they have acquired.

Botanical illustration is in the top today. Plants drawn without stylization or with the slightest hint of it are especially in demand. Moreover, an inscription, a name in Latin, can also go to the image.

Plants are selected both from the point of view of aesthetics, and as symbols of certain relationships, thoughts, positions. For example, anemone hints at the emotionality and sincerity of the hostess, asters - for elegance, jasmine - for timidity and friendliness. The image of a cactus speaks of the perseverance of the owner of the tattoo, the camellia - about frankness, the lotus - about the desire for longevity and comprehension of life wisdom. Poppies are about the thirst for pleasure, daisies are about the purity of feelings and innocence, and daisies are about simplicity and carelessness.

Not all women want to wear a specific, straightforward image on their shoulders. Many people like patterns, laces, which do not carry any specificity and symbolism, but look aesthetically pleasing and very attractive. In this case, patterns can be both fantasy and ethnic, for example.

It seems that the fashion for bracelets depicted on the shoulder has subsided a little since the 90s. Such tattoos seem trivial and predictable. But this is only at first glance. Those same 90s triumphantly returned to fashion, music, popular culture. That is why it is becoming fashionable to have a tattoo, like, for example, that of the Spice Girls soloist.

Not the most frequent choice, if only because this part of the body is as open as possible and the question of intimacy is canceled. But not all religious symbols are associated with faith, they are often taken as cultural symbols, as a tribute to the artistic tradition.

The fashion for them has also slightly subsided. It seems that today no one will be surprised by eastern symbols. And yet, if you really want to, you can. You just need to carefully look for sketches, seek advice from native speakers, because one wrong element - and the meaning of the tattoo can radically change. And it is also worth remembering that not everyone succeeds in eclecticism: if there is still a tattoo on the body, and they are already without oriental flavor, the combination of different themes, different aesthetics may look disharmonious.

And this topic will always be in the lead. Calligraphy and lettering, fashionable in the last 5 years, make it especially popular.Beautiful or in tune with the mood, the way of thinking of the owner of the tattoo, the quote takes on an elegant pictorial meaning. Then you need to contact the tattoo artist who knows how to work with lettering, he can offer different options.

Ethnic tattoos come in multicolor and monochrome. The main link in them is the historical subtext, based on the originality, the way of thinking of the ancestors... Women often turn to Slavic ethnotatics, in which runes, swastikas, mixed patterns and ornaments are secret ciphers.

A lot of things are mixed in this category: from fashion images to pop culture, from portraits of cult performers to urban symbols. Tattoo specialists assure that today symbolism is blurred, tattoos claim to be exclusive in interpretation, it is the external impression that comes to the fore. People are less and less eager to repeat each other's experience, girls do not want to associate their shoulder tattoos with examples that have become commonplace. The fashion for individuality overrides all other trends.

Here, too, the choice is not easy, because for every cool style there is one that will impress even more.

What do girls more often choose as a style for a tattoo on the shoulder:

• minimalism - simplicity, geometric clarity, often monochrome and laconic;

• oriental - Oriental stories are very popular with girls who want to focus on sensuality and romance, the colors will be bright;

• dotwork - tattoos with dots will appeal to women who want conceptualism and severity, but not without the elegance of a rather restrained solution;

• watercolor - very fashionable tattoo blots, in terms of color, they are simply stunning, elegant and cheerful;

• ornamental - if you want patterns, but more complicated, you need to come here, you can play with color, but there is usually no large number of colors in a drawing;

• lettering - the inscriptions are very good, and when they have color in them, it looks exciting;

• steampunk - girls may like gloom and dystopia, it will look impressive.

Experts always insist that there should be less impulsivity when it comes to choosing a tattoo. They also talk about the benefits of temporary tattoos, which help their owner to get used to the image on his body, and to understand whether that desired synchronization happened, whether the tattoo could become a part of the body and mind.

Here are the top tips for girls looking for shoulder tattoo images.

• You need to choose what pleases not the mood, which is not the motto of a specific period of life, but is always consonant (or for a very long time). Simply put, you should not get a tattoo that somehow plays up the theme of a broken heart, if after a short period the heart can flutter, finding new love.
• The tattoo should be good not only on the body (without clothes, I mean), but also complete with outfits... If it fits most of the girl's wardrobe, this is a good choice. If the tattoo is combined with one bow and contradicts the other, it is worth considering.
• Aesthetics above all... Girls are especially demanding of their appearance, so any way out of shape makes them very upset. Will the tattoo change if the shoulder is no longer graceful? There are no such requirements for a tattoo on the wrist or on the fingers, for example. Therefore, it is worth thinking about the readiness of accentuation of this particular part of the body.
• No ambiguity - it makes life very difficult. If the tattoo involves a number of associations, or rather, several options that are not synonymous, you should still think it over. You will not explain to everyone that "this is different." Even a harmless spider is often such a stumbling block.

The selected area of ​​the body (front, back, on any part of the shoulder) is freed from hairs, degreased with an alcohol composition, and disinfected. The place for the tattoo is treated with gel. Then the outline of the pattern appears in this area, for which stencil paper can be used. But if the master is experienced, he will manage with markers, will work without a stencil.

By the way, the shoulder area, neither the front nor the back, are not painful... But, of course, the process is individual, like the pain threshold. How many sessions will it take for one tattoo is also a question with different answer options. It depends on the experience of the master, and on the amount of work, on the client's skin type and his readiness for unpleasant sensations. Someone will sit for only 20 minutes, someone calmly endure more than an hour. Large-sized tattoos almost always take several sessions.