Among women, a tattoo is famous as a means of self-expression. A tattoo is a handwork that draws a letter, a picture or a pattern on subcutaneous tissue. We can make our own tattoo by drawing a black outline. Also, we can draw unique designs with sprinkling or lettering. In the past, because of its negative stereotype, tattoos stayed stagnant. Nowadays, the number of people who want to get a tattoo as a self-expression has increased. A tattoo’s creativity makes women pretty. For these reasons, tattoos have become in fashion among women  -Ed.

 

A kind of tattoo for women
  Watercolor Watercolor tattoos are popular among many women. It is a drawing with a flower, a butterfly or a small animal and inscribed on an arm, a calf or a waist. Instead of using a black outline and cutting into the skin, a watercolor tattoo is painted with only color inks and brushes, so it creates a natural and dreamy atmosphere. Besides, we can control its consistency. For these reasons, water color tattoos are famous for women who get tattoos for the first time.
  Henna is also popular for women as a watercolor tattoo. Unlike the tattoo, henna doesn’t take much time, and it only needs a small cost. Henna will disappear within 2 weeks to a month, so henna is used for a special experience in festivals or events. After choosing which color to draw, put a rough sketch on the skin and take it off like stickers. Then, the copied picture will remain on the skin. Finally, brush your skin with a henna dye. Sometimes, according to skin condition or portion, we decide how to paint over it. Henna uses a vegetable protein called ‘Rosonia’, which is an ingredient extraction of a leaf. Then, it absorbs oxygen and changes the skin to dark brown. Therefore, it has a few side effects compared with a tattoo.
  Nowadays, a cosmetic tattoo that saves make-up time and reduces hassle is also popular. Jang Seong-ju(Director of Jang Seong-ju Beauty line) said, “Deep in the past, people thought that a tattoo on the face was popular only in the old days. However, a recent cosmetic tattoo trend has changed.” Cosmetic tattoos are increasing due to tattoo’s popularity. In addition, the tattoo industry has developed. From now on, we can draw unique and beautiful tattoos.
  Nowadays, a cosmetic tattoo that saves make-up time and reduces hassle is also popular. Jang Seong-ju (Director Of Jang Seong-ju Beauty line) said, “Deep in the past, people thought that a tattoo on the face was popular only in the old days. However, a recent cosmetic tattoo trend has changed.” An cosmetic tattoos are increasing due to tattoo’s popularity. In addition, the tattoo industry have developed. From now on, we can draw unique and beautiful tattoos.

Consider before tattooing
  The day before getting a tattoo, you should share and clean up the body part where you want a tattoo. Additionally, the day or the day before, you should not drink alcohol or tan your body because these things can stimulate your body. Getting a tattoo will need a lot of physical strength, so it is better to get sufficient sleep and keep in the best shape.
People should be careful especially when they put henna on their skin. With tattoos, if you want your tattoo to last forever, avoid water or clothes for at least 6 hours. Moreover, avoid swimming as it can make skin dry and peel off the keratin that your skin will need. Lastly, keeping moisture will make a tattoo last longer.
  There are important things when you get a tattoo. Even though a tattoo can signify a symbol of a beautiful expression, do not attempt a tattoo blindly. First, before you have a tattoo done, you need to check if the tattoo fits you. Moreover, you should decide for yourself to get a tattoo. Thus, you need to have a subjective attitude before getting a tattoo.

By Go Jeong-eun
je35@cbnu.ac.kr