Body Art Basics For Beginners By Karen L. Hudson, About.com Guide to Tattoos / Body Piercings The world of body art is an exciting and exotic place to explore, but it can also be intimidating when you're new to it all and don't know where to start. If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, piercing, or some other form of modification, this is where you'll want to start. - Tattoo Basics
- Piercing Basics
- Henna Art/Mehndi Basics
Tattoo Basics Getting a tattoo requires a lot of thought and preparation so that you don't end up with something you regret. The content here will help you along that thought process and answer many of the questions and concerns you may have before getting inked for the first time. Piercing Basics While piercings may not be permanent like tattoos, they can be tricky to heal and have a lot of things that can potentially go wrong with them. Being informed on how to prevent complications will help you have a positive piercing experience. Henna Art/Mehndi Basics Henna "tattooing" is a temporary skin art that is beautiful and rich in cultural history. You can go to many salons and festival tents to have henna applied, but it is just as fun and easy to do yourself at home. This section will teach you what you need to know about creating beautiful henna art. |
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