Chinese and Japanese Tribal Dragon Tattoos

Dragon tattoos are one of the most popular designs all over the world. It can go in any category, whether abstraction, naturalistic, dedication, stylized or combination tattoos.

Throughout history, dragon tattoos have never been out of fashion and had been used as a symbol in some parts of the world. It can be drawn as menacing or regal depending on your choice of design.

Dragon tattoos come in two popular forms: the Chinese or Japanese dragon of the east with its long, snake-like body and the European dragon of the west with its powerful wings and long neck. The European dragon usually symbolizes power and fear, a depiction of evil where as the Chinese dragon usually symbolizes unity and conformity, a depiction of good.

You can find many different designs of dragon tattoos in different forms and colors. Some of these dragon designs have additional background scenery where they are depicted flying in the clouds, swimming in the ocean, crawling on top of mountains or ravaging small villages. But the most common depiction of a dragon is being done as tribal dragon tattoos due to both its simplicity (the majority color being in either black or gray with the additional color to highlight the dragon) and its complexity.

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Chinese Symbol Tattoos-Some Things To Consider

Are you interested in Chinese symbol tattoos –perhaps even thinking of getting one for yourself? There are many exciting possibilities when it comes to Chinese tattoos. The fact is, if you are not Chinese and not fluent in the language, you really need to research and symbols or characters before getting them tattooed on your body.

There are many Chinese symbols, of course, that don’t require much research. You could, for example, choose an animal from the Chinese zodiac. Unlike the Western zodiac, which is based on the month you were born, the Chinese system in lunar and based on the year. A Chinese style tiger, dragon or snake, for example, can make for a very impressive tattoo.

You don’t necessarily have to pick the animal under whose sign you were born. If you find you aren’t all that excited about your own animal sign -some people, for example, might not want a rat tattooed on themselves (though, to be accurate, in Chinese astrology the rat is a perfectly noble sign!). You might do some more research and find out what animal rules the hour of your birth, which might be more to your liking. Or, you could just pick one that appeals to you. Many people love tigers and dragons, regardless of what year they were born!

Find out more about the exciting world of Chinese Symbol Tattoos!

13 Tips To Prevent Infections Of Your Snake Bite Piercing

13 Tips To Prevent Infections Of Your Snake Bite Piercing

Article by Jacques Stafford

A vertical labret piercing, which is normally described as snakebite piercing, entails a pair of horizontal piercings on the opposing sides of the mouth which makes it looks like a snake bite.These days there are a large number of possible body piercings. Lip piercing is growing in popularity. However it is extremely important to keep your lips clean with a snakebite piercing as it helps to prevent infections in the pierced area. In order to keep your keep your lip piercing clean here are thirteen killer tips that may help you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. 1. Do not touch the area around your piecing unless you wash your hands thoroughly. If someone else touches it other than you make sure they wash their hands before touching your piercing. 2. If there is any inflammation after piercing be sure to take Ibuprofen with medical guidance to keep the swelling and tenderness at a bay and reduce the pain in the affected zone. 3. Before you go in for your piercing you can prepare your body by taking zinc and Vitamin B supplements. This will help speed up the healing process. 4. Clean the pierced area with mild antibacterial non-perfumed soap and lukewarm water and rinse it with a cotton ball. 5. As with any piercing, you may have some crusty build-up form around the piercing. Remove this build-up with warm water at least two times a day 6. Brush your teeth twice daily with a soft bristled toothbrush and medicated toothpaste containing low fluoride contents. Floss your teeth after brushing which helps to get rid of the bacterial formation inside the oral cavity. 7. The healing process can be sped up by rinsing your mouth with saltwater. 8. Rotate your piercing jewelry at least twice a day so that it does not get stuck and make you land up with an improper healing of the pierced zone. 9. Do you best to resist eating, drinking and smoking for at least a few hours after you first get your piercing. 10. When you do eat, drink, or smoke you should then clean your mouth using a medicated oral sanitizer. 11. Delay any oral sex until the skin around the piercing is fully healed. 12. For the first couple weeks after getting your piercing it is best to eat more ice cream, yogurt and other cold foods. You can also just suck on ice blocks throughout the day. It has been observed that cold things help to reduce pain and reduce the swellings after snakebite piercings. 13. The holes made by the piercing will close up quickly if the jewelry is removed. Therefore, do not attempt to remove your piercing jewelry unless your piercer recommends that you do so. Once closed, it will be very painful to reinsert your jewelry.

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14. BONUS TIP:: Soaking your snake bite piercing in saline solution twice a day will help keep the area clean and free of infection. Christine Crotts has written several informative articles on tattoos and body piercings, including how to make your own tattoo.

Ed Hardy Skull And Snake Basic Hoody – Men’s ( sz. M, Black ) Reviews

Ed Hardy Skull And Snake Basic Hoody – Men’s ( sz. M, Black )

The Ed Hardy Skull Snake Basic Hoodie has been brought to life by painter, printmaker and tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy and designer Christian Audigier. With 40 years of tattooing experience and legendary status among the tattoo community, Don Ed Hardy is known as “the godfather of modern tattoo.” His designs meld American, Japanese, Cholo, tattoo, surf and hotrod iconography. Like every genuine Ed Hardy product, this hoodie features a one-of-a-kind number at the inside bottom left, proving its authenticity. 100% cotton with screenprint. Imported.

Price: $ 109.99

Biker Hoodies – “Vintage Snake Tattoo” Biker Hoodie #482 (Adult XX-Large, Black)

Biker Hoodies – “Vintage Snake Tattoo” Biker Hoodie #482 (Adult XX-Large, Black)

Biker Hoodies – “Vintage Snake Tattoo” Biker Hoodie. Look No Further, you have found on of the most Bad Ass Biker sweat shirts on the web. As a biker, you take pride in all you stand for, and now this exclusive line of Biker hoodies lets you wear whats on your mind. Forget prim and proper, these sweat shirts are blacked out and feature big, bold biker sayings on them. These hoodies look great beneath a leather vest, with a pair of your favorite jeans and those ol faithful boots that haven’t let you down in years. Every biker hoodie is available on any color hoodie you want…. as long as the color you want is black.

Price: $ 24.99

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