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A sleeve tattoo is a large or series of smaller tattoos usually done on the arms, legs or shoulders. Sleeve tattoos have gained popularity in recent years. By wearing sleeves, people can express themselves freely and place art on the part of their body that is frequently visible to others.
Confident people are more likely to get full-sleeve tattoos. Their art doesn’t matter to them what the world thinks. Most of the time, they follow their own rules.
Sleeve tattoos are often a collaboration between a tattoo artist and a customer to demonstrate a personal and unified artistic theme. Other times, a sleeve is created when someone has many smaller but thematically different tattoos on their arm and later has them connected with a unified background design.
If you are interested in getting a shoulder sleeve tattoo, book a call with Pearl Lemon Tattoo.
Getting a shoulder sleeve tattoo can take several sessions to complete, depending on the size, design, intricacy and colour of the tattoo. Here’s a rundown of the steps for obtaining a shoulder sleeve tattoo:
The first step is to schedule an appointment with a tattoo artist to discuss any ideas you have for your tattoo. Based on the design, the tattoo artist will give you a quote for the cost. During the consultation, the tattoo artist will also assess your skin and determine the best placement for the tattoo.
The following step is collaborating with the tattoo artist to design the tattoo. This involves sketching out a rough design. After the design has been finalised, you may book your session.
Before the tattooing begins, the tattoo artist will clean the area to be tattooed and may shave or trim any excess hair. A stencil of the tattoo design will then be applied to the skin to guide the tattooing process.
The tattoo artist will then begin tattooing the design onto your skin using a tattoo machine. The process can be somewhat painful, and the tattoo artist may offer numbing cream or other methods to help reduce discomfort.
After the tattoo is completed, the tattoo artist will provide you with aftercare instructions to ensure that the tattoo heals properly. This includes keeping the tattoo clean, applying ointment or lotion, and protecting the tattoo from the sun.
Women’s most popular shoulder sleeve tattoos include flower, butterfly, dragon, snake, cross, mandala, angel and lioness designs.
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Flower tattoos can have a variety of meanings, as flowers are often associated with different emotions, symbols and cultural associations. Here are a few common meanings associated with some popular flower tattoos:
Butterfly tattoos can have a variety of meanings, depending on the individual and the context in which the tattoo is being used. Some common meanings associated with butterfly tattoos include
Dragons represent strength and power, protection and security, wisdom and knowledge, and good fortune.
In some cultures, dragons are seen as symbols of good luck, prosperity and strength. In others, they are associated with magic, mystery, and the unknown.
In many cultures, snakes are seen as symbols of transformation and change, as they shed their skin periodically throughout their lives. As such, they are often associated with rebirth and renewal.
Other meanings that snake tattoos might have includes healing and medicine, wisdom and knowledge, and protection and security.
Cross tattoos are a popular choice for many people and often hold religious or spiritual meanings. These meanings include religious or spiritual devotion, remembrance of a loved one and acting as a representation of one’s faith or beliefs.
A mandala is a geometric design often used in Hinduism and Buddhism to represent the universe or depict the idea of oneness and wholeness.
Mandala tattoos are often chosen for their intricate and detailed design and their spiritual or symbolic meaning.
In many cultures and religions, angels are seen as spiritual beings sent to guide and protect humans. Angel tattoos, therefore, are chosen to honour a loved one who has passed away or ask for protection and guidance in one’s life.
They represent protection, guidance, goodness, purity, love and compassion.
Seeing as how your arm is one of the most visible body parts if you want a sleeve tattoo, you need tattoo artists that are highly skilled and trained to give you a world-class tattooing experience.
Pearl Lemon Tattoo strives to accomplish this. The client is our top priority, so we ensure you are comfortable, safe, and well-cared for. Your tattoo will be done in a safe and relaxing environment. We ensure you are comfortable before we begin a session.
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The skin on your shoulders is thick and contains few nerve endings. As a result, it is one of the least painful sites to receive a tattoo. The discomfort of getting a tattoo in this place is typically low to mild.
Tattoo sessions can vary in length depending on the complexity and colours of the tattoo that is being done.
Most shoulder sleeve tattoo sessions take about fifteen hours to complete, but some designs can take over eighty hours to finish completely. These hours are divided into multiple sessions, and the time between sessions depends on how fast you heal.
The outer layer of skin typically heals within two to three weeks, while the skin below a tattoo might take up to six months to fully heal.
Pearl Lemon Tattoos
East Corydon, London
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