Sleeve tattoo for girls: black and white, color, space, biomechanics, Japan, polynesia, dragon, forest, flowers, Chicano, wolf, old school, samurai. How much does it cost to get a tattoo

A tattoo for girls serves as a way of self-expression and individuality disclosure. Modern women's tattoos do not differ from men's in terms of plots. The article discusses the most popular sketches of sleeves for the fair sex.

Features of sleeves in a tattoo and cost

The word "sleeve" is a tattoo that completely covers the arm. The pattern starts at the shoulder and ends at the wrist. It is impossible to create a clear and beautiful sleeve in one session. It takes from 5 to 10 visits to the tattoo parlor, depending on the complexity of the selected sketch.

In most tattoo parlors, a session lasts 2 hours. The cost of 1 hour for a tattoo artist is from 1000 to 5000 rubles. The total cost of the sleeve reaches 50,000 rubles. for 1 hand.

The following factors influence the price of the foreman's working time:

• Work experience of a tattoo artist, number of diplomas and certificates.
• Selected sketch: color or black and white.
• Where the session takes place: in the salon or at the client's home.
• The client's need for pain relief before the session.
• Salon pricing policy: economy, standard, premium.
• The cost of the service in the city (in Moscow the prices are higher than in the regions).

It is not recommended to get tattoos at a price lower than 1000 rubles. per hour of work of the master. At this price, beginners work. As a result, the tattoo done may differ from the sketch for the worse. The best way to save money on the procedure is to make an incomplete sleeve.

Varieties of sleeve tattoos

• Full sleeve starts at the shoulder and ends at the wrist. The pattern can also be applied to the back of the wrist and fingers. A full sleeve is not suitable for girls who are prohibited from having tattoos for work. It can be noticeable even in clothes with long sleeves, if they slip up a little.
• Half sleeve can span from elbow to wrist or shoulder to elbow. The second option is suitable for office workers; in business attire, the tattoo will be invisible.
• Quarter sleeve starts at the elbow and ends in the middle of the forearm. The advantage of this option is that the entire tattoo is visible when wearing short sleeved clothing.

Popular sleeve styles

Sleeve tattoos for girls (sketches are also fashionable, like clothes or makeup), the most popular in 2018:

• Biomechanics. Tattoos in this category make a woman look like a cyborg. The drawing imitates a mechanical hand. The drawing made by the master from a short distance is indistinguishable from a real prosthesis.

• Polynesia. Black and white tattoos based on ethnic patterns of the Polynesian Indians.
• Old school. Imitation of the first tattoos that appeared in the 19th century. Sailors were the first to decorate the skin with drawings, therefore, in the sketches of old school, weapons, ships, sea monsters, mermaids are often present.
• Gothic. Gloomy tattoos with skeletons, vampires, scarlet roses and bats.
• Realism. Portraits or paintings on everyday topics. To create a tattoo in the style of realism on a narrow arm space is a difficult task for a master. Therefore, the cost of work will be higher than the average price level.

Symbolism in tattoo sleeves

Animal images and geometric shapes have symbolic meaning. Symbols are perceived at the subconscious level, not the mind. Therefore, the surrounding people attribute certain features to the carriers of tattoos.

When choosing a tattoo that contains a hidden meaning, it is important to consider this fact.

The symbolic meaning of popular tattoos for girls:

• A butterfly is a developed fantasy.
• Wolf - courage, spiritual strength.
• The eye is kindness and patience.
• Dragon - wisdom and power.
• Unicorn - kindness, mercy.
• The snake is a domineering character.
• Playing cards - love of life.
• Keith - calmness, self-confidence.
• The crown is the desire for power.
• Space is dreaminess.
• Leo - nobility, leadership.

• Fox - intelligence and cunning.
• Notes - love of creativity.
• Feather - kindness and dreaminess.
• Rose is love and beauty.
• Lynx - stealth and caution.
• Heart - romance, fidelity.
• Tiger - leadership qualities.
• Flowers - romance, femininity.
• Skull - love of freedom, rebellion, selfishness.

Tips before tattooing sleeves

1. Before signing up for a tattoo parlor, you need to plan your finances. The average cost of a sleeve is 50,000 rubles. If you have financial problems, you can end up with an unfinished tattoo.
2. A week before the session, you need to moisturize your hand skin with nourishing body creams. You need to apply the cream 2 times a day. Sunburn should be avoided this week.
3. One day before the session, it is advisable to refuse tea, coffee and other drinks. Drinking only clean water will keep your skin well hydrated. This will make the tattooing process easier, as the ink will absorb better into the skin.
4. The day before the session, if possible, you should abandon Aspirin and other drugs that thin the blood. Otherwise, there will be increased bleeding during the session.
5. You need to wear suitable clothing - a T-shirt or top. All other wardrobe items should not be inconvenient, since during the session you will have to sit motionless for a long time.
6. If hair grows abundantly on your hands, you need to shave it off. Tattoo artists recommend doing this immediately before the session. If you shave your hands in advance, then new hair will appear from under the skin within a day.
7. Before the session, you need to satisfy all the natural needs: eat, drink, visit the sanitary room. If you are planning a long session, you can take a snack with you. For 3-4 hours, the master will definitely take a break for rest.

Tiger tattoo

Sleeve tattoos (for girls, tattoo sketches do not differ from men's) with predatory animals were considered appropriate only for the stronger sex. But modern fashion has erased this limitation.

• The tiger is a strong and beautiful animal that loves freedom. A noble, but at the same time observant and cunning beast.
• A tattoo with a grinning tiger symbolizes bravery and courage.
• A jumping tiger means an active life position, a striving for leadership.
• A sitting or lying tiger means wisdom, calmness, self-esteem.

Zodiac sign tattoos, their meaning

Girls often believe that a tattoo with the zodiac sign brings good luck and add the symbol of the sign to the sleeve sketch. According to astrologers, when drawing up a sketch of a zodiacal tattoo, certain correspondences must be taken into account.

Space

• Space symbolizes powerful and endless power. Tattoos depicting outer space are often chosen by girls who love science fiction.
• The sun personifies kindness and love of life. The moon symbolizes mystery and dreaminess.
• It is believed that one large star brings good luck, and the constellations indicate unattainable ideals.
• Images of astronauts and flying vehicles speak of an active life position.

A beautiful tattoo depicting space can only be done by an experienced artist, since it contains many blue and purple tones. If the tattoo is done by a non-professional, from a distance it will look like an extensive hematoma on the arm.

Biomechanics

• Tattoos in this style mimic cybernetic prostheses. A drawing made by a professional is indistinguishable from a real mechanical hand even at a short distance.
• Biomechanics in tattoos symbolizes a new era in which humanity is entering, demonstrates the superiority of electronic mechanisms over human flesh.
• The style of the drawn prostheses can be different: steampunk, realism, hi-tech.
• Biomechanical tattoos based on paintings by Hans Rudolf Giger are in fashion.

Polynesia

• Tattoos in this style mimic the ethnic patterns of the Polynesian Indians. Drawings are applied in one color. Most often, girls choose black, brown or dark blue.
• In Polynesian culture, each drawing had a sacred meaning. The Indians believed that tattoos influenced the fate of a person.
• Only the priests of the tribe had the right to tattoo people; the process of drawing a picture was accompanied by a ritual ceremony.
• The turtle symbolizes protection from evil forces and longevity.
• The sun attracts goodness and good luck into a person's life.
• Stingray gives inner freedom and rewards attractiveness.
• Shark will help to achieve power and authority.
• The lizard strengthens intuition, gives the ability to see the future.

Dragons

• Sleeve tattoos for girls: sketches with dragons are chosen by romantic and dreamy natures who are addicted to fantasy.
• After the release of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, this story became even more popular.

• The dragon symbolizes the combination of aggression and rage with beauty and grace.
• Dragon tattoo can be done in European or oriental style. It is believed that the eastern dragon attracts good luck, while the European one protects against ill-wishers.
• The image of a dragon sitting or lying on gold attracts wealth into a girl's life.

Gods and spirits of Japan on tattoo sleeves

In Japan, tattoos are treated negatively, as members of the Yakuza criminal gang abundantly decorate their bodies with drawings. People with tattoos are often discriminated against, which is why most Japanese with tattoos constantly hide them under their clothes.

Tattoos depicting Japanese gods and spirits are more popular among foreigners than in Japan itself. It is believed that the image of a spirit or deity endows the tattoo wearer with traits of his character and helps to gain the protection of the chosen entity.

• Amaterasu - Goddess of the Sun and ruler of the sky. According to legend, she taught the Japanese how to grow rice and weave silk. She is the patron goddess of the imperial family in Japan.
• Quan Yin - the goddess of kindness, compassion and mercy. She is sometimes called the "Japanese Virgin Mary". She is considered the patroness and protector of all women.
• Emma - this name sounds like a woman, but it belongs to the harsh Japanese god of death. Depicted with a red face, large eyes and a beard.
• Hachiman - god of war and blacksmithing, patron saint of samurai.
• Raijin - the god of the storm. Often depicted with a drum that he beats to create thunder.
• Kagutsuchi - the god of fire and volcanoes.Depicted as a burning man.
• Susanoo - god of water and sea. Often depicted with a sea dragon.
• Ebisu - god of luck and patron saint of young children. He is called the "laughing god".
• Kitsune - a werewolf fox, possesses intelligence, cunning and cunning.
• Yuki-onna - a snow woman in a white kimono.
• Bakeneko - a cat with a forked tail, can take the form of a woman.
• Nure-onna - a spirit with the head of a beautiful woman and a snake body.
• Kirin - Japanese unicorn, a symbol of prosperity and success.

Forest

• The sleeve tattoo depicts a forest landscape. Often the tattoo continues on the chest or back, as one hand is not enough to paint the picture.
• Forest tattoo can be color or black and white. Monochromatic paintings depict a gloomy forest with trees without foliage. Flying crows are often present in the drawing.

• Color tattoos often include a bear, wolf, fox, or deer against a backdrop of trees.
• A forest tattoo can be fantasy. Similar sketches include images of elves, dryads, centaurs, and other magical creatures.

Flower images

Sleeve tattoos (for girls, sketches with images of flowers are very popular) with floral motifs symbolizes femininity and tenderness. In addition, such images are versatile, they go well with any clothing. Each flower has its own symbolic meaning.

• Gladiolus - protection from ill-wishers.
• Violet - modesty and innocence.
• Sunflower - cheerfulness.
• Lily - nobility and aristocracy.
• Chamomile - loyalty and love
• Lily of the valley - youth and dreaminess.
• Lotus is spiritual self-development.
• Rose is love and sensuality.
• Dandelion is stubbornness.
• Magnolia - charm and charm.
• Narcissus is self-love.
• Sakura - youth and beauty.

Chicano

The word "Chicano" in American slang refers to the Mexicans who live in the United States. The first tattoos in the Chicano style began to be done by members of Mexican criminals. The tattoo served as a distinctive sign by which it was possible to determine a person's belonging to a particular street gang.

Over time, the fashion for Chicano tattoos spread to all segments of the population, and then went beyond the United States.

• Chicano style implies black and white tattoos, sometimes red is added to the sketch.
• A common theme in tattoos is death or the futility of human life.
• Popular tattoos depicting weapons, cards, dice, girls with ethnic patterns on their faces - a reference to the image of Santa Muerte (Mexican goddess of death).
• Images on the theme of the Christian religion are no less common - the crucifixion, the faces of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ.
• A Chicano sleeve tattoo can include an important date, the name of a loved one, or a life motto.

Geometry

• Geometric tattoos can look boring or impressive - it all depends on the professionalism of the artist who created the sketch.
• Geometric shapes open up a wide scope for creativity. The number of combinations of figures and their combinations tends to infinity.
• You should not save on a tattoo in a geometric style. You need to find a professional tattoo artist with extensive experience. Beginners cannot create perfectly straight lines and angles on the human body.
• The geometric style can be combined with other subjects. Tattoos with images of animals, which consist of geometric shapes, are in fashion.
• Some of the figures are symbolic. The triangle can be perceived as a symbol of the Triune God, and the circle as an image of the infinity of the universe.

Wolf

• It is believed that a tattoo depicting a wolf is chosen by smart and courageous girls who have a strong character and an active lifestyle.
• The image of a wolf is a symbol of a freedom-loving spirit, but at the same time, a wolf means loyalty, since these predators form pairs for life.
• Wolf sleeve tattoo designs can be colored or black and white, realistic or symbolic.

• A snarling or jumping wolf is a protective symbol that protects the wearer of the tattoo from harm and ill-wishers.
• The wolf howling at the moon symbolizes loneliness and longing for like-minded people.
• The white wolf is a symbol of wisdom and spiritual harmony.

Old school style

Initially, the tattoo culture was spread only among the wild tribes of the Indians and Papuans. They were contacted by European sailors, who were the first white people to start decorating their bodies with drawings.

The old school style mimics traditional marine tattoos from the 19th century.

Sleeve tattoo designs include the following images:

• The faces of the girls.
• Pistols and swords.
• Whole and broken hearts.
• Compass (wind rose).
• Playing cards.
• Seagulls.
• Dolphins.
• Sharks.
• Mermaids.
• Ships.
• Anchors.
• Steering wheels.
• Roses
• Crosses.
• Skulls.
• Inscriptions.

Old-school sleeves are made in bright colors, the contours of the patterns are thick, and the color palette is rich.

Samurai

The Japanese samurai is a skilled warrior who flawlessly follows the Bushido code. Often, samurai tattoos are chosen by girls who share the code of honor of the ancient Japanese class.

• Endless loyalty to ideals.
• Service without demanding anything in return.
• Love for freedom and independence.
• Respect for elders and memory of ancestors.
• Unbending strength of mind.
• Constant physical improvement.

All this symbolizes the image of a samurai in a tattoo. Many believe that an image of a samurai applied to the body will help achieve spiritual and physical perfection. But with such a tattoo you should be careful in Japan. In this country, representatives of the Yakuza adorn themselves with images of samurai and their attributes.

Brightness and realism of color tattoo

Most of the sleeve tattoo designs are in color. With the help of the game of shades, you can create any picture: from a realistic portrait to a fantastic image of space. Colored tattoos attract attention because they stand out sharply against the background of clothing.

• Colored tattoos are more expensive than black and white tattoos due to the cost of the dye and the more complex work of the tattoo artist.
• Color drawings need to be updated more often than black and white. Over time, bright colors fade, the contours of the tattoo blur and similar shades merge with each other.

The choice between color or black and white drawing should be made based on your own aesthetic preferences. Saving on the procedure often leads to disappointment in the tattoo done.

Which tattoos are best left in black and white

• Black and white tattoos allow you to focus on the symbolism of the design. The play of bright colors distracts from the perception of the image.
• Sketches that have symbolic meaning for the wearer, such as protective ethnic patterns, are often left in black and white.
• Black and white Gothic tattoos on the theme of death and the transience of life are popular. Monochrome tattoos with skulls, crosses, crows look more gloomy.
• Also, hieroglyphs, inscriptions and bar codes on the human body are often made in black and white.
• Every salon has a catalog of black and white tattoos. Girls who want to look unique should refuse a tattoo from the catalog. Each of the drawings presented in it has already been tattooed by hundreds of people.

Sleeve tattoo designs are as diverse and unique as the girls themselves. When choosing an idea for a tattoo, you need to take your time and think over your decision many times. Removing the sleeve is no less difficult than applying it.

Author: Abramova Anna.

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