For those who like the look of tattoos but hate the permanency of a real one, henna tattoos provide the perfect solution. First of all, henna tattoos are relatively cheaper than real tattoos. Second, they are also significantly less painful. Third, henna tattoo designs are very much similar to the designs used in real dermal tattoos, except that they are generally limited to reddish brown colors. But despite the fact that there are a lot of designs to choose from, there are still some things to consider before choosing the right tattoo for you.

Egyptian culture has influenced the World as we know it; everyone knows what the pyramids are with many believing in Alien theories and the link with the underworld and Egyptian mythology. The Egyptians did influence other cultures with their technology, religion, wealth and art and we will focus on their influence of tattoos.

The original Egyptian tattoo design was a dots and stripes across the body which has been found on a female mummy dating back to 2000 -1994BC and it is believed that these where for religious and ceremonial purposes. A picture tattoo has not been documented until 400BC, which shows that it took a long time before Egyptian tattoo designs evolved into pictorial form. It is strongly believed that the Egyptians are responsible for influencing South East Asia in regards body art forms.