If you are looking for a fresh new idea for a tattoo, then you can’t go wrong with a jellyfish tattoo. They are one of the most beautiful and majestic tattoos that you can find. Part of the mystery behind the jellyfish is that the creatures have been around for millions of years. Sea creatures, including jellyfish, are some of the oldest creatures in the whole world.
There may be a lot of old sea creatures around but none of them can compare to the jellyfish. They may live in the sea, but they aren’t actually fish. They don’t have a heart or even lungs and they don’t need gills to live underwater. They are truly special because their tentacles are what protects them.
They can sting you if you are a threat to them and they also use their badass tentacles to sting their food so that it can’t get away from them. That’s amazing! If that isn’t reason enough to try a jellyfish tattoo then maybe we can inspire you with these images. Check out these mysterious tattoo designs.
Colorful Designs
- Colorful Designs
- Watercolor Designs
- Cartoon Designs
- Sleeve Tattoos
- Bright Colors
- Interesting Designs
- Geometric Designs
- Sunrise Colors
- Trailing Tentacles
- Dark Designs
- What is the meaning behind a Jellyfish tattoo?
- How Do I The Right Tattoo Artist?
- Be Confident In What You Want:
- Is There Something Difficult About Your Tattoo?
- Ask A Friend
- Check Out The Store Beforehand
- Find Someone You Like
- Tips About After Care of Tattoo
- Taking Care of Your Tattoo:
- Keep the Bandage Intact:
- Washing Your Tattoo:
- Dry Gently:
- Moisturize the Area:
- Keep Repeating:
- Leave Scabs Alone:
- Watch Your Sun Exposure:
- Watch Water Exposure:
- Repeat Process:
- Bold Oranges
- Detailed Designs
- Stunning Watercolors
- Brain Designs
This is a great tattoo design that fits perfectly on the arm.
Watercolor Designs
This watercolor design is a great addition to the jellyfish tattoo. The colors are very magical.
Cartoon Designs
There are realistic designs and there are cartoons designs, it’s all in what you prefer.
Sleeve Tattoos
If you are looking for a sleeve tattoo, then the jellyfish would be a perfect addition.
Bright Colors
When it comes to jellyfish tattoos, you will want to take advantage of bright colors.
Interesting Designs
You can make your jellyfish any style that you want. This is a creative way to make the design your own.
Geometric Designs
Combining geometric tattoos with jellyfish will give you one unique tattoo.
Sunrise Colors
Color is what makes these jellyfish so unique.
Trailing Tentacles
Another great example of what can be done when you have the full sleeve to work with.
Dark Designs
Maybe you are looking for something a little darker in your life? Try this black and red design.
What is the meaning behind a Jellyfish tattoo?
You might be surprised to find out that they jellyfish is seen as a tranquil creature especially since they have a stinger. A lot of people see them as tranquil because they bob up and down in a slow-motion as if they are trying to put you to sleep.
Their movements are deliberate and almost peaceful. They may be seen as a serene creature but they are actually deadly hunters. They use the currents in the water to move through the water effortlessly.
Why are jellyfish seen as wise creatures?
You might be surprised to find out that there is wisdom in a jellyfish. They are creatures that are 500-700 million years old and because of that, they are seen as a symbol of ancient wisdom. That’s a great reason to get a jellyfish as a tattoo.
The creature itself only has a few senses available to it to figure out the world around it and yet it’s been around for so many years. It relies on an instinct that not too many creatures have.
How Do I The Right Tattoo Artist?
Be Confident In What You Want:
That should be the first step. There are many places that will allow you to choose a tattoo out of a book, but that’s not something we encourage. Your tattoo should be unique and special to you.
Is There Something Difficult About Your Tattoo?
Choose an artist that knows your particular tattoo well. If you have intricate designs in your tattoo make sure you choose an artist that is excellent with details. If you choose a watercolor tattoo, make sure the artist you choose has actually done watercolor before. Not all artists are created equal and not all of them have experimented in every type of tattoo design. If you choose a portrait design, make sure you have a true artist that can draw properly because there are so many portrait tattoo fails out there that it’s breathtaking. Find an artist that is an expert at the type of tattoo that you want, that way you know it’s going to be done right. Research is very important when it comes to picking the right artist.
Ask A Friend
You probably know people who have gotten tattoos before. If you think the work is great, then ask them who they went to. Again, make sure the artist is familiar with your style of tattoo. If you see a tattoo on someone else that you like, it’s okay to ask them where they got the art completed.
Check Out The Store Beforehand
You might be surprised by how unruly some tattoo shops can be. There are places that try to operate in an unclean environment. That’s not where you want to be. It should be obvious that you don’t get a tattoo in an unsanitary environment. You wouldn’t go to a dirty nail salon or restaurant and the same goes for tattoo parlors. Professionalism is very important as well so if you go there and you get a bad vibe, it’s okay to leave. Respect yourself and go somewhere else.
Find Someone You Like
You might not think it matters whether you like your artist or not but it’s really important to vibe with someone who is permanently etching something on your body. You could be sitting at the parlor for hours on end, so if you don’t like the artist, it could be agony. If you like the artist it will make the situation more enjoyable. People who don’t like your tattoo style will also try to talk you out of it. So, it’s best to get an artist that gets you and gets your design.
Tips About After Care of Tattoo
Now that you’ve got the amazing cloud design, you want to keep it looking lovely forever. You might think that you don’t need to do anything to care for it, but you do. You want your tattoo to look amazing forever.
You can actually cause damage to your design that will ruin it for your lifetime. Getting the tattoo is not always the most important part, keeping it nice forever is. Aftercare is so important. Follow your artist’s advice always.
Taking Care of Your Tattoo:
Keep the Bandage Intact:
You may or may not get a bandage on your tattoo after, it all depends on the artist. But if they do bandage your tattoo, make sure that you can keep it on. It might be annoying but it’s there for a reason. Some artists may tell you to keep the bandage on for a couple hours while others will say 24 hrs is ideal. A lot of the times it has to do with how long the tattoo took and how much swelling there is.
Washing Your Tattoo:
Once the bandage is removed, you want to wash it. Be careful when you do it. Don’t rub or scrub the area.
Dry Gently:
Drying the tattoo is important after washing it but you want to make sure that you do it gently. You want to pat the area dry, not rub it. You can dry it with whatever you want, just don’t rub the area.
Moisturize the Area:
Applying lotion is important because you don’t want to dry it out. You want to apply a thin layer on the tattoo, don’t overdo it. You want to make sure that the tattoo itself is dry before you add any lotion, however. Keep it moisturized during the entire time it’s healing and even afterward.
Keep Repeating:
You’re not going to follow these steps just once, you have to keep doing it. This process needs to be followed until the tattoo is healed all the way. By following these steps, you can ensure that your tattoo will always look good. There will be a phase where your tattoo will start to peel and even scab. You want to make sure that you don’t get an infection which is why you only put a thin layer of lotion on. The healing process may take between 2-4 weeks so be patient with the process.
Leave Scabs Alone:
Don’t pick your scabs regardless of how tempting it can be. You can ruin your tattoo by picking at it. You can cause infection, delay the healing process and even cause your tattoo to fade. Those are things you don’t want.
Watch Your Sun Exposure:
Fresh tattoos and the sun do not mix. While your tattoo is healing, you want to avoid sun exposure. Applying sunscreen is really important because you don’t want your tattoo to start fading. You can even get tattoo sunscreen, but normal sunscreen will also work.
Watch Water Exposure:
Yes, it’s important to keep your tattoo clean, but you don’t want to immerse the tattoo in water. So no long baths, not hot tubs, no ocean dips, lake dives or swimming pools. There are bacteria in these places and a freshly healed tattoo is not something that you want to mess with. Showers are best for a fresh tattoo.
Repeat Process:
Tattoo aftercare is something that you must do during the whole healing process. Even after healing, you should still moisturize your tattoo and keep it out of the sun. It’s important to make sure that taking care of your tattoo is something you do all the time. Not just when it’s healing.
Bold Oranges
The best part of jellyfish tattoos are the color choices, they allow you to bring a lot of awe to your tattoo.
Detailed Designs
If you are looking for a spectacular design, then this is the one for you.
Stunning Watercolors
This mesmerizing tattoo has some incredible colors with it. There isn’t much of an outline to this one but it really doesn’t need it. The colors are very real when it comes to being a watercolor, it’s very much like a painting which gives you a unique tattoo. You can’t go wrong with this gorgeous style.
Brain Designs
A great tattoo design but in this case, the brain is really inside the jellyfish.
Jellyfish are popular because they are extraordinary, so you should consider them a great choice for your next tattoo. You can choose lots of colors that will help your tattoo stand out. We’re sure that you were able to find the perfect tattoo idea for you from the choices above.
It’s important to make sure you really love the tattoo so that you won’t want to have it removed later. So choose the best colors, design elements and placing for your tattoo so that it’s with you forever.
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