Sleeve Tattoos For Girls

Clearly there is not limit in the range of designs a girl can choose from when selecting a sleeve tattoo, however we’ve determined that the most common sleeve tattoos for women often include flowers, sometimes as the centerpiece or perhaps to complement a larger design.

Green vegetation sleeve tattoo idea for women.

Large flower and peacock idea.

Colorful artwork with four leaf clovers.

Nautical star with large rose.

Youthful toy inspired art.

Bright cosmic design picture.

Quarter Sleeve Tattoos

The quarter sleeve tattoo is a partial design which starts at the top of the shoulder and usually extends to just above the bicep area. And despite these shorter sleeve designs being rather small in size, they really pack a punch, as you can includes several smaller tattoo designs within this compact quarter sleeve.

Skull and flowers quarter idea.

Aztec inspired quarter tattoo.

Voodoo skull and vegetation art.

Japanese dragon and crystal ball idea.

Koi fish and water artwork.

Japanese Sleeve Tattoos

Japanese sleeve tattoos are truly stunning works of art, often containing such designs as dragons, flowers and plant life, fish, animals such as cats and of course the Japanese sword wielding samurai.

Enjoy these wonderful pictures of cool Japanese sleeve tattoo ideas below.

Flowers, clouds and flames design.

Bright and colorful idea with vegetation and sun beams.

Flowers and ocean waves idea.

Peacock and bengal tiger artwork.

Animal inspired with sea creature.

Cloud base with samurai and tiger.

Koi fish.

Sleeve Tattoos

Full sleeve tattoos start at the top of the shoulder and stretch down the entire arm to the wrist. And if you fully intend on getting a sleeve tattoo, its absolutely essential to pick out the right tattoo artist for the job, and the best way to evaluate an artist is to view his previous work, so don’t be afraid to ask.

These sleeve designs below are some real top quality masterpieces, so perhaps you can gather some ideas within the artwork.

Alice in wonderland inspired artwork.

Dragon and flowers idea.

Classic sailor Jerry inspired art.

Asian themed idea.

Voodoo with witchdoctor.

Nintendo Mario with light cartoon flavor.

Retro with good look charms.

Half Sleeve Tattoos

Half sleeve tattoos generally start at the very top of the shoulder and run down below the bicep, often to the elbow. However some people refer to half sleeves as starting at the elbow and running down to the wrist. Then again, i suppose there is two halves to every arm, so both estimations would be correct.

This picture gallery showcases some very beautiful and quite colorful sleeve tattoos which are seen on men, but look just as amazing on women as well.

Colorful array of toys tattoo.

Koi fish and lotus flower idea.

Large cross with birds.

Halloween inspired design with smiling pumpkin.

Chinese dragon with dark cloudy background.

Superbly inked reptilian beast with fiery orb.

Forearm Tattoos For Women

Checkout this little picture gallery of excellent forearm tattoo ideas for women, consisting of some very well inked designs ranging in style from cupcakes to nautical stars, which are quite popular among men as well.

Unlike their male counterpart, its far less common to see women with sleeve tattoos, however its not complete rare either. Women tend to prefer a single tattoo design on the forearm area or perhaps a compilation of two pieces of art.

Nautical stars forearm tattoo.

Lovely sunflower idea for the ladies.

Tribal hooks and red roses.

Celtic inspired crown and heart idea.

Mix of tribal and single red star.

Script idea for girl or guys.

Delicious cupcake with tasty sprinkles on top…

Forearm Sleeve Tattoos

Here we see a beautiful array of forearm sleeve tattoos, showcasing drastically different themed designs which will help you conjure up some ideas for your own personal sleeve tattoo.

Selecting each and every small detail that makes up a sleeve tattoo can be quite a prolonged experience, however it helps tremendously if you consult your tattoo artist beforehand, so he or she can help walk you through a list of ideas.

Demon warrior artwork.

Blue themed forearm design with many eyes.

John Mayer flower inspired artwork.

Large skull forearm idea.

Mechanical gears and chains inspiration.

David Beckham angel and clouds ink.

Beautiful Asian theme with tigers.

Forearm Tattoos For Men

With so many tattoo choices under the sun, it can be difficult deciding which design to pursue. This picture gallery has some great forearm tattoo ideas for men, including skulls, charms and fish.

This is just a small taste of ideas to get you started off on the right foot when beginning your quest for the perfect forearm tattoo.

Statue of liberty forearm tattoo idea.

Four leaf clover ideas.

Cross with skull faces.

Close up rose.

Koi fish.

Pair of lucky dice.

Graffiti style artwork.

Forearm Tattoos

The forearm is an excellent location for a number of sleek tattoo designs, including such things as flowers, stars and daggers, often seen running vertically down the forearm to the wrist area.

We also see quite a few partial sleeve tattoos which focus on the forearm area and are often called half sleeves, appose to a full sleeve design which begins at the top of the shoulder area.

White rose idea.

Tribal on inner portion.

Detailed black panther artwork.

Smattering of stars.

Black snake and dagger ink.

Tribal artwork.

Green dragon.

Tattoo Aftercare

How to Take Care of Your New Tattoo

Now, you have your fresh new tattoo, and you want to take good care of it! From this point on, your artist is not responsible for any infection or problems you may have with your tattoo if you don’t take proper care of it. It is very important that you follow these guidelines. A really beautiful tattoo can turn into a disaster if the proper aftercare is not taken.

Leave That Bandage Alone!
Your artist took the care to cover up your new tattoo for a very good reason – to keep air-born bacteria from invading your wound. Yes, as pretty as your new tattoo is, it is still a wound. Open flesh is a breeding ground for bacteria and infection. Leave the bandage on for a minimum of two hours. Excitement of having a new tattoo will make you want to remove the bandage so you can show your friends, but your friends will just have to wait until later.

The only exception to this rule is if your artist covered your tattoo with saran wrap or some kind of plastic. This is extremely detrimental to a tattoo, so it should be removed immediately. You’re better off not having any covering than to be suffocating your new tattoo with plastic wrap.

Wash and Treat

After you remove the bandage, you will want to wash your tattoo. Use lukewarm water and mild, liquid antibacterial or antimicrobial soap (Satin and Provon are my highest recommendations. Dial tends to be too harsh – generic brand antibacterial soaps are actually better) to gently wash away any ointment, blood and/or plasma and to completely clean the area. Do not use a washcloth or anything abrasive. Your hand is your best tool in this case. (If your tattoo feels slimy and slippery, you have probably been oozing plasma. Try to gently remove as much of this as possible – when the plasma dries on the skin surface, it creates scabs.)

Then pat (do not rub) the area firmly with a CLEAN towel or paper towel to get it completely dry. Follow with a very light application of your choice of ointment. A&D vitamin enriched ointment would be my first choice, but if you don’t have any, Bacitracin or a similar antibacterial ointment is acceptable.

**Do not use Neosporin. This is a wonderful product for cuts and scrapes, but not for tattoos. Some can have an allergic reaction to the Neosporin, which causes little red bumps. When the bumps go away, so does the ink, and you end up with a polka-dotted tattoo.**

Specialty Products and Lotions
If you prefer, you can also use a specialty product such as Tattoo Goo or H2Ocean. It’s not necessary, as many over the counter products work just fine, but it’s your choice. Use the products as directed as continue for 3-5 days.

After that, continue to keep it clean, but you can use lotion when needed instead of ointment, to keep the skin soft. Whatever lotion you use, it should be dye and fragrance free. A lot of artists recommend Lubriderm, but I have found that Lubriderm stings when I apply it. Instead, I have had great success with Eucerin.