What is
the Mexican Skull?
The Mexican skull is one of the main symbols of the popular celebration of the Day of the Dead (Day of the Dead), a traditional festival in Mexico that honors people who have died.
This party takes place between October 31st and November 2nd and symbolizes renewal and acceptance of death as part of life. Traditionally, it is believed that during this period the dead return to the world of the living to visit their loved ones.
In many cultures, the skull is associated with death, but in this case it is a celebration of life. The Mexican skull is colorful, stylized and heavily decorated with flower designs.
The use of the skull as a sacred symbol was incorporated into Mexican culture under the influence of the Mayans, Incas and Aztecs (pre-Columbian peoples) who inhabited the region of Mexico. The Aztecs, for example, kept the skulls of their family members and friends as trophies, as they believed that the head was the part of the body where all the good memories and memories of the person who died were stored.
Meaning of
Mexican skull tattoo
Currently, the Mexican skull tattoo is very common, mainly due to the symbolism that surrounds this design (homage to life e protection from evil spirits) and its unique aesthetic style. It is also used as a tribute to someone who has passed away and sometimes with the person's name.
Ideas and Photos
Mexican Skull Tattoo
One of the hardest parts of getting a tattoo is choosing the perfect design for you. And for that, it takes a lot of research to make sure that's the design you want to have forever on your body. If you want to get a Mexican skull tattoo, we have separated several incredible designs for you to be inspired by!
Women
The Mexican skull is tattooed mainly by women, precisely because of its aesthetics and design. With its flowers and bright colors this tattoo can look super feminine!
Men
Despite being more common among women, the Mexican skull tattoo is also adopted by men, mainly due to its strong symbology. Realistic drawings and stronger black lines are the most adopted among them.
On the arm
The arm is a very cool place on the body to tattoo a Mexican skull, as it is very visible. Thus, its vivid colors and details draw even more attention!
On Thigh / Leg
Women tattoo a lot on the leg, as the design ends up being more feminine. In addition, it still gives that air of sensuality, especially if done on the thigh!
on foot
The foot is a good place to get your tattoo if you don't want it to be always visible and only appear when you're wearing shoes, slippers, sandals or when you're barefoot.
With animals
The Mexican skull tattoo is also done with animal designs. It can symbolize a tribute to a beloved animal that passed away or one more meaning according to the symbology of the chosen animal. For example, the owl is guardian of the underworld and protector of the dead. For this reason, it is common to associate it with the Mexican skull.
With Characters
Not even characters from famous cartoons and movies escape this Mexican trend! 😀
delicate
It is not very common to find small and delicate Mexican skull tattoos. The richness of colors and details are what most bring the drawing to life. And, the larger the drawing, the greater the amount of detail that the professional can put. But even so, some people choose smaller and delicate designs and get a really nice tattoo!
Realistic
Realistic tattoos do not revolve around a skull design, but around a woman. The end result is usually really amazing!
Tips
Important!
If you've never gotten a tattoo in your life and still feel insecure, these tips can help you a lot! So read it carefully, okay? 🙂
Search, think and reflect
Searching is very important, as it will help you from choosing your design and tattoo artist to post-care and opinions from people who have already tattooed in that part of the body. Also, taking your doubts is a great solution to insecurity!
Design choice
You can start from several different reasons to choose your design. Maybe that drawing has a personal meaning or that you like; maybe you've had a very important life experience and you want to tattoo it somehow on your body; it could be that phrase from a book, movie or song that moves you... Or even just a drawing you liked. The important thing here is that you are aware that you will have it for the rest of your life (if you don't opt for tattoo coverage or removal) and you can't just get sick of it. Use and abuse sites like Instagram, Pinterest and Tumblr!
Choice of body place
This is one of those choices that you have to take a lot of things into consideration, like, for example, how much you want your tattoo to be visible, which part of the body your design fits best, what is your tolerance for pain (some parts of the body tend to be more painful than others – of course, pain is relative, but it’s good to take this into account if you’ve never had a tattoo)…
Sometimes even the meaning of the design must be taken into account (if the tattoo is an important phrase for you and you want to constantly remember it, it is important that it is always visible and facing you, as it is a more personal thing). Asking your tattoo artist for help is a great idea, as he has much more experience and will know how to help you better.
tattoo artist's choice
Choosing your tattoo artist is giving him complete confidence and freedom, after all, he is an artist who uses his creativity to create incredible works on people's bodies. Therefore, choose wisely! Look for recommendations from other people, analyze your portfolio and what your main specialties are (watercolor, pointillism, calligraphic, abstract, geometric…), visit your studio...
Do your best to gather as much information as possible about him and, if you make a good choice, you can be sure that the tattoo artist will do a better job than you might think!
Don't Make Tattoo Cost a Priority
Although it is important to know how much you are going to spend, this should not be a crucial factor in your choice. Ask the professional you choose for a quote and, if you can't afford it and that tattoo artist is your favorite, add your money little by little and don't give up. Believe me, it will be SO worth it!
About aftercare
Each professional indicates a series of care that they consider best, so ask yours directly. Some basic care that he can recommend is protection with plastic film, hydration with creams and food care. During the bath, avoid the sun, sea and swimming pool and, mainly, do not scratch or remove the scab from your tattoo when it is healing.
Well, that's it, people!
I hope you enjoyed the post,
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Kisses! 😉
