Temporary Body Art

Art can be applied to human skin. The female body serves as a canvas for painting, tattooing and intricate mehendi designs. Adorning the body with piercing and body painting can be traced back to ancient times when they were integral part of tribal beauty and adornment. Today various forms of female body art are practiced all over the world. It is an expression of your individuality and personal freedom though sometimes it is more an adherence to cultural norms.

For those who are not sure if they want a permanent tattoo, temporary tattoos are a good alternative. You might balk at the thought of tattoo needles or might be allergic to the ink. If you don't want to be stuck with a design forever, think temporary designs, think temporary tattoos. If you want to have a temporary tattoo for a special occasion, you can match it to your outfit or let it reflect your personality. Wear a temporary tattoo on your shoulder, arm, belly or ankles.

Female body art

Body art tattoo needs no introduction. You can choose to have a tattoo done on almost any part of your body. Choose from tattoo designs that range from dragons and stars to flowers and butterflies. Body piercing is yet another form of body art that finds many a taker. It is not uncommon to find pierced tongues or navels and nipples. If you are not squeamish about the pain and the procedure involved, you can even venture in for eyebrow piercing or genital piercing.

Piercing of the ears is a common ritual followed in most cultures. There is no dearth of fashionable or funky body jewelry to complement the pierced region. Body painting is getting so realistic that you can be painted to appear attired, buttons, pins and all! Today many a beach lover gets a body painting done, be it one that is sexy or downright raunchy. Glitter tattoos are a great idea for play dates and slumber parties. All you need are stencil designs, body glue and glitter colors. Pick up your applicator brushes and let your creativity take over. What better way to temporary body art than temporary glitter art?

Hands and feet are decorated with elaborate and intricate mehendi or henna patterns in many Asian and Arabic cultures. In India, women adorn their foreheads with a 'bindi' - a part of the beauty routine of most women that has religious origins. Boring nails in staid colors are out! Give your nails the zany look. Adorn them with colors, designs, beads, embellishments and what have you - Nails that will be the envy of every woman in town.

Our section on various forms of female body art will take you through body painting, tattoo art, mehendi designs and more! Educate yourself on the precautions you must follow before launching into any form of female body art.