How to Get a Black and Grey Tattoo

Many tattoo experts and historians say that the black and grey form of tattoo artistry began in the prisons of the United States. Because colored ink was hard to come by in prison (especially in the early 1900s), black and grey were the only choices. The concept was developed and improved-upon in the 1970s.

Instructions

1. Get a black and grey tattoo by finding a tattoo artist who specializes in this art form. Since black and grey tattoos do not have any vibrant color to rely on for emphasis, the artist must be skilled in shading and using definitive lines. It's all about lines and shading with this type of tattoo. What this tattoo lacks in color, it makes up for in detailed, intricate expression.

2. Choose a design that is well-suited for a black and grey tattoo. Portraits look elegant and refined in black and grey when done by an expert. Black and grey lends a realistic look to facial features. Other designs that work well when you get a black and grey tattoo are animals, skulls and crosses.

3. Create a look in body art that will blend with anything you choose to wear or with any other tattoo you might get in the future. When you get a black and grey tattoo, know that the artist will use varying shades of these neutral colors. Because they are neutral, black and grey won't clash with any other body art or apparel.

4. Make sure when you go to get a black and grey tattoo that you pick a tattoo salon that has a good reputation. Look for cleanliness. As with any type of body salon services, the protection of your health is most important.