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[[File:Bme12345_copy.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Touch up due to fading. By Ilona.]]
'''''Tramp Stamp''''' is a derogatory term for lower back [[Tattoo|tattoos]] on women. The term originally applied to lower quality, often flash based designs (simple tribal work, butterflies, Kanji and so on) that were displayed seemingly to attract attention to partial nudity and to emphasize sexual availability, but the term can also be used to apply to all lower back tattoos that ride on the pant-line.


[[Crappy Tattoo|Poorly done tattoos]], or those on parts of the body with frequent [[Skin|skin]] regrowth, such as lips, hands or feet, may need a '''touchup'''.  Touchups may be performed by the original artist, possibly due to [[Tattoo Blow-out]], fading or poor healing.  You may wish to find another artist to touchup your tattoo if it is necessitated by poor work, but be prepared to pay standard tattooing fees if you choose to do so.  A touchup would maintain the original design and style of the old tattoo, as opposed to a [[Cover up]], which would completely mask or rework the design.  Be warned that not all artists are willing to do touchups on any tattoo by another artist.
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A tattoo initially done well by an experienced tattooist using proper materials will not necessarily need touching up with age!  Protecting your tattoo from excessive sun exposure and other factors will also help preserve the color and life of your tattoo.


== See Also ==
The term "tramp stamp" is rarely applied to men, even though many men also get lower back tattoos.
* [[Tattoo Cover-Up]]
* [[Tattoo Blow-out]]

Latest revision as of 21:09, 25 September 2023

Tramp Stamp is a derogatory term for lower back tattoos on women. The term originally applied to lower quality, often flash based designs (simple tribal work, butterflies, Kanji and so on) that were displayed seemingly to attract attention to partial nudity and to emphasize sexual availability, but the term can also be used to apply to all lower back tattoos that ride on the pant-line.

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The term "tramp stamp" is rarely applied to men, even though many men also get lower back tattoos.

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