Firme Copias-San Antonio's Best Tattoo Shop In a highly competitive market populated with many great tattoo artists and piercers Firme Copias proud to be one of the top tattoo and piercing shops in San Antonio, Texas. Our mission is to consistently raise the bar on tattoo artistry and customer service. We are staffed with highly talented tattoo artists and body piercers. We have a commitment to quality, innovation and respect for individuality. Firme CopiasPortrait Tattoo artistsare able to create realistic tattoos that symbolizes your experiences, loved ones or remembrance of someone important in your life. Here at Firme Copias we maintain a wide variety of tattooing styles, and expert body piercing. We specialize in services and modifications that are innovative, unique and custom. We use only the best tattoo inks and supplies in the industry for quick healing and best results. So whether you are seeking a custom designed original piece of art or want to choose a design from our massive selection of ready to go tattoos we know you will be satisfied with our work. We offer quality jewelry for body piercing. Firme Copias tattoo shop has thebest cover-up tattooartists in San Antonio, whatever the case our artists will transform what you don't like, into something that you will love. So if you’re in the market for traditional piercing or something a little more adventurous our expert piercing team will provide you with professional and gentle application of our unique body jewelry. What you can expect when you step into Firme Copias Tattoo Shop is a very comfortable, relaxed atmosphere where you will feel welcomed. We want your experience to be as memorable as the piece of art you leave with. Our professional tattoo artists believe that a tattoo is not only about the artwork but the entire experience of getting a beautiful tattoo and piercing. BestNeo-traditional TattooArtist in San Antonio is Firme Copias.   Contact:  Firme Copias. Phone at:(210) 560-1570           414 N. Gen. McMullen, San Antonio TX, 78237 http://firmecopias.com/ ...read more

Henna or Mehendi decoration and application is an ancient practice in India, Africa and The Middle East. Girls and women are the ones who generally use henna for beautification. This becomes a different affair during ceremonies, like marriage and other festivals. The various figures, geometry and patterns symbolize their fertility, womanhood and nature. Henna (or 'Mehendi', the Indian namfe) is made from the henna plant (Lawsonia Inermis). The leaves of the plant are dried and ground. The powder is mixed with water and various spices and oils to get a fine paste that is then applied to the skin. Once it hardens and peels off, it leaves an exotic reddish brown color on the skin. You can get henna at an Indian Store or on the internet. Remember though, to get a packet from the latest batch. With just one packet of henna, you'll make enough paste for two dozen application or more. Check out my henna recipe at mandala-online.com. Before application make sure the skin is clean, dry and not oily with moisturizer or sun block lotion. If you want to color your nails too, remove nail polish from them. Be sure if you want your nails covered with henna because it will last long on nails. You can however get around with this by using nail polish again ! Palms, feet and foot soles take henna very well and stay longer. You may apply henna with a small stick, cone or a plastic appllicator-similar to a syringe but without any needle ! Symmetric and geometric shapes work best. Don't make the lines too thin, the color won't come on to your skin very well. The bigger the surface, the brighter the color will be. All done, its time to wait ! The stain should last for one to two weeks but it also depends from person to person and skin type. Also remember that swimming, washing hands, scrubbing speeds the fading process. ...read more