Try to work on the hair masking...more detail, softer edges.

I'll work in it after I'm done voting. I was thinking the same thing myself when I uploaded it but didn't think it was too noticeable.

EDIT: fixed the hair.

I have a gut feeling this isn't going to do well. I probably shoud have selected a different skin model source for an external. It's ok if anyone doesn't like this for any reason. Won't hurt my feelings. Take a hint from CMYK. Anything is better than nothing.....

The background is very weak in my opinion and i would choose another border colour due to the fact taht this one is too close to the background hue

Pretty good idea but the tattoo doesn't look realistic...You can eithe lower the opacity or you can duplicate it, lower the opacity of first layer and then play with the blending modes on the duplicated layer...

Ponti and Giggles: thanks for the tips. I wanted to keep the original background to eliminate the using of minimal souce. I honestly don't know where to go with the background but I though a black background wouldn't fit either. I guess I need a suggestion. I felt the tattoo was lacking definition and realism as well and I appreciate that tip. I should have an edit by tomorrow if you want to check back. Thanks again!! Comments GREATLY appreciated

Ehh... ran out of time.