I Have Tattoos Forum & Chat Board | Wants Some Advice

I've been planning on getting a Tattoo for a long time. I even made it a proyect that the final reward was a tattoo. I'm 25 and getting my first tattoo on my back. I wanted some adivce of people who have tattoos and don't regreat them no matter how long its been. I still want to do it, but I want to know more about the whole expierence.

 

I have two. Both are very meaningful and would never regret either. I'd like to get more but am in no hurry. One thing I would recommend is going to a tattoo expo or convention where you can look at different artists work and see if something there appeals to you. Good luck!

 

I also plan to get a tattoo next year when I turn 18, but Im kind of scared of how much it will hurt.
I plan to start a tattoo on my foot, will it hurt alot?

 

Hi I am a tattoo artist. I'm 47 years old and got my first tat at 18. I don't regret getting any of them. I have about 12 and a whole sleeve on my left arm, but I don't count the sleeve because I did it in invisible black light ink. So you can only see it under a black light. I am pretty particular about placement of my tattoos. I want them to be placed in such a way that they still allow me to have class. Most of them are in locations that you only see one or two at anytime. The ones you see are not evil or trashy. They are beautiful. My advice is that you think very hard about what you want and where you want it. If you plan on more than one think about a theme you are going to go with so they all flow together. If you have questions, email me and I will do my best to answer them.

 

Very good advice pugetdiver.

 

Yes it little bit hurts but the pain also depends on your design, what kind of design you are trying to draw on your ankle if it just a small design then it will take less time and give you the less pain. So don’t worry it gives pain only for few minutes.

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Some people are happy with a single tattoo, but often it become a sort of addiction and the desire for more can turn it quickly into a mess if you are not careful .  If you are young and still have a career in front of you, be well aware that visible tats can hinder your advancement potential.  Many places have strict policies regarding visible tats.  So keep it in mind, while we all like to show off the artwork, the best places to begin are the back or other unexposed area until you feel sure of your life's direction.  I did not start mine until my 50's!  Now I don't give a care about what others may think, but I had a long career in banking and I would have been fired if I had done them then.  Even though my arm is covered from wrist to shoulder, I can completely cover them with a long sleeve if need be.

Keep in mind a theme or style.  All of mine are done in a Polynesian style which keeps the flow balanced and appearing to belong together.  Some styles are Tribal, 3D realism, Polynesian, Maori, Traditional Sailor, Celtic and so on.  Do lots of searches and look at styles, see what appeals to you.

Have the artist design the tat in advance.  I took photo's of what I had in mind, but the artists all designed them for me, taking the ideas and giving them life with their experience.  A good artist takes into consideration your skin type and the placement.  They can often give advice as to how to incorporate what you may already have with what you want.  

Tats don't have to have special meanings, they can simply be appealing designs.  Be very careful of trendy tats, they may end up looking pretty dated in time.  I highly recommend not getting tats about death or morbid or violent subjects.  It may be cool in your head right now, but 30 years from now it may be ludicrous and embarrassing. 

Lastly, try your hardest not to get someone's name on your body no matter how sure you are of the bond.  Tating a name does not make it permanent anywhere but on your skin.  Remember that life goes on, it changes over time and a tat should be a part of your life and sense of self.  I recommend going for classic timeless appeal in your designs.