Do you remember the thought that went through your head that you want to get a tattoo
? Did you go through with it or did you chicken out? Many people today call it ART! Its all the same thing. Today's Tattoos are bigger and include a lot more detail and color. Early day tattoos were plain and only outlines, they were all black. The bigger and more color in a tattoo depends on the price and time under the needle.
You have to make a couple important decisions when deciding to get a tattoo. One of them being where will you get it done. You want to make sure that you go to a place where the employees are certified, and have experience. Defiantly look at examples that the artist has previously completed. You also need to decide what you are going to get tattooed on your body. Remember this will be on you forever. Make sure you really want to look at this the rest of your life. Where on your body are you going to get the tattoo. Think about maybe your job or any other part of you life to where there are requirements or regulations on tattoo placement.
After going through getting your tattoo there are a couple of thing you must do to make sure that the tattoo heals the right way and infection does not set in. The after care of a tattoo is very important. The use of A&D lotion is commonly used during the healing process. Even after the scabbing has gone away and the swelling has gone down you still want to keep the skin moist. Using a non-scented lotion will achieve the optimal condition you want the tattoo to be in at the end.
It is very important to remember to stay very still while the artist is working. Make sure you can take the pain of needles and being poked thousands of times. If you can not take pain then maybe a temporary tattoo is more your style. There is no shame in not being able to go through with it. Tattoos are not for everyone so just think about it. The tattoo you decide to get can be one of the most beautiful things you can ever get. With the proper preparation and planning your new tattoo will be around for you to enjoy for the rest of your life.