Over the years there have been plenty of people that I have come across who can speak about that one tattoo they wish they wouldn't have gotten
. Getting a tattoo shouldn't be a rush decision but just like anything that can cause pain, excitement or nervousness there tends to be a "get it done before you chicken out" mentality which can lead to a rushed decision.
The best thing that you can do when thinking about getting a tattoo is the following. Never step foot in a tattoo shop UNTIL you have drawn out or located something that you can see wanting for years to come. This list of possible tattoos should never include a girlfriends name, a current sports team favorite or a band logo. Trends change, girlfriends change as do many people's fascination with a specific team.
You want to focus on things that you know will stick with you until you are old ,gray and that tattoo is shriveled up and impossible to tell what it "was". This list could include your kids names, grandkids names, favorite flowers or animals or something that reminds you of your life. Think of something that can be personal but not something that could be removed like that love of your life. Anything is possible in life and tattoos are forever. I had the luxury of getting a tattoo removed on one of my hands and it was a good 10 times more painful than any tattoo I ever have gotten over the years.
Keep the tattoo laser removal in the back of your mind as well when thinking of a possible tattoo. It averages about $75 per square inch to laser a tattoo and most tattoos require 3-10 sessions. Really expensive, really painful and not worth having to go through especially if you have read this article.