The Newbies Guide To Getting A Tattoo
Read on and well point you in the right direction
. Here is a first-timers step-by-step guide on getting a tattoo.
Think before you ink!
Tattoos are permanent; they obviously cant be washed off with soap and water. Once youve inked, there is no turning back. Thats why you have to think long and hard before you decide on getting one. Never ever get a tattoo on a whim. Dont be walking down the street and say hey, I think Ill get a tattoo now. This is not something that works on spur of the moment decisions. Unless you want to wake up regretting that day for the rest of your life.
The worlds worst tattoos are usually made on drunken people who are not in the right mind to think or even spell right. An odd butterfly may appear on a hairy mans chest or a sweetheart whose name is Angel may forever be misspelled as Angle on somebodys arm. Your good-intentioned ring or bracelet friendship tattoos may turn out like barbed wire around your wrist. Thats bad body art that you should ward off.
Have a design in mind
There are thousands of tattoo places around and most of them will have the same generic tattoo designs on their wall or in their catalogs. Think about a design that looks good and is meaningful to you. A motto, a significant symbol, a favorite flower or animal, a piece of tribal art whatever you think expresses you best is usually a safe bet.
If you want your tattoo to be yours alone, you can also draw your own design. Unless you are a skilled artist, I suggest you stick to smaller designs when you do this. Bigger designs show more detail and if your drawings are not precise, the errors on your stencil will definitely stand out on your skin. You could always wait until you get to a tattoo parlor to pick a ready design but having a general idea in mind will save you the hours and effort.
This is also the time for you to decide whether or not you want colors on your tattoo and whether or not those colors will complement your skin tone. Remember, a design that looks bright and colorful on paper will not always come out the same way on your body, especially if you have a darker skin color.
Decide where you want your tattoo placed
Now that you have an image in mind, decide where you want it to go. Your whole body is the canvass but consider the size, intensity and implications of your tattoo to your life, your job and to other people. If you work or are planning to work for a big-shot company, make sure they dont have a policy against showy tattoos. Some professional offices and medical establishments require uniforms and do not tolerate body art so if you think your ink may affect gainful employment, settle for a more discrete placing of your tattoo somewhere on your body that can easily be covered up with clothing. You dont want your gothic fairy sister tattoos to scare an old lady youre treating if you work as a nurse or doctors aide.
Consider the cost
Make sure you have enough cash because good tattoos are not cheap, and cheap tattoos are not good. A small 2-inch tattoo can cost anywhere between 50 to 200 dollars depending on the detail you want. A lot of tattoo artists also charge by the hour instead of by the piece. Colored tattoos also cost more than simple black ones. So make sure you visit a few shops to check prices instead of going into the first parlor you see.
If you brought your own design and you want the tattoo artist to redraw it, thats gonna cost you extra. Some people dont mind paying more for an original design to guarantee they dont end up with the same tattoo as the next person.
Bring a friend
Finally, if you are young and on your way to your first tattoo session, I suggest you bring someone with you. Ask your friend or sibling to come along; a second opinion is always valuable. Who knows you might even end up walking out with friendship tattoos, or even sister tattoos together.
Tattoo needles (and tattoo artists) can be intimidating and if you chicken out at the last minute, having someone there to help tie you onto the chair is always wise.
by: John
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