Your First Tattoo – Five Things To Follow

Do You Really Want A Tattoo?

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Some of us like to keep ourselves well-groomed and stylish at all times. You might think that Tattoo making is the greatest style in the world today, so you’re thinking about getting your first tattoo. A tattoo is a lifetime commitment, so you must be absolutely 100% certain that you want one.  Do You Really Want A Tattoo?  What do you do next? Don’t rush off to the nearest tattoo parlour, don’t point at a random design and don't wait to see your new masterpiece.

Here are some vital decisions that you must make before you proceed any further:-

Take Right Decision: 

Do You Really Want A Tattoo? A tattoo is a lifetime commitment, so you must be absolutely 100% certain that you want one. You might think that it’s the greatest thing in the world today, Would you have felt the same way about your body tattoo as you got older? Okay, tattoo removal technology is improving all the time, but it’s still time-consuming, expensive and painful. So for now it’s best to assume that your tattoo will be for life.

Choose The Right Design: 

The next step is to choose the design that you want. There are hundreds of categories of tattoo design to choose from, including a dragon, flower, butterfly, angel, sun, etc. The choice is endless.  It’s just a case of choosing the one that you want and taking it to your chosen tattoo artist. So visit a number of tattoo-related websites, take a look at tattoo design books and decide on the general type of design that you want. Once you’ve done that, narrow it down to the actual design that you want.

If you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for, or you want your tattoo to be unique, you could consider getting an artist to design a custom tattoo exclusively for you as most tattoo artists will have experience of designing them. However, you’ll have complete control over how your tattoo looks, nobody else will have the same and it will last you for the rest of your life. Always remember, a good tattoo is not cheap, and a cheap tattoo is no good. Choose something that you don’t think you’ll get tired of looking at. Decide where you want to make a tattoo in your body. It’s also important to choose a design that will be as relevant to you in the future as it is today. It can be in the case of any particular name. Many people get their names of their children added to their tattoo. This is a safe option because they’ll always be your children. But think carefully before you get the name of your spouse or partner tattooed over your body. What if you separate in the future? Will a new partner be happy to see the name of your ex emblazoned across your neck?

choose the right body parts

Choose Which Part Of Your Body? 

Before you decide which part of your body to get tattooed, there are three minor issues to consider. First, bear in mind the size of your chosen design. If you’ve set your heart on a large design, there won’t likely be enough space on your hands or ankles etc. The back, shoulders, chest and stomach are better areas for large designs. Second, how visible do you want your tattoo to be? Do you want it to be on public display most of the time, or do you want it to be more discreet? If so, it’s important to bear in mind your normal style of dress. It’s also important to remember that certain professions have strict rules about no tattoos on the lower arms etc. So if that will be an issue, check with your employers first. Third, certain areas are more painful than others. As a general rule, areas of your body where the flesh is thinner and bonier, such as your ankles, head and lower back, tend to be more painful. Less painful areas to tattoo include your shoulders, chest, upper arm and upper back. And due to the number of nerve endings involved, it goes without saying that more intimate areas of your body could be extremely sensitive.

Decide Which Do You Prefer Colour or Black? 

Another consideration that’s closely linked to your choice of design is whether it will be in colour or just black. This choice largely depends on the type of design that you like. Due to the contrast with your skin black tattoos are more noticeable than the smoothing effect achieved by colour tattoos. In comparison, colour tattoos are much richer and help to add more character to your chosen design, but they do cost more.

Size Of Your Tattoo: 

The size of your tattoo will to a large extent be determined by the location where it appears on your body.  Large tattoos will also take longer to complete and will be more noticeable. A small tattoo is just as big a commitment as a larger design and will last just as long.

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Getting any tattoo done is a major decision, so don’t rush into it, and make sure that you’re absolutely certain about all of the decisions above before you go any further.