This!

100%

Not always true. There are up-and-coming artists with incredible work - or people who are simply less-known, or live in another country (looking at you, Portugal). Really check out someone's book - get familiar with their work and their style. And of course, make sure the shop follows proper sterile technique and other safety measures.

Time for a tattoo that says "I hate conversations"

Most tattoo artists ime have personal codes on tattoos placed on those locations specifically for their visible nature: some refuse all face tattooing period, some will have limits on neck tattoos, some will only do hand tattoos if that arm has a full sleeve already.

And your body will change. That tattoo that looked great when you got it might not age well in multiple ways. https://youtu.be/vBmvfW7WOUc?t=39

I dont care what yall say, im getting matching tattoos with my kids.

If this is about design; And if the tattoo artist doesn't like it, find another one. One that appreciates that you have to live with it. But if it is about a warning regarding pacement or ethics; listen.

Yep! 74 yr old woman, got my “last” one 3 months ago and just talked to my artist about my next one yesterday. It speeds up as you get older 😂

Yep, this. Some artists want their art and their design on someone, anyone. They don't care if it's not what you want, they will try to convince you it's amazing. Usually it's not. Run, don't walk, away.

Agree! Got my first tattoo last year and decided to get it somewhere where it’s not very visible, so on my back over the scapular. I honestly forgot about it’s existence until a few days back when I noticed it in the mirror while doing my hair.

Well a good artist will talk about that beforehand and will make it looks good.

I write mine down in my phone notes and also create sort of vision boards for it. Often wait a couple of years and if I still like it I'll get it. There are designs that I've wanted for 8 years now, just haven't found the right artists in my country yet

What are the symptoms of an allergy to ink and how do you deal with an allergen that is stuck into you? Sounds like a crazy nightmarish situation.

"Veni, vidi, edi."

Well, that goes for any licensed trade

My largest tattoo took over 9 hours, broken up into sessions, and I love it. However, it's a commitment, so do not rush into a huge piece without thinking about the amount of skin you are covering, what it will look like as you age, and how visible it will be on a daily basis.

But fine wine ages well, doesn’t it? I don’t understand what’s being said, here.

A good friend of mine is a tattoo artist, very very skilled, decades of experience. Like a lot of people, ol' Nicky boy is known to get a little bit thirsty sometimes, so he's headed out in search of a refreshing beverage to ease his parched mouth.. you can see where this is going but let's face it, nothing interesting starts with "we all ate some cucumber slices, read the bible, then went to bed at 7 o'clock"? He's gone out and got himself what we call in England "absolutely blind leaping shitfaced drunk, pissed out of his brain". Somehow he makes it home, and like any reasonable person in that situation decides it'd be a really good idea to give himself a f*****g tattoo... Now to be fair to him, it's a beautiful piece, it's a wolf walking through long grass under a full moon on the front of his thigh. Incredible detail, really well done. Only problem is the moon's next to his kneecap and the wolf's paws are up by his bollocks somewhere, but other than that it's really good.

Normally say " you can with a cheese grater and whiskey " then walk off while the process the visuals....lol

I love when older women come up and love my tattoos and ask how old were you when you got that and I say 50 you are never to old to get a tattoo

The frontal lobe thing is bs btw, 25 years is when the study ran out of money, ther were no signs of slowing down, it's very likely that it never stops developing just like the rest of the brain does.

When my son was 17 he kept insisting he was going to get a specific tattoo. I told him to think very hard about it because what is seriously cool at 17 is very likely to be a source of embarrassment at 27. For once he listened to me, and now that he’s 47 he is very thankful he didn’t get that tattoo.

Yes! This happened to mine. Can anyone explain why this happens?

*confused in Swedish weather* /jk 🙃

Also, ALWAYS tell your artist if you don't feel well. Don't push yourself through it, you can faint quicker than you realize

Im running out of landscape so now I have to really think about what I want.

I thought about it for 4 years and I didn't want it anymore. I'm very happy I didn't get a tattoo

This is a yes and no answer. The healing is painful for a couple of days, especially the changing of the clingfilm and putting ointment on etc However, the 12hr session piece, done over 2 consecutive days was far more painful, especially that 2nd day, than the healing time for it. The pain on day 2 was excruciating. The aftercare felt like a breeze in comparison. It was well worth it though. I love my sleeve, but it didnt half hurt.

Is this especially true with tattoos? I usually regret not using sunscreen, even without.

Depends on the person. My oldest has an ever-growing collection of random tattoos in random places, and loves it.

☝️This!! I don't regret my tatts, only that I didn't plan them out better.

Yeah it's a zombie cat eating a brain, but the brain is a catnip flower. The red is the blood but it also joins to the petals on the plant. See, that's it's ears..

I have 3 that I now wish I could move the placement just a little bit.

Wow! Good to know!

Which is why I got mine in places that don't have much fat. :)

Tattoo flu refers to the temporary flu-like symptoms—such as mild fever, chills, fatigue, and muscle aches—that some people experience as their immune system reacts to the trauma of tattooing. These symptoms generally appear within a day after getting inked and usually resolve within one to two days with proper aftercare, though persistent or severe symptoms should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.

I love this. Tattoos are a moment in time.

Two of my tattoos are fine line and so far have aged beautifully. You just need to take extra good care of it and pick out a very good artist

Nothing wrong with flash if that's what you like. Not everything needs to be original and sometimes a flash design will have deeper meaning that the viewer is unaware of. Sailor Jerry's are always popular among some people.

This is the before picture from being allergic to red ink.

I like having a few different styles

And they will change again in your 30s, and again in your 40s, etc.

Oof

Mine was on my forearm, zero regrets.

Never regretted any of mine

I have color tattoos that are more than 10 years old and still very beautiful colors.....The key is sunscreen!

don't get a tattoo to remember bad/depressing thoughts. no "the world is s**t" or "life is unfair" quotes. you want to be lifted up, not put down. mine generally center around perspective and change, even if I got them in dark situations.