Ever get a tattoo that you've regretted at a later stage? It's a common problem. 35% of people getting a tattoo regret it. I'm in that number. The reason? We didn't PLAN IT properly.
It's one of the worst scenarios isn't it? You've gone out with your pals, had a great time partying, and you've decided to seal the occasion by all going to a local tattoo parlour and having some incredibly ill thought out scribble tattooed on your arms.
Sounded like fun at the time didn't it? Now your stuck with it, having to look at it or the rest of your life, trying to cover it up, or thinking about expensive laser removal options.
There are a multitude of factors that may lead to tattoo regrets. You may be in the wrong frame of mind at the wrong time of your life. Maybe you've got outside factors influencing you (such as a boyfriend/girlfriend convincing you that it's a good idea). Or maybe you're just ill-informed.
IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY.
Deciding on a tattoo, whether it's your first, second or tenth down the line, should be an intensely personal experience with the end result being a feeling of joy and pride of your newly acquired artwork. Gone are the days of walking into a tattoo parlour and just picking something off the wall, then wishing you hadn't once the ink has dried.
Here's some factors to consider during the process of choosing a tattoo.
1. What style do you want?
Tribal, Japanese, portrait, Aztec, old school etc. There's a lot to choose from. You may want to add to it later. Better to pick a one style rather an a mishmash of different ones.
2. How big do you want it?
Intricate tattoos do not necessarily work with smaller designs as you can't see it properly. If you want art with a lot going on in it it's best to go bigger. One mistake most people make (including me) is to start off with a very small design only to be unhappy with the size later and go bigger by adding other designs around it.
3. Where do you want it?
This is very important as you may want to keep it hidden for work purposes or whatnot. A tattoo on the neck might look cool now but you will have trouble hiding it if you need to later. Upper arms and torso's work best as you can cover with clothes!
4. Which tattoo artist?
The world is your oyster. There are plenty of artists local to you, just do some internet research. Most have an online portfolio of some kind. Pick the best you can within reason. Money shouldn't be a factor with a decision as important as this. If you can't afford it, wait and save up.
There are many more considerations but these I consider the most important. There are more and more online tattoo galleries appearing on the internet every year. You have the world of tattoo designs at your fingertips.
Do your research, find what you really want, and go to the tattoo artist that you really want. Don't just get any old tattoo on a whim. I guarantee there's a high chance you wont be completely happy with it.
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I've been a tattoo fan for 23 years and whilst I'm no expert, I have real life experiences of collecting this form of artwork.
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