Beginner's Guide to Getting a Tattoo

Tattoos are wonderful expressions that are permanent fixtures on your body. Be sure that what you want to express today will be something you won't mind expressing permanently. Be sure that the image you select for your tattoo design is something that you truly want. Getting a tattoo on impulse may be a decision you regret for a lifetime. Be sure to think the process through first.

Custom tattoos are probably more expensive than stock tattoos available at your local tattoo parlor. Your artist will need to spend time on the creation or I should say recreation of your design. Not every design that comes into the parlor is feasible. Your artist will take the spirit of your art piece and turn it into something that will be aesthetically pleasing for your body. Adding to the price of your custom tattoo will be the time your artist spends developing. Your artist will also spend more time with doing the actual tattoo because it is probably not something they have done before. Simple designs or stock designs found in your tattoo parlor will be applied quicker and will take your artist less time to create. Simple is cheaper. Custom may tell your story better.

Color for your tattoo is very important. Depending upon the statement you want to make with your tattoo you can either use black and shaded or the boldest colors available. Both black and shaded and colored can make vivid statements. Using color can make even your stock tattoo designs unique. Color is often more costly than black and shaded but definitely can add a little more flare to your tattoo design. Black and shaded also has its strong selling points. A tattoo done with black ink only can really stand out. There will be great contrast between your natural skin color and the tattoo ink which can make any design really pop.

Where you are going to put your tattoo on your body is a huge decision that should be given careful consideration. Think about the tattoo and the clothing you wear. Do you want this tattoo to be visible at all times? If the tattoo is visible will how it will affect your work place, your family and other places you visit. It is it appropriate for everyone to see your tattoo or is this one of those tattoos for someone else's eyes only. Where you place your tattoo is completely up to you and your environment. Think about your future plans before you decide on placement.

Tattoos placed in areas where the skin is just going to hurt more than in areas where there is more muscle or fat. Decide on your pain tolerance level before you start the process. Your artist may be able to deliver a few small skin tests to determine if your pain tolerance for that particular location is acceptable. Areas with thinner skin include ankles, head, chest and lower back. Areas where pain may not be as intense include arms, legs, shoulders and your rear end.

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