People Share 50 Things They Really Wish They Knew Before Getting Inked

This!

I don't get them so other people can appreciate them, I get them for myself, for my own reasons, because they have meaning to me.

This is valid for every single activity, object, grades, etc. Enjoy what you have and don't compare.

This for everything! Such an important thing to remember every day, tattoo or not. Just be happy with you.

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I've always wondered about this, actually. I'm not tattoed myself. But I've wondered if I did get a tattoo if I'd remember that I had one. And if it was a place that I see regularly (like my arm or leg) if I'd get shocked each time I saw it (because you know.... it COULD be a spider. Lol).

I’ll never forget mine. Every one has significant to a point in my life.

I have tattoos??? S**t I forgot

YUP

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.

I would say that it's important to look at their portfolio. Some new artists are hella good, and some who have been around are c**p. Don't get tattooed in someone's garage. Don't get tattooed by someone who's drunk/stoned.

Always. I paid well over £100/tattoo from a reputable artist, and consulted with them on every one of them. Don't ever accept stick n poke, stick n poke is never reputable, professional hand poke artists are not stick n poke.

Time for a tattoo that says "I hate conversations"

So true!

Where I live tattoos are so common that nobody cares

This is cute. Just the kind of guy I like to pick on (note, it would just be a quick comment like 'nice ink' - they could decide if they wanted to continue the convo or not). I don't tend to make asocial people run for the hills, cause they can tell I'm (at least part of the time) one of them.

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.

3rd hand piece of advice from Brian Setzer's dad: Never get a tattoo in a place that will show when you're wearing a business suit.

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I question the intelligence of anyone I see with a tattoo. You should be over drawing on yourself by at least third grade.

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.

I wish the guy had shown me the text before he started inking it....it's slanted downwards. Ugh.

Hah! Yeah.. should have done that. But I grew to love it anyway and now its a part of me.

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

My best friend and I got matching tattoos when we were 19 years old, had been friends since 9 years old at that point. We ended up marrying brothers, so my best friend is now my sister in law! So we've been friends/family for over 30 years now - I think the tattoo is safe :)

Get a cover up tattoo

Laser it, if the cost is worth not having to see the tattoo again? 💸

I have ‘complimentary’ tattoos with two of my friends. We’ve been friends for 30+ years and 15+ years My kid and I have matching tattoos, my husband is miffed I won’t get a matching tattoo with him even though we’re coming up on our 20th anniversary 🤣

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

And styles change. I wish I could get some of the cool black tattoos that are in vogue now (no room)… but if you chose wisely in the beginning you will still love the ones you have.

I've designed most of my tats myself and in the same style. So far my only regret is the back piece which was not my design and poorly done.

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 😂

That is an ugly tattoo

I got one 20 years ago never got another.

I'm not a mission to get another, but if someone asked to me to go with them, I'd probably get another.

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.

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Mine are visible to anyone plus myself. I didn't spend good money not to be able to appreciate them.

I remember it's there. I just feel sad because I can't see it. I'm glad I only got one small one on my back because I feel like it's kind of a waste.

Both of mine are on my back. The only time I remember is when I'm wearing a bathing suit and need to put sunscreen on them.