What should I think about before getting a tattoo?

10 Things to Consider Before Getting a Tattoo

• Meaning. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the most important thing to consider is the meaning behind your future tattoo.
• Cost.
• Size of Your Tattoo.
• Location of Your Tattoo.
• Permanence.
• Pain Tolerance.
• Your Artist’s Experience.
• Your Own Experience.

How did you choose your first tattoo?

Choose a design that includes your favorite colors, favorite images, and a style that you like. Think it through and then think it through some more. Give yourself a few months to think about your tattoo design. If you still haven’t soured on the idea, then there’s no reason you shouldn’t get it.

Is it normal to regret a tattoo at first?

That said, it’s also normal to feel regret in the days, weeks, or months after getting a tattoo. Just remember to acknowledge how you feel, give it some time, and talk with someone you trust before you make a decision about how to proceed.

What is the average age to get your first tattoo?

The average age for a first tattoo was 17.5 years (range 10-26, SD ± 2.4). Conclusions: Most of the freshmen knew about AIDS-related risks but not other potential risks. Body art is fairly common among young adults (especially women).

What are 3 things you should consider before getting a tattoo?

INSIDER rounded up all of the things you need to know before getting your first piece of tattooed art.

• Don’t make any tattoo decisions lightly.
• Research, research, research.
• Make sure both your tattoo artist and the shop have your safety in mind.
• Don’t haggle.
• Come to the shop prepared on the day of your appointment.

What is the best place for a first tattoo?

The Best Spot for a First Tattoo

1. The Upper Collarbone. Tattoos generally, over time, will fade in direct exposure to sunlight.
2. Your Back. If you’re worried about your tattoo changing shape over time, then the back is a great location for your first tattoo.
3. Your Wrist.
4. The Back of the Neck.
5. On Your Chest.

Where should a guy get his first tattoo?

If it’s your first time, start with something discreet in an unobtrusive area of your body (on the underside of your upper arm/on your hip) and see how you get on with it. Think of your new tattoo as you would a new skin product – patch test it first before splashing it on all over the place.

Do tattoos ever go away?

Yes, tattoos do fade over time, and all tattoos eventually do! Every single tattoo you get will fade over time; some tattoos will start fading after only a couple of years, while others will start fading in your older age.

Is 16 a good age to get a tattoo?

Technically speaking, there is no limit on how young a person can be to get a tattoo. Thirty-eight states have laws that allow tattooing on minors with informed parental consent, or for the parent to be present. Most tattoo artists will not tattoo anyone under the age of 15 or 16 for safety and liability purposes.