7 Things You Must Ask Yourself Before Getting a Tattoo …

By Jelena Some time ago

7 Things You Must Ask Yourself Before Getting a Tattoo ...

A tattoo can be a wonderful decoration, a material form of some of your most precious memories or a stupid childish decision you beat yourself about every day. It all depends on how much time, energy and rational thinking you’ve invested in the whole process. Well, at least that’s how I see it. Now, since I’m a Libra a.k.a the one who thinks three times before doing anything, I believe any action that will affect your later life deserves to be thought through. And here are some questions I felt the need to ask myself and think you should too:

1. Is this the ideal place for it?

Once you get it done, there’s no turning back so think good about the area of your skin you want to cover in ink. Try getting a henna tattoo first and see how it feels having that image on that particular place. If you still like it, go for it. I, for example, wanted to get a tattoo really much but none of the possible body parts seemed like “the one I’d want to get permanently inked” I was contemplating it for months, did numerous henna tattoos and although each and every one of them looked cool, I somehow knew I wouldn’t feel comfortable with the real deal.

2. Will I like it in 5 to 10 years?

Colors fade over the years, lines kind of stretch too and, as our bodies change so does everything on them, including the tattoos. So, before you finally schedule your inking, do try to imagine that same tattoo ten or fifteen years from now. Sure, your belly looks perfect now, but what’s going to happen when you decide to have kids? Just something to think about…

3. Did I choose the right image?

Are you about to do a popular tribal symbol or something that has a deeper meaning for you? That’s really something you want to think long and hard about, because I’ve met a lot of people who got a tattoo just because it “looks cool” and deeply regretted it later.

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March 11, 2011 at 2:34 am Permalink
Mellissa says:

hahaha these are all great tips for the majority of women, especially because tattoo removal is very painful and expensive. On the other hand, as a tattoo enthusiast, I can say that I’ve gotten ... See more many tattoos on impulse, and often times I have only a vaugue concept of imagry that I prefer the artist to work with freely…the pain sucks sometimes, depending on the location and if it takes more than a few hours, but I it’s part of the commitment I chose and when it’s done, I can truly appreciate the soul and aesthetic of the artist because they can create visualizations I would never be able to come up with (that’s why they are the artist lol)

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March 10, 2011 at 4:20 am Permalink
Peachy says:

The most important is to think about if you are going to like it in the future

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- March 10, 2011 at 8:04 am
  Denise says:
  
  Oh most definitely. Unless you have budget for laser removal, you are stuck with your tattoo for the rest of your life.
  
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March 8, 2011 at 9:09 pm Permalink
cali_kylee says:

some colored tattoos turn out really bad :/

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- March 8, 2011 at 10:07 pm
  Denise says:
  
  Before you get anything done, it is important that you see the artist’s portfolio of finished tattoos. That can help you determine if the artist can really translate a photo or drawing into a tattoo.
  
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March 8, 2011 at 8:35 pm Permalink
Susan says:

I currently have two tattoos. I have a personal rule that I have to like the idea of the tattoo for a whole year before I go and get it.

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- March 8, 2011 at 10:19 pm
  Denise says:
  
  Good for you! It’s very important to sleep on that kind of decision for a long time. While you can erase it with laser (which is a very long process), a tattoo is permanent and ... See more you can’t go regretting it after it’s on your skin.
  
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- March 9, 2011 at 8:40 pm
  Sandy says:
  
  I have 2 tattoos also. I like your idea about liking the tattoo idea for a year before getting the tattoo done.
  
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March 8, 2011 at 8:02 pm Permalink
Shakti says:

For these mentioned reasons and fear of pain…..I am not tattooed yet.

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March 8, 2011 at 4:49 pm Permalink
Hannah says:

Great article, I’ve been thinking of getting a tattoo for at least two years now and these are all good things to keep in mind.

One thing though, you might want to have someone ... See more else look an article through before you post it… for example you made a few mix-ups like this one:

“Yes, I love my fiancé too, but I’d willingly brand myself with his name. I’m not his property and he is not mine.”

I’m sure you meant to say that you’d NEVER willingly brand yourself with his name. Just saying =)

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- March 9, 2011 at 1:32 am
  Denise says:
  
  Getting a tattoo of someone’s name is probably the worst idea ever. Well, unless there is some personal reason other than “getting branded”. Oh, and thank you for noticing the mistake. We have editors but ... See more sometimes we miss those little things.
  
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