Tattoos

[Andrea.RL]

As far as cost goes, it really depends on the artist, a well established good artist in a reputable shop will charge more than someone who's just starting out. Whatever you do don't shop around for the cheapest rate!!! Look for an artist who's work you like, works in a clean shop, is good at the style of tattoo you want. this is going to be on your body for the rest of your life, you don't want to skimp on quality just to save a few bucks! Do your research and if you see someone's tattoo you like simply ask where they got it done.
From my experience, most artists/shops charge about $100 per hour. Something small on the wrist should take around that time, maybe less depending on what you want and how detailed it is.
Pain is different from person to person, it also depends on the location of the body. For example, my sister and I both have chest tattoos, I didn't find it that bad, she thought it was near unbearable.
The artist will tell you how to take care of your new tattoo, but things that have worked for me: leaving the bandage on as long as possible(24 hours) then washing it off with very warm water and the gentlest soap i can get my hands on. Never ever pick, or touch your tattoo and never let anyone else touch it while it heals! You don't have to disinfect it but you do have to keep it clean or you risk infection. Stay out of the sun. Put an oil free, scent free lotion on your tattoo a few times a day, whenever it feels dry.

Thanks you and angela xx too.
Yeah I think I'll go for a "5".
And no they aren't matching tattoos.

 

[PonyShow]

^^ what made u get the moon n the star?? ive always wanted the moon and star tattoo!

when i was 18 i was wiccan and i thought it'd be like, omg, so cool.

i actually don't regret the IDEA of it...but it's just a BAD tattoo. haha.
it looks like i got plucked in prison.
a jail tattoo.


but speaking of jail tattoos, my next one is going to be a heart with wade walker in it from crybaby. everyone is like are you serious...i'm like um, yes. i love johnny depp, i don't see that changing. esp my love for crybaby.

 

[olga.]

hm maybe you will get upset, but i just have to ask you all. I am learning to be a educator. And I am asking myself over and over again if I would find a job with "open"/see-able tattoos. Mine a pretty hidden. Did one of you ever had trouble finding a Job because of your tattoos?

wings, mine is pretty visible and i have no problems at work or sth like that. my dean in language school where i work said its so meaningful and he likes the idea.. but ya know.. i said 'pretty visible' and my mum hasnt even noticed it...

 

[wings]

wings, mine is pretty visible and i have no problems at work or sth like that. my dean in language school where i work said its so meaningful and he likes the idea.. but ya know.. i said 'pretty visible' and my mum hasnt even noticed it...

what tattoo do you´ve got?

thanks for answering, this always builds me up

 

[saturnine]

(btw, don't get a tat on your neck unless you're SURE. you're legally crazy if you do, ya know...)

 

[Modemoiselle]

soo i need your creative help guys
i really want to get a tat on my wrist, but i can not decide what sort of symbol i want to have... it should keep reminding me to go on and not give up..you know?
any ideas?

 

[Esperanza]

^ wel what things do you like?

 

[Modemoiselle]

hmm some kind of small symbols.. i just thought about a small bow but it bores me right now cause so many got a bow anywhere..

 

[Esperanza]

ahh mm lets see, whats something that means alot to you? do u like little animals or love hearts? etc

 

[Esperanza]

but a bow is still nice. who cares if other people have it. draw it urself so its one of a kind and add something else to it to make it personal.

 

[Gainsbourg]

(btw, don't get a tat on your neck unless you're SURE. you're legally crazy if you do, ya know...)

I'm in that boat but I love my tatt there lol

 

[lmelanie]

^^ awsome tatts.. what does it say on ur arm?

it says "teenage angst has paid off well... serve the servants" its from a nirvana song.

 

[Esperanza]

thats mad!! good choice!

 

[olga.]

soo i need your creative help guys
i really want to get a tat on my wrist, but i can not decide what sort of symbol i want to have... it should keep reminding me to go on and not give up..you know?
any ideas?

if you are not sure about the sign - dont do that. sorry, but its too visible a place to "need some creative help". it really has to mean sth to you IMHO, because wrist is a representative place.. it looks silly to have sth meaningless tattooed in such a place, when you just like pretty symbols and that's all.

find some phrase, word, picture, drawing or sth. that keeps you motivated and means to you a lot. something that turns you on everytime you look at this. because you will have to look at it every single day and keep answering silly questions about 'what is it?', 'what does it mean to you?' etc.

really. think it over a couple of times...

i have 'LiveStrong' tattooed near my wrist and it really draws attention. and people are asking all the time.

 

[wings]

i have 'LiveStrong' tattooed near my wrist and it really draws attention. and people are asking all the time.

gah I hate those people. I have so many schoolmates that only pay attention to my because of my tattoos, like in sports class when I changed clothes and my tattoos are visible then they are always like "wow you have a tattoo?!" gah yes I do and you freaking never talk to me so stop talking to me because of my tattoos!

 

[STYLEOClDE]

i want a butterfly tattoo on the inside of both of my wrists. half a butterfly on the l.w and the other half on my r.w.

 

[Gainsbourg]

gah I hate those people. I have so many schoolmates that only pay attention to my because of my tattoos, like in sports class when I changed clothes and my tattoos are visible then they are always like "wow you have a tattoo?!" gah yes I do and you freaking never talk to me so stop talking to me because of my tattoos!

That used to happen to me a lot too. As a plus though, my tatts have proven to be conversation starters when I'm out and meet guys

 

[min-SH]

hm maybe you will get upset, but i just have to ask you all. I am learning to be a educator. And I am asking myself over and over again if I would find a job with "open"/see-able tattoos. Mine a pretty hidden. Did one of you ever had trouble finding a Job because of your tattoos?

i got tattoos after i got my job. lol
my boss knows my first tat and he has no problem with it, and i work in a quite strict German company.
i dont know how he's gonna react to my 2nd one when this summer comes(coz it's on my arm), but i dont really worry, afterall, the one on my arm is a German word.

 

[angela xx]

if you are not sure about the sign - dont do that. sorry, but its too visible a place to "need some creative help". it really has to mean sth to you IMHO, because wrist is a representative place.. it looks silly to have sth meaningless tattooed in such a place, when you just like pretty symbols and that's all.

find some phrase, word, picture, drawing or sth. that keeps you motivated and means to you a lot. something that turns you on everytime you look at this. because you will have to look at it every single day and keep answering silly questions about 'what is it?', 'what does it mean to you?' etc.

really. think it over a couple of times...

i have 'LiveStrong' tattooed near my wrist and it really draws attention. and people are asking all the time.

Best advice ever given in this thread! Even regardless of the specific location, you should never have to "search" for an idea for a tattoo. Once you see an image, hear a quote/lyric, or whatever, that's when you should know if you might want to start considering it for a tattoo. Never rush into it! That's what I did when I was 16 and first got hold of my fake id, and I regret it.

If you still need some creative help for aesthetic purposes, a good artist should offer suggestions based around your idea and preferences.

 

[olga.]

i want a butterfly tattoo on the inside of both of my wrists. half a butterfly on the l.w and the other half on my r.w.

i really like the idea i must admit.. although i wouldnt like to have a picture tattooed on me (i am phrase-obsessed ), i totally dig it here, its sounds very unique and special.. would love to see the design, though. B)