Things You Need to Think About Before You Get a Tattoo
Think Before You Ink
Do not under any circumstances, get a tattoo, because it is the "in" thing to do. Tattoos are for life. The only way that I know of to have a tattoo safely removed is to go to a doctor and have them remove it with a laser. The way I understand it, you are still going to have a scar that covers the area of the tattoo. So ask yourself, if you really want to be scarred for life.
One thing a lot of people do when getting a tattoo is to have someone's name tattooed on themselves. I do not suggest tattooing your girlfriends name on yourself. Let's face it people, whether you think it will happen or not, people break up all the time! I actually know a tattoo artist that would not tattoo names on his customers unless those names where the name of their children, or a loved one that has passed away. Do you really think your new girlfriend Sally wants your ex girlfriend Jane's name on your arm? Think before you ink!
Lots of men seem to think it is cool to have a half naked woman tattooed on their body. Although when you are young, your male friends may think it is awesome, chances are the women in your life will not. You also have to ask yourself if you are ever going to have children. Do you really want to become a father and have your children see a naked woman on your body on a daily basis? I am sure that some people wouldn't mind, but I sure do not want my children seeing it.
The last point to think about, is how this tattoo will look in 30 years. As a person gets older, their tattoos begin to blur. Your tattoo artist should tell you all the ways to keep your tattoo looking good, and part of that will probably be a touch up. Tattoos are for life, so if you are going to get a tattoo, choose wisely.
Published by Laura Fleenor
I am a divorced mother of 4 children (one in heaven), college graduate, and a webmaster. I was born and raised in Southern Indiana, and have also lived in the Tampa, Florida area. View profile
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5 Comments
Post a CommentGreat points! An informational, 5-star read! :-)
Good article. I wish my daughter had read this before getting a tattoo that covers the entire side of her body.
That's cool Joyce...I hd to look up henna tattoos! Sounds like a great alternative! I have 3 tattoos, and I don't regret them, but I know people who regret getting theirs done and don't have the money to get them professionally removed! Thanks for the comment!
That's sweet! My son's father and I were never married and he is an artist who did tattoos for several years, and he actually refused to put names on anyone unless it was the name of the person's child or a loved one who had passed on.
my husband got my name tattoed oh is chest for our 5 year anniersary. He said even if we ever do get divorced he still would keep it because he would always love the mother of his children. :)