• First thing you need to think of before you impulsively get any tattoo is to remember that it’s permanent. Sure they have methods of removing tats these days but they are expensive and more often than not take several treatments to remove.
• Research the tat. Many tattoos have meanings and even links to extremist groups such as neo-nazi skinheads. It may look cool, but if you find yourself incarcerated for some petty crime, it just may get you hurt badly, killed or worst case scenario…butt-raped!
• Location, location, location. When you get a tattoo usually your first thought is that you want it somewhere where everyone can see it. Employers are not too keen on visible tattoos. Tattoos on the face or hands are not easily covered and can be an immediate turn down for employment. Guys, don’t get a tat on your lower back (you’ve seen the T-Mobile commercials) and ladies, this is often called a “tramp stamp”, so make it pretty.
• Make sure that you get your tattoo by a professional in a clean shop. Dirty needles can cause infections and disease. As they say, good tattoos are not cheap and cheap tattoos are not good.
• Lastly, think about this: How is this tattoo going to look when I’m 50 years old and what your grand-kids might think when they see some topless pin-up girl on your forearm.

One last thing. Don’t drink before you go to get a tattoo and don’t try to use the excuse that you were drunk when you get a bad tattoo because a reputable Tattoo Artist will not tattoo you if you have been drinking.

The above tattoo is not a bad tattoo. I think it’s rather nice. I have a bad tattoo. I have visible tattoos on my forearms (No pin-up girls) and sometimes I wish I didn’t get them there, but it’s too late. They are there and I can’t afford to get them removed.

These were just a few things I think every person that wants a tattoo should think about. Everyone has the right to express themselves, but think about what your doing and the rest of your life before you make a permanent change to your body. Be patient, be careful and most of all…be yourself!

Below is a link to Badtattoos.com. It’s a great resource to visit before you get a tat. Do the research and if you get one tattoo, chances are you will get more.

http://badtattoos.com

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Post from: Metal Martyr