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Step 1
Think of things that you enjoy doing, or things that are very sentimental to you. Maybe you have lost a loved-one and you want a tattoo in rememberance of them. Also; maybe you play a musical instument and this means alot to you.
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Step 2
You want to get a pen and paper. Make a list of ideas that you have for your 1st tattoo. Search your mind very thoroughly for anything that you maybe would want to get put on you. ANY IDEA YOU HAVE---BE SURE TO WRITE IT DOWN.
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Step 3
You are going to look at this list and pick one from all of them. Pick the one that means the most to you. Secondly, you want to decide where (on your body) you want this tattoo to be placed.
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Step 4
Once you have made the final decisions on this, you have to find an artist to tattoo it on you. Call around to find different tattoo shops in your area. You must go visit these shops so you can decide which one you will give your business to.
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Step 5
While you are at the shops, look for signs of cleanliness, see if you can meet the person who will be doing the tattoo in person. You want them to be friendly, since you will be nervous for your 1st time as well. Meet a few, so that you can make a decision you feel 100% comfortable with.
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Step 6
On the day of your 1st tattoo, you want to notice for a few things when the tattoo artist is getting ready. MAKE SURE that everything is covered with plastic like the tattoo gun itself, all spray bottles, etc.
You also want to make sure that they use clean needles. Make sure they open them right in front of you. They should also use little cups to put the ink in for your tattoo. This is the sanitary way to do it. -
Step 7
Now, sit back. Relax. Just remember to breathe. It will not hurt that bad, and you will LOVE IT FOR A LIFETIME!!! Nobody can EVER take your tattoo away from you. If you are like me, you will end up with many, many more. GOOD LUCK!!
