How to Pick Your First Tattoo

Getting a tattoo is no small step to take. Picking your first tattoo is a big deal and should be carefully thought out as to what type of tattoo design you want and where you want the tattoo located on your body.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Pick a tattoo that is fitting to you as a person. There is a tattoo for everyone no matter what kind of person you are or what type of lifestyle you have. Tribal designs are among the most popular tattoos.

2. Pick a good tattoo artist. I have always been told never let a person without tattoos give you a tattoo. Make sure the environment is clean and the tattoo artist uses sterile equipment.

3. Pick a unique tattoo. There are so many ways to make an ordinary tattoo unique. You can change the colors of the tattoo or even add your own design to the tattoo. If you need some tattoo design ideas you can look online for tattoo pics.

4. Pick tattoo placement. You will need to decide on what part of your body you will want to be tattooed. Some people want to show the world their tattoo and what they stand for. Other people are more private about it and would like to not have it shown in public.

5. Go get the tattoo. After you have chosen the type of tattoo you want, where you want it at on your body and what tattoo artist is going to ink your body you will walk away a proud owner of a cool tattoo.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't drink alcohol before you get a tattoo. Alcohol can thin the blood and make you bleed more during a tattooing session.
• Take proper care of your new tattoo.
• Never pick at your tattoo while it is healing.

[jsscouter]

on 8/2/2009 Good advice. I never thought about step #2. Thanks.

[crosswised]

on 7/17/2009 Thanks for the great article - I have been thinking about getting one, and you give some very good advice on how to go about it. Rated 5 and Recommended you!