Gangsta Tattoos X

Gangsta tattoos are reflection of the cool street style that is so coveted by many people. If you are looking to increase your cool factor, there are 3 types of gangsta tattoos you can consider.

Skull Tattoos

Skull tattoos are perhaps the most common and popular among the gangsta tattoos. The design represents a tough and hardcore style for the wearer. They come in many different sizes and are really versatile. You can have the tattoo as a stand alone or you can combine them to form a mural style. You can even combine them with other tattoo designs and patterns.

Tribal Tattoos

Tribal tattoos have become increasing popular in recent years. They have evolved from the traditional styles to the more modern street styles. Adding tribal tattoos, either in the traditional or modern styles, can greatly enhance your current tattoos to make them more “gangsta tattoos” in look.

Butterfly Tattoos

Butterfly Tattoo

butterfly tattoo is very interesting and a choice of many people especially the women because the tattoo is very beautiful butterfly was placed on the female body. tattoo butterfly tattoo can be an alternative of your choice.

Tattoo Tuesday V.61

Name: Bryan Huber

Age: 30

Occupation: Owner and involuntary janitor of Icon Screen Printing

Age of first tattoo: 18

Favorite tattoo: So hard to choose, it's a toss up between my memorial tattoo for my father on my ribs, or the diamond behind my ear for my wife, and the Ian Curtis portrait on my thigh.

Featured tattoo/location: Right thigh

Artist/shop/location of feature tattoo: Dan Smith at High Voltage tattoo in Los Angeles

1) Tell us about your featured tattoo- is there a background story or special meaning? Why did you choose this particular piece of art?

I have a portrait of a very famous picture of Ian Curtis, the singer of the band joy division on my right thigh. I have been a huge joy division fan for quite some time and I had always wanted to get this picture tattooed on me. I ended up meeting Dan Smith through a business contact and decided to ask him to do it since he is an incredible artists and a fellow joy division fanatic. He loves the picture as well so needless to say he jumped at the chance. I chose to put it on my thigh because, sadly, that's really the only spot I have left for a smaller tattoo. It's an amazing tattoo, and I wish I still had room on my forearm or bicep for it so it would be easier to show to people. Dropping your pants is often not appropriate (so my wife says).

2) Do you have any other tattoos? If so, what do you have and where?

Yes...I'll start at the top....

behind right ear: lighting bolt with "TCB". Elvis was the man.

behind left ear: Diamond with a script "M". M for Melissa. And diamonds are beautiful, like her (and expensive, like her)

back of my neck: a cemetery scene with script that says "they keep calling me", it's another joy division tattoo

chest: script that reads "forever true"

left ribs: attack duck with script that says "heroes never die". A memorial tattoo for my father.

left and right arms: A bunch of stuff ranging from pretty cool and meaningful to down right stupid and silly...mom and dad tattoos, straight edge tattoos, some dice, the virgin mary dressed like a school girl, an "77" ball, a ship, TNT, skulls, a clown, a coffin with a heart in it (this is what happens when you are 18 and get free tattoos.)

Knuckles: "INVICTUS" (the poem by William Ernest Henley, not the Matt Damon movie...thanks.)

right leg: A portrait of Ian Curtis from Joy Division. A team America world police tattoo (it's a bald eagle wearing a fanny pack). A collage of Jason Voorhees, Leatherface and Ash from evil dead. An integrity skull. A picture of Jimmy Bower portrayed as jesus which reads "the Bower and the Glory". The words "built for brutality"

Left leg: A bulldog smoking a cigar with text that reads "here to stay". A sacred heart that says "young 'til I die". A sugar skull. An angel and an devil each one with one of my sisters names on them. A dagger that says "pain" and a skull with a screen printing squeegee stuck in it with text that reads “blood sweat & ink” (at this point though, I think it might be more appropriate for it to say blood sweat & tears, cause there has been lots of tears.)

ps. I actually had to look at various parts of my body to remember all of this.

3) Do you plan on getting more? 

Yes, lots more. I ran out of all of the really cool, meaningful ideas, so now I have just moved into silly stuff. I plan on getting a sacred burrito and a Popeye's Chicken logo.

4) How do your family and friends feel about your tattoo(s)? Have you run into any adversity or negativity because of them? Do you have a significant other? Does he/she have tattoos?

I actually don't think I have one single friend that doesn't have at least one tattoo. Most of them have quite a bit of coverage and my two best friends have almost full body suits at this point. My wife (the ever so lovely Melissa of The Loveliest Day) has quite a few as you have seen. (editor's note: I love Melissa (and Bryan too!) so be sure to stop by her blog- it's one of my daily reads and all-time favorites). My family wasn't very into the idea at first, but they have never really been outright against them. I got my first one when I was in the army and my mom always said "I'm just glad he came back with all of his arms and legs still intact to get tattooed" when ever she was questioned by friends or aquaintences about her thoughts on my tattoos. It's a pretty good come back, really. As far as negativity, yes, there has definitely been some. I usually don't let it get to me, I know how I look the average soccer mom so stares of disgust and nervousness don't really bother me too much. There hasn't been very much outright vocal confrontation or comment on them of great note. Just the standard occasional middle aged person who places great value on their opinions of other people and asks the ever so well thought out question of "Why did you get THAT?" or "Do you know how that will look when you're old?" But the reality is that about 90% of the interaction I have with random people because of my tattoos is they want to see them, touch them or compliment on them.

5) Any advice for those interested in getting tattooed but haven't gotten one yet?

Yes, you only live once, so do it! Who cares what it will look like in 50 years. You'll be 70 or 80, probably very out of shape and half blind anyhow. 

Tattoo Tuesday V.62

Name/blog name: Amber – www.bebebirdbeck.blogspot.com

Age: 23

Occupation: Police Dispatcher/ Student

Age of first tattoo: 18

Favorite tattoo: I’m the worst at picking favorites. If I was forced to pick I’d say the word lovely on the inside of my right bicep. It makes my heart swell every time I see it. It’s the first tattoo I got that really meant something big to me. In short, I got it because my God has called me lovely. There was a point in my life that I definitely didn't love myself or even really like anything about myself. I wasn't in a good place at all. I figured there was no way that I could be pleasing to God. Through several people that I looked up to most in my church, my Bible, and quiet times with Him He called me lovely. I felt a peace deep down and knew that my God delighted in me, He has called me lovely (which is actually my right sleeve theme is). My heart was flooded. I never felt as beautiful or as sure about life. It's such a sweet reminder every time I see it, especially on those days when I tend to be too hard on myself. I'm lovely. 

Featured tattoo/location: Initials AB on my left rib panel.

Artist/shop/location of featured tattoo: Mike Tweed at Inkfluence Tattoo in Lubbock, TX.

1) Tell us about your featured tattoo- is there a background story or special meaning? Why did you choose this particular piece of art? 

I’ve wanted to get my husband’s initials since the day we met got married. We ended up getting ring finger tattoos of a favorite scripture instead. I decided to get the tattoo without him knowing as a present. I wanted it to be as girly and fancy as possible. It was the hardest secret I’ve ever had to keep. I showed it to him on Valentine’s Day (corny… but cute nonetheless ;] ) He was completely shocked, but he adores it too! 

2) Do you have any other tattoos? If so, what do you have and where? 

I have most of my right arm done. It contains script that reads, “I delight in you my treasure my bride,” an owl, the word “lovely”, a little birdie, daisies, floral/girly designs, an Indian girl, 2 more owls, a fox, and the word “beloved” in Hebrew. My left arm has a cherry blossom tree and Japanese waves. I have 1 Cor 13:4 and a bow tattooed on my ring fingers, a diamond on my left upper chest/shoulder area, and a fleur-de-lis on my left hip.

3) Do you plan on getting more? 

Definitely. I’m not sure what my stopping point will be. I do believe I’m done with the cherry blossom/wave arm. I like the way it looks with my upper arm blank. I will definitely complete my right arm. I go back and forth between wanting a chest piece, so far I can’t dream up anything substantial enough to get there. I want my thighs done and feet also. I’d like to think someday I’ll be mostly covered. Strangely enough, I even love being tattooed. So to answer the question that everyone and their mom (literally) asks, No it doesn't really hurt that bad. I kinda like it. ;]

4) How do your family and friends feel about your tattoo(s)? Have you run into any adversity or negativity because of them? Do you have a significant other? Does he/she have tattoos? 

My family wasn’t super stoked on my tattoos at first, but I think they have all mostly come around and accepted that they are part of me and that I will continue getting them. My mom took the longest. She just couldn’t figure out why I wanted to have something so permanent on my “beautiful skin.” She cried when I got my first tattoo (and probably 2nd, 3rd, 4th and so on) Granted I got my first against her wishes when I still lived at home and hid it from her as long as possible. I would have done that differently for sure and waited till I was on my own. She has come around and even thinks some of them are pretty now. She never treated me any differently because of them, just couldn’t understand why I wanted them. She loves me all the same though, which is awesome. :] 

I actually don’t have any heavily tattooed friends, but they all love them.

As for random strangers, I live in a highly conservative town, so I’ve come across plenty of negativity. A woman recently told me, “You might have been pretty if you didn’t completely ruin your skin.” I guess being visibly tattooed makes strangers think they have a right to approach you with their opinion. I just smile and walk away, usually. Sometimes I accidentally let out a sharp sentence or two and then smile as I walk away. However, I try to just respond kindly no matter the situation; it makes me happy and them just feel like a bigger jerk. With that being said, I am approached by plenty of strangers who love my “ink, tatz, sleeves, or work.” My favorite is when old little women tell me how pretty they are. 

My husband has a quarter sleeve, loves tattoos, and adores all of mine. He loves dreaming up new tattoos with me. He's about to get another one this week actually. Yay!

5) Any advice for those interested in getting tattooed but haven't gotten one yet? 

It’s been said plenty of times before, but really, find an amazing tattoo artist. I’ve had my fair share of bad tattoos, luckily easily fixed by my tattoo artist. I got one out of town, on my honeymoon, from a random tattoo shop. His portfolio looked pretty rad, but his work was not up to par. I don’t know if it was a stolen portfolio or what, but the tattoo was horribly HORRIBLY done. The lines weren’t straight or connected and the shading was ridiculous. I made him fix a few things but then just realized every time he went back to work, he made it worse. I didn’t think it would be fixable, but luckily it was! It’s the diamond on my shoulder. It always sounds like such a brilliant idea to get a tattoo as a souvenir, but I definitely won't be doing that anymore unless I already know the tattoo artist is amazing beforehand. I also accepted a tattoo as a gift once. Never a good idea, unless it’s from the shop/artist you already know and love. 

Also, be prepared to have random strangers approach you EVERY day about your tattoos. I’m probably asked a minimum of eight times a day if my tattoos hurt. A lot of people just really are intrigued by them. It used to bug me pretty bad when strangers would grab my arms and rub them, but I’m pretty accustomed to it now. I try to take it as a compliment and move on. An older lady even told me once, “I’ve found that people who are tattooed are very affectionate and loved to be touched.” Apparently she has done her fair share of touching tattooed folk. 

I usually wear a cardigan if I'm not feeling extra friendly that day. Can't a girl go grab some milk in peace?! And don’t get me started about being a tattooed lady in a gym. 

Lastly, tattoos are lifelong commitments, duh, but get something that you really want. Whether it's because it means something super important, or because it's just too dang pretty not to have on your body; make sure you love it. Don't accept whatever the tattoo artist draws up IF you don't like it. I've had my tattoo artist change things after he has it completely drawn it up if I just don't feel right about something. He doesn't ever care and gladly changes it. If he did care, I would have found someone else. The art is going to be on you forever. Now, I completely trust my tattooist's artistic vision and how well he knows me. He knows what I like and can tell what sort of style I want my tattoo to be. I think that's super important.

OH, and tip. :] 

David Beckham Celebrity Tattoos

Famous soccer player and celebrity David Beckham also has many tattoos, look at the tattoos on his left arm is a tattoo with her ​​name "Victoria" in Hindi. Hmmmm ... very romantic I think.

standart tatto's

tatto standart

The Book of Old-School Skin Art

The Book of Old-School Skin Art

Product Description

Tattoos have gone from badges of rebellion to fashion statements fully absorbed into mainstream culture. They are enjoying a renaissance, with graphic designers and artists creating specialty tattoos for a growing audience, unleashing a revival of interest in the bawdy vintage tattoo. Old school tattoos are being rediscovered (sometimes ironically, sometimes not) by a new generation. Originally embraced by rebels, sailors, and gangsters, these tattoos—broken hearts, naked girls, floral motifs, and maritime emblems—are now showing up on the fashion runway and in music videos. This book chronicles vintage motifs in thematic chapters interspersed with profiles of influential tattoo artists and their distinctive designs: Sailor Jerry Collins, Don Ed Hardy ("the Godfather of Tattoos"), Mike "Rollo Banks" Malone, Bert Grimm, Japan’s Horiyoshi III, and Shanghai’s Pinky Yun. 

Review

“It seems like everyone and their mother has been inked. Carol Clerk’s new tome, Vintage Tattoos, The Book of Old-School Skin Art, tracks the evolution of old-school pin-up girl pieces…as well as classic floral, nautical, death memorials and heart designs.” ~Nylon Magazine

“We’ve read our fill about tattooed circus acts and indigenous people, but we’ll always make time for the scalawags who revolutionized tattoo art. The best chapters in Carol Clerk’s Vintage Tattoos: The Book of Old-School Skin Art detail the history of nautical and patriotic tattoos and their superstitions.” ~Inked Magazine

"The lavishly displayed wealth of brightly colored old-school flash is the heart of Vintage Tattoos, and the main reason you’ll find yourself flipping through it again and again. (Clerk's) ruminations on these designs and their cryptic meanings are enlightening." ~Playboy.com

"Vintage Tattoos is as much a tat history for tat lovers as it is for anyone into pop culture and art. Gems of tattoo lore transport us to the traveling circuses of the turn of the century (which kick-started America’s tattoo fascination) and hidden backroom parlors which popped up once state governments started banning tattooing in the 1960s. It’s a history lesson worth its ink." ~ModernTonic.com

"Vintage Tattoos...is 256 pages of art and anecdotes. Salty stories of tattoo times when shotguns, not art school degrees, hung on the walls behind the parlor counter. When tattooists traveled with the circus, not metal bands. And when the art went underground because of tattoo bans." ~Needled.com

"...an entertaining and informative title that should be in every tattoo enthusiast's book collection." ~Skin Art Magazine

“Somehow quaint and sexy at once, this opus of the epidermis will stimulate smiles, winces, and perhaps more.” ~Passport Magazine

Flower Tattoo Design

flower tattoo is very suitable for women because it's beautiful flowers are the same as a beautiful woman. Usually tattoo placed flowers at the feet, hands and body back. If the placement and selection of a good tattoo looks more sexy then a woman ...

Pisces Tattoos Designs

Tattooing is an ancient art, which became popular among the youth of today as a form of self-expression. From the ancient times, many cultures, both tribal and civilized have practiced tattooing as a form of tradition and for identification also. 

Nowadays, people prefer tattoos with their zodiac signs. There are millions of people in the world, who believe in astrology, and love to get their zodiac tattoo inked on their body. Pisces is the twelfth astrological sign in the zodiac and originates from the Pisces constellation. The Pisces sign is usually feminine and considered as an extroverted water sign, ruled by the planet Neptune. People who are born between February 19th and March 20th are believed to be born under the sign of Pisces. 

People who are born in Pisces months share the same characteristics such as easy going, sensitivity, impracticability, imaginative thoughts and gullibility. Pisces tattoos often incorporate the water elements such as waves, bubbles and seaweed, etc. It is believed that the Pisces zodiac rules the feet, so people often wear their Pisces fish tattoos on their feet.

Tattoo lettering

I think Tattoo lettering is cool, simple, and meaningful. Tattoo letters are usually chosen faforit letter gothic font type, the type of hand writing. It could be tattoo initial letters of dear people, families, celebrities, name of pet dogs, and so forth.

Removing Henna Tattoo

Removing Henna Tattoo

Henna Tattoo tattoo is not permanent it will fade within 1 week to 1 month depending on her treatment. But if you want to immediately remove henna tattoo there are a few tips for you:

1. Frequent washing of skin that is henna tattoo, use soap to scrub the area.

2. Soak henna tattoo skin area in salt water for 20 minutes, this will help the tattoo stain disappears.

3. Using the dead skin remover to remove henna tattoo, but make sure you do not have skin allergies prior to use.

4. Immediately wash the henna tattoo after you have finished making it.

Removed henna tattoo is not complicated and does not create pain, maybe above method not only bias quickly remove a henna tattoo but the way is the simplest and most easily carried out.

Henna Tattoo

Henna Tattoo Kit




Product Description

The Henna Tattoo Kit comes complete with Henna Powder, Earth Henna Solution, Eucalyptus Oil, Applicator Squeeze Bottle and Applicator Tip, Cotton Swabs and Toothpicks.

Ingredients

Henna powder, water, glycerin, black walnut extract, benayl alcohol, sugar, sorbitol, citric acid, eucalyptus oil, disodium EDTA and lactic acid.

Product Features

* Each Earth Henna Body Painting Kit contains 1 cone of henna powder, Earth Henna solution, eucalyptus oil, applicator squeeze bottle, screw-on applicator tip, 15 reusable stencils, cotton swabs and toothpicks.

* This safe alternative to permanent tattoos lasts from 1 to 3 weeks on the skin. Reusable stencils last up to 5 times and each Original Kit contains approximately 15 applications.

* The art of adorning the body with stunning, temporary tattoos created using the deep, rich color of the henna plant has been practiced for thousands of years in ancient lands.

* This beautiful art form, known as Mehndi, is made simple with this easy-to-use kit featuring safe, natural, superior quality henna from the fields of Morocco.

Henna Tattoos Celebrities

Henna Tattoos Celebrities

Henna tattoo is now famous throughout the world from remote villages to cities, from ordinary people to celebrities. Do you know celebrities who popularized the henna tattoo? She is Madonna, Demi Moore and no other artist.

Henna tattoo gives you the freedom of creativity and imagination poured in the art to decorate the body skin without the side effects and feeling pain. In addition, you will be more beautiful and attractive to use henna tattoo.

Choosing your Tattoo Parlor What to watch out for

Choosing your Tattoo Parlor What to watch out for

Once you have made the decision to get a tattoo you'll need to find a qualified tattoo parlor. This is a very important decision, as it can easily make or break your tattoo. Before you decide on a tattoo artist or tattoo parlor, you must first see if they are qualified. There are hundreds of thousands of tattoo parlors out there, some better than others. If you go to a less than perfect tattoo parlor, you could very well end up with an infection that can cause you more trouble than you ever thought possible. Finding out how long a parlor has been in business is very important - as this will tell you how much business the parlor receives.

When you look for the best parlor you should always watch for those who have the best history with keeping their equipment clean. Clean equipment and a clean studio is without a doubt the most important consideration when dealing with tattoos. If the artist isn't licensed or not a professional there will be little to no guarantee that the equipment is clean. Health is a big concern with tattoos for most people, and for good reason. If you are looking to get a tattoo you should always make sure that the artists are licensed, the parlor is clean - and the equipment is sanitized and cleaned after each and every tattoo.

The best tattoo parlors will welcome you in with open arms, anticipating your business. When you meet the tattoo artist, he should be friendly and not intimidate you at all, nor should he at any time attempt to push a design on you. Under no circumstances should the artist try and talk you into getting a more expensive tattoo design if all you want is something small and simple.

Pushy sales and unfriendly salesmen are common pitfalls with most businesses. Tattoo parlors should always be friendly and open to what you want. Although the more experienced tattoo artists will offer their opinions, they shouldn't try to push you around. If a tattoo artists thinks there will be a problem with your design or if he thinks he can do anything to improve it, he will more than likely let you know. If he is able to save you some money, the higher quality tattoo artists won't think twice about doing so.

Before you decide on a tattoo parlor to do your tattoo, you should always compare what's available to you and weigh out your options. The higher quality tattoo parlors will cost quite a bit of money, more than the other parlors. This is to be expected, as the higher quality studios cost more to pay their artists and keep their parlor nice and clean. These parlors are among the best in the world, with sparkling floors and a clean interior. The tattoo artists here ensure that their rooms are clean, with most wiping down their equipment and materials every chance they get.

The ideal way to find tattoo parlors in your area or close by is to use the Internet and search or just open a local phone book. If you look for the keyword tattoos, you'll find several that are relatively close to you. Once you have found some addresses, simply drive out there and take a look around. If you like what you see, you can always come back. You shouldn't rush your decision - but instead look at what each tattoo parlor has to offer you.

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Tattoo Tuesday V.63

Name and blog name: Ayden / The Little Blog Of Horrors (www.mydollface.blogspot.com)

Age: 21

Occupation: Freelance Applied Artist for Film, Television and Theatre

Age of first tattoo: 18

Favorite tattoo: My swallows (chest)

Featured tattoo/location: Pocket watch and tiger lillies (side)

Artist/shop/location of feature tattoo: Stephen Kelly at Irezumi, in Glasgow, Scotland. Stephen also did the swallows on my chest, but I lost track of where he was working after then. So, when I found him a couple of tattoos and years later, I knew he was the perfect person to do this piece for me. I sat in on a session while he tattooed one of my best friends at the end of December just there, and promptly booked myself in for his first slot in January!

1) Tell us about your featured tattoo- is there a background story or special meaning? Why did you choose this particular piece of art?

I wanted an image designed round the quote 'remember to live'. I gave Stephen this quote, along with some photographs of old, ornate pocket watches and tiger lillies and this is what he came up with. We only have one life, and living it to the fullest is my number one priority. The lilies in full bloom, and open pocket watch displaying the time of my birth is my representation of this. I feel like we sometimes spend too much time waiting for our life to 'begin', constantly making resolutions and plans but never doing anything about them. Time waits for no one, and for me, this tattoo will always remind me that if I want something enough in life then I should always have the motivation to go out and get it.

2) Do you have any other tattoos? If so, what do you have and where?

My very first tattoo was a heart shaped locket and key on my forearm. I was 18, and although I knew exactly what I wanted and how much it meant to me, I didn't realise different tattoo artists have different strengths, weaknesses and specialities. I now completely understand what people mean when they say 'a good tattoo ain't cheap, and a cheap tattoo ain't good! A girl who I knew from school many years ago was in her apprenticeship tattooing, and I always knew she was a talented artist so jumped at the chance to get tattooed by her. But unfortunately my first one was far from perfect, and a year later I approached another artist to patch it up a bit, and add 'Irie' underneath. I'll never regret my first tattoo, as it reminds me of turning 18 and a time in my life which I always want to remember. Adding Irie underneath, reminds me to always stay positive. To respect yourself, and be happy with who you are. 

On my 19th birthday I got my Swallows. This caused a bit of an uproar amongst my family and mixed opinions from friends. Lets just say in hindsight, I'm glad my 1st and shaky tattoo is on my arm, and not on my chest!

Just before my 21st birthday, I got a little anchor and diamond on the bottom of each leg. 2010 was a big year for me, and amongst graduating from university, registering as self employed and securing my first contract, turning 21, going travelling around europe over the summer, and moving away from home for the first time... it seemed appropriate to get a little memento to remind me to stay strong and always keep my feet on the ground (amongst the madness and a real year of 'growing up')

3) Do you plan on getting more? 

I'm not in the sort of industry where I need to wear smart clothes to work every day and keep a formal appearance, so I guess I'm not limited/restricted in that sense! Sometimes I can imagine myself being covered in tattoos, and then other days I think I'm done with them. I got my first piece of 'hate' on my blog last week, and it was over my tattoos. But other peoples opinions do not hinder me in the slightest - getting tattooed is something I do for MYSELF, and no one else. So I think I will only get more if an idea comes to me which I genuinely feel really excited and inspired about. Hells no to a tattoo just for the sake of it. That's dangerous/regretful territory when it comes to my character... I change my mind like the weather! I do have a couple more ideas in the pipeline, so if I still have them in my head in a year or so, we'll see what happens.

4) How do your family and friends feel about your tattoo(s)? Have you run into any adversity or negativity because of them? Do you have a significant other? Does he/she have tattoos? 

I really don't like the fact that people assume you are a certain kind of person because you have tattoos. It sucks to be judged in that way, but I guess that's just our society. The only adversity I have experienced because of them is through my blog, which is absolutely ridiculous, and doesn't offend me because the anon who wrote it clearly doesn't know ME. I don't mind folks having an opinion on them, but I don't think I need to justify my taste or reasoning to anonymous haters on the internet! But luckily the people whose opinion I do really care about, my friends and family, has always been a positive/supportive one. Yeah the initial 'HOLY CRAP!" from my parents - but even my grandparents admitted they like them and couldn't imagine me without them now. My boyfriend doesn't have any tattoos, but he does appreciate a nice tattoo and has always been supportive and honest about mines.

5) Any advice for those interested in getting tattooed but haven't gotten one yet?

Don't rush into anything! I know its so easy to get caught up in the excitement and rush of booking your first (or even fifth or sixth!) tattoo. But you really need to take your time, and don't sign up to such a big commitment until the idea has been in your head for at least 4-5 months (that's just my opinion!) So you know that you are positively sure about it. I figure that even if I regret the overall design or look of my tattoos one day when I'm grey and old, they will still mean something to me because they remind me of a certain time in my life that I want to remember. Different artists have different areas of expertise, so do your research and try to find someone that would be perfect for the piece you're looking to get done.