Published 12:48 IST, November 6th 2019

Tattoo: Things to keep in mind before getting your body inked

Getting a tattoo might sound very painful, but it isn't, especially if you know beforehand what you're doing. Read more to get handy tips before being inked.

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Making a tattoo involves inserting a design in a person's body using dyes, inks or pigments into dermis (second layer) of skin. As scary as that sounds, tattoos aren't as painful as people keep telling you. Modern tattooing is done through a tattoo machine. Tattooing has been done since ancient eras where people used pigments to tattoo design onto ir skin. Here are some of tattooing tips and ideas you need to keep in mind before getting a tattoo.

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Tattoo ideas

  • Tattooing something small and with a generic concept is an option you can choose if you are unsure about tattoo concept.
  • If you are tattooing a text n make sure that spelling is correct because you wouldn't want to do a next David Beckham as far as tattoos are concerned. 
  • For office goers or bureaucrats, choose to get a tattoo in an area which could be easily covered up with your clos, depending upon freedom your current or future profession/workplace might offer.

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Things to kw about Tattoos

  • Your first tattoo will be special to you, so think twice and make sure that you really want a tattoo. Do t get a tattoo impulsively as chances are that you may regret it after a few months.
  • Don't put your stakes on tattoo removal techniques thinking that you have an option to erase your body art whenever you want to (unless you are rich and have a high endurance).
  • Go to an experienced tattoo artist if you want intricate designs as y are better with tattoo colour suggestion according to your skin colour.
  • Do your part of research! (both ory and word of mouth)
  • Tattoo removal is super expensive and painful.
  • You are going to be trusting your tattoo artist for his skills and expect that his tattoo parlour is hygienic with proper sterilized or at least clean tattoo instruments. So, don't haggle with your tattoo artist.
  • Tattoos will definitely hurt al little, so prep your mind according to that. However, fear t, it is just a mir discomfort similar to getting an injection. 
  • Some people may be allergic to dyes used so ask your dermatologist before you get a tattoo. If you have h an allergic reaction to hair dye, artificial jewellery, or cheap fragrances before n you must get yourself checked before getting tatted.
  •  If you want bigger tattoos with too much detailing, you may need multiple sessions to get your design tattooed.
  • Specific areas on body hurt more than or parts, so select where you want to get a tattoo being mindful about that.
  • Be sure to follow tattoo aftercare tips given by aestician.

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