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I am thinking about getting my first tatto but I first want to find out about other people's. I want to know how much it cost, color or black and white?, where it is, size.... pretty much everthing. Now I'm not trying to copy anyones tat I just want to see what is out there, thanks!
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I'm a guy with more than a few tattoos (8) but my own personal taste, where women are concerned, does not find tattoos attractive on women. The only tattoo I ever found attractive on one woman I "dated" was two serpants that wrapped around her waist and hips. The tails were conjoined over her butt crack by being wrapped around each other and the heads met in the front and led down to her V. The tattoo was very telling to be sure, but I wouldnt even call it attractive in retrospect, discractive might be more accurate.
Arm tattoos on women make them look butch, while leg tattoos usually end up ruining a nice set of "gams!" Its a trend that will pass in time and leave a lot of young kids with regrets. There is something that is carried in the act of inking your body that I'm sure if you knew exactly what it is, would sending you running in the other direction.
If you are still set on it, heres some other tips and information that you might find helpful.
#1) DO NOT WALK INTO A TATTOO PARLOR AND ASK FOR FLASH OFF THE WALL.
This is the biggest mistake people make. Not just for the reason that most of the artists dont really respect someone who does this and the last thing you want is someone who is contemptuous of you putting something on your skin that will be with you for the rest of your life, but for the simple fact that there is no personal relationship betwen you and that image. Chances are that there are another hundred dopes walking around with the very same thing on their ........ (arm, leg, breast, whatever). Find an image that reflects you, or symbolizes something to you and have a specific reason for getting it. Getting a tattoo because everyone and their MOM is getting one is just trendy, and as you know trends pass and fade just like the tattoo will one day do, if its insignificant to you spiritually.
You should look at all the artists books first (if they are not on display ask at the counter; some lowlives steal them). See how the artists have handled other peoples tattoos and subject matter and if you find an artist in that particular tattoo shop talk with them in detail (when they have time) about what you would like to get, how they would handle it, if your skin tone is good for color or better for black and white, etc.
#2) It helps a lot and defers costs if you have the image with you in advance.
Hire some kid in one of the art classes at your college or school, or look on line. There are plenty of artists out there who do phenomenal work for a relatively small price and you can always frame your originaly designed image later. You'll also have what YOU want in your hand when you go to the shop, not what ever the tattoo artist convinces you will look good because of his POSSIBLE limitations in drawing. Remember, drawing on paper and skin are two very different things that employ different tecniques. Although it is poible for one medium to be "transfered" into the other.
#3) Be prepared to take care of your tattoo.
It will need to be kept covered with bacitracin, it will scab, it will itch. Don't scratch it, dont peel the scabs and don't give into the temptation to remove the wrap before the amount of time the artist tells you to keep it on, just to show it to someone. No direct hot water on your tattoo for an amount of time it takes to heal properly. Hot baths also have an effect (color fade for some and not recommended during the first 4-5 weeks of healing)
#4) You get what you pay for.
Think the artist is that dependant on your tattoo for advertisment? Think again. You don't want to start cutting costs with your tattoo artist. If he (or she as the case may be) is willing to "take it out in trade" either figeratively or literally that's up to the two of you. If not, don't forget to tip. Most women think they don't have to, but hey, if your too tight with YOUR OWN cash, then oral is considered a nice substitute for tipping to many artists (guys AND girls a like).
So those are some tips and things to consider before you make your mistake...er...decision. Hope it helps.
I'm a guy with more than a few tattoos (8) but my own personal taste, where women are concerned, does not find tattoos attractive on women. The only tattoo I ever found attractive on one woman I "dated" was two serpants that wrapped around her waist and hips. The tails were conjoined over her butt crack by being wrapped around each other and the heads met in the front and led down to her V. The tattoo was very telling to be sure, but I wouldnt even call it attractive in retrospect, discractive might be more accurate.
Arm tattoos on women make them look butch, while leg tattoos usually end up ruining a nice set of "gams!" Its a trend that will pass in time and leave a lot of young kids with regrets. There is something that is carried in the act of inking your body that I'm sure if you knew exactly what it is, would sending you running in the other direction.
If you are still set on it, heres some other tips and information that you might find helpful.
#1) DO NOT WALK INTO A TATTOO PARLOR AND ASK FOR FLASH OFF THE WALL.
This is the biggest mistake people make. Not just for the reason that most of the artists dont really respect someone who does this and the last thing you want is someone who is contemptuous of you putting something on your skin that will be with you for the rest of your life, but for the simple fact that there is no personal relationship betwen you and that image. Chances are that there are another hundred dopes walking around with the very same thing on their ........ (arm, leg, breast, whatever). Find an image that reflects you, or symbolizes something to you and have a specific reason for getting it. Getting a tattoo because everyone and their MOM is getting one is just trendy, and as you know trends pass and fade just like the tattoo will one day do, if its insignificant to you spiritually.
You should look at all the artists books first (if they are not on display ask at the counter; some lowlives steal them). See how the artists have handled other peoples tattoos and subject matter and if you find an artist in that particular tattoo shop talk with them in detail (when they have time) about what you would like to get, how they would handle it, if your skin tone is good for color or better for black and white, etc.
#2) It helps a lot and defers costs if you have the image with you in advance.
Hire some kid in one of the art classes at your college or school, or look on line. There are plenty of artists out there who do phenomenal work for a relatively small price and you can always frame your originaly designed image later. You'll also have what YOU want in your hand when you go to the shop, not what ever the tattoo artist convinces you will look good because of his POSSIBLE limitations in drawing. Remember, drawing on paper and skin are two very different things that employ different tecniques. Although it is poible for one medium to be "transfered" into the other.
#3) Be prepared to take care of your tattoo.
It will need to be kept covered with bacitracin, it will scab, it will itch. Don't scratch it, dont peel the scabs and don't give into the temptation to remove the wrap before the amount of time the artist tells you to keep it on, just to show it to someone. No direct hot water on your tattoo for an amount of time it takes to heal properly. Hot baths also have an effect (color fade for some and not recommended during the first 4-5 weeks of healing)
#4) You get what you pay for.
Think the artist is that dependant on your tattoo for advertisment? Think again. You don't want to start cutting costs with your tattoo artist. If he (or she as the case may be) is willing to "take it out in trade" either figeratively or literally that's up to the two of you. If not, don't forget to tip. Most women think they don't have to, but hey, if your too tight with YOUR OWN cash, then oral is considered a nice substitute for tipping to many artists (guys AND girls a like).
So those are some tips and things to consider before you make your mistake...er...decision. Hope it helps.
Rejected because of my tattoos?
Mindy
I don't know where to start....
When I was younger I got a lot of tattoos. Some of them are not the best of quality and frankly, I am pretty insecure about it. I have the serenity prayer on my rib cage, a piece of flowers, hearts, and keys that go all the way around my waist, a flower piece on my leg, and a star piece on my other leg. I have been told I am a hot girl, but I am so insecure about these tattoos that I never open myself to anyone because I am afraid of being rejected because of them. Well, I have been talking to this guy I met and he hadn't seen my tattoos. Recently he saw the piece that goes around my waist and since him seeing it he has not contacted me at all.... I am really upset. I feel like a leper or something. Would a woman's tattoos really put you off to the point where you wouldn't give her a chance?
Here is a pic of me.... I am not sure how to raise my head up. This is really affecting me in a bad way. I have a beautiful daughter and am so insecure about my tattoos that I have a hard time going to the pool to swim with her....
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encouraging responses appreciated
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First of all, I think your gorgeous. Secondly, maybe you can think of your tattoos in another way. Think of them as representative of that time in your life. If you're that upset about them, you can have them fixed/redone so you don't feel so ashamed by them, but look at them not with so much shame, but as a reminder of where you have come from. If someone doesn't like you for expressing who you were at a particular phase in your life, then they really aren't someone worth knowing.
As somone who is overweight, I struggled with the bathing suit thing for awhile but then realized that spending time with my children was worth so much more than worrying about what other people thought about me. I began loving myself more and living life for myself instead of for other people. Interestingly enough that meant that I actually GOT 2 tattoos and dyed my hair pink, so paradoxically I suppose I probably draw more attention to myself now than I did before, but I don't care because I am being true to myself now.
You need to be you, for you and for your daughter. Don't worry about what other people think, learn to love yourself and accept that you chose to get those tattoos at a time in your life for whatever reasons you decided to get inked. There had to be a reason for that. Don't deny that reason, learn to accept it.
As others have pointed out, you can wear a one piece and swim trunks to cover up if it makes you feel more comfortable, but you should go swimming and enjoy spending time with your daughter. So many people have tattoos these days that I seriously doubt anyone will even notice anyway! You're probably more self conscious about it than other people are even aware of them.
First of all, I think your gorgeous. Secondly, maybe you can think of your tattoos in another way. Think of them as representative of that time in your life. If you're that upset about them, you can have them fixed/redone so you don't feel so ashamed by them, but look at them not with so much shame, but as a reminder of where you have come from. If someone doesn't like you for expressing who you were at a particular phase in your life, then they really aren't someone worth knowing.
As somone who is overweight, I struggled with the bathing suit thing for awhile but then realized that spending time with my children was worth so much more than worrying about what other people thought about me. I began loving myself more and living life for myself instead of for other people. Interestingly enough that meant that I actually GOT 2 tattoos and dyed my hair pink, so paradoxically I suppose I probably draw more attention to myself now than I did before, but I don't care because I am being true to myself now.
You need to be you, for you and for your daughter. Don't worry about what other people think, learn to love yourself and accept that you chose to get those tattoos at a time in your life for whatever reasons you decided to get inked. There had to be a reason for that. Don't deny that reason, learn to accept it.
As others have pointed out, you can wear a one piece and swim trunks to cover up if it makes you feel more comfortable, but you should go swimming and enjoy spending time with your daughter. So many people have tattoos these days that I seriously doubt anyone will even notice anyway! You're probably more self conscious about it than other people are even aware of them.
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