Ashley
Hi I'm 15 right now and I'm really into looking at really small delicate tattoos, and the other day I saw a beautiful tattoo on a woman's wrist and it said faith in cursive and I fell in love. Of course I don't want to get it right now but I was thinking maybe when I'm in my early-mid twenties...? It would be probably be half an inch tall and an inch wide. What I was wondering was if I would regret it later when I'm old and wrinkly. I personally don't think I would because I could cover it easily with a bracelet or watch for work and also I'm not planning on losing faith anytime soon. What do you guys think? Is it stupid? Would I regret it? Do you guys have small tattoos that you regret getting? Please leave comments!
PS I would want to get it on the inside of my wrist.
Answer i think it's a good idea to wait at least 2 years on it. if you still want that same tattoo in severral years than go for it. when i was 15 i used to want a star tatted behind my ear, but looking back now i think that's the dumbest idea ever. just remember a tattoo is something you'll have your whole life, it becomes a part of you. so it should be something special, especially if you're getting in on your wrist because you'll have to look at it everyday. but theres nothing wrong with getting a tattoo for purely aesthetic reasons. mid-twenties is definitely a good age to get it done, because not only are you an adult but also because you'll have had a lot of time to think about what kind of tattoo you want. don't really worry about employment, because theres always places that'll take you regardless of tattoos. 3 of my high school teachers right now have tattoos (my english teacher has 2 thick bands on his arm, gov. teacher has has at least 5 visible ones, and my art teacher has a HUGE piece on her upper arm) and they're all brilliant teachers & been teaching for over 5 years. actually, even some of my teachers from elementary/middle school had tats. i've seen plenty of people employed in the service industry with tattoos(like at coffee shops, or clothing stores). but you should keep it mind it will make getting SOME jobs difficult/ impossible but it won't completely limit you. also the good thing about a wrist tat is its easy to cover up with bracelets or a watch or makeup. for my 18th i got 3 little birds done on the inside of my wrist, and i'm in love with it. only my mom told me not to get it, but even my grandma thinks its cool lol. i might regret in 20 yrs, but pshh whatevs. its means the world to me. it didnt hurt that much either. honestly i decided on it out of the blue , drew the design ,and got inked like 2 days later. its not gonna sag that much, because the skin on your wrist is really tight & isnt fleshy. i've never gotten any negative comments about it(had it for 4 months now people tell me how much they like it). i know alot of other seniors who have tattoos also(one dude has a lion head on his upper arm, another girl has huge butterfly wings on her back, this other girl has
music notes on her arm). the wrist is a great place for a tat, its cute on girls. yes, it is a fad, but idgaf. its your body, do what you want with it. in june my & my friend are both getting the word HELLA tattooed on the inside of our bottom lip. im maybe getting a dream catcher on my shoulder this summer. so just go for it girl, its gonna be YOUR tattoo and no one else's. as long as it makes you happy :). wow didnt mean for this answer to be so long!
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Paigeee <3
I'm 15 and my step mom said i can get a tattoo when i turn 16 which is jan 6th. What should my first tattoo be a tramp stamp or like a little star or something? If you have any suggestions plz write them down & try to put a picture lol thank you!!!!!!!
Answer
First, don't let anyone sway your opinion on if you want a lower back tattoo. They were around long before the term "tramp stamp" was invented, and they'll be around long after people ask "what's a tramp stamp?". If that's what you want, then go for it!
Second, seeing as to how tattoos are forever, make it something meaningful, or something that you will enjoy for the rest of your life. Remember that likes and dislikes will change a lot over your life (especially in the next 5 years of your life), so when you make your decision, make sure that it won't be something you'll hate later on in life, such as lyrics from a band you can't remember 20 years from now ^_~ (however, if it's meaningful lyrics, or from your 'all time favorite band', then consider it [ex: I would be happy with the lyrics from Metallica's Fade to Black, but I'd kick myself if I had Vanilla Ice's Ice Ice Baby]).
Likewise, if you choose some picture of some sort, unless you plan to have a 'child-like playfulness' about you your entire life, I would avoid any sort of child-like imagery (if fate should have it that, at 80, you're a bitter old woman, you will hate the lollipop tattoo on your ankle), or conversely, anything too 'extreme' from your 'average self' (if at 80 you're a kid-at-heart, the tattoo that reminds you to take the "safe route" might become too stuffy for you).
For something meaningful, consider your own personality traits. If you think of yourself as being courageous, pick a lion. If you're cute, pick a puppy or a ribbon. If you love stargazing, pick celestial figures. If you're religious, pick your favorite passage from your (insert appropriate book here), or an icon from your favorite story. If you take pride in your heritage, pick a pattern based off that heritage... and so on.
If you want something purely artistic but simple, some suggestions: a shower of stars, a rainbow ending in a cloud, butterflies (consider natural butterflies as well, as they are just as vivid in nature as our own imaginations), frogs, geckos, vines, flowers, leaves, small birds, owls, or smiley face with "Have A Nice Day" (or maybe a pirate happy face with "Have A Piratey Day, ARRR!", or some other theme like that).
Most tattoo shops will have flash (common tattoo images) on their walls for you to look at, so if no ideas here satisfy what you want, check out their flash, and see if you can't work with your artist to come up with something that's "uniquely you".
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