Tattoo Facts

Vince Hemingson once said "A great tattoo is a statement, not a style. And getting it is a journey, not a destination." Many of you are probably thinking of making this type of statement or beginning that type of journey. But before you jump remember to look before you leap.

In order to do that you have to think carefully about getting a tatoo by asking important questions. You need to understand that pros and cons of getting a tattoo.

How long has the tattoo artist been in business? A tattoo artist that has been in business longer will probably have a better reputation and be more professional.

What qualifications does the tattoo artist have? Make sure that the tattoo artist has all the proper qualifications this will insure the work is does right. An individual's training history and qualifications will tell you about what to expect.

Can the tattoo artist guarantee their work? What if you not happy with your tattoo or if it doesn't come out just right? Will they give you a refund? These are after sale services that you will what to know about.

Does the tattoo artist have references or samples of his work? You should always ask for references if you want to know about the quality of work for any business.

How much does the tattoo you want cost? Individual tattoo design prices can very greatly in price by hundreds of dollars.

Find out how many tattoos the artist has done. Finding this information out can be a good indication of the experience level and amount of design work the artist has done.

What is the chance of getting an infection and how can I stop one from happening? Any seasoned tattoo artist should be able to provide this information.

Who should not get a tattoo? Like people with medical conditions, especially some one with thin blood may want to have more caution involving anything that brakes the skin.

How long will it take to get a tattoo? Some tattoos can take hours and you will need a lot of free time that day if your getting a large size tattoo.

This article is to be used for informational purposes only. The information contained herein is not intended to be used in place of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice. Before deciding on getting a tattoo or having one removed, the patient must consult a licensed medical doctor for medical advice and/or to determine the best course of action for his/her individual health care needs.

It took me about four years to decide on whether or not I wanted a tattoo. Trying to decide whether or not you want to place a piece of art on your body for the rest of your life is not easy. Of course once you have made the decision to go ahead with it the next thing that you will begin to worry about it how much a tattoo will cost.

I love to spend as little money as possible - which is why I can't justify or allow myself to buy a tattoo for a large amount. I want to be able to get my money's worth - but not spend a fortune at the same time.

It is hard to determine exactly how much a tattoo will cost because it depends on many different things. Obviously you are going to be spending more money if you want a tattoo that will cover a large area of your body. However, when it comes to getting a smaller one that is easy and fast to get then you may be able to spend less then $100.

Another factor is the type of tattoo you want to get. When you go to a parlor the artist will usually have books full of designs to choose from. Usually these designs are cheaper then custom designs. It depends on how intricate the custom design is.

Color is another factor. Those who want to color in their tattoos will usually pay more then those who will keep it black and white.

But even with all of these factors it all really depends on the tattoo artist that you choose. Every artist is different and prides themselves on the work that they do. With that being said in in the end it is up to who you choose and we recommend that you choose the best no matter what the price.

There are many things about getting a tattoo that most people do not know about. The one thing that you can be sure of is that it is going to be incredibly painful. Anyone who tells you that they don't hurt is crazy and most likely trying to show how tough they are. I know from experience that they hurt and I only had a small tattoo.

I have known some people who received much larger tattoos and have almost passed out when they were having it done. There are things that you can take that will help to diminish the pain. Some are natural and others are medical.

But first you need to be made aware of the things that you should never take when trying to avoid the pain of a tattoo.

Never take alcohol or illegal drugs. Many people think that this will help against the pain - but all this does is make the process less safe. These things can thin the blood out and increase the amount that you will bleed. Also many artists will refuse to work on someone who is drunk and in some states it is illegal.

Also never take ibuprofen or aspirin. These products will also thin the blood.

You can take Tylenol or acetaminophen. These are over the counter painkillers that don't think your blood - making them safer and more effective.

Some people will go to extreme measures and will even try hypnosis. Of course this doesn't work with everyone.

You could always take nothing and tough it out like some people do. If you decide to do this then there are things that can help to take your mind off the pain.

When I was getting my tattoo I focused on other things and did not look at the needle once. Instead I held something tight in my free hand and thought about all the things that I had to do during the weekend. Before I knew it the artist had finished. It is true that I still felt the pain - but distracting myself made it more bearable and kept me from screaming out in pain.

There are other ways that can work to distract you. Try listening to music or watching a movie while they do that if they allow it. The best thing is to find what relaxes you and try to use that to help numb the pain.

When deciding whether or not to get a tattoo what is the first thing that you will ask yourself? Many people will want to get a tattoo - but choose not to because of the pain that it can cause. They are afraid that it will be more than they can bear and something they don't want to have to deal with.

Everyone told me that getting a tattoo will hurt differently for people. For some their pain threshold is so high that they are able to pierce any part of their body. Others have a low pain threshold that causes them too faint even with a simple ear piercing. This applies to tattoos.

The pain from tattoos is due to the fact that many tiny needles are piercing your skin deep enough and very fast to drop the ink into your skin. It also depends on where you choose to place it, what colors you choose for it, and just how much you are psyching yourself out. If you are dreading for the worst than that is just what you are going to get.

One of the most painful places that you can place the tattoo is on the wrist, back, and anywhere else where the bone is not covered by much fat. You may decide to keep your tattoo black and white meaning that the process will be shorter and easier to withstand.

From personal experience I can tell you that it hurt quite a bit for me. Of course I was psyching myself out and was about to pass out before he even started. I chose a small and very simple design so that it would be quick and placed it on my wrist. I was warned that this part of my body would make it more painful than childbirth (childbirth was easier than this) but it was the perfect spot for this and allowed me to show it off to people. It hurt - but the pain was gone in less than an hour and it healed quickly.

Imagine it like this. You will endure a few minutes (depending on the size of the tattoo) of pain and years of enjoyment.