Tattoos - November 2007

Ive wanted a tattoo for a long time, and my birthday is coming up on the 17th and Im finally gonna do it.
Im planning on getting a small tattoo on the back of my neck, right below the hairline.
My parents arent thrilled about the idea and its not like Im trying to hide the tattoo from them, but rather I dont want it to be in their faces. Basically, if they dont notice, the better. Anyways, Im going home for Thanksgiving (Nov. 22) and I was wondering if I would be able to keep my hair down so they dont see it.
I was told that you have to keep your hair up and the area clean so it can heal. I would obviously keep it clean and put some sort of gel to keep it from rubbing, but is Thanksgiving too soon to put my hair down? This is a first tattoo so please excuse the naivety to the subject. How do you go about caring for a tattoo after you first get one?
Honestly, what's the pain factor?
Any insight would be much appreciated..
Thanks!

2007-11-12 05:54:13 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just turned 18 and im looking into getting my first tattoo. The inspiration of the tattoo is the passing of my grandmother on christmas day due to cancer. Im looking at 2 angel wings with her initials inbetween the bottom of the wings with a banner about the wings that reads "You Shall Live With Me Forever"

Will they do a tattoo on my upper back just below the neck if its my first tattoo? Will there be a lot of stretching to that area that will affect the appearence of the tattoo?

ANY HELP IS GREAT. ALSO, any ideas on what else i could put in the banner that might be shorter?

Thank you in advance!

2007-11-12 05:21:01 · 4 answers · asked by riesen_k 1

I'm going into the dental field, in which I know oral piercings are looked down upon.. but I've always wanted it done, but just curious to see what a tongue piercing looks like without the jewelry.. so I can take it out for work and go unnoticed. Or is it just as noticable? Any pictures?

2007-11-12 04:47:19 · 13 answers · asked by Meeeshell 2

What would they be. Not allowed Love/Hate.

Remember you would have to go through life with these tattoos...so choose something that would suit you best.

Thanks in advance for your answers...

2007-11-12 01:25:04 · 31 answers · asked by mellow yellow 3

2007-11-12 01:05:24 · 5 answers · asked by ame_dime_diamond 2

2007-11-11 19:13:58 · 19 answers · asked by YD 1

Okay here's what I'm having tatted on the inside of my forearm " Die Tryin' " in very badazz cursive.
It's just a simple reminder that I can't give up in life just because the first two routes I took didn't work out (college and the Air Force). Hell, I'm only 19.
What do you think of it? Do you think it would get looked down on at work? I can always cover it up at interviews and professional meetings/gatherings, right?
It's not going to be huge or anything, maybe....... 3-4 inches across on the inside. Thankz to all who answer.

2007-11-11 13:19:22 · 5 answers · asked by yellow strawberry 2

So whats your next one going to be?

I don't know what mines is, but I'm getting it on my calf. I have a few ideas in my head, but just ideas.

Please no tattoo haters. Its my body, my choice.

2007-11-11 11:41:23 · 25 answers · asked by sparkle 5

In a time period of two weeks would that be possible

2007-11-11 11:29:02 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

it is meaningful to me, but lookswise what do you think?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11181890@N08/?saved=1

2007-11-11 11:25:49 · 13 answers · asked by knowitall 4

2007-11-11 10:00:51 · 4 answers · asked by stephanie p 1

2007-11-11 09:09:23 · 9 answers · asked by Promise 3

i said id show some of you this is only half finished! =P

[IMG]http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m306/thefoxyone/untitled-5.jpg[/IMG]

2007-11-11 06:35:23 · 18 answers · asked by me 1

Hello =)

So I'm a huge Beatles fan and I love tattoos, and I want to incorporate something Beatles related into a tattoo, and I was wondering if anyone had any cool design ideas? I have thought about a Strawberry, or something along those lines but I'm running out of ideas, so any help would be appreciated =)

Not sure where I want it either, but it won't be huge. Thanks!

2007-11-11 05:32:09 · 19 answers · asked by princess_consuela22 1

I googled and yahoo searched for cute cow pictures. I am looking for something more cartoon-ish than real, but real would be OK too.



I grew up on a dairy farm, am a vegeterian, cows are my favorite animal, etc. I have wanted a cow tattoo for a while now, and I can't seem to find what I am looking for.


I know I can get an artist to draw something up, but I would like to be able to take in a reference picture.


Thanks!!

2007-11-11 04:10:13 · 4 answers · asked by country_girl 6

When I was 12 my mom took me to a museum exhibit and I really admired this painting and the artist's life story. I am in my late teens now and I want to get a portion of it tattooed on my back because I feel I have a connection to this artist and their work. I have studied this artist and I have wanted the tattoo for years now.
What do you think?

PLEASE consider that I don't mind that this tattoo will be "wrinkly and ugly" when I am old. I am okay with that, and other technical negatives of tattoos.

2007-11-11 03:54:12 · 8 answers · asked by Sambal Oelek 7

im thinking about getting tatoos on my feet like kelly osbourne has but butterlflies not skulls what do you think???

this is hers.....

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/2550340.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1934A2752006EF5F0ED0DB09C603B14F4E75A5397277B4DC33E

this is the kind of butterfly that i want.....

http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/792352/2/istockphoto_792352_orange_butterfly_up_close.jpg

i dont know if they will come up as links coz i dont know how to do that sorry... also would it reallly hurt on the foot???

2007-11-10 23:15:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi there i went to my tattoo artist on Saturday to get the second half of my tribal sleeve done. The first part i got last week scabbed really badly even altough i used 2 tubes of Savlon on it. To be honest with you im slighlty confused because every single person i have asked have told me to use vaseline, nothing, savlon, tattoo goo, coconut oil you name it absolutely everything then you get other people that tell you not to use it so you dont know wether you re coming or going. Anyway i am very concerned and i want you guys to give me the piece of mind that my tattoo is ok ortell me if ther is something wrong so i stop using it. My tattoo artist told me to buy pile cream (Anusol) as this was the best stuff, reduces the scabbing etc. Well i put it on yesterday after i got it done and again this morning. I also washed my tattoo first. They sold both ointment and cream and i bought ointment. When i touch my tattoo whilst smearing the cream all the black is coming off, why is this??

2007-11-10 20:21:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

do you think people who have visible tattoos are less likely to get better jobs than people who dont? i really want to get a "sleeve" but im currently going to school to be an xray tech and was wondering if me getting that done would give me less of a chance of working in the hospital.

2007-11-10 16:29:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i wanna get one on my wrist, and lower outter leg. would it stretch there when i get older.? i wanted one on my stomach but thats not a good idea lol.

2007-11-10 14:59:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Whats the best method for tattoo removal?

2007-11-10 11:51:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

should the tat b facing towards the fingers for u 2 c, or ur forearm for the ppl 2 c
,..what do ppl do most

2007-11-10 06:12:32 · 2 answers · asked by laxitivepo 1

I am a guy who doesnt care what people think about me since I have basically alot of my body already done, but I was just wondering what other people think. Im talking about sleeves, your back done, ribs, legs, ect. If it is a turn off.....when is "too much"

2007-11-09 01:17:43 · 27 answers · asked by toneloc 2

Does anybody know a good Tattoo Parlor in MA? I'd prefer it to be in the Blackstone Valley area but I can travel if you know of a good one.

2007-11-09 00:08:22 · 3 answers · asked by jesssikahhh_x3 4

I have a small tattoo on my left hip (a very dumb mistake that I made), and I was thinking about getting it removed. Someone informed me of infecting milk into the area with a tattoo inking gun, they said it works, they even tried it. Anyone know anything about that? And are there any other methods other than lazer removal?

2007-11-09 00:03:14 · 16 answers · asked by Anna 2

im a guy who just turned 18, and im thinking about getting a tat on my wrist, not going around but going down to midpoint of my forearm of a snake, cuz i was born in 89 and thats the chinese deal thing, nothing to big or wide, if u wanna c the snake heres a link:

http://www.tattoofinder.com/find_tattooDB.asp?pagePN=1&pageN=2&txtKeyword=snakes&SearchRtype=&txtIsAdult=yes

give me some ideas of where on the ARM, i dont want to do it on my for upper arm like everybody elses for personal reasons..

2007-11-08 18:59:56 · 11 answers · asked by laxitivepo 1

Okay so yes I know all tattoos hurt but I am wondering what people with tattoos on their hips think. Do those tats hurt a lot. Does it depend on the amount of fat and skin I have on my hip???

2007-11-08 15:47:32 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3

and is there anything that can be done to that symbol to show it deteriorating or withering away?

but what is the symbol/icon that represents morality?

2007-11-08 07:39:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

cuz i heard saran wrap was bad for it or somethin

2007-11-08 07:10:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

breast tattoo...any suggestions on what a woman should get?

2007-11-08 03:31:39 · 8 answers · asked by Makingitwork 3