I want to get a tattoo when I turn 18, but I'm not sure what to get and were to get it on my body? Any advice

Answer 1

dont do it at 18 is the best advice...start seriously THINKING about it at 18 but do actually do it, give your mind a chance to play around with ideas and things that you like/dislike because you're gonna change ur mind a million times

Answer 2

I hope you don't think I'm being condescending, but my advice is to wait until you're even a little older than 18. You're tastes in clothes & music will change so much in the next 10 years or so (haven't they changed since you were 8?), and so will your taste in art. Why be stuck with something that might end up being an embarassment to you over the years?

I got my first tattoo when I turned 25, and my second when I turned 30. . . I'll tell ya, by the time you're 30, you've got a much better idea of what forever means!

If you really want to go ahead with it, put this first one in a private place: your bottom or low on your shoulderblade, maybe. That way, you can keep it covered if you decide you don't love it so much in 10-15 years.

Do make sure that the design has some personal meaning: astrological symbols are a nice choice for a first one, especially since your birthday will always be the same!

Answer 3

You should get some design that makes you happy because you'll be living with it for a very long time. It's NOT a good idea to tattoo someone's name on yourself though, not matter how "solid" the relationship seems. If the relationship ends then you are stuck with "that name" for the rest of your life. Also think seriously about putting it in some place that doesn't show when wearing normal work clothes. I know people who have so many visible tattoos they can't get hired for a job. Tattoos that show don't make a real good front desk impression.

Answer 4

Well first pick something that is unique to you and not just out of a book. Something that has meaning to you. And avoid the cliches - butterflies on the ankle, tribal tattoos above the butt, boyfriend's name, you know, the ones you have already seen a million times. And get it where you can cover it when you work. The sad truth is that some employers get all uppity about tattoos so you may have to cover it. No one else can really tell you what and where, but here are some guidelines. Take your time and make sure you get something that you are going to love.

Answer 5

Wait before you do it. Find something you like. It's going to be on you for the rest of your life, unless you're willing to pay a lot and endure a lot of pain to get it removed. You might want to try some alternatives, like henna, before you decide to take the plunge.

If you find something you really like, get a picture or a drawing of it and hang it on your wall. Does it still appeal to you after a month? If not, then you're probably going to regret putting it on your body.

Consider whether or not the work has meaning to you. It's important that it does. Don't rush into something, just because you're going to be old enough to do what everyone else is doing. Make your tattoo an expression of individuality, rather than a tag of conformity.

Good luck.

Answer 6

Research, research research. Find something that has special meaning to you. Make a photo copy of it, cut it out and hold it up to different areas on you where you think you might want it. Put it aside for a week or two and then get it back out. Do you still like it, the size, the placement? Plan ahead. Don't just get some cruddy flash art off the wall in the tattoo shop.

Answer 7

I say don't get one, but if you really have to, get one on your lower abdomen pelvis region (left or right), lower (left or right) back, and or upper inner thigh.Basically aim for areas that are pretty much out of the public's view unless you're in a bikini or at home nakey.

I just find them to be anywhere else quite trashy and very un-lady like. Also go small. Nothing medium sized or large.

Also go for cute/ meaningful. You really don't need a giant RIP symbol on your body. I'm sure the decease will appreciate some flowers at the grave just as well.

Answer 8

My advice to you would be to get the tattoo in a place on your body where you could cover it up if you choose to. Also make sure the tattoo design is something that really means something to you because it's pretty permanent (unless you have the money for laser removal).

Answer 9

If you dont even know what or where, then trust me, you arent ready to get one. Wanting a tattoo should be more about just wanting a tattoo. Its permanent, so whatever you get should be something that you like so much that its easy to decide on. You should also think about whether you want it to be visible or hidden. Lots of jobs wont hire you if you have visible ones. Also, think about how you will feel about that tatto when you get older. When you are 50 years old a lower back tattoo that says hottie or something lame like that, would seem pretty immature.

Answer 10

If you don't know what you want, you obviously don't want it enough to perminantly stamp it on your body!

Wait till you are 25 and see if you still agree.

At very least save $1,000 to afford a true artist, not some slummy thing where you hope you don't get robbed on your way to your car.

But don't be suprized if by the time you save up $1,000 you rather have something else instead.

Also try to think about what that tattoo will look like in 10 years, and 50 years.... saggy.....ewwww.

Answer 11

Most popular places for girls is lower back, ankle, shoulder, belly button, & foot. As for the design... make sure you know what you want to get done. Check out "Google Images" and books. Live with that design in mind atleast 1 week, maybe a month or so. Don't pick one out of a book in the waiting room and get it that day. Don't get one while drunk. And NEVER get a tattoo of annother man's name (unless it's your child). Good luck.