getting my 1st tattoo in 13 hrs any advice?

Question

pls no rude or hasty answers i dont care if u dont like tattoos and then give a lecture. if u dont have any real infor to give me pls dont respond thanx.

R E Z T R A S H 1st of all u dont know what or why i am getting a tattoo so how can u say that i am not getting a tattoo cause i think its "cool" and "pretty" i was an identical twin and my twin died by birth so i want this as a reminder as a closure thing. so pls no more rude comments pls. thanx

Answer 1

Better get something you really like and are never gonna get tired of because its basically for life unless you get it removed which can leave heavy scaring.

Answer 2

Hi,
there are some great answers on here already. I'm not sure about advil, I could not take any for 2 weeks before a surgery so I'm not sure if it thins the blood. But the below answer could be right. I have a few and they are hidden like on my right shoulder and lower calf. That way you have the discretion of hiding it when you go to work or church or somewhere that you may not want it seen. Just relax because it does hurt but again, as said, it will dull by the time they start to color it in. The most painful is getting the outline drawn in. If the tatto artist has a light hand, it won't be as bad. Try and go at a time when other people are getting tatted, that way you can get a look, an idea of the amount of time and gauge their reaction :-). They are addictive, when you get one you almost always want another, even if you scream bloody murder, thats what happened to me. I had friends with me, the first time to laugh at me while I hummed some song that I'm sure came out in a foreign language because it hurt so bad, I think I was just to nervous to relax. Relax as much as possible, it will make it easier, there fore a little quicker. Trust your artist so that you don't jump when he touches you with the machine. Close your eyes, take yourself far away. I would just imagine he had made more progress than he had to help me out. Keep it covered just the one day and make sure to apply the neosporin like he tells you.When it starts to peel NEVER HELP IT, let it peel on its on and it will be beautiful. I have a lioness on my calf because I have 3 sons, my cubs, we are queen of the jungle-smile. And as far as when you get 64 or older: LIVE NOW FOR NOW AND THEN FOR THEN, it is not promised to us.
Hope it helped and sorry so long.

Answer 3

Just breathe. Most people let their nerves get to them more than anything. Depending on where you're getting it depends on the pain. The more fatty the place the less it's going to hurt. Anywhere hurts though. Whoever says different is a LIAR. It's a needle penetrating your skin. Of course it's going to hurt. Make sure you keep it clean and keep lotion on it so it doesn't dry or scab up. If they lay you down while getting it sit up VERY VERY VERY slow when it's over. DO NOT TAKE A BREAK!!! I took a break after about 5 hours...well i shouldn't have. when I cam back the skin was so sensitive and it hurt a lot more. any question just ask the artist. if you feel you are not comfortable with them then you should go to another place. you should feel very welcomed at the place you go to.

Answer 4

Whatever you chose to get, just keep one thing in mind, what's
it going to look like when you age??? Things succumb to gravity
and start to droop and sag, so remember this when you place your
tatoo, what is it going to look like when you are 64?
Also keep in mind that a lot of employers are not fond of
hiring people with large obvious tatoos, piercings etc. So will
your choice of a tatoo affect your chances for getting hired?
Another thing, getting a lover's name tatooed can be a big
problem down the road if the two of you don't work out- just remember Tom Arnold?Roseanne or Billy Bob /Angelina.
So if you want to honor your love witha tatoo, maybe get something "nuetral" like a heart, but not names that may prove
to be an embarrassment later on if things don't last.
Tatooes are really "in" right now, but fastions change and
you could be unfairly labelled or ridiculed when the fad passes
off the scene. Just think of all those aging hippies that try to look
like they did at 18, but now with grey, balding heads with the
pathetic pony hanging from a shiny pate.
So, when you consider getting a tatoo, keep these things in
mind, that way whatever you chose to do to your body, you will
be prepared for the reactions your choice causes. So think
long and hard and try to make a decision that you will be happy
living with the rest of your life.

Answer 5

1. Don't get a tattoo on an empty stomach. You may pass out.

2. Don't drink alcohol or take medication before your tattoo. It will thin your blood.

3. Bring several different pictures or resources to give your artist a clear idea of what you want.

4. Don't forget to tip your tattoo artist. Some people aren't aware of this.

5. Do some research on how to properly take care of your tattoo. It is important you follow the after care advice properly so that you don't ruin the tattoo. Ask your artisit what he/she recommends. Don't always trust non-professional advice.

6. Don't be nervous! Yes, of course it is going to hurt but after the first couple of minutes, it is more of a numb feeling. I like it.

Answer 6

I didn't read all the responses but I scanned thru a lot of them so I know I'm going to be repeating myself. I'm gonna start with the most common advice which I saw some people already state...

BREATHE! - I've seen people pass out because they're so nervous they hold their breath too long and bam, they're out. So just relax and breathe.

No alcohol/medicine beforehand.

Take your tattoo artist's word for what he/she is telling you. They've been doing it for some time and know what they're talking about.

Personally, I say don't use neosporin, I've heard tales that it makes tat's spot up as they heal and you're left with ink missing and a polka dotted tattoo. I use A&D Medicated Ointment.

Don't be afraid to ask ur tattoo artist what's goin on/what they're doing as they're doing it or beforehand. You wanna make sure everything is sterile.. watch to see they're taking needles out of those lil sterilized pack thingies. You gotta be comfy with ur artist.

After it's over, proper care is the most important. Don't over do it on the neosporin, A&D, lotion, whatever it is you're using. I did and got scabs and lost a lot of ink and got scars which had to be very carefully retouched. Don't be afraid to let your clothes brush against the tat once in a while to take some of the ointment off and when it looks like it's possibly sort of starting to get dry, add another really thin layer of ointment on to keep it moist.

Be very very very very gentle when washing the tattoo. If you use kind of oily ointment like A&D you're gonna be tempted to give your skin a good rub to take off that oily feeling, DON'T do it. Just a light lather of anti-bacterial soap.. light rubba rubba and rinse. You can do that a couple of times. Pat dry with a really soft towel or paper towel, give it a min to just breathe and reapply the ointment of your choice.

Sunblock that badboy once it's done healing, which is about 2-3 weeks (maybe longer depending on how fast you heal) and keep it out of the sun as it's healing. You don't want it to fade as soon as you've gotten it.

The after care is the absolute most important part, IMO.
GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

Don't drink alcohol before you get the tat. It thins the blood and you'll bleed more.

Wear loose fitting close. Stay comfortable.

Don't be afraid to say it hurts. Because it does. If you need to, you can stop for a bit.

After awhile, the pain numbs and you won't even know it's happening.

Enjoy the tat. They're pretty addictive and next thing you know, you'll have a few more.

Oh.. and lots of Neosporen. And after you get the tat, always put sunscreen on it so it doesn't fade or cover it when you go out in the sun.

Answer 8

Make sure you eat before you go when I had my first one i didn't eat thinking that I would throw up but that was the worst thing I almost passed out from not eating, second stay calm people talked it up to be painful I didn't think it was painful and I had mine done on my back. you will do fine trust me you will want another one they are addicting. Good luck!

Answer 9

Just make sure it's something you really want and won't regret when you get old. And, make sure you take care of it.

I got my 1st this summer. My daughter has Cystic Fibrosis so I got a purple ribbon that says 'cure cf'. I know I will never regret that one.

Answer 10

take an advil right before you go and buy some gauze on the way home. also make sure its not something thatll grow with you (ex. a kitten that later turns into a tiger)

Answer 11

It will heal in about 7 days. Till then, keep the area clean and free of debris. Good luck!