I want a tattoo but.....?

Question

I have wanted a tattoo for a long time. Do you know the exact process of having one done? maybe a internet link. And how much does it hurt or is it painful?? serious answers only please :-) x x Cheers!

Answer 1

do not do something permanent that you will regret later

Answer 2

The process - the modern process, anyway - involves the artist using an electric tattoo 'gun' to draw on your skin. The needle in the gun vibrates up and down, and so penetrates the surface of your skin. The artist loads the gun with the needle (which must be new, and sterile, to avoid and chance of passing on infections) and then dips the needle into the tattooing ink - rather like using an old fashioned dipping pen - and uses it to draw the design permanently on your skin.

They'll first have applied a transfer of your chosen design so you can check it's in the right place and they can do a really exact job, and they'll begin by doing the outlines before filling in any blocks of colour.

Having a tattoo isn't painless, but neither is it horribly painful. It's most often compared to a hot scratching sensation. Bear in mind that certain areas of the body are more uncomfortable than others - any area you might think of as being more tender probably will be! People also often report that after a while in the tattooist's chair they find the area goes numb anyway. Outlining is more uncomfortable than colouring.

A couple of days after having a tattoo you'll probably find it forms a scab, which can be very itchy, and it's really important not to scratch it - I actually think that in some ways this is the worst part! After a week or so the scabs all drop off, and voila!

Hope this answers your question :-)

Answer 3

I have 2. One on the bottom of my back and one on my shoulder blade. The one on the bottom of my back was more painful than my shoulder as the back is a much less fleshy and more sensitive area. The pain, I think, is similar to when a cat claws you. It's painful but bearable. The most important thing though is not the pain but the design and the area in which you get the tattoo. Think long and hard about it and look around. Also check out the local tattoo parlours to make sure they are reputable. My Dad is a tattoo artist and was appalled when I got my tattoo that the guy hadn't shaved the area in which he was tattooing or worn gloves. Also the skin should be cleaned with an anti-bacterial solution before starting and all needles should be opened in front of you so you can ensure they are clean and sterile. Download "Miami ink". My Dad shows it to his clients to help them see what they can expect and the proper procedures. Be careful, tattoos are addictive!!

Answer 4

The tattooist will first draw or transfer the design you have chosen onto your skin. Then they will use an electrical machine with a vibrating needle which etches the design into your skin using dyes and pigments. Your skin then scabs over this and locks the colour in. Once it has healed all that is visible is the tattoo design.
It can be uncomfortable depending on where on your body you have it done.None of mine hurt, i'd describe the feeling as a cross between being tickled and being scratched.

Make sure you do a lot of research into the tattoo parlour that you are planning to use. Find a reputable tattoist who runs a hygenic and safe shop. Also ask to see photos of their work or ask friends who have good quality tattoos where they got them done.
no two tattoists are the same, I learnt this the hard way, I have three tattoos, the second of which I got done at a dodgy little seaside shop (not that i'm implying that all seaside tattoists are dodgy, but this one was) it's a complete mess, the lines are shaky and un-even and the colour is patchy. Make sure you do your reasearch! A tattoo is for life (unless you're prepared for the pain and expense of laser removal)

Answer 5

When you go to get a tattoo they shave the area, put on the stencil and make sure you like where it is and everything then they dip the needle in ink and start drawing the outline on you. If your not swolen they might do colour the same day, but if your skin does swell then don't let them because the colour might not come out right (it won't necessairly be against the lines) The color hurts alot less than the black does. Long lines hurt more than shorter ones and how much each tattoo hurts depends on where you get it done. If you get it someplace like your ankle where there isn't much between the skin and your bones it will hurt more. But someplace like your thigh will hurt less because there is muscle and fat between the bones. The amount of pain will also depend on your pain tolerance. If you ask a few people if it hurt to get a tattoo in a certain area you will probably get different answers on how bad it was.

Answer 6

after you choose your design the artist put's it on you with something much like tracing paper and it leaves a smaeryl blue/purple/black print. You give the 'ok' an the artist begins first by outlining the design (usually in black) and then colors it it. The amount of pain depends on where you are getting the tattoo. My first one was on the back of my neck and the most painful part was holding my head down for the 20 minutes it took. My second tattoo was on my foot & hurt more then anything. My artists said it was b/c of how boney the foot is, as well as the fact that it was all black ink which hurts a little more to color.

I hope that helped :-) - Don't get anything you'll regret - be 100% sure b/c it's forever!

Answer 7

Hell Yes it Hurts! But to some the pain is part of the attraction. I personally love tattoo's and had wanted one since I was about 4. When I was 17, and old enough to lie about my age, I rushed down to my local tattoo parlor for my first. My only suggestion would be to make sure you know what you want, be ready and don't be afraid to ask your tatoo artist questions. They are typically great artist and can design almost anything.. don't rush to choose just anything, it's for life! you may end up with something stupid, like my first; a mickey mouse... I was rushed and did'nt want to be asked for my i.d so I just chose a picture off the wall, bad idea!

Answer 8

I have had one done. I got the Everton badge tatooed on the top of my right arm.
Basically you either choose a design made by the tattoosit, or you give them a drawing of what you want, and they will make a template and go from there.
It is then drawn on 2 ur chosen area, then the process starts.
That involves using a needle that vibrates thousands of time a second, and this injects coloured ink pigment deep into the skin.

Whether it is painful or not depends where you get it done and what you get done.
If it is done in a fleshy area, it will not hurt as much as if you get it done on an area with little skin, e.g. pelvis or shoulder blades.
Also, the more detail needed, the more that will hurt making sure it is done correctly.
It also depends what your own pain threshold is, but the likelihood is, that it will hurt, but if it is what you really want, it is worth the pain!

Answer 9

It hurts but its not unbareable. Depending on where you get it there may be sensitive nerve endings. My most painful tattoo was on my lower back. It hurt like hell but I think it was worth. They use a tattoo gun that has about 10 needles in it that goes really fast so it feels like your skin is being scraped with a knife. After awhile you get numb and it hardly hurts at all so if you have a very low tolerance for pain don't do it.

Answer 10

Tattoos are really not that painful. I have four of them, the largest spanning waist to waist - its an Asian dragon. The second largest is some graffiti on my arm. Some of the parts were slightly painful but it wasn't bad enough to have to take a break. The artist will let you know what to expect, if anything he/she should offer you some breaks if it gets to be too tough. If not, don't be scared to ask for one. They all understand, they've done it a million times. Just be sure to research some of the places you are interested in.

Think about what you really want, because after all, its for life. Good luck and happy ink!

edit: I had to edit this because I wanted to add another comment. To those who think ink will become "blobs" or fade away are retarded. Those are probably jail house tattoos and the people who have "blobs" don't take care of their ink. Just because its permanent doesn't mean that you don't have to look after your artwork. It still needs to be kept away from direct sunlight, or it will start to fade. One of my oldest tattoos is ten years old - I got it when I was 18. It still looks great; color is intact and definition looks brand new.

Answer 11

the exact process.....
insist on seeing the tattooist credentials first (this is important)
they will have you fill out a form with simple medical questions on it (without this they cannot tattoo you)
They should then inspect the area to be tattooed for scars etc.
then when you are happy with the design you have chosen the area will be cleaned the stencil applied then they will proceed to applying the inks which is done with a needle which goes into the skin and leaves the ink (kind of a little jackhammer). after this is done they will dress the area to keep out infection you should follow the instruction sheet they will give you on aftercare carefull....after a few days the tattoo will scab over do NOT pick the scabs off they must fall off keep it moisturised (i used Vaseline for this it worked great)

As too the pain that really depends on the person i personally felt hardly any pain. the closer to bone the greater the pain i hear