My husband and I are planning on getting our wedding bands tattooed on our fingers. We are already married and have wedding bands but with our work we have to remove our rings alot of the time. We thought that this method would be best then getting each others name. We don't want to jink 8 yrs. I also have a problem with losing rings being that I have to take them off at work and so forth. And my husband can't wear his much in his current job. Thanks for any input. Is this a good idea?
2007-02-08 16:14:29 · 20 answers · asked by candy v 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Theoretically it sounds all wonderful - in practice, it does not hold up well and it is something removed with laser quite frequently.
We have had many ask if cover up pieces would be in order - they come to us after a divorce or after the "ring" has faded out so badly it looks awful and there is not a lot to be done with it other than recolor it or remove it.
The hands are exposed to the sun quite a bit and people don't put enough sunscreen on their hands. The skin changes there a lot too as we age. Tattoos are forever, sadly, many marriages are not. You worried about jinxing your 8-year marriage - I would say this qualifies as a jinx to me.
2007-02-09 01:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by tatt_bratt 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are willing to be tattooed on your hand - go for it. Just realize that if you decide to continue wearing your other wedding bands, your tattooed one will most likely show underneath. To people who don't know that your finger is tattooed, it will most likely look like your finger has changed colors because you have a cheap ring AND some people will comment on this.
My husband and I got our ring fingers tattooed in a chrome effect band seven years ago (a few minutes after we got married) and they are still fine. Maybe a little bit blurry. A very good friend tattooed us and it was very special. Mine kind of had blow-out when I first got it, but after a few years this settled down. In any case, I was never too concerned about how it looked because it meant a lot more to me than that.
Oh yeah, people will also say that you shouldn't get your wedding band tattooed on your finger because there are a lot of divorces - they haven't really grasped the whole reason to get the rings tattooed anyway. That group of people too, will annoy you every now and then with questions. Still, annoying questions are a part of life and are certainly not unique to this situation.
2007-02-08 22:33:44 · answer #2 · answered by uksmartypants 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I love tattoos! I have several myself but the "ring" tattoos are way overdone. So many people have them nowadays. Do what you want but keep in mind that if (50% chance these days!) you get divorced a band comes off much faster than a tattoo.
2016-05-23 23:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a lovely idea but its a pity it wont necessarily work.
Its a business Faux-pas. Unless you are in a very very comfortable career where they are not going to mind one on your hand get it somewhere else. It will affect your employabilitiy from then on because people are schmucks and dont like seeing tattoos in certain jobs.
There is no difference physically tattooing your hand than any other part of your body. The palm cannot be tattooed simply because the skin wont hold ink. the same goes for the knuckles, very few people can keep the ink because of the thickness of skin. The type of skin on your hands is not good at holding colour and because of the thickness is hard to get the ink in deep enough. It would be a great pity if yours stayed and your husbands didnt or vice versa. Get it somewhere else, it will still have the same meaning to you both.
2007-02-08 16:23:10 · answer #4 · answered by Deb P 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't think there's anything wrong with the idea, but keep in mind that to maintain the look you'll have to get it touched up a lot. The ink on the sides and palm will wear quickly due to friction, so the band will appear blurry soon and get worn completely off given enough time.
2007-02-08 16:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by melis 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
go for it. I have had one for six years now and love it. I too have a habit of losing wedding bands and this is he perfect solution. Find a pattern you like , then find a good tattooist. They can be plain, or fancy, mine is a tribal band to match my bracelet and looks great. Just be prepared for a little pain, Mine hurt slightly on the inside of my finger, between the two fingers but other than that no problem. If you do get one just remember to keep it lotion ed so it will last. Good luck
2007-02-08 20:38:57 · answer #6 · answered by bklnbabe45 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've had a smiley on my right ring finger for 10 yrs, it still looks fresh, not blurred at all. I say its a great idea, go for it! To those who are constantly thinking of divorce, your relationship wont last if its always in the back of your mind that it wont.
2007-02-09 03:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by Tatts 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say no. Wear your ring on a necklace while you are at work so as not to lost the ring.
Getting a band tattooed on sounds very risky in a world where your marriage can end over anything. Can you picture explaining it to future dates?
2007-02-08 16:51:38 · answer #8 · answered by Liz 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The close proximity to bone, as well as the abundance of nerve tissue make this quite a painful proposition. As with most body art, the key is finding a good artist to do the work for you. You can go for it, but know it will hurt quite a bit.
2007-02-08 16:23:30 · answer #9 · answered by isotonicsoap 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I like that idea, it's actually quite romantic. My husband and I hardly ever wear our wedding bands. WEll, I like jewelry, so I have a lot of wedding bands, and change a lot, but your idea is so nice. Go for it. My husband, who is sitting next to me agrees.
2007-02-08 16:34:29 · answer #10 · answered by lochmessy 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋