Here's the deal... I'm 15 years old and recently overcame a severe needle phobia with intense therapy and a lot of hard work. My mom actually suggested to me that we go and get tattoos together. all her idea. crazy i know. anyway shes not so sure now that she wants to get one but she would still really like to go with me to get my first. it will be small, simple, and hidden. I need a credible artist who will do it with a parent present, VA law satates its ok with parental concent, but many artists refuse to do it. thanks for your help!! if the artist / parlor has a websight, if you could include that itd be really helpful!
2007-03-08 02:36:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
I am a licensed artist in VA so i know you've read up. The legal age here even with parental consent is 16. Most studios will take you AT 16, however you and your parent will both need a state issued photo ID (like a drivers license) and your names and addresses will have to match. WV has differing laws with minor simply being "under 18" so no specific age minimum. however it also has a lot of questionable studios and if you want quality artwork then wait another few months til you're 16 and get it here at a good reputable studio. DC is unregulated, however that also means their safety is unregulated and im sure oyur mom will not want to take the risk over an unregulated and therefore unlicensed studio.
Depending on what part of virginia you're in here are some good studios.
Richmond: Capital tattoo http://www.birdltd.com/shops/capital/index.html
Roanoke: Cherry Bomb (We will tattoo 16+ with parent)
www.myspace.com/cherrybombtats
Lynchburg: Caspian tattoo
www.caspiantattoo.com
2007-03-09 15:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by Deb P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most reputable tattoo artists will not tattoo a minor, even with the consent of a parent. Considering that at your age, you can change your mind with the weather, you probably cannot make this kind of decision and not regret it at some point. All the law states is that they CAN tattoo you if your mother agrees, not that they WILL. That is entirely their decision.
I'm sure that if you keep looking that you can find someone willing to tattoo you, but I hardly think it will be any artist of quality. If you are serious about getting a tattoo, think long and hard about it and wait until you are legally an adult. A tattoo isn't like putting on makeup. It's not something easily or cheaply erased. It's not something that should be done on a whim.
2007-03-08 04:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by Ravanne_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend works at a tattoo shop in Lebanon Virginia. His name is Justin Willis and they tattoo minors as long as a parent is present to sign a consent form.
2007-03-08 02:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by Jada 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What you described is perfectly legal. The Officers may pat you down and search you without your parents permission. The search of the vehicle was valid under the Carroll Doctrine which states that if probable cause exists the Officers may search a vehicle in a public place. The Carroll Doctrine stems from a US Supreme Court case from the 1920s. I have no idea if you are being charged or not. The Officer may go take out a warrant on you or he may just throw the blunt away and forget about it.
2016-03-16 07:12:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 15 and got my first tattoo around xmas and i had mom with me to sign papers and everything ...........but anyway i had the same problem like everywhere i went they said they wouldnt tattoo a minor but then i got this awesomeo idea to go to a shop that does pircings so i got an industrial bar in my ear and my nose pirced but anyway after i got that then i asked the ppl about a tattoo and they were like ya sure. so basicly my point is you have to "get in" to the shop (i guess thats the best way to word it lol ) Or if you dont want to get anything pirced or your mom wont let you or whatever you could see if like anyone in your family in your case mom would want to get one and then when they go to get it you go along and ask the artist that would probaly give you a better chance than just walking in and asking good luck :)
2007-03-08 08:33:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there was someone that would tattoo a 15 year ld, then they are probrally either in jail, or on their way to getting arrested for criminal abuse to children. Wait til you're 18.
2007-03-08 03:21:28 · answer #6 · answered by Brooke 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't know about any shops, but I think you should learn a little about tattoos in the first place before you go and get one. At fifteen your still growing, and at 25 you'll have a stretched out tattoo depending on how much you grew.
2007-03-08 02:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by this Mike guy 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Some pretty good arguments here.
2016-08-23 20:40:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to wait till your body stops growing. period.
2007-03-08 07:09:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do yourself a favor, forget the tattoo. Tats are stupid, ugly, trashey, and low class.
2007-03-08 02:45:47 · answer #10 · answered by Sane 6 · 1⤊ 5⤋