How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in the state of Illinois?

Question

I need to know how old you have to be without the permission of a parent, as well as with the permission of a parent.

My mom is all for it.

Thank you. :)

Answer 1

Good job, Sarah, for researching this. As of January 1, 2006 the age for tattooing in Illinois went from 21 to 18. Parents cannot sign for minors which is a good thing because we have more problems with the parents!

Answer 2

You have to be 18, no exeptions. Some studios in Illinois won't even let minors inside. Sorry :/ It's the same where I live, so many minors end up driving to neighboring states.

Oh and by the way - Don't listen to these people who are trying to dissuade you. Most of them don't know what they're talking about. Tattooing is a very personal choice. It's a legitimate form of art thats been around for thousands and thousands of years. If you want one, then by all means go for it. Just do it safely. The user "MG" (who copied and pasted half of the negative info about tattooing on the internet) used a lot of exaggerated and miscontrued points to argue his opinion. Tattoooing is generally very safe as long as you go to a professional who practices the right safety precautions. Most inks are very safe, except on the offchance you have an allergic reaction. Tattoos really aren't that painful unless you get them in certain areas like your feet or chest, and most artists won't even give a first tattoo on those places; for that reason. And as for tattooing being a social trend, tattooing has been around almost as long as there's been ink. Its role is history is incredibly diverse. It's been around way too long to be labeled a "trend." The only tattooing trends are different styles.

Point being - If you want one, get it. You just can't where you live.

Answer 3

It relies upon on the save. some places will tattoo a 16 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous as long as they have parental permission, yet i have not in any respect heard of any youthful than that. i might want to point calling round to diverse shops and asking what their coverage is. solid luck and satisfied tattooing!

Answer 4

I cant believe I just did this but I called a tattoo parlor in illinois (in from cali) and they said you have to be 18 years old with or without a parent...its the state law. Good luck.

Below link is the place i called.

Answer 5

i dont know about illinois but were i live theres a kid thats 13 and he got a tattoo i think most places u have to be at least 15 to get a tattoo with parents permission(at the oldest) and i think most places u ahve to be 18 to get it without a parent (or whatever they consider the age of wen some one is an adult)

Answer 6

16

Answer 7

I'm not sure about your question, but here's some food for thought. Once you get a tattoo, it's a permanent part of your life. It's there forever. Tattoos aren't good for you, on top of it all. In fact, they're extremely unhealthy, not to mention that the procedures implemented to apply them are extremely risky, and to answer your question, from what I've heard and read, EXTREMELY PAINFUL (grown men have actually cried during the procedure.) I strongly advise that you read the below info. It's worth the read, especially since you are seriously considering getting a tattoo.



"About 40 million Americans have tattoos because they like the look, but this decorative feature may have some unattractive consequences. The ink used in dermal implantation exposes consumers to potentially unhealthy levels of lead and seven other metals, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court by the California nonprofit American Environmental Safety Institute (AESI). (American Environmental Safety Institute v. Huck Spaulding Enterprises, Inc., No. BC319440 (Cal., Los Angeles County Super. Ct. filed Aug. 2, 2004).)

The complaint alleges that Huck Spaulding Enterprises and nine other tattoo ink and pigment manufacturers, distributors, and sellers failed to warn California residents about their exposure to hazardous materials as required by state law. It seeks injunctive relief and civil penalties. "

And another article--

" Tattoos and body piercing can be very unhealthy, yet students at DHS can be seen sporting tattoos, pierced eyebrows, tongues, and belly buttons.

What students don’t think about before getting tattoos are the risks of getting diseases or infections. " Needles can transmit diseases if they’re not frequently changed before use," said Dr. Norris of Dedham Family Practice. Dr. Norris also warned that tongue rings and lip rings can damage the teeth, " When someone has a tongue ring or lip ring the metal can rub up against the teeth and cause them to break."

A disease that can be transmitted by a needle is Hepatitis C, which is inflammation of the liver.

Tattoos can also damage the skin and cause bacterial infections. Body piercing has negative effects such as keloids, which is raised scar tissue due to the body’s healing process working too well, and contract dermatitis, which is when the body has an allergic reaction to the piercing."

Another thing to contemplate...what if, just what if, after you get the tattoo applied, you hate it, whether it be on account of the placement, the way it turned out, the color, or even the overall look? You're stuck, unless you want to get an awful laser procedure. To make it all worse, once you get old, you'll have those things drooping off of your saggy skin until the day you die (and I'm not being disrespectful). And what if you want to go somewhere, or do something when you're older, and you don't want to have tattoos all over you? What if, as you age, you suddenly begin to feel contempt for the specific designs you have on your body, or the placement of the tattos? What if this "fad" suddenly "dies out," and you're stuck? Just something to think about regarding permanent tattoos.

Answer 8

16 with parents permission and 18 with out parents permission

Answer 9

18 - no permission needed.

Answer 10

If your mom is all for it then probably 16.