I made an appointment a couple weeks ago to get my first tattoo. I picked a design I loved, after spending hours trawling through web sites and books. The problem is that i really like the design, I'm just finding it hard to visualise it actually on my body. Is it normal to have little worries before you get the tatto done? my appointment isn't until november, so its not too late to change my design.
So my question is just is to people who already have tattoos, did you get design jitters beforehand?
2007-09-29 07:01:18 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Why dont you get your design and have it henna tattooed on at least then you can see if it looks ok where you want it and it not at least you can change your mind,
(19 tats in 2 years never regretted one.. but did think about it for 14 years before i got 1)...
2007-09-29 07:13:31 · answer #1 · answered by caitlyns_ mummy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
neva had worries bout ma designs coz iv neva plan wot am gonna get in advance. u dont need 2 make appointments at the tattoo places near me so wen i decided a wanted 1 i just made ma mind up as 2 where i wanted then went 2 the shop n had a look through the books 4 ideas as 2 wot would look nice.
now got 7 tattoos n dont regret any of them
2007-10-01 17:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by Bazgal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't sure about the placement on you body you could try and draw it on with eyeliner or something to give you an idea of what it will look like.
I've done that if I've ever doubted a placement and I'm glad I did it, as I managed to place it where I think it will to the design justice.
However...
If you are unsure about the actual design then I would hold off until you are positive you want it.
2007-10-02 11:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by sophie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone, if you are not sure then don-t do it!!!!
i got mine designed by an artist, soon as he showd it to my i was completely sure it was what iu was after!
Remember it IS there for life, choose something timeless and feminine, as your styles and tastes change as we get older!
My recent tattoo was to cover-up and old one from 10 years ago, *teenager-too young to get a tattoo!* it was what i wanted at the time!!
So the answer is no don-t have design jitters then go ahaed.
Re-design it.
2007-09-29 14:09:41 · answer #4 · answered by magdalena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your not sure if you like were it will be placed make a cope and have a friend use markers to place it on you ,that will give you a couple of days to look at it and then you can put it in other places ,
as far as wither or not to get one that is your chose it might be something you are doing to represent something you have accomplished. do not lesson to other just because they don't like them {doesn't mean a think}.
you might not like something they think is just fine like having pink hair.
yes you do wander about the design and place meant its normal ,I have over a dozen and ? every one even changed a few before getting them because of what they symbolized.
so make sure you know what that tattoo means ,it might not be what you want after all .
2007-09-29 14:56:24 · answer #5 · answered by Hillbilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are unsure of it, the tattoo parlor can make the stencil, and put it on you. Look at it in the mirror, and wear it a couple days. See how you feel about it.
I put my tat on my ankle. This way I could show it when I wanted. A tat is something you will have forever, so be sure before you get one.
2007-09-29 15:56:56 · answer #6 · answered by Linda P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone realizes that tattoos will wrinkle once you get older. however, with today's technology, you can get it removed very easily. when i got my first tattoo it was really hard for me to think that it would be part of me. but, once i got i realized it was not that bad. everyone gets jitters but you just have to either suck it up and get over it and go through with it or dont get it all. but make sure you really love the design and don't believe the little myths about placement you may hear. good luck!
2007-09-29 14:14:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use any black pen (even a ball point) and create the tattoo you have in mind on EXACTLY the site where you want to have it done.
This will give you the idea of just what the design will look like, and whether you will like it when its done. (If the site where you are having the tattoo is difficult to reach, find a friend whom you TRUST to pen it in for you).
2007-09-29 14:07:06 · answer #8 · answered by Lyric 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Sounds like you've done the work. Very good. NEVER get any corny design on the wall of the shop. Maybe you can find inspiration there, but always make it your own. I'm going to be completing my right arm on the 13th. You'll see, they are addictive. And do not hurt as bad as people think. Enjoy, and don't be nervous. You'll be thinking about your next one before your done getting this one. Good Luck and welcome to the club.
2007-09-29 14:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I didn't worry about the design, just how it would look on my body where I was getting it.
What I done was get a copy and stick it on where you want it and kinda visualise from there =)
2007-09-29 16:28:56 · answer #10 · answered by sparkle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋