The pain is worth the ensuring awesomeness.
Tattoos are one of the oldest forms of self-expression in human history. Seriously, not too long ago, they uncovered ancient Egyptian mummies with hieroglyphic tattoos. That’s how long people have had respect for the ink, and honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if it were longer than that. If the idea of getting a tattoo sounds appealing to you, by all means, you should do it. Remember, though, that tearing up your skin is a semi-permanent process. You want to make sure you have all the facts before you commit to it.
The first thing you’ll want to do is find a reputable tattoo parlor. Contrary to what television may have taught you, they’re not all scary, rusty dives. Tattoo artists (at least the good ones) are known for maintaining very clean, welcoming environments. Search for your local parlors, and make sure to read some reviews too.
Next, you’ll want to decide what design you want. This is probably the most important part of the process; the design you get will determine how difficult it is for the artist, how long it’ll take, and how much money it’ll cost you. Would I love to have the Megazord from the original Power Rangers tattooed in its entirety on my back? Of course I would, but it’d take days, possibly weeks to finish, and would cost a bundle. You gotta weigh coolness versus practicality and find your middle ground.
When the design is decided and the artist confirms, then it’s just a matter of getting it done. When you’re going in for a tattoo appointment, you’re gonna want to eat a proper meal beforehand and show up in something comfortable. There’s two reasons for this: the first is that you’re going to be sitting still for a very long time, so you can’t get up to have a snack. The second reason is that you’re almost definitely going to bleed during this process, so you want to have food in your stomach to prevent anemia.
A tattoo appointment is not unlike a doctor’s appointment. You go in, sit around for a long time, get jabbed a bunch, and walk out with something better. Except instead of better health, you have awesome skin art. Pretty much the same, really.
Getting A New Tattoo? Read This First
-
Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls for de-escalation as fighting displaces millions and raises concerns for upcoming Congo elections....
-
Taking Precautions in Uganda and Kenya for Safe Travels The U.S. Embassy has recently issued important security alerts for...
-
White House Reveals Disturbing Executions and Threats in Conflict The White House has disclosed deeply concerning information regarding the...
-
Military Exercises Coincide with Treaty Developments Amid Global Concerns Russia recently executed a large-scale military exercise to rehearse its...
-
China’s Ambitious Plans to Double Its Nuclear Warhead Stockpile Highlighted in Pentagon’s Annual Report The annual report released by...
-
Strengthening Partnerships and Providing Support in Challenging Times In a collaborative effort between the U.S. Congress and the White...
-
U.S. Stresses Peace and Humanitarian Aid in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict In an exclusive interview aired on Sunday, President Joe Biden...
-
Meta’s Oversight Board to Review Handling of Manipulated Biden Video Facebook’s refusal to remove a leaked video of President...
-
Congressman accused of credit card misuse and identity theft, as legal challenges persist. U.S. prosecutors have brought a fresh...
-
First-ever Criminal Prosecution of a Sitting President’s Child Sparks National Interest and Legal Debate In a landmark legal case,...
-
President Biden’s Performance Under a Strict Spotlight In the current climate of intense media scrutiny and heightened political divisions,...
-
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Rumored as Possible Contender for U.S. Senate Seat Recent reports have sparked speculation about Meghan,...