If
you're not old enough to walk into a professional shop and get a tattoo
legally, and your parent/guardian won't or can't give consent so you
can have it done legally, then your only option is to get it done by
some scratcher or do it yourself. Both situations could lead to serious
infection, disease, and even death - not to mention a really ugly
tattoo.
The
tattoo you want costs twice the amount of money you have, so what do
you do? Too often, people opt to find someone who will do it cheaper and
end up very disappointed with the results. When it comes to body art,
you shouldn't be looking for a bargain.
If
you're not absolutely sure about the tattoo design you want to get - or
if you've only been absolutely sure for a couple of days after changing
your mind several times before - you're really not ready to get the
tattoo yet. There's too great a chance that you'll end up regretting it
later on.
The
symbols may look pretty, but there are websites dedicated toward making
fun of people who got tattooed in a foreign language they couldn't
read, because the translation was clearly not what the person was going
for. It happens all the time - don't let it happen to you!
6. You Lost a Bet/You're Being Pressured Into It
Getting
a permanent tattoo is a big decision and shouldn't be made lightly and
certainly shouldn't be the result of peer pressure. Don't make any bets
that end with someone getting a tattoo, and don't let anyone pressure or
force you into getting something you don't want. It's your body, your
life, and you're the one that has to live with it and see it every day.
5. You Think That If You Change Your Mind, You Can Just Have it Removed
Getting
a tattoo with the mindset that you can just have it removed if you
decide you don't like it later on is like getting married with the
mindset that you can just get divorced if it doesn't work out. If you're
not in it for the long haul, don't do it at all.
Name
tattoos are such a risky choice when it's someone you're involved with.
Relationships end, and if it does you're still stuck with a permanent
reminder of a failed coupling. If you're not completely commited and in a
long-lasting relationship, a name tattoo is a very bad idea.
Some
health problems could cause serious problems during the healing process
of a tattoo. Diabetes, heart problems, and circulation issues are just a
few that could make getting a simple tattoo very dangerous. The same
goes for medications that thin the blood and/or could interfere with the
successful implantation of pigment.
You
can't legally get tattooed while under the influence of drugs and/or
alcohol, but it's in your best interests to be sober anyway. People make
stupid decisions when inebriated and alcohol thins the blood, making
for a messy tattoo that's difficult to heal. Not a recipe for success.
Getting
tattooed at a party or during a fun event may seem excited, but it's
usually just a recipe for disaster. You have no idea who the artist is,
what their qualifications are, how clean they are or what outside
elements you might be exposed to. Temporary, fly-by-night tattooers who
are here one day and gone the next have no responsibility for their
clients safety or the outcome of their tattoos. It's best to go to
someone you know and trust.
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