| Getting a tattoo can be a great experience if you | | | | sun is not your friend when it comes to getting |
| do it properly, but not thinking things through and | | | | fresh ink. You must stay out of the sun until your |
| just getting ink for the heck of it is not the best | | | | tattoo has fully healed, which usually is about two |
| idea. If you truly want a tattoo you need to do | | | | weeks. Also be 150% sure you want the tattoo |
| your research like you would with anything and | | | | design you have picked out. Another huge tip that |
| tattoos are no different. I for one being a | | | | people tend not to follow is go small. Trust me |
| tattooed person love to encourage non-tattooed | | | | you don’t want to end up like me and 8 |
| people to go out and get inked, if it is something | | | | years later after getting a tattoo feel it is way |
| that they truly want to do. I also find great | | | | too big. |
| pleasure in being able to educate them on | | | | If you have always wanted to get a tattoo for |
| tattooing and things you should be concerned | | | | whatever reason. I say what better time than |
| about. | | | | now! Muster up some courage and go to your |
| First and foremost DO NOT get inked if you have | | | | local tattoo studio and get that ink you have |
| been drinking. The rule of thumb is not to have | | | | always wanted. But please take the few |
| any alcohol or drugs in your system when getting | | | | suggestions above to heart. You honestly have to |
| tattooed. The reason being it can alter the | | | | live with this tattoo decision for the rest of your |
| tattoos appearance and drinking thins your blood | | | | life. |
| which means you will bleed more. Secondly, the | | | | |