| The very first thing you need to think about | | | | choose from (like tribal, oriental, portrait and much |
| really carefully is: | | | | more). My advice would be to take your time to |
| Do you REALLY want a tattoo? | | | | think about this. |
| The most common reasons for people to get | | | | I would not tattoo a name on my body |
| tattooed are: | | | | (personally), other than my childrens names. Your |
| - You want to show your uniqueness and | | | | kids will always be your kids, but with a partner |
| individuality | | | | you never know... |
| - You want to please your partner | | | | Once you have decided which type you want, |
| - You want to belong to a group that has tattoos | | | | you have to choose the colours (black/grey or a |
| - You want to identify with a subculture which is | | | | lot of colours). After you know exactly what you |
| known for tattoos | | | | want, you have to choose the body part you |
| The most important thing you should keep in mind | | | | want your tattoo on. The best thing to do is to |
| is that you will still be tattooed 20 years from | | | | make sure that you can cover the tattoo on |
| now. What if you get your diploma(s) in order to | | | | some occasions (by your clothes, or even by |
| get a job, but no one will hire you because of | | | | jewelry). |
| your tattoo(s)? | | | | When you know exactly what you want and |
| Getting a tattoo removed is very expensive! | | | | where you want it to be on your body, make |
| You could try a temporary tattoo first (like an | | | | sure you go to a good tattoo-artist and not |
| airbrush-tattoo or even tattooed sleeves) to see | | | | someone who does it at home or at parties, |
| if you really would like to have a real one. This | | | | make sure the hygiene is good! The best would |
| way you can check it out without the pain and | | | | be choosing an artist who is specialized in the type |
| you can remove it in case you do not like it | | | | of tattoo that you want. |
| anymore (in certain occasions). | | | | Keeping these things in mind, you are most likely |
| When you thought about it and you still want a | | | | not going to be one of the persons who regrets |
| tattoo, you must make sure that you pick the | | | | their tattoos... |
| right one. There are a lot of different types to | | | | |