Where should I get my first tattoo?

taso42_DELETED

I got my first tattoo on my back/side.

one little slash makes a world of difference

odusgolp

I got my first tattoo on my back/side.

one little slash makes a world of difference

You bring me such joy, Taso

momof6monkees

My first was not quite lower back, but close. second ankle. third upper back. fourth calf. my calf hurt the worst. please keep in mind that many jobs ask you to cover tattoos, so be prepared for that. also remember, color hurts more than grey scale.

brittanyjeanxo

My first was not quite lower back, but close. second ankle. third upper back. fourth calf. my calf hurt the worst. please keep in mind that many jobs ask you to cover tattoos, so be prepared for that. also remember, color hurts more than grey scale.

...how...what? Do you mean getting tattoos with colored ink hurts more than black? Because that's probably just a trick of your mind. I suppose if you mean getting it shaded in with color it hurts more, but that's just because they actually have to cover the skin with that color unless otherwise requested, and with black and gray there's a lot of shading. So in that sense it can hurt more, but not because of the actual color.

dez_yaoichan

My first was not quite lower back, but close. second ankle. third upper back. fourth calf. my calf hurt the worst. please keep in mind that many jobs ask you to cover tattoos, so be prepared for that. also remember, color hurts more than grey scale.

...how...what? Do you mean getting tattoos with colored ink hurts more than black? Because that's probably just a trick of your mind. I suppose if you mean getting it shaded in with color it hurts more, but that's just because they actually have to cover the skin with that color unless otherwise requested, and with black and gray there's a lot of shading. So in that sense it can hurt more, but not because of the actual color.

yeah, i think it's full color -vs- just shading? or maybe b/c you have to go a little slower with color to make sure it's all even?

TromaRon

I wouldn't recommend getting a frog near your crotch...

Hmmm... I can't think of anything cooler than a frog (tattoo) near your crotch! After that the possibilities for future tattoos just gets even more interesting.

sunshine__angel

I got my first tattoo on my back/side.

one little slash makes a world of difference

Lol!!
It's funny you mention that because I was going to correct it but then I thought, "Nah, nobody will notice."

momof6monkees

...how...what? Do you mean getting tattoos with colored ink hurts more than black? Because that's probably just a trick of your mind. I suppose if you mean getting it shaded in with color it hurts more, but that's just because they actually have to cover the skin with that color unless otherwise requested, and with black and gray there's a lot of shading. So in that sense it can hurt more, but not because of the actual color.

My first one hurt the least, the others more. My first was black and white, and I am sure it has to do with the being full color versus shading. The more color, the worse it hurt. But like others have said, it depends on the person and the area and their tolerance to pain.

elkay13

I got both of mine on the lower calf. I actually love them there, it hurt slightly, but because the artist "takes breaks" it doesn't hurt for a long period of time, and i'm assuming yours will be small so it won't take long at all! Which is nice Can't wait to see a photo!

I REALLY want the heart behind my ear, is it really that revealing? I need to be professional...

tattooedtwiin

If you have to ask and get advise from others on such a personal decision then you're not ready.