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How old is to old to get your first Tattoo??

Stooooo
Stooooo Posts: 1,191 Member
edited January 9 in Chit-Chat
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  • sillygoosie
    sillygoosie Posts: 1,109 Member
    Never too old.
  • dwlilleyjr80
    dwlilleyjr80 Posts: 25 Member
    16! addicted ever since
  • hbrittingham
    hbrittingham Posts: 2,518 Member
    Agreed, you are never too old.
  • KimLovesDon
    KimLovesDon Posts: 152 Member
    Mmmmmmm......85?
  • Erienneb
    Erienneb Posts: 592 Member
    If you are in full posession of your wit then I really think there's no such thing as "too old".
  • creech6317
    creech6317 Posts: 869 Member
    After you are dead, other than that, never too old.
  • CherokeeBabe
    CherokeeBabe Posts: 1,704 Member
    Never too old. Some people start at 18 and continue until 60+, it's only limited by the person :)
  • serenapitala
    serenapitala Posts: 441 Member
    Never "too old"!
  • deb3129
    deb3129 Posts: 1,294 Member
    As long as you are still breathing, it's not too late!!
  • SuperCork
    SuperCork Posts: 192 Member
    After you are dead, other than that, never too old.

    Damn...beat me to it...
  • JingleMuffin
    JingleMuffin Posts: 543 Member
    As long as you are still breathing, it's not too late!!
    most def.
  • megan1869
    megan1869 Posts: 166 Member
    As long as it is meaningful I don't think you are ever too old!
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    well I got my first at 18....

    ....but my mother got her first at 45...she said it was because she wanted to be the cool mom(which she is), but we all know if was part of her midlife crisis....lol....she is almost 68 and her tattoos still look awesome.
  • McChubbyruewho
    McChubbyruewho Posts: 194
    no age, theres an age where your too young but not too old =)
  • nolakris
    nolakris Posts: 98 Member
    After you are dead, other than that, never too old.

    This! Because after you're dead might be yucky for the tat artist. :-P
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    Mmmmmmm......85?

    Wrong, when I had one done for charity a couple years ago there was an 85 year old woman getting her first one and when asked WHY? she said "The money goes to a good cause and if I really hate it who cares I am gonna die in 10 years anyways"
  • babymaddux
    babymaddux Posts: 209 Member
    my only restriction would be if the tattooist has to hold your skin taught to combat wrinkles
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    Never too old. Do what YOU want.
  • Bobtheangrytomato
    Bobtheangrytomato Posts: 251 Member
    When your skin gets saggy
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    Never.
  • rosiereally2
    rosiereally2 Posts: 539 Member
    Never.
  • vharding7
    vharding7 Posts: 48 Member
    I was 18, and I've gotten two more since then. Still don't regret it!! :)
  • wildcatnyc
    wildcatnyc Posts: 2,410 Member
    You're never too old!
  • joe2626
    joe2626 Posts: 123 Member
    I got my first tattoo at 18 and i'm hooked. In fact, i'm booked in for a 3 hour session at the end of the month. However, my 60+ year old father is talking about getting one. I don't think you can be too old. In fact, as you get wiser with age, i'd imagine the choices you make would be more suitable and meaningful having lived alot more than somebody my age.
  • OkieinMinny
    OkieinMinny Posts: 834 Member
    Mmmmmmm......85?

    Wrong, when I had one done for charity a couple years ago there was an 85 year old woman getting her first one and when asked WHY? she said "The money goes to a good cause and if I really hate it who cares I am gonna die in 10 years anyways"

    LOVE this!

    Im 42 and just really started wanting one this past year - and will get one!
  • BigDave1050
    BigDave1050 Posts: 854 Member
    Tattoos don't have an expiration date!
  • a_mandolin_
    a_mandolin_ Posts: 336 Member
    Mmmmmmm......85?

    Wrong, when I had one done for charity a couple years ago there was an 85 year old woman getting her first one and when asked WHY? she said "The money goes to a good cause and if I really hate it who cares I am gonna die in 10 years anyways"

    Love that!

    I agree, never too old! When I was in a couple weeks ago, there was a little old man, looked about 80, no visible ink in the waiting room. I wondered who he was with. Then I saw, who I assumed to be his wife, getting some ink done. I thought it was so cute :D
  • AverageUkDude
    AverageUkDude Posts: 371 Member
    Your never to old. ever. simple.
  • bwaybabe25
    bwaybabe25 Posts: 10
    21 and it was a present. I don;t regret getting it but i regret placement. I am dying to get a few others.
  • GymRatToo
    GymRatToo Posts: 12 Member
    I own Tattoo America in Seabrook N.H. We have so many people of all age groups getting their first tattoo, or filling in their sleeve. Just make sure you KNOW who you are going to. Do Your Homework and you will be happy with your beautiful artwork ... for life~
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