To ink or not to ink....

LZMiner
LZMiner Posts: 300 Member
edited November 19 in Chit-Chat
Such a dilemma! Ihave a potential tattoo in mind, but I'm somewhat of a commitment probe and worry about buyers remorse a few years out! Anyone have ink that they really regret? Would you choose something different and are there times you choose to cover it?
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  • Raquel_Mama
    Raquel_Mama Posts: 1,815 Member
    I love all my tattoos and don't regret any of them..... except my first one! But that was 16 years ago and I didn't think about it at all. I just really, really wanted a tattoo so I walked in and picked something off the board. The rest of them I made sure to put some time, thought and meaning into and I'm glad I did. So, if you've thought it out for a while and feel pretty good about doing it, I say go for it! On that note, I'm getting another one next Monday :smiley:
  • dplimmer84
    dplimmer84 Posts: 1 Member
    i am covered in tattoos and yes there are some i have regretted, but the joy of having a gifted tattooist is i have had the ones i regretted covered with something that is more to my liking, if you are unsure i would say draw it on with a skin pen see how it looks im a huge believer in we only have one life so we should live it! but thats just me i love tattoos and think that body art is one of the best ways we can express ourselves
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    I only have one, and love it. I got it about 6-7 years ago, it's one of my cockatiel done from a picture of him. I lost him last summer after 25 1/2 years, so it's priceless to me. That being said, I did have the urge on and off for several years, but since it kept going away, I didn't do it until I was absolutely certain. I'm now 53, so I definitely thought about what it would look like when I was decades older. It's still going to be cool. :smiley:
  • MarvinsAMartian
    MarvinsAMartian Posts: 236 Member
    In my opinion, if you're questioning if you'll regret it then wait.

    I have 5 tattoos ready to be inked (finally) this summer. I've put serious thought into every one and they all have meaning but I've never felt like the time was right. I went back and forth about whether to go thru with them or not for years. One design I've had in mind for almost 10 years now.

    I'm not saying do what I did (if anything I regret I didn't get one sooner) rather, make sure YOU feel the time is right. What you get will mean more knowing that the moment you decided, it felt like it was meant to be.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    I considered it for awhile and never did it. Until I was 31. I just...set the appointment and got one in March. Then got another 3 months later. I just don't care anymore. It's just art on your body. Pick something pretty.
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Oh, the first one I got I picked a place on my body I loved-my upper right back BUT I made sure you would only see it from the back-nothing coming up over the shoulder or out on the arm. This way I could cover it with professional wear. Now I don't care and can't wait to extend it!
  • everher
    everher Posts: 909 Member
    I have one on my back that I got when I was stupidly young and yes, I've worn clothing for years to cover it and now I'm getting it removed through laser tattoo removal.

    I would recommend anyone being really sure before getting one. Honestly, I'm sort of like you. I don't know if I'd describe myself as having a phobia of commitment, but I'm definitely someone whose taste and style is always evolving. I wouldn't get another one because I know myself well enough to know now that I wouldn't like anything in a decade or two. It only took me a few years to be over this one.
  • Barbs2222
    Barbs2222 Posts: 433 Member
    edited June 2017
    I don't have any tattoos so I can't weigh in on that, I just wanted to say to make sure to check out the artist and their work, if you decide to go for it.

    Edited to say you probably already know that though.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    OutOfUserName wrote: »
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »
    LZMiner wrote: »
    Such a dilemma! Ihave a potential tattoo in mind, but I'm somewhat of a commitment probe and worry about buyers remorse a few years out! Anyone have ink that they really regret? Would you choose something different and are there times you choose to cover it?

    I don't think a few years down the road. Think decades down the road. How will that tattoo look when you're 60, 70 years old?

    at 70 tattoo is the least of your worries

    Not so fast my friend.....

    70 used to be considered old, however with advances in medicine, health and wellness, we can go much further.



    I expect to live to one thousand.
  • FeraFilia
    FeraFilia Posts: 4,664 Member
    I only have one tattoo currently, I got it 9 years ago and still love it. I've always been interested in more, but its taken me until recently to find something else I want on my body permanently. I'm getting new ink on Thursday and I'm ridiculously excited.

    That being said, if you have any hesitation at all, don't get it done. I waited 6 months after I had the idea to get my first one. The 2 I'm getting in a few days (one on each arm)... one I've wanted for almost 4 years, but it took me this long to find the style I want and when I found one that matches well it clicked and I made the appointment for a consult and then to get it done.

    Good luck with your decision either way!
  • DaddyDunk91
    DaddyDunk91 Posts: 176 Member
    I've not long got my first one, just under a month ago. It's something I wanted for a long time and I haven't regretted getting it done. If it's something you really wanted and you know exactly what you want and where you going to have it then I would go for it, only if your 110% sure.

    It took a long time till I got the design perfect.
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  • captainfantastic94
    captainfantastic94 Posts: 1,745 Member
    Dooooo ittttt
  • bufnitzoiu
    bufnitzoiu Posts: 147 Member
    Do it!
  • ManBehindTheMask
    ManBehindTheMask Posts: 615 Member
    Be 100% sure before you go under the needle, it is for life, after all.

    I have a fair few, got another 9 hour stint booked for this coming Saturday.

    I suspect if you do go for it, you'll love it, and probably feel like you want more.
  • LZMiner
    LZMiner Posts: 300 Member
    competecompetecompete wrote: »
    Just make sure they spell my name right

    Haha! With a heart around it that says true love always!
  • GoldenEye_
    GoldenEye_ Posts: 330 Member
    edited June 2017
    If you do it, make sure you love the work of the artist. He/she can make or break the art and you have to be sure to be in line with their style. I got my tattoo 8 years ago and still love it. It's become a part of who I am, so I'll always love it (not sure that makes sense). But if I could do it again it would be with a different artist.

    Make sure they take the time for you before they put the ink on and do your research and I'm sure you'll never regret it.

    Fair warning: They're addicting! Ever since I had mine I've been looking for another one and other artists and most people I've spoken to that have one feel the same.
  • FireTurtle75
    FireTurtle75 Posts: 2,014 Member
    I say go for it. Who cares what it looks like at 70+ At least then you'll have the memory of getting it even if it looks like it has seen better days. At 42 I'll already stopped giving a damn what other people think including myself... LOL
  • kimothy38
    kimothy38 Posts: 840 Member
    I wanted one for my 40th birthday. Got it done a few weeks ago - I'm 43 now. So I spent ages thinking about it and still got cold feet. I love it & just needed to suck it up & be brave. Do it!
  • LauraInTheWater
    LauraInTheWater Posts: 477 Member
    Even my one tattoo that I "hate" I love. It represents where I was at that particular time in my life. At one point I considered covering it up but now I see it as a permanent preservation of a moment in time. I will never forget it! That being said, if you are unsure, then you probably shouldn't get it. Buyer's remorse can be a frustrating thing to go through depending on where you get your tattoo. It can affect your self esteem, etc.
  • Piloteer2009
    Piloteer2009 Posts: 39 Member
    Don't do it.
  • Poisonedpawn78
    Poisonedpawn78 Posts: 1,145 Member
    Piloteer2009 wrote: »
    Don't do it.

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  • THS2SHALLPASS
    THS2SHALLPASS Posts: 1,569 Member
    I have a bunch of ink. some I favor more than others but they all have a story behind them so I cant ever hate them. have your artist do the stencil on you and look in the mirror before the actual tattooing takes place. I say DO IT but I am biased LOL
  • sw33tp3a1
    sw33tp3a1 Posts: 5,065 Member
    Piloteer2009 wrote: »
    Don't do it.

    That's what my brain said 3 weeks ago. 3 weeks later, I'm rocking a very simple tattoo with zero regrets.
  • tufntender
    tufntender Posts: 98 Member
    I was stupid enough to get a homemade tat when I was just 15 years old. It was pretty hideous, I then had it covered when I was around 18 with a rose. I grew tired of it and had the rose covered with a sunflower with an eyeball in the centre. It was pretty cool at the time but after about 25+ years I also grew out of it. I just recently had it covered by a Mandalay and they did a really nice job on it, I have been getting loads of compliments and the before and after is astounding. I would not do it again since I chose poor placement in the first place and it is visible on my upper arm. I am still going to get another one or two but this time I will actually think about meaning and placement. Good luck, let us know what you decide
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