Have you ever come across the opinion that only fools get tattoos because of how they will look when they get older? The good news is that we probably all look the same. The popularity of tattoos has grown significantly in recent years, and today the notion that tattoos are only for criminals and street gang members has largely faded. So a really large percentage of the population has tattoos. And the entire population is aging. Today, tattoos are not considered derogatory; on the contrary, they are an art form and a form of self-expression.
Before getting your first tattoo, be careful when choosing a tattoo artist. Your tattoo artist should definitely be licensed. A good tattoo artist will have samples of their work on their website, for example. This way you can choose the one whose style you like the most. In fact, even if you bring in a design, each tattoo artist will reflect a little bit of themselves in their design. The same image will never look the same by two different tattoo artists. Also, try to avoid the tattoo artist who tattoos somewhere in his or her home, amongst the messy clothes and unwashed dishes. A solid tattoo artist has a tattoo studio where it is obvious that he or she follows hygienic principles, so there is no fear of infection.
People often ask if tattoos hurt. It is a very personal question. No two people will feel the same pain from a tattoo in the same location. It depends not only on the pain threshold and sensitivity, but also on the state of sleep that day, and whether one is calm or excited. Pain is also influenced by body fat percentage. Related to this is the fact that tattoo pain varies everywhere on the body. Areas where the skin is close to the bone and there is little fat, such as the ribs, ankles, and shoulder blades, are more likely to feel pain. On the other hand, places with more fat, such as the forearms, shoulders, and abdomen, are not as painful.
After the tattoo is finished, be sure to take care of the tattoo according to the instructions given by the tattoo artist.