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Varför för tattoos? Why on earth to have a tattoo that is, besides, nearly impossible to remove in the future? In my opinion, only seamen, convicts and prostitutes have ink.
Im about to do my first tattoo next week thursday and im doing my top of my forearm 4 hour session and I am kind of freaking my self out about the pain not gone lie. I do have a great artist and I am very comfortable with what im putting on. But i just dont know how well i will sit.
It's annoying that some people think every tattoo should have a meaning. There's nothing wrong with getting something solely because you like the look.
The problem with this is that your taste can change over time but a meaning stays the same. I don't have tats yet but I wouldn't do something just because I find it cool.
+only half bad 333 i agree with you in 99.99999% of the time. However after going to the same talented artist for close to a decade, hes now tattooing me for free due to wanting to show me gratitude for being his longest customer, so in some cases good tattoos can be cheap. But generally you are right
+Katrin Berndt Yup. And I seriously don't get it. Ppl invest in their cars, homes, careers... why not your body? I hate when I see good ppl with shitty tattoos. But if that's what they want, it's their body
It isn't same. I know guy who hates injections, has crappy pain tolerance to them and any inner pain, but I've never seen him performing any reaction to any punch not aimed perfectly in celiac plexus (not like breathing problems can be called pain)
I honestly dont understand people who says you will regret your tattoos when youre older (50+). Like wtf, they will remind me of my youth so I know they will be positive. I might not like the motive and it will probably look stupid as shit, but its not like I am going to pull off women when I am that old. I am too old to care and Ill look ugly anyways, so why is that a problem.
Yeah. It's not like I'm going to walk into a parlor and look at a badass wolf and tell them ,,yeah, I want that on my entire chest, heree's 500 bucks''. I'll get something that means something to me and if it is a memory of my childhood I can never change the fact that it will be important to me my entire life.
I agree! Getting old and having tattoos is not a reason not to get tattoos. Even if they will look wrinkled, skin without tattoos will have wrinkles too.
So glad I watched this! I'm getting my very first tattoo next Wednesday, getting my baby sisters name and date of birth on my neck as she isn't with us no more so she will always be apart of me :')
Aww that's beautiful! After my husband died, I got his initials in blue ( same color of the motorcycle he was driving when he had his accident) for my first tattoo.
Just felt like thanking you. Got my very first tattoo today, it was way less painful than I thought and I'm super satisfied with it. Before going, I literally devoured your videos with tips and such, and you truly motivated me with the right "can do" attitude ♥
Please be careful with getting a tattoo in a different language, if you speak the language or know someone who speaks it then that's fine, because otherwise chances are it will not mean what you think it does.
I once saw a photo of a Chinese guy, that got a tattoo of the word "free" in Greek but probably google translated it,because it was the not costing money free, not the rebellious independent free😂😂😂
So true! My japanese teacher told me some storys about that... she saw tattowed kanjis with missing strokes or even mirror-inverted... or - as someone told before - dishes like duck soup or something like that tattowed on the neck... scary!
I'm so glad that you talked about the copying thing , it pisses me off when I see my friends finding pictures of tattoos on Google and saying "I want this exactly" makes me cringe . I know for damn sure I don't set want to see anyone copying one of mine
My friend got her second tattoo and it is nearly identical to a picture she found on Pinterest, and her first one is completely identical. It frustrates me so much, like I get that she loved the designs but get creative and personalize them!
+Rhiannon Caswell I feel you ! I have a close friend whom the other day she posted a picture from Google and said "I'm getting this in a month" it makes me cringe
I never thought of this, I honestly am thinking of getting something that I found on Tumblr. But now, I think I may change it up a little. Thanks, this really opened my eyes
I had a cancer 5 year ago and now I'm cured , so I would to love make a tattoo to represent that moment/situation. It would be my first tattoo , I'm excited to do that but I don't know what to do.
I'd like to add: think your placement ahead. Save bigger areas such as thighs and arms for bigger tattoos. It can be a pain in the ass to fit your new tattoos later on if you didn't save space. You make one small tattoo in the middle of your thigh and you have just wasted a great canvas that could have been occupied by a great tattoo. When you have no tattoos it mught seem that you have a lot of skin, but once you start getting inked you'll realize that you can run out of skin pretty fast and it's scary. It's kinda like playing tetris.
I never thought I'd want tattoos, but in the past year or two I've come up with a lot of tattoos I'd like to get; I've even come up with a list of like 15 or so ideas (and it's always growing). My mom is pretty anti-ink (I still live at home) so I'm probably gonna blow a lot of money on tattoos as soon as I move out lol
My mom tolk me I could get a tattoo when I was 16, she didnt care. Now I am 18 and she says its stupid hahah. Getting one in a week anyways. You should do the same. Its your body not her, she wont get any less mad if youre moved out anyways.
Shosh me too! I’m going to get mine soon. I want a flat line that goes into a cross and then a heartbeat to represent I was dead in my sins but with Christ I live. And I’m thinking about getting Romans 6:11 written under it but not 100% sure on that yet
My father is drawing my first tattoo! The artist is super cool and they have the same type of art style, we've talked quite a bit. It is a rose to symbolize my mother that recently passed away, the artist is so supportive of doing this and I'm actually very excited! Of course he will be able to add changes etc, but it'll mean the world to me :)
I've wanted a tattoo to symbolize my lifestyle choices in a way that was subtle to most, but was clear to those who are also involved. I was looking for something for a year, and when my friend made a suggestion, I knew that was it. I called an artist a week later, and am scheduling my appointment. I suppose if you're mentally prepared and 100% sure about the idea, the wait isn't necessary.
+Attilla TheFunnn hahaha I've never once been "used" and I'm not damaged?? Plus slut is a useless derogatory term, and even if it had a socially accepted definition, I can't possibly meet that? So I'm sorry, troll, but I'm 0% offended.
+Attilla TheFunnn I'm so so glad you assume women with beautiful tattoos are crazy, though, because you're actually mental and we won't have to figure that out. thanks!
i've always wanted to get a tattoo with a little sun rising because i always think "it's a new day the mistakes i've made in the past are in the past" which i find really cool and then i want to get tattoos that say "awake" and "unafraid" or "i am not afraid to keep on living" i'm not sure which one (i know they are a mcr reference and that i shouldn't get lyric tattoos but i think this quote is a good thing to keep in my mind even if i don't like mcr in the future)
I want my first tattoo to be the faces of the Demolition Lovers on the cover of Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge on my thighs but I'm not sure if that would he copyright
Got my first tattoo two days ago. I started medium size. Chest so wasn't that painful. I spent a lot of time looking at portfolios so I had an artist in the style I liked. Got a geometric wolf that is symbolic to me at least. Gave my artist some inspiration pictures but let her do the rest completely. On the day she decided to increase the size by 10%. Got enough sleep, 0 alcohol and lots of food. She shaved the area. No twitching by me. Recovery is going well. So far only good responses from people I know :)
+Chris Bey Yeah no problem. Just remember I took pictures of tattoos and actual pictures of wolves to my artist and let her produce the design. Currently healing so should look a better in around a week. imgur.com/mHUikye
ThePlugTurtle Because its side on, you can see the second leg for the front pair. pixabay.com/static/uploads/photo/2013/06/29/21/18/wolf-142173_960_720.jpg That wolf has more than 3 legs but with the perspective it only looks like 3 for example.
I find it ridiculous that people judge you for something you chose to put on your body. It doesn't affect them in anyway therefore they have no right to say anything about it. Atleast that is what I think. 😕
I think this thinking is a little bit naive. People, including you, judge people for everything they say and do. It's how our brain works. I mean even people who like tattoos will judge you for your tattoos, like is the design generic or unique, was it well executed or not, does the size/placement fit. If you don't want judged by anyone, your only option is to avoid people altogether.
+AnniMcSally All I was saying is that it is not their body therefore they have no right to care or saying anything about what I choose to do such as tattoos and piercings. I don't care what people do. It doesn't affect me when someone else has a tattoo. And sure you may not like it which, you have every right to do. But that doesn't mean you must comment on something that someone else, not only spent a lot of money for, but also something that probably means a lot to them.
its called better judgement we all have it. u see a bald dude with teardrop tattoos on his face and letters on his knuckles walking tward you on a side walk with a wifebeater and a tshirt thrown over his shoulder are u gna get to know him before you decide to pick the fork in the road going away from him?
+Makayla but HEY im pretty sure each of those tear drops representing someone he murdered meant alot to him, so lets just give him the benifit of the doubt! YEAH!
I got my first tattoo when I was 13, I've had it for three years now and don't regret it. and I did get it legally btw, it's a tradition in my family that when we turn 14 we can either get that or money.
that's fine, and I'm from New Zealand. Another reason as to why i was able to get it so young is because the tattoo artist has been doing my dads tattoo's for over 30 years, so he knows my family :)
Just got my first tattoo. It's a crown on my wrist. Trust me, it didn't hurt that bad. It hurts but I mean it doesnt hurt till the state that you want to leave the tattoo parlor and never return. It is bearable! The outline was not that bad, the shading has some challenge though because its 4 needles poking at your skin at a time! Trust me guys, your first tattoo won't hurt that bad!
Haha a crown on your wrist and a big tattoo on your thigh or chest are not comparable. So guys your first tattoo pain will depend on the tattoo you're getting! ^^ But if you're getting something smaller on your wrist then no it probably won't hurt too bad.
Katrin Berndt Yeah, my apologies! Forgotten to mention it won't hurt to get a small one on the wrist!! Those places with little flesh will definitely hurt more tho like the ribs, knees elbow.
I got my first tattoo just over a month ago (and am utterly in love), and this was one of the videos I watched to calm myself down about it and know what to expect, so thank you so much for creating it!
Just finished a 5h session the last week and I ate like a big fat order of breadsticks :'D All though, my tattoo artist did give me a beer but I don't think that counts as food .. :')
finding an artist is the hardest part for me, I also would feel so awkward telling some one else what to do :S asking for a design is more intimidating than the getting it part for me
I made a sketch last summer for the tattoo I wanted. Black snake surrounded by yellow heirloom roses. My artist changed the type of flower, made them bigger and narrowed it down to only a few of the flowers that way the details won't blend together. I'm getting it tomorrow, and I'm beyond excited. It's a beautiful piece🥰
I got my first tattoo today. It is a memorial type of tattoo for my dad. He just recently passed. I got a compass that he drew. It is perfectly imperfect and it is on my forearm. It is also incomplete. I wanted the whole forearm done but since it is my first tattoo i went ahead and only got the compass part of the tattoo today. I was super nervous about getting it done but the whole experience was just fantastic. For real guys do your research not only on the artists work, but their personality. If you find someone that you gel well with you can create a cool bond. That was something I definitely didn’t expect.
I talked to my artist about getting a hummingbird on my inner finger and she said that she was gonna be straight up with me and say that she wouldn't do it because it would fade fast and would have to be touched up too often. She didn't want me to waste my money on something that would fade fast and suggested a different spot on my body :) if you're in Phoenix, Arizona, go to Ink Snob tattoo and ask for Kaitlin, she's the best!!!
Something I learned from my first tattooing experience: ask the artist how long they've been doing their job. I stupidly didn't ask and when I did I learned that I was actually getting it done by an apprentice who had just started that year. Don't just assume if you walk into any tattoo shop that you'll get a seasoned veteran. Overall, don't be afraid to ask questions.
+astrea79 If there's an apprentice working at a tattoo shop they must be pretty good or else they'd be tattooing from their basement, so that really doesn't matter much . All it means is that they're new at they're new at the job, not necessarily bad or inexperienced.
+567nicol It was kinda in between in retrospect. I need to get it touched up but since it's on my back it's easy to forget about. I wanted it done in dark blue ink, but the shop owner convinced me it was a better idea to get it in black. I kinda wished I had insisted on blue because I wanted a woad color for a celtic spiral encircled and not have it look like a tribal/celtic tattoo and that kinda what it turned out looking. It was not what I originally wanted but it looked close enough so at the time I was happy with it. If I could do it over again, I would have waited and saved more money and gone to somebody who would have done something different but whatever, it's not like I regret getting it.
I'm turning 40 in August, and I have my first tattoo appointment set for May. My tattoo idea has a lot of significance because it symbolizes my rebuilding after my divorce. So, really I want the process to go well. I appreciate your advice and insight. It'll help me prepare for my appointment.
The way you said about people will judge you was so true, you can’t let people tell you who you are stand up for yourself and what you believe in. Great video
How I think about it is basically if you get something, maybe a band logo like you said, if you don't like it in the future you can always think it through and be like "Hey, this symbolizes a time where ___ meant a lot to me" etc
+HopelesslyHailey Meeeh not really... You can live knowing you lied that, but carrying it where anyone can see it aka making a statement out of it it's not something you will like in the future. I used to think like you but people change a lot more than we can imagine.
+ばけねこ化け猫 okay but let's just agree that everybody has a different experience, and not everybody regrets it and not everybody changes over time to the same degree, or just in the same way. So it's a stereotypization and a generalization and it sounds like you want to prove that all people with tattoos are sad, regretful and bitter people 20-40 years later *only because* they have a piece of ink somewhere under their skin. Which is not true and one tattoo does not define a personality in its whole :D I mean it totally *can*, but I mean HOPEFULLY some other stuff happens in your life, too... Also, it's a really really personal opinion of mine so attack me if you want (this goes for everybody/anybody reading this) but if you're getting a *tattoo*, isn't that already taking a very-long-term chance? so why not make it specific? you're getting a tattoo for christ's sake, honestly, if something matters that much in my life right at this moment, I'm not gonna make it vague. I'm not gonna make it vague just so that I can say I played it safe for the next 20-40-60 years.I'm not about the next 20-60 years, I have no idea about the next 20-60 years. I'm getting a tattoo, that's already as far away from playing it safe as it can get, so if I really like a specific thing and I don't want to make it vague, noone can convince me of doing the opposite. according to this theory all my tattoos are supposed to be vague symbols? I'm sorry but I just can't do that. then I'd look like an average picture book that, to be honest, entails no emotions for me and is very impersonal. Your tattoo is - to some degree always - about you. Make it about you. I'm sorry I got a bit carried away but anyways, that would be my advice :D But of course I agree on the argument that please, please really think it throught. not just the first one, all of them basically.
Nemamka That's the thing, a band is a band, a group of people, but yeah if that's what represents you just go for it. I don't dislike the idea because you may regret liking the band, I dislike it because I prefer high quality tattoos that's all.
+ばけねこ化け猫 if someone has a band theme tattoo doesn't mean that it isn't a high quality tattoo. don't judge others decisions. logos can be used as a base to really nice and meaningfull tattoos. the thing is that everyone is different and for you sth can be strange but for someone else it can be normal and you should accept its decision. and yes, i have tattoos i know what im talking about.
Do NOT be shy is so important!! Even tho I only have a really really tiny tattoo, I remember sitting there and the stamp was in my opinion not straight at first and I told the artist and she was like no it is straight. And I told her to please move it a little and I am so happy I did!! Cause I could not imagine having a tattoo on me where I think something is wrong from the first second.
I'm getting my first Tattoo in two months and I'm really excited but also anxious somehow. It's such a strange step to take, making me worried a bit but your video helped me a lot and I wanted to thank you for it ❤️
I'm getting a tattoo on my ankle this weekend and I'm so scared I heard that it's so painful! Thank you you really made me feel more confident and comfortable 💜
I wish I had known more about the 'dont copy someone else's tattoo' thing. I just found this nice design on pinterest, then I just went and got it pretty much like it was. I never taught that I was doing something wrong, until I did more research and realized that u shouldnt do that. I managed to come up with some ideas to change it and now it actually has a personal meaning to me and I feel a lot better about it. Never copying a tattoo again ! I love ur videos btw :) #finnishfangirl
+Neptune .png Yeah but most people will regret copying someone else's tattoo in the end. At first you might like the idea or the looks but in the end it's nothing personal. It's nothing that you actually thought about in-depth or anything. Not saying this goes for everyone, but at the end of the day I think most people would want to have something that they came up with themselves or at least has some sort of personal touch to it.
+Neptune .png Yes it is something wrong with stealing tattoos. Tattoos are just like any other artpiece, as soon as it is created, it is copyrighted by law. So if that artist who made that piece she found on pinterest discovered that some other artist made the same piece and takes credit for it, he/she has the right to sue them, if he/she got proof that the original piece was made first. Its really great though that +Roosa Lehikoinen changed her piece so it feels more personal to her :)
I got my first tattoo last week. A large one, covering my whole inner forearm. A dragon, looking a bit like a charcoal pencil drawing. I love it :) Your channel helped me to make the right descission. Thank you!
This may be a stupid question, but where is the line between copying someone else's tattoo and getting one inspired by it? I do theatre, and one of my favorite actors has a gorgeous tattoo of what's called a ghost light (basically a certain type of light that's always kept running in a theater). So it's a pretty unique thing (I honestly can't find anyone besides this actor who has a ghost light tattoo), but getting that would be pretty significant to me personally--what are the acceptable parameters of similarity and difference that separates stealing an inspiration? I'm interested in getting this tattoo as my first, but the last thing I want to do is offend, insult, or steal.
What I would do is to describe it using words to an artist and let them create it out of their mind. Then you've been inspired by this other person but it won't be copied since the artist doesn't know the "original" image that you have seen? Just a suggestion!
Lauren Payne maybe talk to the person who originally got the tattoo? i'm sure they wouldn't mind if you just had a nice conversation and make sure to bring up that you want the tattoo because theirs is just so beautiful, and that it would mean a lot to you.
Lauren Payne if it’s an object like that, I feel it’s hard to truly copy. It’s like saying someone getting a smiley face in a circle is copying. Technically yes, but if you want a smiley face in a circle you want a smiley face in a fucking circle lmao
Melody Acosta // its a rose made of words. All the words held/hold a lot of meaning. Some of the words are- silence, drown, scenery and canvas (They all have personal meaning). I got it on my upper arm^ it was done by my family’s personal tattoo artist at the time though I do my family’s tattoos now since I became a tattoo artist.
I have wanted to get a tattoo of flowers for years, but i have to wait until I'm 18. My mom is not very happy with the idea that i want a tattoo, and my dad definitely would not be if i told him. He rants regularly about how stupid tattoos are, and how he can never take a person seriously if they have a tattoo. He was angry enough when i said i wanted to get my ears pierced, and he constantly reminds me how unnatural having a hole in my ear is.
Don't listen to them. There's nothing wrong with that. Your just expressing your inner creativity and style. Do what you want as soon as you turn 18, cause by then you'll be free.
even though it's an old video of you it really really helped me out on preparing. I'm getting my first tattoo on 15th october and the closer I'm getting to it, the more I'm nervous and your videos just helped me calming down a little bit. thanks a lot and greetings from bavaria!
@@naomighyss hey, it didn't even hurt much even though it has been 6 hours straight. my tattoo looks amazing! it's a fox that breaks down into a bunch of leaves and the tattoo artist was absolutely kind and kept asking me if I'm alright or already passed away since I literally didn't move at all. thanks for asking btw :) have a great week!
I just got my first tattoo a few days ago, It honestly in my experience, didn't hurt as much as everyone made it out to be. I remember going in terrified because people were telling me I could actually pass out from the pain (I'm not saying that can't happen to people) but everyone really is different and I don't think you should listen to what other people say, just find out for yourself.
I literally booked in for my first tattoo about 12 hours before I got it. Saw an artist i'd really liked for ages post about a cancelletion, i had a bit of spare cash and was like ahh fuck it i'll take him up on that. Emailed and I was like "hey if you've still got that cancellation would you mind tattooing a cat with a bow and maybe a rose in the background" and then a day later I ended up with a tattoo that goes from my wrist to just in my elbow crease. I originally wanted it on my thigh and the artist was like "yeah it won't look good there because it's not big enough/not enough detail" so I listened to him and he was fucking right because it looks awesome on my arm.
I just got my first tattoo and my artist waited till we started to be like "oh yea this is probably the most painful spot. Youre doing so good!" It didnt start to hurt till the last couple of seconds. I got my sternum done. It was a great experience. Im excited to get more.
i’m getting a lotus flower for my first tattoo, because the lotus flower grows in swampy/not perfect conditions and i feel as though i’ve done the same, life hasn’t always been perfect but i’ve flourished through it and am a strong person.
I'm turning 18 this month and I'll be getting my first tattoo as a sort of celebration of it. I've been super excited about it but also nervous so this video was really reassuring and your advice was very helpful! I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Got my first tattoo a week ago and while I did feel the pain of the needle, it didn't really hurt until near the end. But I think after 3 hours of just sitting with the guy putting a needle to my arm, my body was just like "STAHP!!! Just stop already!"
@@butter9636 Both actually. My tattoos are located on my upper arms, so whenever I wear a tank top I put on sunblock but when I wear a regular t-shirt, I don't bother
I’m 14 but I know for sure I want tattoos. I’m thinking of a purple rose somewhere hidden as my first, just to see how it feels. There’s a big symbolism behind the colour purple for me, and also behind a rose, so yeah.
16, have wanted a tattoo for three years now. I was planning on getting an irrational heart beat in honor of my older brother. He has a heart condition. (If anybody has any advice where to get the tat, I'm here) I was thinking of the Latissimus Dorsi but idk
I'm 14, and my mom agreed to let me get my first tattoo. I'm doing it this Tuesday. The tattoo artist I'm going to thinks my idea is really good, and I'm so excited! Thanks for all the advice! Btw, you look amazing!
I just found your videos and I'm really enjoying them! I got my first tattoo in October and did the same thing you mentioned here: I got a tattoo that symbolized my favorite band with a sparrow and an anchor. I thought about adding meaningful lyrics but decided not to. I wanted the tattoo to mean something to me without including the rest of the world too. Thanks for your good advice. I wish I would have found your videos first but definitely will continue watching them since I plan to get more done.
I’m 21 and been hungry for months for a tattoo so I did my research and finally found an artist that trust , I filled out some online information and they emailed me back and now I’m waiting for their response for my tattoo appointment:) I’m excited
I’m going for my first tattoo within the week, it’s going to be a full leg sleeve and we’re starting on my shin, I come here for tips, received them and stayed because of how gorgeous she is wow
I want a ladybug tattoo because my great-grandmothers nickname is Ladybug (she is Katalin and in my language ladybug is katica so we call her Katica because they sound similar). I want as much dots on the left wing as much decades she lived and on the right wing as much dots as much years she lived. So at the moment my Ladybug tattoo would have 8 dots on the left side and 2 on the right side. And I want the whole thing in sketch style or I want Sasha Unisex to do this with her awesome watercolor looking technique. But my great grandmother is still alive and I'm only 16 so yeah I have time to decide:)
I will get a tattoo of 'The Lion King' soon(: I'll get Simba's paw in Mufasa's pawprint from the scene in where Simba, Nala and Zazu got chased by Shenzi, Banzai and Ed and Mufasa saved them. I also want the quote 'Remember who you are' under the image. The Lion King stands for my childhood and having to grow up, just like Simba did. I have to remember who I am and I will have to do what I will have to do. I gotta be honest, I saw the idea of the paw+pawprint on the internet, but I'm gonna stick to the original (the one I saw online had a purple pawprint) and not actually copy the tattoo, since I want the original image on my body. And also, I added the quote to it as well(: It's gonna be my first tattoo ever and part of me is afraid of regretting it one day, even though I know I won't, because it stands for my childhood. I hope I won't be in too much pain when I'll get it done, haha c:
Please do t get it. Once that drawing is on your skin you're stuck with it. Tattoos seem to be a fashion at the moment and in a few years they will fade out. Please don't ruin your beautiful skin.
Thank you! I'm planning on getting a tattoo of a hummingbird in honour of my late grandmother, she was such a huge part of my life and I want to show my love and appreciation for her
I really appreciate when I go to an artist or piercer with an idea of what I want done and they say no. It reassures me that they know what they are doing and it makes it easier when I do get inked or pierced because they were professional enough to be honest and didn't just do something because I wanted it knowing it either wouldn't turn out good, it would be incredibly painful, or I would end up hating it.
My first tattoo I was 17 and went in for a full old school wings,heart and dagger chest piece! Absolutely underestimated the pain tolerance overtime! I was rattling by the 5th hour 😂😂😱
I want to get a tattoo of a semicolon with my therapist’s name incorporated into it on the back of my neck. Like, the “i” in her name will be the semicolon. I thought I was being creative, but what if I’ll regret it? Just it explain a little further, she’s really helped me through a lot, and it’s something I want to remember her by when I’m older and think I can’t go on. I’m not getting her name for her, but because she’s the reason I’ve continued. I owe it all to her.
start off small is not just size! Just had my first tattoo at a flash event yesterday and asked some typical first timer questions about size and pain tolerance, because the flashes were all bigger in reality than they'd appeared in photos. My artist told me that the first tip (start off small) isn't only about size but also about the design and the time it will take. A relatively small tatoo with a lot of lines and multiple colours can take longer and be more painful than a bigger dot-shaded blackwork tattoo (although i did ask to scale back the shading a bit for my comfort). My 'big' tattoo took far less time and didn't seem as painful as the smaller, intricate piece of my neighbour. Also, because it was on my back and I had to lean forward, I could read on my e-reader without moving anything but my finger, and that was SUPER helpful to distract me from the pain until I was used to it. Would definitely recommend an e-reader if you can.
I've always love symbolic simplicity. My family hates tattoos, but I will get my simple, symbolic wrist tattoo one day. I even have thought about hiding it for jobs.
I'll be turning 18 soon and my parents aren't too thrilled about the whole getting a tattoo thing so I kinda wanted one that wasn't as visible. I already have my shoulder reserved for a different tattoo (it's going to be bigger and I'm waiting to see how my skin reacts to the ink for my smaller, first tattoo) and I was wondering if an ankle tattoo was good for a first one?
The ankle is mostly bone so it's probably going to hurt more since you don't know how your skin reacts to the ink and the pain try doing a more fleshy part 😀😀😀😀
I would recommend stomach, hips or upper thigh! these areas usually have enough muscle/fat over the bone to avoid extreme pain, and they're easy to cover up
I got my first small one on the back of my neck. It is super meaningful for me but my hair covers it up as I'm a teacher and we know the comments we suffer if we do something like this. It didn't hurt so much and I got to see how my skin reacted and the healing process, etc.
Dunno if I'm too late, but I have one next to my ankle bone and it didn't hurt much while getting it done, however walking afterwards was painful for the next week almost. It's also an area that I bumped a lot while it was healing and I now have to get it touched up. I got my first tattoo on my stomach/hip area and I wouldn't really recommend it for a first tattoo. During the healing time I couldn't wear pants (maybe not a problem if you like dresses I guess) and it sort of vibrated onto the other side which made it more painful while being done. I'd personally recommend your shoulder blade, the one I have there is easy to cover up and not painful at all while healing or getting done. Just be sure to put your ointment on it and you're pretty much set c: tl;dr Shoulder blade is the place I'd recommend getting done first
I’m getting my first tattoo as a memorial for my cat (don’t judge me I had this cat for 21 years.) this coming Tuesday and I am getting way more nervous about it the closer it is. I’m trying to manage my anxiety about it because I know if I don’t I will send myself into a panic.
My first tattoo was on my left forearm from the wrist to the elbow area. 3hrs on it and pain started after 1.5hr of starting to get tattooed but it was worth it, I dont regret it and I love it. I'm planning on doing another in the future. Advice: when ur getting tattooed don't think about pain and do something to keep urself busy it does help. Nice video u earned a subscriber :)
the first tattoo I'm getting is Twenty Øne piløts lyrics "sometimes to stay alive you gotta kill your mind |-/" because they've helped me through so much
My first tattoo was a detailed out tattoo I had in my head, still love it, but I should've given my artist more freedom and I can still do that I guess. I learned that I don't really give a damn if it's exactly how I wanted to, I opened up a bit and got more loose about what the artist decides to do on me and those pieces are much better than the planned out ones.
I like the vague symbolic advice. I wanted to get a really specific tattoo but now I’m opting for something that could be something really nice outside of context
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Varför för tattoos?
Why on earth to have a tattoo that is, besides, nearly impossible to remove in the future? In my opinion, only seamen, convicts and prostitutes have ink.
Fick andra gradens brännskada på min fot i somras och klarade det ganska bra. Är det en liknande smärta som med tatuering?
pistool1 it is 2020 grow up
Salxdos Att3 José 🇨🇱 mt
Im about to do my first tattoo next week thursday and im doing my top of my forearm 4 hour session and I am kind of freaking my self out about the pain not gone lie. I do have a great artist and I am very comfortable with what im putting on. But i just dont know how well i will sit.
It's annoying that some people think every tattoo should have a meaning. There's nothing wrong with getting something solely because you like the look.
I agree!!
Finally someone said it!!!
The problem with this is that your taste can change over time but a meaning stays the same. I don't have tats yet but I wouldn't do something just because I find it cool.
@@tripaloski_6971 even if your tastes change, your tattoo then becomes a tribute to the person you used to be and therefore gains meaning.
Tell my mum 😭
you look like a boss ass Viking girl with that hair. sooo gorgeous
i was thinking that exact thing lol
agreed =) , I wonder how to do that hairstyle.
jemima wiseòï
She's a Shield Maiden, you're gorgeous i'm getting my first tattoo in january 3rd :D thanks for all the tips !
Beautiful girl who has mutilated herself. Wait until she hits her 40’s and starts looking like a sagging cartoon.!
Don't be cheap.
If the artist says $500, don't go looking for an "artist" that'll do it for $200.
Good work ain't cheap.
Cheap work ain't good.
+only half bad 333 i agree with you in 99.99999% of the time. However after going to the same talented artist for close to a decade, hes now tattooing me for free due to wanting to show me gratitude for being his longest customer, so in some cases good tattoos can be cheap. But generally you are right
+Lucas J
Good part on the artist :)
+only half bad 333 Definitely! You get what you pay for!
+Katrin Berndt Yup. And I seriously don't get it. Ppl invest in their cars, homes, careers... why not your body? I hate when I see good ppl with shitty tattoos. But if that's what they want, it's their body
Yes but sometimes people want a tattoo with a grungy/amateurish look
Her: know your pain tolerance.
Me: *Immediately starts punching myself*
But if you punch yourself and it hurts are you strong or weak?
Rowan dun dun DUUUUUUN
It isn't same. I know guy who hates injections, has crappy pain tolerance to them and any inner pain, but I've never seen him performing any reaction to any punch not aimed perfectly in celiac plexus (not like breathing problems can be called pain)
This woman is gorgeous, like oh my god her eyes.
Her eyes are like diamonds
No
Neo Nilsson Yes.
Indeed
She looks so cute and badass at the same time 😁
Neon Skye Yep!
Neon Skye she's fine as fuk boii
Yea 😂
Agreed
I honestly dont understand people who says you will regret your tattoos when youre older (50+). Like wtf, they will remind me of my youth so I know they will be positive. I might not like the motive and it will probably look stupid as shit, but its not like I am going to pull off women when I am that old. I am too old to care and Ill look ugly anyways, so why is that a problem.
Yeah. It's not like I'm going to walk into a parlor and look at a badass wolf and tell them ,,yeah, I want that on my entire chest, heree's 500 bucks''. I'll get something that means something to me and if it is a memory of my childhood I can never change the fact that it will be important to me my entire life.
If you search old people with tattoos, they look pretty damn cool
Regret is for the things you HAVENT done! And yeah, old people with tattoo's look awesome imo.
I agree! Getting old and having tattoos is not a reason not to get tattoos. Even if they will look wrinkled, skin without tattoos will have wrinkles too.
Frontyer One of my best friends is 50, he only regrets one tattoo because he did not research the meaning enough, but he loves his tattoos.
So glad I watched this! I'm getting my very first tattoo next Wednesday, getting my baby sisters name and date of birth on my neck as she isn't with us no more so she will always be apart of me :')
Megan Mila Rose good luck
Megan Mila Rose this is beautiful!! I wanted something like that in mind. Did it hurt for you?
Aww that's beautiful! After my husband died, I got his initials in blue ( same color of the motorcycle he was driving when he had his accident) for my first tattoo.
I’m so sorry
Lol in two years late but I was gonna say brace yourself 😂
Just felt like thanking you. Got my very first tattoo today, it was way less painful than I thought and I'm super satisfied with it. Before going, I literally devoured your videos with tips and such, and you truly motivated me with the right "can do" attitude ♥
tatoos are the only things we give the money and bring to our graves ;)
What if you pay someone shoot you in the head?
@@grantmemoli4776 aaaa
beauty surgeries too
What if you got plastic surgery
That-and the casket🤷♀️🤷♀️
Please be careful with getting a tattoo in a different language, if you speak the language or know someone who speaks it then that's fine, because otherwise chances are it will not mean what you think it does.
especially in Chinese.
What you think means peace could actually mean potato in Chinese
I saw a video of Chinese guys translating tattoos, and not joking someone thought they got loyalty tattooed.. They ended up with noodles...
I once saw a photo of a Chinese guy, that got a tattoo of the word "free" in Greek but probably google translated it,because it was the not costing money free, not the rebellious independent free😂😂😂
So true! My japanese teacher told me some storys about that... she saw tattowed kanjis with missing strokes or even mirror-inverted... or - as someone told before - dishes like duck soup or something like that tattowed on the neck... scary!
I'm so glad that you talked about the copying thing , it pisses me off when I see my friends finding pictures of tattoos on Google and saying "I want this exactly" makes me cringe . I know for damn sure I don't set want to see anyone copying one of mine
My friend got her second tattoo and it is nearly identical to a picture she found on Pinterest, and her first one is completely identical. It frustrates me so much, like I get that she loved the designs but get creative and personalize them!
+Rhiannon Caswell I feel you ! I have a close friend whom the other day she posted a picture from Google and said "I'm getting this in a month" it makes me cringe
I never thought of this, I honestly am thinking of getting something that I found on Tumblr. But now, I think I may change it up a little. Thanks, this really opened my eyes
Unless you designed your own tattoos, they're really not yours and you can't be upset at others for copying.
+NomeQueen Yes you can.
I'm so glad you you mentioned speaking up and not being shy!
Getting my first tattoo tomorrow!!!
Same
Happy ?
Just Fly yeah it turned out great, what about you?
Just Fly mine turned out great too!
RastamanBob2001 I am happy for you ! I think I'll get one next year, I will ask for money for Christmas so I can my first little tattoo :)
I had a cancer 5 year ago and now I'm cured , so I would to love make a tattoo to represent that moment/situation. It would be my first tattoo , I'm excited to do that but I don't know what to do.
Glad u are still with us, wish u a long and healthy life
Stay away from sugar and juice every vegetable under the sun to keep cancer at bay
@@bcbro142 dude you're body still needs sugar and it's pretty hard to stay away from it since it's in literally everything
Congrats on being cancer free!
@@maebunny5298 he means added sugar, high fructose sugar etc. Fruit is natural and good for the body
I'd like to add: think your placement ahead. Save bigger areas such as thighs and arms for bigger tattoos. It can be a pain in the ass to fit your new tattoos later on if you didn't save space. You make one small tattoo in the middle of your thigh and you have just wasted a great canvas that could have been occupied by a great tattoo. When you have no tattoos it mught seem that you have a lot of skin, but once you start getting inked you'll realize that you can run out of skin pretty fast and it's scary. It's kinda like playing tetris.
Saatana wow never thought of that! thanks
Saatana omggg yess!!!! I've seen a few girls get a small tattoo right smack in the middle of their arm I'm just like 🤦🏻♀️ bruh
I want to tattoo "SNORT THE MEME" in my forehead as my first.
I want a "inhale the memes" tattoo in my nose, a "exhale the memes" in my mouth and a "inject the memes into my bloodstream" in my arm
ʏᴜɴɢ ᴄʜʀɪsᴛ nice one
Kiki Lucena i want "b the meme #rekt #mlg" on my chest and "i sexually identify as a modified sti" on my elephant cock.
oh shit 40 likes im fucking famous
:D hey mom!
I never thought I'd want tattoos, but in the past year or two I've come up with a lot of tattoos I'd like to get; I've even come up with a list of like 15 or so ideas (and it's always growing). My mom is pretty anti-ink (I still live at home) so I'm probably gonna blow a lot of money on tattoos as soon as I move out lol
Haha I feel ya. I've already got two booked this year and I turn 18 in a week. It's going to cost me about 1100 for both.
Stitches0043 USD?! Damn...
My mom tolk me I could get a tattoo when I was 16, she didnt care. Now I am 18 and she says its stupid hahah. Getting one in a week anyways. You should do the same. Its your body not her, she wont get any less mad if youre moved out anyways.
Dan the Dude save save save! Save dat money 😏
I'm underage and don't even want a tattoo. Don't even know what I'm doing here lmao
Charlotte Mills hehe. I got mine at 14
To watch
Modern Woodsman what
I rly want a small meaningful tattoo on my ankle
Shosh me too! I’m going to get mine soon. I want a flat line that goes into a cross and then a heartbeat to represent I was dead in my sins but with Christ I live. And I’m thinking about getting Romans 6:11 written under it but not 100% sure on that yet
My father is drawing my first tattoo! The artist is super cool and they have the same type of art style, we've talked quite a bit. It is a rose to symbolize my mother that recently passed away, the artist is so supportive of doing this and I'm actually very excited! Of course he will be able to add changes etc, but it'll mean the world to me :)
First video I've watched..
Definitely one of my new favourite youtubers,
Love your style!
Yeah she's totally awesome. I've been binge watching some of her videos today.
getting my first kind of big tattoo in 22 days 6 hour session wish me luck lol
How did it go
SjonMagnetron how it went
SjonMagnetron I'm getting it in a few hours I'm so nervous but soooo excited!!!!
***** it isnt as bad as you think (:
I know it was like an hour process, I'm so happy with it the pain was worth it!
I've wanted a tattoo to symbolize my lifestyle choices in a way that was subtle to most, but was clear to those who are also involved. I was looking for something for a year, and when my friend made a suggestion, I knew that was it. I called an artist a week later, and am scheduling my appointment. I suppose if you're mentally prepared and 100% sure about the idea, the wait isn't necessary.
Do update us on the process! :) Go for it!
+Attilla TheFunnn are you fucking dumb
+Attilla TheFunnn I have to disagree with you since I've met hundred of women with tattoos and none of them fit that description.
+Attilla TheFunnn hahaha I've never once been "used" and I'm not damaged?? Plus slut is a useless derogatory term, and even if it had a socially accepted definition, I can't possibly meet that? So I'm sorry, troll, but I'm 0% offended.
+Attilla TheFunnn I'm so so glad you assume women with beautiful tattoos are crazy, though, because you're actually mental and we won't have to figure that out. thanks!
i've always wanted to get a tattoo with a little sun rising because i always think "it's a new day the mistakes i've made in the past are in the past" which i find really cool and then i want to get tattoos that say "awake" and "unafraid" or "i am not afraid to keep on living" i'm not sure which one (i know they are a mcr reference and that i shouldn't get lyric tattoos but i think this quote is a good thing to keep in my mind even if i don't like mcr in the future)
Why shouldn't you get lyric tattoos haha? :)
Katrin Berndt Personally I love lyric tattoos but a ton of people hate on them. Gotta ignore the haters
I want my first tattoo to be the faces of the Demolition Lovers on the cover of Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge on my thighs but I'm not sure if that would he copyright
The song Famous Last Words has always been a pretty meaningful song to me. I think that'd be an awesome tattoo.
Do you still want the same thing?
Just came back to say that this is one of your most iconic looks... absolute goddess!
Got my first tattoo two days ago.
I started medium size.
Chest so wasn't that painful.
I spent a lot of time looking at portfolios so I had an artist in the style I liked.
Got a geometric wolf that is symbolic to me at least.
Gave my artist some inspiration pictures but let her do the rest completely. On the day she decided to increase the size by 10%.
Got enough sleep, 0 alcohol and lots of food.
She shaved the area.
No twitching by me.
Recovery is going well.
So far only good responses from people I know :)
+john farrell Awesome! :D
Pictures? That sounds sick
+Chris Bey Yeah no problem.
Just remember I took pictures of tattoos and actual pictures of wolves to my artist and let her produce the design.
Currently healing so should look a better in around a week.
imgur.com/mHUikye
+john farrell whys he only got 2 legs lol
ThePlugTurtle Because its side on, you can see the second leg for the front pair.
pixabay.com/static/uploads/photo/2013/06/29/21/18/wolf-142173_960_720.jpg
That wolf has more than 3 legs but with the perspective it only looks like 3 for example.
I find it ridiculous that people judge you for something you chose to put on your body. It doesn't affect them in anyway therefore they have no right to say anything about it. Atleast that is what I think. 😕
I think this thinking is a little bit naive. People, including you, judge people for everything they say and do. It's how our brain works. I mean even people who like tattoos will judge you for your tattoos, like is the design generic or unique, was it well executed or not, does the size/placement fit. If you don't want judged by anyone, your only option is to avoid people altogether.
+AnniMcSally All I was saying is that it is not their body therefore they have no right to care or saying anything about what I choose to do such as tattoos and piercings. I don't care what people do. It doesn't affect me when someone else has a tattoo. And sure you may not like it which, you have every right to do. But that doesn't mean you must comment on something that someone else, not only spent a lot of money for, but also something that probably means a lot to them.
+Makayla Good luck with that.
its called better judgement we all have it. u see a bald dude with teardrop tattoos on his face and letters on his knuckles walking tward you on a side walk with a wifebeater and a tshirt thrown over his shoulder are u gna get to know him before you decide to pick the fork in the road going away from him?
+Makayla but HEY im pretty sure each of those tear drops representing someone he murdered meant alot to him, so lets just give him the benifit of the doubt! YEAH!
I got my first tattoo when I was 13, I've had it for three years now and don't regret it. and I did get it legally btw, it's a tradition in my family that when we turn 14 we can either get that or money.
in which country can you get a tattoo at the age of 14 not to be rude or anyrhing just want to know
that's fine, and I'm from New Zealand. Another reason as to why i was able to get it so young is because the tattoo artist has been doing my dads tattoo's for over 30 years, so he knows my family :)
I find that kind of beautiful. It's a very different tradition, but nonetheless beautiful.
Sara Ozuna Thank you, it also helped that because I'm very artistic I created my own tattoo, and have now even created my mums latest one. :)
Aren't you legally allowed to get a tattoo at any age at any country if your parents agree?
Just got my first tattoo. It's a crown on my wrist. Trust me, it didn't hurt that bad. It hurts but I mean it doesnt hurt till the state that you want to leave the tattoo parlor and never return. It is bearable! The outline was not that bad, the shading has some challenge though because its 4 needles poking at your skin at a time! Trust me guys, your first tattoo won't hurt that bad!
Haha a crown on your wrist and a big tattoo on your thigh or chest are not comparable. So guys your first tattoo pain will depend on the tattoo you're getting! ^^ But if you're getting something smaller on your wrist then no it probably won't hurt too bad.
Katrin Berndt Yeah, my apologies! Forgotten to mention it won't hurt to get a small one on the wrist!! Those places with little flesh will definitely hurt more tho like the ribs, knees elbow.
I got my first tattoo just over a month ago (and am utterly in love), and this was one of the videos I watched to calm myself down about it and know what to expect, so thank you so much for creating it!
I wish I knew about eating before getting a tattoo.. My first tat and I almost fainted 😂 my artist gave me Oreos and I was perfectly fine
😂😂😂
Just finished a 5h session the last week and I ate like a big fat order of breadsticks :'D All though, my tattoo artist did give me a beer but I don't think that counts as food .. :')
Endorphins and adrenaline. Body needs energy for both.
finding an artist is the hardest part for me, I also would feel so awkward telling some one else what to do :S asking for a design is more intimidating than the getting it part for me
Ugh as someone with social anxiety I agree so much 😂😂😂
I'm usually such a confident person, but for some reason this scenario just freaks me out.
I made a sketch last summer for the tattoo I wanted. Black snake surrounded by yellow heirloom roses. My artist changed the type of flower, made them bigger and narrowed it down to only a few of the flowers that way the details won't blend together. I'm getting it tomorrow, and I'm beyond excited. It's a beautiful piece🥰
I got my first tattoo today. It is a memorial type of tattoo for my dad. He just recently passed. I got a compass that he drew. It is perfectly imperfect and it is on my forearm. It is also incomplete. I wanted the whole forearm done but since it is my first tattoo i went ahead and only got the compass part of the tattoo today. I was super nervous about getting it done but the whole experience was just fantastic. For real guys do your research not only on the artists work, but their personality. If you find someone that you gel well with you can create a cool bond. That was something I definitely didn’t expect.
I love your voice so much tbh I could listen to you talk all day
I talked to my artist about getting a hummingbird on my inner finger and she said that she was gonna be straight up with me and say that she wouldn't do it because it would fade fast and would have to be touched up too often. She didn't want me to waste my money on something that would fade fast and suggested a different spot on my body :) if you're in Phoenix, Arizona, go to Ink Snob tattoo and ask for Kaitlin, she's the best!!!
Something I learned from my first tattooing experience: ask the artist how long they've been doing their job. I stupidly didn't ask and when I did I learned that I was actually getting it done by an apprentice who had just started that year. Don't just assume if you walk into any tattoo shop that you'll get a seasoned veteran. Overall, don't be afraid to ask questions.
did the tattoo turn out nice or crappy?
+astrea79 If there's an apprentice working at a tattoo shop they must be pretty good or else they'd be tattooing from their basement, so that really doesn't matter much . All it means is that they're new at they're new at the job, not necessarily bad or inexperienced.
+567nicol It was kinda in between in retrospect. I need to get it touched up but since it's on my back it's easy to forget about. I wanted it done in dark blue ink, but the shop owner convinced me it was a better idea to get it in black. I kinda wished I had insisted on blue because I wanted a woad color for a celtic spiral encircled and not have it look like a tribal/celtic tattoo and that kinda what it turned out looking. It was not what I originally wanted but it looked close enough so at the time I was happy with it. If I could do it over again, I would have waited and saved more money and gone to somebody who would have done something different but whatever, it's not like I regret getting it.
I'm turning 40 in August, and I have my first tattoo appointment set for May. My tattoo idea has a lot of significance because it symbolizes my rebuilding after my divorce. So, really I want the process to go well. I appreciate your advice and insight. It'll help me prepare for my appointment.
The way you said about people will judge you was so true, you can’t let people tell you who you are stand up for yourself and what you believe in. Great video
How I think about it is basically if you get something, maybe a band logo like you said, if you don't like it in the future you can always think it through and be like "Hey, this symbolizes a time where ___ meant a lot to me" etc
+HopelesslyHailey definitely! Personally I just think other designs are more aesthetically pleasing than logos ^^
+HopelesslyHailey Meeeh not really... You can live knowing you lied that, but carrying it where anyone can see it aka making a statement out of it it's not something you will like in the future. I used to think like you but people change a lot more than we can imagine.
+ばけねこ化け猫 okay but let's just agree that everybody has a different experience, and not everybody regrets it and not everybody changes over time to the same degree, or just in the same way. So it's a stereotypization and a generalization and it sounds like you want to prove that all people with tattoos are sad, regretful and bitter people 20-40 years later *only because* they have a piece of ink somewhere under their skin. Which is not true and one tattoo does not define a personality in its whole :D I mean it totally *can*, but I mean HOPEFULLY some other stuff happens in your life, too...
Also, it's a really really personal opinion of mine so attack me if you want (this goes for everybody/anybody reading this) but if you're getting a *tattoo*, isn't that already taking a very-long-term chance? so why not make it specific? you're getting a tattoo for christ's sake, honestly, if something matters that much in my life right at this moment, I'm not gonna make it vague. I'm not gonna make it vague just so that I can say I played it safe for the next 20-40-60 years.I'm not about the next 20-60 years, I have no idea about the next 20-60 years. I'm getting a tattoo, that's already as far away from playing it safe as it can get, so if I really like a specific thing and I don't want to make it vague, noone can convince me of doing the opposite. according to this theory all my tattoos are supposed to be vague symbols? I'm sorry but I just can't do that. then I'd look like an average picture book that, to be honest, entails no emotions for me and is very impersonal. Your tattoo is - to some degree always - about you. Make it about you.
I'm sorry I got a bit carried away but anyways, that would be my advice :D
But of course I agree on the argument that please, please really think it throught. not just the first one, all of them basically.
Nemamka
That's the thing, a band is a band, a group of people, but yeah if that's what represents you just go for it. I don't dislike the idea because you may regret liking the band, I dislike it because I prefer high quality tattoos that's all.
+ばけねこ化け猫 if someone has a band theme tattoo doesn't mean that it isn't a high quality tattoo. don't judge others decisions. logos can be used as a base to really nice and meaningfull tattoos. the thing is that everyone is different and for you sth can be strange but for someone else it can be normal and you should accept its decision. and yes, i have tattoos i know what im talking about.
Love your hair in this Katrin!
Is there a makeup tutorial for this look, because you look amazing xxx
Do NOT be shy is so important!! Even tho I only have a really really tiny tattoo, I remember sitting there and the stamp was in my opinion not straight at first and I told the artist and she was like no it is straight. And I told her to please move it a little and I am so happy I did!! Cause I could not imagine having a tattoo on me where I think something is wrong from the first second.
I'm getting my first Tattoo in two months and I'm really excited but also anxious somehow. It's such a strange step to take, making me worried a bit but your video helped me a lot and I wanted to thank you for it ❤️
I'm getting a tattoo on my ankle this weekend and I'm so scared I heard that it's so painful! Thank you you really made me feel more confident and comfortable 💜
I have a tattoo on my right hand since I was 6years old 😀. I just ran and got it done from outside a temple in India..lol.
lol
Interesting! That's certainly unique haha
liar
teddie why?
Thats illegal
I wish I had known more about the 'dont copy someone else's tattoo' thing. I just found this nice design on pinterest, then I just went and got it pretty much like it was. I never taught that I was doing something wrong, until I did more research and realized that u shouldnt do that. I managed to come up with some ideas to change it and now it actually has a personal meaning to me and I feel a lot better about it. Never copying a tattoo again ! I love ur videos btw :) #finnishfangirl
+Neptune .png Yeah but most people will regret copying someone else's tattoo in the end. At first you might like the idea or the looks but in the end it's nothing personal. It's nothing that you actually thought about in-depth or anything. Not saying this goes for everyone, but at the end of the day I think most people would want to have something that they came up with themselves or at least has some sort of personal touch to it.
+Neptune .png Yes it is something wrong with stealing tattoos. Tattoos are just like any other artpiece, as soon as it is created, it is copyrighted by law. So if that artist who made that piece she found on pinterest discovered that some other artist made the same piece and takes credit for it, he/she has the right to sue them, if he/she got proof that the original piece was made first.
Its really great though that +Roosa Lehikoinen changed her piece so it feels more personal to her :)
I got my first tattoo last week. A large one, covering my whole inner forearm. A dragon, looking a bit like a charcoal pencil drawing. I love it :) Your channel helped me to make the right descission. Thank you!
This may be a stupid question, but where is the line between copying someone else's tattoo and getting one inspired by it? I do theatre, and one of my favorite actors has a gorgeous tattoo of what's called a ghost light (basically a certain type of light that's always kept running in a theater). So it's a pretty unique thing (I honestly can't find anyone besides this actor who has a ghost light tattoo), but getting that would be pretty significant to me personally--what are the acceptable parameters of similarity and difference that separates stealing an inspiration? I'm interested in getting this tattoo as my first, but the last thing I want to do is offend, insult, or steal.
What I would do is to describe it using words to an artist and let them create it out of their mind. Then you've been inspired by this other person but it won't be copied since the artist doesn't know the "original" image that you have seen? Just a suggestion!
Katrin Berndt that's a good suggestion! Thank you!
Lauren Payne maybe talk to the person who originally got the tattoo? i'm sure they wouldn't mind if you just had a nice conversation and make sure to bring up that you want the tattoo because theirs is just so beautiful, and that it would mean a lot to you.
I had to look it up xD but not every ghost light looks the same as the next one, so maybe just use another model?
Lauren Payne if it’s an object like that, I feel it’s hard to truly copy. It’s like saying someone getting a smiley face in a circle is copying. Technically yes, but if you want a smiley face in a circle you want a smiley face in a fucking circle lmao
I got my first tattoo at fourteen and never regretted it, it symbolized my life at the moment and it still holds so much meaning to me.
That's so nice! Can I ask what is it? And where? Just curious :3
Melody Acosta // its a rose made of words. All the words held/hold a lot of meaning. Some of the words are- silence, drown, scenery and canvas (They all have personal meaning). I got it on my upper arm^ it was done by my family’s personal tattoo artist at the time though I do my family’s tattoos now since I became a tattoo artist.
Melody Acosta it’s hard to explain what it looks like but it’s very detailed and you can’t really see the words from farther away^^
@@JustFate_ Omg thanks for sharing!! And wow, your tattoo sounds so wonderful, clever and creative💖
@@JustFate_ Also, congrats on becoming a tattoo artist yourself!
You're so beautiful, and I love your accent! Are you Swedish?
my guess is German(im British but I lived in Germany as a child and go there frequently so dont think im just a random thinking he's a genius :p )
+FARGO3874 She is swedish yes :) German people sound different in my opinion :)
Im german i can tell you that is a Swedish accent, doesnt sound like german at all.
Also Berndt isnt a german surname.
+Bibo Bbds Im austrian haha :D Hallo nachbar xD
MissMusic4Ever96 Nachbar :D haha
I have wanted to get a tattoo of flowers for years, but i have to wait until I'm 18. My mom is not very happy with the idea that i want a tattoo, and my dad definitely would not be if i told him. He rants regularly about how stupid tattoos are, and how he can never take a person seriously if they have a tattoo. He was angry enough when i said i wanted to get my ears pierced, and he constantly reminds me how unnatural having a hole in my ear is.
Don't listen to them. There's nothing wrong with that. Your just expressing your inner creativity and style. Do what you want as soon as you turn 18, cause by then you'll be free.
I got mine at 16, and then became a tattoo artist later. I hope you get one the day you turn 18.
That’s so dumb, you only live once ya know. It’s your body your decision
Damn mormons
Lady Pink I know this comment is old, but I was just wondering if you wished you waited to get the tattoo you got at sixteen?
even though it's an old video of you it really really helped me out on preparing. I'm getting my first tattoo on 15th october and the closer I'm getting to it, the more I'm nervous and your videos just helped me calming down a little bit. thanks a lot and greetings from bavaria!
just here reading the comments... So how did't go?
@@naomighyss hey, it didn't even hurt much even though it has been 6 hours straight. my tattoo looks amazing! it's a fox that breaks down into a bunch of leaves and the tattoo artist was absolutely kind and kept asking me if I'm alright or already passed away since I literally didn't move at all. thanks for asking btw :) have a great week!
@@mace2899 Sounds dope!
I just got my first tattoo a few days ago, It honestly in my experience, didn't hurt as much as everyone made it out to be. I remember going in terrified because people were telling me I could actually pass out from the pain (I'm not saying that can't happen to people) but everyone really is different and I don't think you should listen to what other people say, just find out for yourself.
While I am not getting my first soon I really did appreciate this video and found it very informative! Thank you Katrin!
in two weeks i'm getting the sempiternal logo on my upper arm....I am stoked
Yo, I love that logo. BMTH is amazing. Hope everything goes well with the tat!
Elise Vanbesien thank you! :)
called the flower of life, bring me the horizon did not create that
yea im not usually into raggin on peoples tattoo choices but band logos.... never really a great idea...
+Alex DiazdeLeon WHOOPPS. I did a stick and poke tattoo of The Neighbourhood's upside down house logo. (':
I literally booked in for my first tattoo about 12 hours before I got it. Saw an artist i'd really liked for ages post about a cancelletion, i had a bit of spare cash and was like ahh fuck it i'll take him up on that.
Emailed and I was like "hey if you've still got that cancellation would you mind tattooing a cat with a bow and maybe a rose in the background" and then a day later I ended up with a tattoo that goes from my wrist to just in my elbow crease. I originally wanted it on my thigh and the artist was like "yeah it won't look good there because it's not big enough/not enough detail" so I listened to him and he was fucking right because it looks awesome on my arm.
I just got my first tattoo and my artist waited till we started to be like "oh yea this is probably the most painful spot. Youre doing so good!" It didnt start to hurt till the last couple of seconds. I got my sternum done. It was a great experience. Im excited to get more.
i’m getting a lotus flower for my first tattoo, because the lotus flower grows in swampy/not perfect conditions and i feel as though i’ve done the same, life hasn’t always been perfect but i’ve flourished through it and am a strong person.
I like 3 latin frases as tattoes: "sustine et abstine ", "solve et coagula" and last but not the least "sine spes sine metu "
Itsiwhatitsi phrases*
I'm turning 18 this month and I'll be getting my first tattoo as a sort of celebration of it. I've been super excited about it but also nervous so this video was really reassuring and your advice was very helpful! I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Got my first tattoo a week ago and while I did feel the pain of the needle, it didn't really hurt until near the end. But I think after 3 hours of just sitting with the guy putting a needle to my arm, my body was just like "STAHP!!! Just stop already!"
im thinking about getting a tattoo as well, when u go outside do you like put sunblock on you or try to hide your tattoo from the sun?
@@butter9636 Both actually. My tattoos are located on my upper arms, so whenever I wear a tank top I put on sunblock but when I wear a regular t-shirt, I don't bother
I’m 14 but I know for sure I want tattoos. I’m thinking of a purple rose somewhere hidden as my first, just to see how it feels. There’s a big symbolism behind the colour purple for me, and also behind a rose, so yeah.
16, have wanted a tattoo for three years now. I was planning on getting an irrational heart beat in honor of my older brother. He has a heart condition.
(If anybody has any advice where to get the tat, I'm here) I was thinking of the Latissimus Dorsi but idk
I’m getting my full upper arm for $300 instead of $600 because I know him!! So I just got really lucky! I can’t wait for my first
Good luck
I'm 14, and my mom agreed to let me get my first tattoo. I'm doing it this Tuesday. The tattoo artist I'm going to thinks my idea is really good, and I'm so excited! Thanks for all the advice! Btw, you look amazing!
I just found your videos and I'm really enjoying them! I got my first tattoo in October and did the same thing you mentioned here: I got a tattoo that symbolized my favorite band with a sparrow and an anchor. I thought about adding meaningful lyrics but decided not to. I wanted the tattoo to mean something to me without including the rest of the world too. Thanks for your good advice. I wish I would have found your videos first but definitely will continue watching them since I plan to get more done.
I’m 21 and been hungry for months for a tattoo so I did my research and finally found an artist that trust , I filled out some online information and they emailed me back and now I’m waiting for their response for my tattoo appointment:) I’m excited
How’d it go 3 years later haha?
I’m going for my first tattoo within the week, it’s going to be a full leg sleeve and we’re starting on my shin, I come here for tips, received them and stayed because of how gorgeous she is wow
I want a ladybug tattoo because my great-grandmothers nickname is Ladybug (she is Katalin and in my language ladybug is katica so we call her Katica because they sound similar). I want as much dots on the left wing as much decades she lived and on the right wing as much dots as much years she lived. So at the moment my Ladybug tattoo would have 8 dots on the left side and 2 on the right side. And I want the whole thing in sketch style or I want Sasha Unisex to do this with her awesome watercolor looking technique.
But my great grandmother is still alive and I'm only 16 so yeah I have time to decide:)
Love your idea! Sounds like it will be a wonderful tattoo!
Sasha is an amazziinngggg artist
I will get a tattoo of 'The Lion King' soon(:
I'll get Simba's paw in Mufasa's pawprint from the scene in where Simba, Nala and Zazu got chased by Shenzi, Banzai and Ed and Mufasa saved them.
I also want the quote 'Remember who you are' under the image.
The Lion King stands for my childhood and having to grow up, just like Simba did.
I have to remember who I am and I will have to do what I will have to do.
I gotta be honest, I saw the idea of the paw+pawprint on the internet, but I'm gonna stick to the original (the one I saw online had a purple pawprint) and not actually copy the tattoo, since I want the original image on my body. And also, I added the quote to it as well(:
It's gonna be my first tattoo ever and part of me is afraid of regretting it one day, even though I know I won't, because it stands for my childhood.
I hope I won't be in too much pain when I'll get it done, haha c:
Please do t get it. Once that drawing is on your skin you're stuck with it. Tattoos seem to be a fashion at the moment and in a few years they will fade out. Please don't ruin your beautiful skin.
+BarcelonaCobayo1998 stfu
FUCK OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+Kolorlesssoul Oh well, I already got it anyways xD
+BarcelonaCobayo1998 tattoos have been around for years upon years, they will never go out of style and are not a "fashion statement"
i got my first tattoo 6 months ago and it was a 5 hour session. 100% worth being uncomfortable for a little while.
Thank you! I'm planning on getting a tattoo of a hummingbird in honour of my late grandmother, she was such a huge part of my life and I want to show my love and appreciation for her
I really appreciate when I go to an artist or piercer with an idea of what I want done and they say no. It reassures me that they know what they are doing and it makes it easier when I do get inked or pierced because they were professional enough to be honest and didn't just do something because I wanted it knowing it either wouldn't turn out good, it would be incredibly painful, or I would end up hating it.
My first tattoo I was 17 and went in for a full old school wings,heart and dagger chest piece! Absolutely underestimated the pain tolerance overtime! I was rattling by the 5th hour 😂😂😱
I want to get a tattoo of a semicolon with my therapist’s name incorporated into it on the back of my neck. Like, the “i” in her name will be the semicolon. I thought I was being creative, but what if I’ll regret it? Just it explain a little further, she’s really helped me through a lot, and it’s something I want to remember her by when I’m older and think I can’t go on. I’m not getting her name for her, but because she’s the reason I’ve continued. I owe it all to her.
hey! im also getting a semicolon too when im old enough with the lyric 'i need to exist' :)
emily miles
That’s powerful. I love it already.
I am planning on getting small safety pin and an eight note on my wrists, any advice or pointers with design?
Ask your artist! :) It should be pretty straight forward.
start off small is not just size!
Just had my first tattoo at a flash event yesterday and asked some typical first timer questions about size and pain tolerance, because the flashes were all bigger in reality than they'd appeared in photos. My artist told me that the first tip (start off small) isn't only about size but also about the design and the time it will take.
A relatively small tatoo with a lot of lines and multiple colours can take longer and be more painful than a bigger dot-shaded blackwork tattoo (although i did ask to scale back the shading a bit for my comfort). My 'big' tattoo took far less time and didn't seem as painful as the smaller, intricate piece of my neighbour.
Also, because it was on my back and I had to lean forward, I could read on my e-reader without moving anything but my finger, and that was SUPER helpful to distract me from the pain until I was used to it. Would definitely recommend an e-reader if you can.
I love how unique and honest u are
I’m here because I have my first big tattoo tomorrow (I have 4 small ones)
I've always love symbolic simplicity. My family hates tattoos, but I will get my simple, symbolic wrist tattoo one day. I even have thought about hiding it for jobs.
check out Nibbles' video on covering tattoos in the future
I'll be turning 18 soon and my parents aren't too thrilled about the whole getting a tattoo thing so I kinda wanted one that wasn't as visible. I already have my shoulder reserved for a different tattoo (it's going to be bigger and I'm waiting to see how my skin reacts to the ink for my smaller, first tattoo) and I was wondering if an ankle tattoo was good for a first one?
The ankle is mostly bone so it's probably going to hurt more since you don't know how your skin reacts to the ink and the pain try doing a more fleshy part 😀😀😀😀
I would recommend stomach, hips or upper thigh! these areas usually have enough muscle/fat over the bone to avoid extreme pain, and they're easy to cover up
if you want one that's easy to cover up pretty much no matter what you wear, go with the thigh
I got my first small one on the back of my neck. It is super meaningful for me but my hair covers it up as I'm a teacher and we know the comments we suffer if we do something like this. It didn't hurt so much and I got to see how my skin reacted and the healing process, etc.
Dunno if I'm too late, but I have one next to my ankle bone and it didn't hurt much while getting it done, however walking afterwards was painful for the next week almost. It's also an area that I bumped a lot while it was healing and I now have to get it touched up.
I got my first tattoo on my stomach/hip area and I wouldn't really recommend it for a first tattoo. During the healing time I couldn't wear pants (maybe not a problem if you like dresses I guess) and it sort of vibrated onto the other side which made it more painful while being done.
I'd personally recommend your shoulder blade, the one I have there is easy to cover up and not painful at all while healing or getting done. Just be sure to put your ointment on it and you're pretty much set c:
tl;dr Shoulder blade is the place I'd recommend getting done first
This was unbelievably helpful. I couldn't find a better video than this for first time tips on RUclips.
Oh I'm glad you liked it! xx
One minute into the first video that I’ve watched on your channel and I already know I’m gonna love you
How does a full back Yggdrasil and Celtic half sleeves sound? I'm of Celtic decent, ... and I think it'd look pretty alright.
Kinda badass dude
Elvio La ́Dum *Hat tip* Thanks.
Ranga cool
Levi the llamacorn *Hat tip*
Omg i adore celtic tattoos😍😍 i am not celtic but feel a great connection to it.
I’m getting my first tattoo as a memorial for my cat (don’t judge me I had this cat for 21 years.) this coming Tuesday and I am getting way more nervous about it the closer it is. I’m trying to manage my anxiety about it because I know if I don’t I will send myself into a panic.
I want Always with 7 stars underneath to represent my siblings.
I'm getting my first tattoo in a few days and watching this really helped me so thank you for keeping me calm about the process!
My first tattoo was on my left forearm from the wrist to the elbow area. 3hrs on it and pain started after 1.5hr of starting to get tattooed but it was worth it, I dont regret it and I love it. I'm planning on doing another in the future.
Advice: when ur getting tattooed don't think about pain and do something to keep urself busy it does help.
Nice video u earned a subscriber :)
the first tattoo I'm getting is Twenty Øne piløts lyrics "sometimes to stay alive you gotta kill your mind |-/" because they've helped me through so much
Getting a very large piece tomorrow, thank you this was helpful 😊
My first tattoo was a detailed out tattoo I had in my head, still love it, but I should've given my artist more freedom and I can still do that I guess. I learned that I don't really give a damn if it's exactly how I wanted to, I opened up a bit and got more loose about what the artist decides to do on me and those pieces are much better than the planned out ones.
Your eye makeup in this is absolutely stunning!
I think this is my fifth tattoo vid that I watched. It helps to here from other people's experiences to help get prepered
when she said not to twitch, i can’t help it sometimes 💀💀 my body just wants to twitch
Tack så mycket. I am planning my first at age 30, this was very helpful!
fuck, your Chanel is going from strength to strength, congrats!
I like the vague symbolic advice. I wanted to get a really specific tattoo but now I’m opting for something that could be something really nice outside of context
Getting my first tattoo next week on my ankle. I am a little bit nervous but excited. It's now or never!