GETTING YOUR FIRST TATTOO | SURVIVAL GUIDE
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
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Hey guys, so this video was inspired by my latest tattoo that I started on a few days ago.
I hadn't been tattooed in about 2 years so I started to think about all of the things that I do to make it a more comfortable experience. I decided to make a video about it to help other people that are thinking about getting a tattoo or who are getting their first.
I hope this helps :)
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Finally, someone who knows what they're talking about. There's too many people on RUclips with tiny little tattoos thinking they're experts.
romeo lactose
He's got the tiniest tattoo ever
Why yall saying tattoos? Its pronounced tatdoo duhhh.
I'm getting a tattoo tomorrow and I'm literally panicking while trying to watch as many tattoo videos as possible
This. I'm getting started in 1 and a half hour o_o
Hope it turned out nice and that the pain wasn't too bad!
Lucretia J First session complete and it looks epic :) Pain wasn't too bad the first few hours. Collarbone, shoulders and chest kinda hurt, the arm was totally fine. I was pretty worn out after 5 1/2 hours though, so I slept like a baby a few hours later. How was your experience? :)
Lucretia J hows the tattoo going
I’m getting mine in 4 days can’t wait paying my deposit today
I like how he says "tadoos"
Thanks man Storm Twip
Getting a tattoo is one of the most inane and thoughtless things a human being can ever do. How embarrassing.
Also, the guy in the video looks like shit.
LMS brah okay hero
LMS brah your dumb getting a tattoo is not insane or thoughtless it's called ART. people who get tattoo's are expressing themselves in a different way. and I know this for a fact because I have 5 tattoo's and plan on getting more. Also, yes I understand it's your point of view on tattoo's but honestly people just need to get over it. One last thing my tattoo artist said to me on my first tattoo was this "you don't buy your tattoo you earn it" and yes in all actuality you do buy your tattoo but you do as well earn it because you have to sit through the pain (however bad it is) until it's done
Joshua weidmaier
I was expecting a deep voice
bro me too i swear i was like "lmao fuck noo"
An Asian with an Australian accent, I have seen everything now
+Bianca Del Taco Haha its pretty common here
I was just thinking that
Have you ever seen any black Asian/Japanese/Chinese? If it is a yes, you have seen everything
You ain't lying lol
You should try French, I tripped out when I heard an Asian talk with a heavy French accent.
I have a full sleeve and I hardly talked to my artist, never ate or drink anything (4-6 hour sessions), wore jeans vans and button ups, and never looked at my arm. All that to say stop overthinking people and just do what is comfortable and relaxing for YOU. Everyone is different. I'd bring a book or headphones with my phone and watch movies and listen to music and my sleeve went great. Oh and btw I HATE needles, pass out when I get shots/have blood drawn. So if you're scared don't be. It hurts but it's not bad and you'll survive. The art and tattoo at the end is well worth it. That's all, cheers and good luck
Well said brother
TheStyleDogg thanks for the reply I love your tattoo videos ;P
Just had my very first tattoo last saturday 3/28/15.. I did what you said, and it was smooth and easy. Mine took about 2 hours on my left arm. As soon the needle hit you, the feeling was not that bad, like a cat scratching you. The ink smells, the needle sounds... Makes you feel like.. i want more, true of what they said, it has this weird, addiction feeling.. Once the antist was done, the pain feels like sunburn, thats it.. Thanks for the tip. I didn't pass out, was not nervous. Fully awake and watching the entire procedures. Can't wait to get another..
I'm getting my first tadoo this month
Nice I just got mine 2 days ago I'm 18. It isn't as bad a ps people say
+Vezxx mines in less then a month dressing the pain
+Vezxx Hey I'm kinda nervous cuz I'm getting my tattoo in two days...and I'm 16.. Just wondering, does it hurt that bad or some people are just exagerating? (I know it hurts but will I be able to take it)
+Simona Georgieva depends where you are getting it there are charts online about more painful spots. I got it in a red spot so one of the most painful spots. Some parts obviously hurt but its not so painful u cant do it. It will be fine goodluck
+Vezxx I'll do it on the scapula, and I saw many charts and almost all of them are different😂
your lips sometimes like ":3"
+Ariana R. Noah haha I know right. I never knew until I watched my own videos haha
I wish I had watched this before getting my first tattoo! These were some really helpful tips to be honest; all which I could have needed. For example, I sat for almost 4 hours and when I was done I was sooo tired because I had not eaten anything and so I had no energy in my body, I almost felt like just passing out on the floor just to get some sleep, lol. The pain wasn't that bad when she did the lines, but the shadowing and coloring hurt sooo bad. I didn't look at the tattoo while she tattooed, because I was scared that if I saw the needles piercing my skin I would feel as if it hurt more just because of the visual image (e.g. hearing the sound makes you imagine it being worse than it is and seeing it can have the same effect), but I did look every time she wiped the ink and blood, just to see the progress that had been done, and that was pretty neat because you're all like "yay progress, one step closer to seeing the finished product!" :) btw the "talk to your tattoo artist" is a good tip, although people should take into consideration that some tattoo artists don't like talking while working because they need all their focus on doing the tattoo, but that is of course something individual to each tattoo artist. I've had mine for almost 4 days now and I'm doing my best to take care of it for the best results. :)
Getting my first tattoo in 8 days! Im extremely terrified, but at the same time incredibly excited! This helped me calm down a bit! Thank you for uploading!
Booked my first tattoo appointment and it's in a week and a day! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time, but I am so sure I will love it! Thanks for the video!!
Awesome. Good luck with it Kelsey Neillings
All the best with it!! Best experience ever :D
Kelsey Neillings I know that feeling :)
I just got my second tattoo and am letting it heal before the next session to finish the extra artwork and colors.
Have fun :)
Taddoo lol. I love it
There is a Facebook account called tattootaboo
Man that Aussie accent is fucking awesome XD
Haha cheers Jake Casey
Dude I envy people with that accent, it sounds so badass...
It sounds like an inner city Sydney Australian accent. Not as hard as most aussie accents.
Spud Rokkatansky No one gives a fuck
God, is that it? People keep commenting on his accent, and I couldn't hear it! Cause he's an Aussie
That's it. I'm gonna get a tattoo.
***** What do you mean?
+Mr. Nationwide I think they asked did you get *one? and did you!? I'm going in two days to get mine and I'm nervous!
Elizabeth Rennwanz I haven't got one.
I have alot of bills to pay and when I get some extra, I'll get the tattoo.
+Mr. Nationwide lmaooo
+Elizabeth Rennwanz did you get yours?? i get mine in 2 days from today and i'm super nervous xD
I have two smaller tattoos and I have my appointment for my third one. Even though I’ve already had my ‘first’ tattoo, I always come back to this video before I go in. This survival guide is one of my more favorite ones, it’s relatable and does help.
I love how he says tattoo like taddoo 😂 but still great video
Got my first tattoo yesterday. People always said it never hurts. They are big liars😂. It hurts, but it's bearable.
A scale out 10 how would you rate the pain
+Anna Bananna it depends on where you get it. If you get it somewhere bony it will hurt and if you get it on your triceps and your hamstrings
Really depends on where you get it. My shoulder was no issue but my calf killed towards the back of the knee. It's not whether it's bony or not but rather how thin the skin is. Back of the knees, elbows, on the ribs, collar bones kills because the skin is quite thick. Biceps and shoulders aren't so bad because people tend to have more muscle there and the skin is thicker.
Madeleine Gillett EXACTLY! I have a tattoo on each shoulder and didn't hurt one bit I even slept on it but when I got my back tatted it fucking hurted so it just depends where you get it
Great vid. Years ago I asked an artist, straight up what does it feel like getting a tattoo. He took one of his business cards and folded it in half. Using one of the folded corners, he took my arm and cut a line into my skin hard enough to break the outer layer of skin but not hard enough for it to bleed. That is exactly what it feels like. At first your body gets a shock but then within a minute or two it settles down. Biggest mistake I did was not eating beforehand.
I'm getting my inner forearm done next month- going to be a long feather design so it's going to take about 3-4 hours, and I plan on doing everything in this video.
+xangelfshx Sweet. Good luck with it this time :)
I got my third tattoo on Monday and literally everything this guy is saying is spot on! My first tattoo, I was hungover and didn't get much sleep and had been at work all day so didn't eat much - it felt VERY painful and was just a negative experience. But this time I'd had a good breakfast and took a Lucozade & mars bar in (top tip - bring a bar along with you for your tattooist! If you get hungry they obviously do too) and it was an absolute walk in the park
This was incredibly helpful!! I'm getting my first tattoo at the end of the month and watching videos like these really helps me feel prepared.
Christina Spencer Awesome :)
This is literally the only helpful video I've watched
wwillowed Cheers bro
I had gotten my first tattoo in February of this year, it's a fairly large tattoo on my right shoulder, it was about 2 1/2 hours. I did so much research before I had actually got it done, and I wish I had watched your video beforehand. But overall happy about my first tattoo experience, and I only felt a bit of discomfort near the end of getting it done:)
RivieraJane Good job
I got my first one today, just something simple on my wrist, and I already have people asking me those three questions. I love these tips because they are so true! My tattoo artist made sure that I stayed calm, as untensed up as possible and that I breathed properly. He also talked to me during the whole thing and was really good about making sure that I was ok. You are so right, it does have a unique pain of it's own. And I looked at what he was doing while he was working, I feel like that gave me better control over what he was doing to me.
I'm actually getting my first tattoo in a week. and your video helped me so much. I ain't scared or anything but I like to be prepared. thank you!
Michelle S Yeah I am the same. Glad it helped
Awesome tips! Just the last two depends on the artist. Some really hate when clients stare at the work in progress or won't stop talking.
+greyforest7 Yeah thats true. But to be honest, most tattoo artists will let you do whatever it takes for you to remain calm and comfortable. Just from my experience
I like your accent and the way you say tattoo.
Thanks Nory Sejour
TheStyleDogg taddoo
Australian ??
Music is a must
2:16 did anyone else notice that he said 'tattoo'
+Anastasia Dhondrup yes!! Me. I seriously looked though all of the comments to see if anyone else notice that he said it perfectly. But mine was more around 2:05.
me personally my arms are very skinny and when i went to get my first tattoo i was very nervous because of how people described the feeling. Soon as it was started in all honesty it didn't hurt at all to me and i was able to sit through the whole tattoo with *No breaks*. 3 hours straight
-But its not all the same with everyone, it just depends on how much pain you can handle
And the body part being tattooed as well!!
I just got my first bigger one yesterday and I watched this a few days before I went! It really helped! I brought water in with me and just laid there and relaxed and distracted myself by looking at all of my artist's flash pieces on the wall.
+Alleah Boisvert Nice. Yeah I look around the room a lot as well. Anything to distract myself
ive got a sleeve and got my chest done but listening to music really helps, i focus on the music more then the tattoo and the pain is minimized and the tattoo goes alot faster
Hey The StyleDogg, Thanks for sharing your advice on getting tattoos. I got my first tattoo five days ago and used your advice in preparation for it! Keep saying "tadoos" man!
Colin Sznaider Cheers man
Dude I'm really excited to get my first tattoo this really helped
I thought it was only me, watching the artist do the tattoo is so calming and definitely helps with the pain. It's so frustrating being tattooed is a place where I can't watch!
I like watching too
Although I already got my tattoo a couple months back, this is still a great guide for anyone who wants to try getting one. It's so worth it. :)
***** Cheers
I just got my first tattoo yesterday and actually watched this video right before going. As she was setting everything up I got closer and closer to backing out, but once she actually started my thought involving the pain was, "this really fucking sucks, but it's a tolerable suck."
Awesome man. Glad you went through with it. What did you get?
Thanks man! And I got the album cover art from Doppelganger by The Fall of Troy on my left shoulder. My left arm will be for more general things but over time I want to figure out a sleeve for my right.
I did everything you said and it worked perfectly,thanks for the great help dude👊👊👊
I just got my first tattoo 3 days ago. Very cool experience. It hurt more than I expected, but it's a hurt I can handle. I found that looking at what he was doing without moving was better for my pain. At the end of it all it was more like a burning sensation. Overall it was good.
I think the more panic and anxiety you get your mind det into, the worst it's going to be for your pain sensitivity. If you get in your head that it IS going to hurt but is not the end of the world hurt you body wont go into such a panic mode.
I love how he says tattoo. "tahdu"
+Frankie Dixon Yessss
+Frankie Dixon do you guys wanna talk about tahduus ?
Can't wait to get my fist tattoo!!
Not booked yet but hopefully it won't be too long away, fingers crossed that everything won't be as bad as people make it out :/
I don't understand why people care about the pain required to get a tattoo.. I was thinking about getting a tattoo and pain doesn't cross my mind. If you want a meaningful art-piece on your body I don't think pain should even be mentioned. Stop talking about it and get over it. If you want a tattoo get one period don't cry about the pain.
i never worry about the pain. well my first time i did then when i saw it wasn't really that bad i was fine about it. the only thing i'm worried about is fainting lol :P every time i get a little lightheaded, which is exactly what brought me to this video.
Oh big man on campus
Watched this video a couple of months ago before I got my first tattoo! Did a almost half sleeve to start off with and now I'm almost finished my forearm piece! So exited to finish the whole sleeve eventually
the thing you said about looking at the tattoo makes sense because if you're not you're only focusing on the pain, if you're looking then you have a visual output too
PAIN: A cat scratching on your sun burn.
YES THIS
Its like being cut with fire (I got mine on my stomach)
TheDiamondHit it feels like you’re getting cut super slow
Couldn't describe it any better 👌 the white touch ups to make it pop are the worst
holy shit
Getting my first tattoo on the 15th of this month. I'm not worried about the pain, but I am worried about passing out lol.
MrDbro94 Have fun dude you will love it
+Taylor Cooke haha hope so
How did it go? I'm getting my first one tomorrow!
same
I pass out with needles! How did you survive??😂 I'm getting my tattoo tomorrow
I totally agree, when I was watching the tattoo being done it hurt much less.
I agree 100% with everything he said. I also like to bring a friend with me to keep the conversations more lively too, rather than just the artist and I. Just keeps the conversations flowing a little smoother with more parties involved.
This video helped so much! I survived my first tattoo. Whoop whoop!
+TalkNerdyToMe Good to hear. Thanks for watching
+TheStyleDogg where R u from I kinda know the accent but not 100℅
your tattoos are just beautiful
Thanks for the comment :)
Watched this before my 1st and 2nd tattoos, definitely helpful. Appt for my 3rd on New Year's Day! So excited, doing my research again 😁
I'm getting my first tattoo this Thursday! I'm so excited... I had my consultation yesterday :) Thanks for this video, and I've also learned quite a bit from your aftercare video!! You're a great help!
I'm gonna be getting my first tattoo soon. Found this video helpful and now I'm pretty psyched!
***** From one person that is tattoed to a tattoo virgin DEEP BREATHS NOT HOLDING YOUR BREATH and also your tattoo will be more painfull on the inside of any joint and above your heart those were the spots that did the most to me
***** Thanks for watching man
FireAndIceGAMING TheStyleDogg Yeah, I'm planning on getting my first one on my inner left forearm (where there's a lot of meat, per say). I do want to get another one on my left trap but i figured i'd start with something small so i can get an idea of my pain tolerance.
***** If its not on the joint or anything like that you should be fineish
Thanks can't wait till I get my first tat this is going to help me a lot! 😃
Got my appointment set up for next week, I'm pretty excited for this.
Had my first one done today and this video was a big help. Went a little bigger than the average first tattoo. A shoulder armour looking piece that starts above my deltoid and ends just above my elbow. Sat for 6.5 hers today. Likely another hour of shading left. Thanks again for this video, was a good prep for going in.
That's it I'm going to go get a massive tattoo
I love the way he says tattoo 😍
Jasmine Velasquez Thanks
Just got my first tattoo. I watched this video the night before. Breathing is really a huge step. Focus on your breathing, it helps slow your heart rate and keep you calm, but it also gives you something else to focus on that is away from the pain (mine was on my ankle, pretty big for a first tattoo.. and no numbing or any pain killers.. with lots of shading)
My tattoo place didn't allowed food or drinks in the studio to try keep everything as clean as possible, so everyone should just check with their tattoo places first.. and always make sure you have a big breakfast and then go to the toilet right before you sit down to get inked.
I got my first tattoo on this last Saturday. Using these tips helped a lot. It wasn't as bad as I expected and I am terrified of needles. I also found that holding someones hand while getting the tattoo helped me a lot. And bringing a book or magazine would be a great distraction too. But these tips help so much! Also, the best way for me to describe the pain is that it felt like a cat scratch.
Awesome stuff Bailey
am i the only one that thinks hes actualy really attractive. his tattoos, piercings, and accent are such a turn on...
+Joy Lee Thanks :)
+TheStyleDogg your welcome:) may I ask how old you are?
i agree
+Joy Lee your gay
+YodaWithASoda Ever heard of a female?
I've always told myself if tattoos hurt that damn bad people wouldn't get them 😅😝
+Courtney Daniels well not exactly. Having babies I am sure hurts much worse than that but women always get pregnant lol. But ppl most likely feel the pain is worth it bec it's permanent. Also, some places hurt much worse than others.
TRUE LOL
; )
+Courtney Daniels I tell myself the same XD
+tranquility it just depends how deep they go haha most only go the thickness of a nickel deep some go deeper
I just got my first tattoo last wednesday and it was actually a new experience for me.. my friends can't believe I did it. To think I went to the artist alone...the pain was tolerable.. and definitely I'm gonna have another one soon...
Getting my first tattoo in about 3 hours! Super nervous, but even more excited! :)
How did it turn out
+Yeaus think they died from it lol
But what if the artist get distracted when you talk to them
+Doreen Phalanges then the artist need to tell the client to knock it off
Umm, then the artist is not good enough?
ask them before hand if its okay to have conversations during the session. Some are very talkitive and can focus on many things at omce and others can only focus on one thing at a time (like me!!!!). It depends on who the tattoo artist is and their work style!
Also you could bring a friend. Not a group, just 1 friend that you can have small talk with. Someone who is supportive and positive about the situation!
+Morbjørn You're so lucky, I wish I was a tattoo artist that my dream job, haha
I love the way you say tattoo! and ur half sleeves are really nice!
Ericaaa!! Thank you
Just got my second three days ago. :) I love it even more than the first.
Im 52, and I got my first tat about 2 months ago, a four inch dragon with simple shading on the inner forearm. The outline felt to me personally like electric shocks going through my skin, and it tended to hurt more as the tattooist worked towards the elbow. But the shading felt like - well I can only imagine! - my skin being sliced open! It really hurt! Youre right though, when I actually watched him working it did take the edge off. And you forget the pain after straightaway! That's how it was for me anyway. It hasnt put me off having another.
Getting my tattoo in exactly 1 week 😳😭🙌🏼
How'd it turn out? I just got my second three days ago. :)
How did it go
tadoo... haha your accent! Great video!
Lucas Elliot Cheers cuz
I'm glad I saw this vid. I got mine earlier today and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I ended up talking to the tattoo artist the whole time and it helped me stay calm.
My godfather did my first tattoo as an gift for my 18th birthday. It was at his house, where he had this small studio (he didn't have a business yet at that time). What I did to ease the pain and discomfort was just simply... watch a movie. He gave me his laptop for the time and let me pick out a couple of movies I wanted to watch. Really helped a lot.
these tips are for if you get
a large tatto...
Saw in the comments that your tattoo on your arm is a Cherokee Indian. That's quite funny because I have Cherokee in me, my maternal grandfather's grandmother was a full blood Cherokee woman and my maternal grandmother also had a grandmother who was full Cherokee, but what can I expect when my whole family is basically from Kentucky or from the surrounding areas.
And? xD
ThisIsRobertino And...I'm only referring to my heritage because it is relevant to the tattoo that he has. He has a tattoo of a Cherokee Indian. Get the picture? :)
Monica Marcum lol
You do realize that your barely native american right? Maybe like 6% so don't act like you have some sort of connection sit down chill
Cody Harris I am chill, and yes I do realize that, but a little is more than nothing and I can do and say what I want. You're the one who needs to relax, I wasn't trying to make it that big of a deal.
For people who are wondering, this is actually a spot on video. Everything that happens, he went over. Just from another perspective.
Well thank you *****
Music always helps too! If you aren't a big talker or have a low pain tolerance, music might help to take your mind off of the pain. Awesome info video for people who have questions, totally on par with everything I've ever experienced personally
This guy is adorable, haha!
is woman on your right shoulder Noore from far cry 4?
Hahaha nope
Awilix?
+Implex that's what I was thinking! It looks a lot like Awilix from smite.
Hey! I just got my first tattoo done yesterday and with your tips it went reall smooth! Trying to relax and keep breathing did the trick for me. Also, the candy! God, you need that sugar to keep going! (I had a 2h session). After a while I just got a bit tired and sleepy so I was extra calm when he started doing the shading. Thanks!
Rannikku Thanks for watching babe
I still don't have a tattoo myself. A friend, covered with tattoos, told me that the best thing I can do for myself is to dwell on a tattoo for two years, and if I still want it, to go ahead and get it. Best advice he ever gave me because when I look at tattoos that I felt would have special meaning to me for a very long time to come, most of them lost all meaning by the time the two year mark came up. At least I can live vicariously through others when watching people get tattooed. hehehe.
Where in Australia did you get this tattoo done?
Hey ChillaxDudezz in Sydney bro. Look up Dean Carlyle
Wow I wasn't expecting a reply.. Thanks man. I'll certainly look him up...
ChillaxDudezz Do it brooooooo
tadoo LOL
The raving part was hilarious. I got my first ink today and omg!!! I think I'm already addicted. I love the feeling!
I'm getting one on my 16th birthday in March and I'm happy I found this video ; I'm a type one diabetic and really nervous about my first one but I think this video is gonna help out a lot !!! Thank you !!!
Be careful with staring at a tattooer while he or she is working. A lot of tattooers are not really cool wit having their work scrutinized as it's in progress.
Well that's there problem. If it's going to be on me permanently I'll scrutinise it as much as I fucking want
***** lol wise my friend, wise
***** Your the one that chose them to stick a ink needle into your skin. So if you trust them, might as well do as much as you can to let them do their best. I.E. don't stare through them.
Well they better get over it if I'm fucking paying them
***** They don't have to do shit for you. Not against the law to deny your ass service.
I love tattoos and i cant wait for my 18th birthday so i can get my first one, i love them. One problem. I hate needles and injections. Waah!
***** haha waaaaahhh
i love tattoos to and have a fear of needles but for me its more the kind of needles that go in your arm or something a tattoo needle only scratches on the surface of the skin
I can second that getting a tattoo is a lot different from medical needles. I prety much always get sick or pass out when I get a needle, but have a half sleeve and a bunch of other random tatts and they don't bother me. Going in on the 17th to start a new sleeve on my other arm, pumped! :DD
Get one on the upper arm. It hurts the least. ^_^
Tattoos aren't bad, sadly I got my first tat when I was 14 ( getting a half sleeve cover up today) but right after the first hit with the
Needle you'll get used to it
I'm hoping to get a tattoo for my 19th birthday, and I have watched countless videos to see if anything eases pain, and this video I believe is the most helpful to me, because I have a very low pain tolerance and you were being 100% honest saying it hurts, and that really helps me get prepared. Thank you so so much! im hoping to get a water color sparrow tat on my thigh, I heard that was the easiest place, rather than getting it on my rib like I originally wanted.
It's easy to get addicted to it after you had your first tattoo😂
i've never seen an asian, with tattoos and an australian accent
CR7NEYMAR
One in a billion lol
Theirs Tadoos and Tadonts.
I’m getting my first tattoo on my half sleeve arm next month (feb2018) ; I’m not really worried about the pain and try not to think of it.
I watch this video heaps of times and it's really given me an insight on getting a tattoo and I'll be getting my first tattoo in a few weeks, thanks for the tips and the heads up on what to expect
UPDATE: I got over 10 tattoos and gonna get my biggest piece in May 2023
I love the accent
I'm getting a tattoo on my ribs. Can I still eat snacks/drink or will that mess her up.
Considering that it's on your ribs, yes that would mess her up. Because while eating your rips and shit will move when you swallow. It'd be different if it was on your thigh or something.
+Celtic Contemporary did you get your tattoo?.. I´m thinking about getting one there too! how was it?
Regina Gállego Yes I ended up getting it. It took a total of about six hours and it's rather big. It was painful compared to the one I got on my thigh, but after the first 5 minutes I just got used to it. You might also want to ask your tattooist about numbing cream, as mine asked me if I wanted some. I declined due to the risk of the tattoo not coming out as clearly. The trick is to breathe through your stomach and breathe deeply when he/she takes a break. Make sure that you don't take painkillers or drink alcohol in the 24-48 hours before hand. Make sure you have a full stomach, wear loose clothing, and be prepared to take off your bra/undershirt depending on the exact location. Make sure you're well hydrated and get a good night's sleep. Make sure you can distract yourself with something, like an iPod. Your tattooist will give you instructions after the tattoo(s) is/are complete. Good luck.
I am getting my first tattoo done and I am glad your video could help me to feel prepared and less nervous about the whole process many thanks
Thanks heaps man. Ive been looking for a vid like this for ages because i am getting quite a lot of tattoos but so far don't have any, but like I said thanks heaps man! Definitely subscribing and liking!
Funny how he say "tattoo" lol
Tadoo
I've only gotten 2 tattoos in 12 years--the second one I just got yesterday. And he's right on all points, though in my case I drove two hours to get my second one.
The thing is, both tattoos have meaning to me, the second one has a far deeper meaning than the first.
I agree on the watching the work. I was getting my third done on Friday and was getting twitchy. But as I watched him color away, I felt in-tranced and it actually kept me still.