Hey there, I just wanted to expound more on your point on why it's more painful in certain areas (from a nursing/medical POV)! Pain tends to be worse around bony prominences (knees, elbows, shoulders, ribs, fingers, etc.) because the nerves tend to lay closer to the bones and joint areas and where there isn't a lot of muscle and fat tissues, the nerves are more exposed and therefore more sensitive to pain than say the calf area or the front of the thigh.
yeah! no problem. I mean we have nerves everywhere, even in the layers of our skin, but the bigger more major nerves are deeper towards the bone. So when there's no "cushioning" it just hurts like a mother XD
can agree. I had a shoulder tattoo and everything was merely cat scratches until the artist went closer to my collarbone. Could feel the needle hammering the bone with newfound face-twisting pain mixed with cat scratches.
How interesting! I personally don't know why that is, but pain for everyone is different. So if it's the opposite for you, then that's how your nerves perceive the pain. There is also something to be said that we have nerves of all sizes everywhere (up close to the skin where our hair follicles are all the way down to the bone), and that may also be between muscles. For example, there is a really big nerve the goes from the groin area down across the butt muscles and into the legs (sciatic nerve) that can make the butt a very painful area to be tattooed.
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TRUTH! With both of mine the itching days were the worst. I can't even put a number on how many times I used an ice pack wrapped in a pillow case to numb my tattoo so that the itching wouldn't drive me nuts.
When you take your first break is key, as SOON as you sit back down, it’s a struggle from there! If the artist doesn’t need the break wait until you absolutely have to before you suggest it. That first wipe after a break is BRUTAL!!
True man, my 1st tattoo was in my ribs. I didnt call any break, i did the tattoo for 3hours without asking for a break, but the artist had to stop a little and then it is painfull to start again
@@JamesWithee That’s the catch22: Artist:“Be sure you hydrate before you arrive”. Me: Drinks fluids all day. Also me: Has the bladder of a 6 year old girl…
Was getting my ribs tatted. 15 mins in the pain was bearable I was gucci for the next hour. Then my artist took a bathroom break , shit went left from there smh. I heard it’s cause the skin starts healing
Here’s a good tip to think about while you’re getting your tattoo and its painful Tell yourself that it isn’t dangerous pain. It’s pain, but it’s not dangerous pain. It helped me allot!
@@Rainbow_Butterfly I ended up getting a nezuko tattoo on above my hand on the backside of it, I experienced the pain on the wrist bone (which I did not see it as a bad experience i think cause I was already use to the pain around the area maybe it was numb but I did feel a sma difference! Nezuko is from an anime called demon slayer if your curious. My next tattoo will be on the opposite arm in a few months, it will cover the whole forearm from wrist to elbow (on the soft side) EDIT: it took 7 hours. And it was the size of a playing card
That was me yesterday, did not sleep well, drove 4 hours to get to the shop... sat for 8 hours... got a tattoo hangover but got to drive back home again 😂 rip
I watched this before my first tattoo. I'm now four deep, with appointments for five and six upcoming, and have to say there's a ton of good advice in this video. The one thing I'd add is that some kind of physical distraction - gum, or a stress ball - can be a huge help. If you're unsure about your first tattoo on account of the pain, don't sweat it, it's really not that bad. I'm a world-class wuss, so if I can do it anyone can.
@@prahdavenchy8662 Good to hear. My first didn't hurt either, though all four since have been painful to a lesser or greater degree. But all manageable.
Simon Evans I got my first tatts at age 18. 23 now. Have about 10. Nice sized to. I told myself it won’t hurt and don’t be a pussy. It worked- they actually didn’t hurt... Both sides of my neck done, finger, hip bone & around the hip bone, shoulder bone, shoulder blade & back... and more. Nipple piercings, 4 different dermals, 6 diff ear piercings, both belly buttons (top & bottom.) Had my lip pierced as well. Nothing was that bad besides the first nipple. I didn’t pass out but wooooo
@Hugo Amezcua Some of it will be painful, some won't. I found my inner bicep to be the sorest tattoo I've had so far. For me it's less about the location and more about the design - tattoos that need areas to be reworked several times are much more uncomfortable than line work or script where it's done in one pass. But we're all different. Anyway, it's all manageable. Prep right and you'll be fine.
If fear of the pain is the only thing keeping you from getting a tattoo, just go for it! I was terrified and put it off for like 10 years, but finally went and got it done, and I actually ended up ENJOYING the way the needle felt. It was like stress relief. When he said it feels like someone scratching you with a needle, that is 100% accurate. There is a tiny bit of a warm/burning sensation that goes along with it, but it's totally manageable. I got mine on the outside of my forearm down near my wrist, was in the chair for about an hour, and I'd say the pain level was about a 2/10. There was one spot where it jumped to about a 3.5, but that was when she was going over the same exact spot for about 30 seconds. The pain is addicting. I can't wait to get more!
@@robertgheorghe418 I just had my leg tattooed last week and gosh the wiping and the liquid they put on was so stingy.. it did hurt but not as bad I just had my phone to play with to take my mind of the pain
The worst thing I've endured since getting tattooed is the damn itching when it heals. My pain tolerance is very high but when it comes to the itching, wire grill brushes start looking real good 🤣🤤
Just got my first tattoo last week (inner bicep), and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. My artist is so talented and so chill; we were talking throughout the first hour of my 2-hour session. I was shocked at how much less painful it was than I was expecting. I was super comfortable for the first hour and 40 minutes- of course there was some pain, but at the worst moments, I’d probably describe it as scratching a 3-day-old sunburn. The final 20 minutes or so, I started to get sleepy (I was lying down, I think my brain was just getting impatient) and thirsty, and I started to feel the pain a bit more as she went back to touch up a few spots with shading. But overall, seriously totally tolerable. Dare I say enjoyable. Don’t let worries about the pain deter you! Also, great advice about prepping for the big day. I made sure to sleep well, stay hydrated, and eat two good meals leading up to my evening appointment; I think that definitely helped!
My best recommendation to handle the pain is to focus on your breathing. Just relax and breathe deeply - yoga style. It actually helped me quite a bit during my latest tattoo.
Getting a tattoo feels like a needle being dragged across a light sunburn along with vibration. But like he said it’s like you know in your mind that it doesn’t necessarily feel good but it doesn’t hurt enough to where it causes an actual reaction you just sit there and deal with it. In my opinion it’s so worth it after it’s done. I agree with everything he said he described getting a tattoo perfectly.
mareeeann0987 yess!! I got my first tattoo on the inner part of my forearm and it covers the whole inner forearm for 6 hours and the artist kept wiping it with the paper towel.
I got my first tattoo yesterday. It takes up my whole shoulderblade. The most amazing part was the wiping! My artist uses a cold damp towel. Its cool, soft.. so relieving. 😍
I had a old school flash artist in the midwest use a dry paper towel, he wiped so much he rubed most the stencil off and screwed it up with free handing, had it fixed and made better years later, but man i will never forget it....
This made me feel confident to go get a tattoo 😂 I’ve given birth twice, I’ve given blood (and hated it) so many times, but I have a massive fear or needles in general. That’s what’s always held me back.
I have 12 tattoos, 4 big pieces, and for me I will never take a break during my sessions I’ve found that if I take a break my skin/ body thinks the pain is over so it settles down then when the needles hit again the pain is amplified, that’s just for me though
I agree about the breaks. I always try to avoid them as much as possible because coming back after a break is the worst part. But when I do a large piece I don't have much choice. If we're going to sit for 8 hours then I have to accept that the artist will want a lunch break about halfway through. It might be painful and hard for me as the client, but the artist has to concentrate and work for several hours straight and it takes a toll on them as well. So having a lunch break is necessary to keep their spirit up and make sure they can do the best job possible. I'd rather deal with the post-break pain than end up with a bad tattoo because the artist couldn't keep their concentration up.
I’ll never sit for longer than 4-5 hours. My pain tolerance can only go so far and I won’t push myself if I can’t handle it. Both myself and my tattooist are fine with booking another session to finish things off. My longest tattoo was 4.5 hours on my entire forearm from elbow to wrist. Almost gave up toward the end; felt like my arm was gonna fall off from the shading 😂
Yeah I'm exactly the same, but I'm getting half my chest covered on the right peck, sternum and just under each collar bone and I'm just gonna take as little breaks as possible hahah
... this will sound weird.. but, i find it best to “run to the pain”... ie, accept that it might hurt, and embrace it.. if u try to run from it, it will win..
Kramer 1 exactly . My first couple tattoos I ain’t know what to expect so they hurt like fuck but as I went on and the more and more I got I just anticipated the pain and literally watched as the needle hit my skin and the whole process and it seemed to take away from the pain. Was more focused on the art than the pain
As I've been saying this whole quarantine: the best pain is tattoo pain. Hence my desire for my next tattoo after getting tattooed 3 1/2 months ago (2nd tattoo)
Delores Emeagi it’s fine! It’s not fun but it’s definitely not bad at all. Capping the shoulder especially was not fun lol. Just go in there thinking it’s going to be an unbearable amount of pain and it won’t be as bad.. it was my first tattoo so I was flipping out but I sat perfectly fine for 3 hours with a profanity here and there lol. The last thirty minutes was the worst because he saved the worst two things for last lol. Shading and joints, not a good combo lol. But I swear it’s all worth it!!! Especially if you have a good artist
Delores Emeagi i’m getting my first tattoo as a half sleeve starting at the top of my shoulder on friday so reading this definitely helped me get over the fears
The shoulder is so calming honestly. I have surgery scars and tissue on my shoulder and I thought it was gonna hurt but honesty it hurt wayyy less than the chest
A little over 2 hours for my first one yesterday and the wiping towards the end started to hurt but what bothered me the most was how much my ass hurt from sitting
Lol dude ... I'm an EMT and your medical knowledge about the human body is pretty profound. Better than the average Joe by far. People don't begin to even understand things like the veins constricting which leads to this, which leads to that. Etc etc. Good shit... as for the "why" one pain hurts more in one area vs the next is due to the increased nerves in one area ...increased fat/ muscle in another ...etc etc. Good shit homie
Always hydrate!! Hydrate! Hydrate! Start hydrating days before, and during the session. Your body has better blood, and no caffeine or very little because it is dehydrating and can cause hypersensitivity. Finally you must breathe. If you need to put in headphones and listen to meditation tapes or something. Holding one’s breath decreases blood flow, so when you do breath blood rushes to the painful area and makes the whole thing hurt so much worse.
Oonagh72 that's what I was told. I got my first tattoo on my left forearm from wrist to elbow and days before I had my artist draw it up and he said to drink water like I'm a fish. So I did and continued while getting my tattoo, sure I had to pee but the pain and the healing went by fast. Couldn't be happier 👍🏼
i was drinkin a big ass coffee before both my sessions, first one i passed out, this second one i was drinking a bit more water before hand and only felt slightly light headed, taking a break during the session helps a lot.
I went in and was going through a design then asked where it would be best pain wise and the guy freaked out, asked me to take a board with nails and hit myself over and over again then come in again and meet. It really made me feel bad and put me off getting tattooed for awhile. I just appreciate getting information about everything.
With my tattoo artist he has a mini fridge full of free water and he suggests to get a bottle just to stay hydrated. He also asks if I'm ok and if we need to take breaks even though I don't move or flinch (I have half a sleeve and both hands done). But, artists are looking out for you and they understand if it hurts or if you need to take a breather.
Hours in when they dry wipe I just have to look forward to the needles it burns way more than tattoos. I got blasted with 9 needles for 5 hours worth of shading in grey Color and about hour 4 I was looking forward towards the needles again lol.
*thinking about getting my first tattoo on my ribs* Him: The most painful place is.... Me: *please don’t say the ribs, it’s gonna be ribs*. Him: ....the ribs UPDATE!!: I got my first tattoo yesterday on my *rib cage* of a medium sized sun and moon face. It was not bad at all! Pain was literally 6 or 7/10 depending on the spot and if my artist was shading. The most annoying part was breathing because I had to control my breathing as she was on the ribs and the vibration! My tattoo artist was also very pleasant and gentle so I’m not sure if that helped. But I LOVE IT!
Mya Dixon if it’s small your good. I wouldn’t do a huge piece on your ribs for your first tattoo. Anywhere on a bone hurts like shit. My wrist and elbow hurt. Never got my ribs done. I can’t imagine it’s not fun
Ribs suck bad the feeling from everyone I know in the game plus my own is you wanna puke piss and shit at the same time ur body doesn't know what to do it's so bad
I got a 3 hr tattoo on my ribs and armpit area yesterday. Personally it didn't hurt me, I was able to sit through it fine. Everyone handles it different. So if you really want a rib tattoo or a painful area tattoo, I'd go for it! People handle things differently so see how it feels for you:)
thanks. i only have pics of my tattoos in my videos if it's relevant to the subject, like the saturation vid and the freehanding vid. later i'll start vlogging tattoo sessions so people can check out my process and see more of my finished artwork
I dont get these type of comments... Annoying vibration means what? Yea it is annoying, its annoying how it hurts... Your comments just doesnt make any sense.
sun leo Mine is right on my collarbone and it honestly didn’t hurt that much. More of a pinchey feeling than anything. I went into it expecting it to hurt way worse than it actually did.
I am so glad to have found this video as I am about to get my FIRST tattoo. I am SO nervous but I am finding comfort and relief knowing that it is going to hurt but where I am getting it, won't be so bad. So I am thankful for this video.
Me with a low pain tolerance who passed out 3 times during my tattoo still waiting to get finished hearing people able to sit for 8 hours w no problem ...... 👁👄👁
Not dissing because I understand why it would happen but I’m glad I’m not like that, my last session was legit 11 hours. It’s always good to eat and be super hydrated when going in. Eat a big breakfast and be really hydrated, then take a break halfway and eat another meal and then just ride it out.
Agreed I've been going wild with tattoos this year. I got a half sleeve done with pieces that connect to my back and chest. I've done 4 sessions with that at about 6 hours a piece. I just did a calf piece 2 weeks ago, that took 5 hours and I hated every second of it lol
Pain Ladder :) They all hurt like a mother! Ribs is a bitch, for me the kidneys are worse, also back of the knee, sternum, top back of the thigh, bottom and elbow ditch.
Great video! One thing for women to keep in mind when making their booking is their cycle. Pain is more intense when ovulating, so you may want to consider that when making your booking, if you're in tune with your body clock 😊
I wasn’t there when my mom got her tattoo, and it wasn’t anything extreme (it was a couple of cursive lines on her wrist), but according to the artist, she sat stone still, and he was really impressed with how well she took it for a relatively older newbie. Considering she has given birth to two kids, you statement about “moms can take it” holds a lot of water!
When I get into the 4 hr mark and I'm ready to pull my hair out I always try and think "okay chill out you're hurting like hell right now but it's going to be beautiful afterwards and so worth it" and that usually helps me calm down a little. Just thinking about how happy I will be once it's over with and I have a piece of art forever
Ashley Mayer that's the right attitude. The pain is temporary, and how you handle it will be permanently displayed on your body. Just gotta go to your happy place and deal with it lol
I had to do that in the first minute of my second tattoo cause he went over a sensitive spot but after a moment of "chill it'll be worth it and you've done worse on your own" I was fine. I can't wait to get my next one which will be on my collarbone. Me and my best friend are getting "always" together
In my experience another big factor in tattoo pain is the technique of the artist. I've had some artists that were very heavy-handed and some are much more delicate naturally (no idea if this can have anything to do with certain machines or needles, would be interesting to know!). I've had an artist do shading on certain areas with a smooth gradient that required them to go over and over and over the same spot forever... and then there's tattoos with dot work shading that are a walk in the park. I've even had a tebori style tattoo done (traditional Japanese handpoke) which was ok in the beginning but because it takes so long to cover a small area it got reaaally sore towards the end. I've had numbing cream used once and wouldn't do it again tbh. He had to reapply during the process because the effects wear off over time, which means the pain comes back gradually. Every time the pain was coming back it felt worse - I'd rather just have normal pain levels in stead of a roller coaster of pain vs. less pain lol.
it's brutal. i've literally considered socking my artist cuz the thought that maybe he was doing it on purpose crossed my mind. lol good thing i didn't
For me it was more like a pinching feeling or a nip, It does get tender at some points but its not like that the entire tattoo. I got anxious about my first tattoo and turns out it barely hurt I was smiling the whole time just watching it. P.S. Careful when you stand up after the tattoo, no joke it was like I was walking on a slanted ship, drop in blood sugar so I'd recommend bringing something sugary or coke or something. The tattoo gets super itchy and aftercare is very important so take note to get some unscented healing ointment and moisturiser (also unscented), wash with unscented soap too, if your tattoo artist tells you to leave a wrap off of the tattoo after taking it off and let it air out do that, if another tells you to cover it do that, it can vary on size, position etc. Trust the artist, don't just go off what someone else did.
My short answer for this: It feels pretty much how you think it would feel. It's not that bad, you're not gonna feel anything unexpected.. but of course it feels like it sounds.. a fucking needle being dragged across your skin. But you'll calm down after a few seconds and it will be pretty cool and exciting
I was told it would hurt like a super bad sunburn😂 it felt more like that annoying sting when you accidentally rub a minor sunburn (I had sun poisoning a few months back and that was absolute hell). I got mine first yesterday on my forearm and I can honestly say that trying to pull the tape off my arm was so much worse than the tattoo..
Actually the best moment in tattoo is when tattoo artist stops tattoing you for a couple of seconds. Such a relief! Especially when you're in real bad pain! It really hurts when needle touches any nerves. That's why my smallest tattoo on the inner arm, that took like 15 minutes, was yet the most painful one. Even almost 2 hour tattoo session on shoulder/biceps wasn't so bad
Searched for this video after I passed out during my fourth tattoo yesterday. Definitely scary but you totally reassured me that I'll be ok if I try to finish the tattoo. Definitely subscribing.
I have quite alot of tattooes and some pieces are large ones. While getting my neck/back tattoo done I actually fell asleep during the session 😂 The piece that hurt the most was the one on my chest and especially between the breast, holy cow that stung 😬 But you made some really valid points and for newbies this video is a must see before getting the first tattoo ❤️
Yea because tattoos dont hurt really. It stings for like the first 20 seconds and then its like oh ok im good. Adrenaline plus mind over matter man. I love getting ink.
Idk why but my back piece I just got done was pretty stinging at certain areas, it literally felt like getting stung by a bee or wasp but only in small sections. Most of it was more of a dull pain but those tough spots were rough at times.
I dont even care about the pain The healing process is HELL when i got my big piece on my leg, i couldn't sleep properly because i didn't want to irritate it and oH GOD THE ITCHING FUUUUCKK
I feel nauseous and want to pass out when a needle is intravenous but I've sat for 6 hour tattoos. The sensation is very different knowing the needle is just piercing the skin rather then going into the vein.
@@drewpahach9693 honestly just get a good sleep the night before. Eat well, and stay hydrated. Anything under the 2 hour mark is doable. The longer you sit you almost get exhausted just taking the pain. But the end result is usually well worth the experience and you'll be surprised at what the body can take when the adrenaline kicks in. Like I said getting blood drawn for me is a terrible experience but I've sat for hours being tattooed. You'll be fine! Good luck.
I got my sternum tatted and Jesus Christ, felt like he was drilling a hole right in the center. I was fairly skinny so it was vibrating the bone. I didn’t make any faces, but I pinched the sides of my seat that I permanently distorted the cushion.
"Once There Was An Ugly Barnacle, He Was SO Ugly That Everyone Died, the end" -Patrick Pinhead Star on my chest piece the sternum and collarbone were almost unbearable. Only time I thought about taping. Luckily every time I would get close he would stop to wipe.
well, fuck. i'm bony and planning on getting a tattoo on the right side of my upper chest. im also pretty sure i have low pain tolerance to begin with..... at least it's a pretty simple tatt- i think it will only take about 20-30 minutes. i'm nervous as hell; it's gonna be my first tattoo.
Binged these off and on for over 3 years before finally pulling the trigger on a half sleeve, thank you so much James! Thus begins my sleeve journey and this tattoo rabbithole I got myself into
I love the feeling of getting tattooed, I’m not saying it doesn’t hurt. But after six months I just miss the feeling, the pain helps you reset in life it’s like therapy lol. Also make sure you want what your getting, the pain of regret is far worse than in the moment.
I've never been scratched by a cat so I can't compare it to that. However, I personally think the tattoo needles create a sort of scratching, stinging and burning feeling. The pain was oddly calming, even though I made faces and got a really intense adrenaline kick. Also, I used to have a really bad needle/syringe phobia. It's better now, partly thanks to my tattoos and piercings. Syringes still make me very uncomfortable and panicky, but I don't react to tattoo needles at all. Piercings are a little more uncomfortable but I can still handle it just fine. So for anyone out there that has a needle phobia and considers getting a tattoo, but are afraid - don't worry. It's not at all the same. You can do it!
Wow, James, you are a intelligent man. Respect, almost 15 min of straight knowledge, despite the cuts, you are so composed and direct. I kept thinking this guy just talks, nothing is happening on the screen except your lips, if I may exaggerate, but 15 min flew by and I was educated. Thanks.
One thing. Your point about the time line being a factor, and you mention the skin being irritated or agitated being a reason. Totally agree. But I would add that there is a difference in pain when being tattooed by a liner or a shader. When it's 5 hours in, and your skin is healing from its open wound, and your tattoo artist is adding shading for the 20th time on the same spot, my blood stopped dripping, rather it was oozing out.... The pain 😱
My stomach tattoo was torture. It was terrifying and nearly sent me into shock. The chest and back aren't pleasant either. I find legs to be rather easy, as well as the forearms. The back of the neck is fantastic. There's no pain, just the vibration of the tattoo machine.
This video initially psyched me out before my first tattoo. But once my artist put the stencil on, I looked in the mirror and was so stoked about how it looked it didn't even bother me. I think that plays a big part. The piece was a steam train with my son's name on it. He has a passion for trains and just knowing how happy he would be to see it was well worth the slight discomfort. Honestly the itchiness during healing was worse than the actual tattoo. Good video, and thanks for the insight.
Also this is the best and most straight foward, clear asf , prep talk for pain explained. Being nervous about more ink, the want for bigger peices, saying to tap put of feeling light headed etc, is re assuring. ❤✌️
great video, lots of information. i got my first tattoo on my ribs and wás surprised by how little it hurt. i believe that if you want it bad enough, you can tolerate any amount of pain.
Swagata Karmakar tattoo places are actually the most clean and sanitary place. not everyone knows this because they’d rather state their own opinion, but think about it. if you’re scared cuz of covid is still out there, think about the artist, they’re doing their job risking their life too that’s why it’s really important to them to always wear gloves and masks and to constantly clean everything. the more tattoo videos you see on social media, you’ll start to notice what they’re wearing for their safety
Hey there, I just wanted to expound more on your point on why it's more painful in certain areas (from a nursing/medical POV)! Pain tends to be worse around bony prominences (knees, elbows, shoulders, ribs, fingers, etc.) because the nerves tend to lay closer to the bones and joint areas and where there isn't a lot of muscle and fat tissues, the nerves are more exposed and therefore more sensitive to pain than say the calf area or the front of the thigh.
wow that makes total sense. thanks for helping to clarify the reason for that phenomenon. i'm going to alter the way i explain it from now on
yeah! no problem. I mean we have nerves everywhere, even in the layers of our skin, but the bigger more major nerves are deeper towards the bone. So when there's no "cushioning" it just hurts like a mother XD
That's funny....my experience is opposite....fatty areas I've had done seemed worse....my elbows and collar bone we're not bad at all...
can agree. I had a shoulder tattoo and everything was merely cat scratches until the artist went closer to my collarbone. Could feel the needle hammering the bone with newfound face-twisting pain mixed with cat scratches.
How interesting! I personally don't know why that is, but pain for everyone is different. So if it's the opposite for you, then that's how your nerves perceive the pain. There is also something to be said that we have nerves of all sizes everywhere (up close to the skin where our hair follicles are all the way down to the bone), and that may also be between muscles. For example, there is a really big nerve the goes from the groin area down across the butt muscles and into the legs (sciatic nerve) that can make the butt a very painful area to be tattooed.
"I dont know, im not a doctor", then procedes to give an almost perfect explanation of the reason. Dropped a like
theleoj91 literally was just thinking that lol
lol
Amen, hmm i want to get my V tatto session for first time, hahahahaha, i decieded for 10yrs my grams pass a elephant or a rose
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Ikr
Everybody worries about pain... but no one warns you about the itching days after you get your tattoo. That's the real pain
El Deivid haha, truth.
Must say, when i got my tattoo it didnt itch at all
TRUTH! With both of mine the itching days were the worst. I can't even put a number on how many times I used an ice pack wrapped in a pillow case to numb my tattoo so that the itching wouldn't drive me nuts.
Just gotta pat the shit out of it and you'll be alright 🤣🤣
El Deivid i feel like being in pain is better than being itchy lmao
me trying to get my cat to scratch the back of my forearm so i know whether i want the tattoo or not
Jessica Guzman 😹😹😹😹
Lmao im dead
Jessica Guzman lmaooooo
Jessica Guzman lmfaooooo 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Cat scratches hurt way more IMO.
When you take your first break is key, as SOON as you sit back down, it’s a struggle from there! If the artist doesn’t need the break wait until you absolutely have to before you suggest it. That first wipe after a break is BRUTAL!!
Trust No Drug true the fewer the breaks the better
True man, my 1st tattoo was in my ribs. I didnt call any break, i did the tattoo for 3hours without asking for a break, but the artist had to stop a little and then it is painfull to start again
@@JamesWithee That’s the catch22:
Artist:“Be sure you hydrate before you arrive”.
Me: Drinks fluids all day.
Also me: Has the bladder of a 6 year old girl…
Exactly man I don’t ask for breaks lol man I’m trying to get it done ASAP
Was getting my ribs tatted. 15 mins in the pain was bearable I was gucci for the next hour. Then my artist took a bathroom break , shit went left from there smh. I heard it’s cause the skin starts healing
You know what hurts more than the tattoo? The bill
Wyatt Geer not if you love and it’s always easy to save aside money fir a few months
Wyatt Geer my wife leaving hurts more
Or stepping on a lego
@@briandavenport8971 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 wdym by that
Infinite1ne Aawwww, I’m so sorry
Who's here because they are getting a tattoo soon?
no? just me ok
FilthyRich me 👀
FilthyRich here! I’m also gettin a tattoo. And it’s on ma finger. A small one
SkyRiderZom_B got mine today it wasn’t that bad
Lmaoo me I’m getting one on my arm a half sleeve and I’ve been told by a lot of ppl that the wrist area is going too hurt
FilthyRich getting my 4th tat in three weeks, so excited 😎
Here’s a good tip to think about while you’re getting your tattoo and its painful
Tell yourself that it isn’t dangerous pain. It’s pain, but it’s not dangerous pain. It helped me allot!
Dang, I've been binging these videos and that might be the most helpful thing I've heard. Thanks!
That’s an amazing tip I’ll surely use! Thank you :)
same with ‘tonight i’m going home with a sick ass tattoo, bare a lil longer’
@@toriwisdom6667 hahaha I know right!
@@kawaiikniife505 that’s so true
I’m getting my thigh done next Wednesday and it’s an 8 hour session hahaha “happy thoughts happy thoughts”
One thing that helps me when getting tattooed is to remember that the pain is only temporary. Remember to breathe too!
Why is he not in the middle of the screen
UnLuCkY P4nd4 rule of thirds
He wanted his lamp in the frame
I didn’t notice this until you pointed it out
Bird_of_ hermes I’m sorry😂
Coz middle of the screen hurts the most 😂
How do you talk for 10 minutes straight and not say "uh" at least once lol
I really admire people that can do that, I love listening to him. They don't even know what a skill that is.
2 months later...
He edits out his pauses
Also.. 10:16
Cause he lying like hell. 😂😂😂
He's a RUclipsr he obviously edited all the "uh" and "um"s out 🤣
"Feels like a cat scratched you"...Last time a cat scratched me it took the whole being of my soul not to punt that eff'n cat across the park.
Hahahaha best comment ever
2008MrsKim 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 damn it was the bad
cat scratches hurt 😭
Bahaha fucking pussies
2008MrsKim what kind of park has cats?
I'm getting my 2nd tattoo on Monday! And i'm binge watching these videos lol.
this one will be a 5-6 hour session
Aha cool
How did it go?
@@brandonmeraz2440 went good! Going in for detail work soon on it haha!
What did you get done?
@@Rainbow_Butterfly I ended up getting a nezuko tattoo on above my hand on the backside of it, I experienced the pain on the wrist bone (which I did not see it as a bad experience i think cause I was already use to the pain around the area maybe it was numb but I did feel a sma difference!
Nezuko is from an anime called demon slayer if your curious.
My next tattoo will be on the opposite arm in a few months, it will cover the whole forearm from wrist to elbow (on the soft side)
EDIT: it took 7 hours. And it was the size of a playing card
"Make sure you sleep well"... me still awake at 3:25am (the morning of my tattoo) hahahaha
😂 this was me today. Got my tat, and it hurt. Tada
lol every time
That was me yesterday, did not sleep well, drove 4 hours to get to the shop... sat for 8 hours... got a tattoo hangover but got to drive back home again 😂 rip
Smart man
I stayed up for mine. Didn't hurt as bad
I watched this before my first tattoo. I'm now four deep, with appointments for five and six upcoming, and have to say there's a ton of good advice in this video. The one thing I'd add is that some kind of physical distraction - gum, or a stress ball - can be a huge help. If you're unsure about your first tattoo on account of the pain, don't sweat it, it's really not that bad. I'm a world-class wuss, so if I can do it anyone can.
Needed this
Just got my tatt and it didn’t hurt at all
@@prahdavenchy8662 Good to hear. My first didn't hurt either, though all four since have been painful to a lesser or greater degree. But all manageable.
Simon Evans I got my first tatts at age 18. 23 now. Have about 10. Nice sized to. I told myself it won’t hurt and don’t be a pussy. It worked- they actually didn’t hurt... Both sides of my neck done, finger, hip bone & around the hip bone, shoulder bone, shoulder blade & back... and more. Nipple piercings, 4 different dermals, 6 diff ear piercings, both belly buttons (top & bottom.) Had my lip pierced as well. Nothing was that bad besides the first nipple. I didn’t pass out but wooooo
@Hugo Amezcua Some of it will be painful, some won't. I found my inner bicep to be the sorest tattoo I've had so far. For me it's less about the location and more about the design - tattoos that need areas to be reworked several times are much more uncomfortable than line work or script where it's done in one pass. But we're all different. Anyway, it's all manageable. Prep right and you'll be fine.
My pain tollerance is bad but Im too awkward to show pain to the artist so I suffer inside. I had a 7h tattoo session and sat through it all fine
Sasunake same lol
Saaaame! Haha!!
Want a cookie
Sasunake can you text me on insta and exsplain cause I’m 14 and gonna get one on my hand
I have a high pain tolerance. Did a big lion on my back- was 5 hours, $500. I didn’t take a break either
If fear of the pain is the only thing keeping you from getting a tattoo, just go for it! I was terrified and put it off for like 10 years, but finally went and got it done, and I actually ended up ENJOYING the way the needle felt. It was like stress relief. When he said it feels like someone scratching you with a needle, that is 100% accurate. There is a tiny bit of a warm/burning sensation that goes along with it, but it's totally manageable. I got mine on the outside of my forearm down near my wrist, was in the chair for about an hour, and I'd say the pain level was about a 2/10. There was one spot where it jumped to about a 3.5, but that was when she was going over the same exact spot for about 30 seconds. The pain is addicting. I can't wait to get more!
my longest tattoo lasted about 3-4 hours, and your comment about the wiping hurting more than the needle brought back flashbacks lol
mine was 2hrs.. the wiping didnt hurt as i got my right shoulder/back it was a large piece and gosh that was fucking sore.. got it done may 9
My second tattoo lasted 10 hours...I was exhausted...
@@robertgheorghe418 I just had my leg tattooed last week and gosh the wiping and the liquid they put on was so stingy.. it did hurt but not as bad I just had my phone to play with to take my mind of the pain
Yeah man...leg is painfull actually, i had my forearm tattooed, and it was ok but the shadow felt horrible painfull
it wasnt bad actually the leg apart from the odd twich i had.. i have it below my knee not close to the knee a bit down
The worst thing I've endured since getting tattooed is the damn itching when it heals. My pain tolerance is very high but when it comes to the itching, wire grill brushes start looking real good 🤣🤤
Honestly, me! 😂
Same here
Lol to true everyone asks about the pain but never about the itching myself included
Just slap it softly lol that’s what I do 😂
Meagan Bates cdfuuuuu
“Cat scratch”
Or as I like to call it
*spiky vibration*
Don't don't forget spikey vibration of death
I call it "20 pin pricks at once"
Why pin pricks? Cause I've been poked my sewing pins multiple times and bit by my sewing machine 4 different times
@@Rainbow_Butterfly that has to suck
Just got my first tattoo last week (inner bicep), and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. My artist is so talented and so chill; we were talking throughout the first hour of my 2-hour session.
I was shocked at how much less painful it was than I was expecting. I was super comfortable for the first hour and 40 minutes- of course there was some pain, but at the worst moments, I’d probably describe it as scratching a 3-day-old sunburn.
The final 20 minutes or so, I started to get sleepy (I was lying down, I think my brain was just getting impatient) and thirsty, and I started to feel the pain a bit more as she went back to touch up a few spots with shading.
But overall, seriously totally tolerable. Dare I say enjoyable. Don’t let worries about the pain deter you!
Also, great advice about prepping for the big day. I made sure to sleep well, stay hydrated, and eat two good meals leading up to my evening appointment; I think that definitely helped!
When you hella jumpy but want a tattoo...
Jackeline Frost it’s really not bad
I wanna get a tattoo but I'm jumpy AND 13 so 😂
Temporary tattoos
@@seraphine2019 Those suck though 🤣
You can also ask your artist to apply some numbing cream on it, if you can’t handle the pain :)
"The Rib Hurts Like A Motherfucker"😂😂
GangstaPlaysMobile 😂😂
Can confirm
I second this. My ribs hurt like a motherfucka lol and i tell everyone that says tattoos dont hurt that they are full of shit.
@@2ntnun see my first tattoo was my ribs and honestly it wasn't bad at all, I mean it wasn't like getting a massage but it wasn't awful either
Confirmed
My best recommendation to handle the pain is to focus on your breathing. Just relax and breathe deeply - yoga style. It actually helped me quite a bit during my latest tattoo.
Got my first tattoo today. Took 5 hours and pretty much everything the dude said in this video is very accurate.
Getting a tattoo feels like a needle being dragged across a light sunburn along with vibration. But like he said it’s like you know in your mind that it doesn’t necessarily feel good but it doesn’t hurt enough to where it causes an actual reaction you just sit there and deal with it. In my opinion it’s so worth it after it’s done. I agree with everything he said he described getting a tattoo perfectly.
After awhile you can tolerate the pain lol li got used to it
Yea, that vibration is very prominent.
Yeah vibrations usually make me go numb, ich, or just irritate. I mean if its going for so long. Especially in one spot.
Agreed! It’s actually not bad relative to the results and the end is well worth it
To me it feels like being electrocuted over and over very quickly 😂
I agree with the paper towel wiping being the worst part.
mareeeann0987 yess!! I got my first tattoo on the inner part of my forearm and it covers the whole inner forearm for 6 hours and the artist kept wiping it with the paper towel.
I got my first tattoo yesterday. It takes up my whole shoulderblade. The most amazing part was the wiping! My artist uses a cold damp towel. Its cool, soft.. so relieving. 😍
the wiping was nice for me it helped with the pain on my shoulder
It sucks when they wipe it with a dry paper towel but if it is with a wet one it feels good.
I had a old school flash artist in the midwest use a dry paper towel, he wiped so much he rubed most the stencil off and screwed it up with free handing, had it fixed and made better years later, but man i will never forget it....
This made me feel confident to go get a tattoo 😂 I’ve given birth twice, I’ve given blood (and hated it) so many times, but I have a massive fear or needles in general. That’s what’s always held me back.
It does really look like a medical needle so you should be able to trick yourself 😁.
I have 12 tattoos, 4 big pieces, and for me I will never take a break during my sessions I’ve found that if I take a break my skin/ body thinks the pain is over so it settles down then when the needles hit again the pain is amplified, that’s just for me though
I plan my tats so I never sit longer than an hour a day. I have anxiety when sitting still in general.
I agree about the breaks. I always try to avoid them as much as possible because coming back after a break is the worst part. But when I do a large piece I don't have much choice. If we're going to sit for 8 hours then I have to accept that the artist will want a lunch break about halfway through. It might be painful and hard for me as the client, but the artist has to concentrate and work for several hours straight and it takes a toll on them as well. So having a lunch break is necessary to keep their spirit up and make sure they can do the best job possible. I'd rather deal with the post-break pain than end up with a bad tattoo because the artist couldn't keep their concentration up.
True my longest tattoo was 8 hrs long 3days ago lol and when you stop then continue its hurts like a B****
I’ll never sit for longer than 4-5 hours. My pain tolerance can only go so far and I won’t push myself if I can’t handle it. Both myself and my tattooist are fine with booking another session to finish things off. My longest tattoo was 4.5 hours on my entire forearm from elbow to wrist. Almost gave up toward the end; felt like my arm was gonna fall off from the shading 😂
Yeah I'm exactly the same, but I'm getting half my chest covered on the right peck, sternum and just under each collar bone and I'm just gonna take as little breaks as possible hahah
... this will sound weird.. but, i find it best to “run to the pain”... ie, accept that it might hurt, and embrace it.. if u try to run from it, it will win..
Kramer 1 exactly . My first couple tattoos I ain’t know what to expect so they hurt like fuck but as I went on and the more and more I got I just anticipated the pain and literally watched as the needle hit my skin and the whole process and it seemed to take away from the pain. Was more focused on the art than the pain
313Mally Bands Next time tell yourself it won’t hurt and that you’re not a pussy hahahaha
This is pretty good. I just got my first tattoo today and I just look at the ceiling and remember to breathe. Like I pretty much did embrace it
As I've been saying this whole quarantine: the best pain is tattoo pain.
Hence my desire for my next tattoo after getting tattooed 3 1/2 months ago (2nd tattoo)
I always say "very forgettable pain"
Best description ever lol
Clear, concise, no BS. LOVED IT, THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
A tattoo virgin
THE WIPING!!!!!!! Oh my god!!!! Gotta resist so hard to not punch the artist lmaoo
minaj ee stallion yessss
Ikr
On goddddd
XD
Luckily my artist wets his paper towel so it doesn’t hurt.
“Upper outer arm hurts the least”
Exactly what I needed to hear, where my first tattoo is going tomorrow😂
How was it?
Delores Emeagi it’s fine! It’s not fun but it’s definitely not bad at all. Capping the shoulder especially was not fun lol. Just go in there thinking it’s going to be an unbearable amount of pain and it won’t be as bad.. it was my first tattoo so I was flipping out but I sat perfectly fine for 3 hours with a profanity here and there lol. The last thirty minutes was the worst because he saved the worst two things for last lol. Shading and joints, not a good combo lol. But I swear it’s all worth it!!! Especially if you have a good artist
Delores Emeagi i’m getting my first tattoo as a half sleeve starting at the top of my shoulder on friday so reading this definitely helped me get over the fears
The shoulder is so calming honestly. I have surgery scars and tissue on my shoulder and I thought it was gonna hurt but honesty it hurt wayyy less than the chest
Victoria Nee the think shading doesn’t hurt at all were as outline hurts like a bitch
A little over 2 hours for my first one yesterday and the wiping towards the end started to hurt but what bothered me the most was how much my ass hurt from sitting
I get you
Fucking same
I sat 6 hours aha
I swear they make those chairs to take your mind off the pain! I move more because of chair discomfort than the tattoo!
@@tristanmacknight9454 lol, the chairs from hell
Lol dude ... I'm an EMT and your medical knowledge about the human body is pretty profound. Better than the average Joe by far.
People don't begin to even understand things like the veins constricting which leads to this, which leads to that. Etc etc.
Good shit... as for the "why" one pain hurts more in one area vs the next is due to the increased nerves in one area ...increased fat/ muscle in another ...etc etc.
Good shit homie
Always hydrate!! Hydrate! Hydrate! Start hydrating days before, and during the session. Your body has better blood, and no caffeine or very little because it is dehydrating and can cause hypersensitivity. Finally you must breathe. If you need to put in headphones and listen to meditation tapes or something. Holding one’s breath decreases blood flow, so when you do breath blood rushes to the painful area and makes the whole thing hurt so much worse.
Oonagh72 that's what I was told. I got my first tattoo on my left forearm from wrist to elbow and days before I had my artist draw it up and he said to drink water like I'm a fish. So I did and continued while getting my tattoo, sure I had to pee but the pain and the healing went by fast. Couldn't be happier 👍🏼
Oonagh72
Nnl
i was drinkin a big ass coffee before both my sessions, first one i passed out, this second one i was drinking a bit more water before hand and only felt slightly light headed, taking a break during the session helps a lot.
Also, good vibes in the shop go such a far way
caffeine does not cause hypersensitivity lol
I’ve been through emotional pain Does that pain count
@M S some obviously more than others lol, take a chill pill
It actually does
Jenna Piette-Cryar I mean yeah
It does
Thank you
I find the sitting still harder than the pain lol...
ukguy haha totally agree
@Tia brown sameeee
Tia brown ye the wrist hurts lol that’s what I found anyway and I have loads done but wrist for me was bad
Sitting for long than an hour is soooo hard for me. I have to plan my tats accordingly to not annoy the artist haha
Yup
I went in and was going through a design then asked where it would be best pain wise and the guy freaked out, asked me to take a board with nails and hit myself over and over again then come in again and meet. It really made me feel bad and put me off getting tattooed for awhile. I just appreciate getting information about everything.
💀💀💀💀
With my tattoo artist he has a mini fridge full of free water and he suggests to get a bottle just to stay hydrated. He also asks if I'm ok and if we need to take breaks even though I don't move or flinch (I have half a sleeve and both hands done). But, artists are looking out for you and they understand if it hurts or if you need to take a breather.
The wiping feels good to me, the cold wipe on the “burnt” area is amazing
When they wipe with the dry paper towels it hurts so bad after a while but when they put a cool liquid on it then wipe feels like heaven
When my artist wiped with the cold towel it’s like the sigh of relief where you can chill for a second and then keep going
You've never had someone who dry wiped... Feels like sandpaper on a sunburn
Hours in when they dry wipe I just have to look forward to the needles it burns way more than tattoos. I got blasted with 9 needles for 5 hours worth of shading in grey Color and about hour 4 I was looking forward towards the needles again lol.
Why would anyone dry wipe if they know it’s much worse lol
*thinking about getting my first tattoo on my ribs* Him: The most painful place is.... Me: *please don’t say the ribs, it’s gonna be ribs*. Him: ....the ribs
UPDATE!!: I got my first tattoo yesterday on my *rib cage* of a medium sized sun and moon face. It was not bad at all! Pain was literally 6 or 7/10 depending on the spot and if my artist was shading. The most annoying part was breathing because I had to control my breathing as she was on the ribs and the vibration! My tattoo artist was also very pleasant and gentle so I’m not sure if that helped. But I LOVE IT!
Mya Dixon if it’s small your good. I wouldn’t do a huge piece on your ribs for your first tattoo. Anywhere on a bone hurts like shit. My wrist and elbow hurt. Never got my ribs done. I can’t imagine it’s not fun
Ribs suck bad the feeling from everyone I know in the game plus my own is you wanna puke piss and shit at the same time ur body doesn't know what to do it's so bad
the outlining on the ribs isn’t too bad but the shading is the worst part:(
*no*
Getting my first tattoo in 2 days, on my rib 😂
I got a 3 hr tattoo on my ribs and armpit area yesterday. Personally it didn't hurt me, I was able to sit through it fine. Everyone handles it different. So if you really want a rib tattoo or a painful area tattoo, I'd go for it! People handle things differently so see how it feels for you:)
You seem very knowledgeable about your profession. You should post some of your work in your videos.
thanks. i only have pics of my tattoos in my videos if it's relevant to the subject, like the saturation vid and the freehanding vid. later i'll start vlogging tattoo sessions so people can check out my process and see more of my finished artwork
the wiping of the paper towel after about 3 hours definitely gets irritating! worst part of my last one
The artist needs to be gentle with the paper towels
“you stub ur toe and you dont cry you just curse”🤣🤣🤣
I don’t even curse I just stop and stare at it till the pain goes away 😂😂😂
Athan Gillespie ahaha
I still cry on occasion
I don’t know, I still cry whenever that happens
I just do some 'haah' sound and then I just watch videos to distract myself from the pain, never hurts that much though
Loved that you added the bit about never tattooing a mother who didn’t sit well - that’s my pain standard, and I feel relieved now! Thanks!
to be brutally honest I wouldnt even call it painful for 90% of the areas, it's more uncomfortable as its a constant sort of vibration
ᄒLeviathanᄒ pretty damn accurate
Agree. And towards the end it becomes so annoying I wanna kick the machine and say STOP
Nah that shit is straight up painful af
I dont get these type of comments... Annoying vibration means what? Yea it is annoying, its annoying how it hurts... Your comments just doesnt make any sense.
It feels EXACTLY like someone is scratching you with a paperclip (pushing hard enough that it’ll hurt but not too the point of bleeding)
Kenzie Shea OWWWWWWWWWW
Omg you’re so right. But 10000x faster & with vibration lol
sun leo Mine is right on my collarbone and it honestly didn’t hurt that much. More of a pinchey feeling than anything. I went into it expecting it to hurt way worse than it actually did.
I just went and grabbed a paper clip and tried this.. lmfao if that’s all it is then I’m set 😂 2 days away from my tattoo
Ashlee Minor I just got mines like 3 days ago! It’s not bad feel more like a cat scratching. . I got mines on my ankle
Feels like a needle scratching your skin thats because it is a needle scratching your skin haha
No it's a needle puncturing your skin.
I am so glad to have found this video as I am about to get my FIRST tattoo. I am SO nervous but I am finding comfort and relief knowing that it is going to hurt but where I am getting it, won't be so bad. So I am thankful for this video.
Can’t explain tattoo pain because it is COMPLETELY different for everyone.
Me with a low pain tolerance who passed out 3 times during my tattoo still waiting to get finished hearing people able to sit for 8 hours w no problem ...... 👁👄👁
Not dissing because I understand why it would happen but I’m glad I’m not like that, my last session was legit 11 hours. It’s always good to eat and be super hydrated when going in. Eat a big breakfast and be really hydrated, then take a break halfway and eat another meal and then just ride it out.
Lol that's so funny why I wonder did u pass out 3 times
Have a few beers, a little xanax, you will be fine.
Feels like someone dragging a needle across your skin but since its something you want you get over it.
You absolutely have sold me on getting my first tattoo.
From my experience, it's not the intensity of the pain, it's the duration. Anything over 2-hours is tough.
Agreed I've been going wild with tattoos this year. I got a half sleeve done with pieces that connect to my back and chest. I've done 4 sessions with that at about 6 hours a piece. I just did a calf piece 2 weeks ago, that took 5 hours and I hated every second of it lol
going for a 5 hour session on my forearm in 10 days super excited but lil nervous
@@ryanprisco9871 Just did a 2-hour session to removal a tattoo. Just watch a movie dude
Best advice I could give :
They hurt, get over it. You'll get the love or you'll give up.
The first tattoo I got was a big peice on my ribs. Thought I’d start out with a super painful place and “work down” the pain ladder lol
some people are straight g's and do it this way. i, however, am the opposite. been avoiding the ribs for as long as i remember haha
is that the most painful place
pretty much
Pain Ladder :) They all hurt like a mother! Ribs is a bitch, for me the kidneys are worse, also back of the knee, sternum, top back of the thigh, bottom and elbow ditch.
peter pan what the heck do u have tattoos everywhere lol
Great video! One thing for women to keep in mind when making their booking is their cycle. Pain is more intense when ovulating, so you may want to consider that when making your booking, if you're in tune with your body clock 😊
I can’t stop staring at his two front teeth they’re so cute haha
My rib tattoo took 2 hours and I was so ready for her to finish! When she told me, we were done, I was like “Thank God!”
Chancey Nalley Only 2 hours? Must have been tiny
You’re lucky I still have 1,5-2h left on mine, first session was 3,5
Finally someone who understands the wiping is sometimes the most painful shit ever 😂
I wasn’t there when my mom got her tattoo, and it wasn’t anything extreme (it was a couple of cursive lines on her wrist), but according to the artist, she sat stone still, and he was really impressed with how well she took it for a relatively older newbie.
Considering she has given birth to two kids, you statement about “moms can take it” holds a lot of water!
This is so accurate! The wiping and the getting worse after the artist takes breaks, flashbacks 😩
When I get into the 4 hr mark and I'm ready to pull my hair out I always try and think "okay chill out you're hurting like hell right now but it's going to be beautiful afterwards and so worth it" and that usually helps me calm down a little. Just thinking about how happy I will be once it's over with and I have a piece of art forever
Ashley Mayer that's the right attitude. The pain is temporary, and how you handle it will be permanently displayed on your body. Just gotta go to your happy place and deal with it lol
I had to do that in the first minute of my second tattoo cause he went over a sensitive spot but after a moment of "chill it'll be worth it and you've done worse on your own" I was fine. I can't wait to get my next one which will be on my collarbone. Me and my best friend are getting "always" together
Headphones and music is the best option
In my experience another big factor in tattoo pain is the technique of the artist. I've had some artists that were very heavy-handed and some are much more delicate naturally (no idea if this can have anything to do with certain machines or needles, would be interesting to know!). I've had an artist do shading on certain areas with a smooth gradient that required them to go over and over and over the same spot forever... and then there's tattoos with dot work shading that are a walk in the park. I've even had a tebori style tattoo done (traditional Japanese handpoke) which was ok in the beginning but because it takes so long to cover a small area it got reaaally sore towards the end. I've had numbing cream used once and wouldn't do it again tbh. He had to reapply during the process because the effects wear off over time, which means the pain comes back gradually. Every time the pain was coming back it felt worse - I'd rather just have normal pain levels in stead of a roller coaster of pain vs. less pain lol.
Agreed! My sternum didn't hurt even after 4 hours of getting my chest done but my forearm was terrible.
I watched this before getting my tattoo and I found comfort in it. So thank you James! I was one of those people that went "omg thats it?"
lol no problem, glad it helped. for most ppl it's really not that bad!
i got my second one done, but i realized that it was more painful to get my tattoo on my upper right back rather then my upper left O.O why is that
nikki naval I'm not sure why it happens, but I experienced the same thing on my back. Both sides hurt, but one was worse
this video was fkn overwhelmingly informative. Thanks for this man
You're totally correct about the wiping part hurting more XD.... I hated it when my artist would wipe mine about 2-3 hours into mine
it's brutal. i've literally considered socking my artist cuz the thought that maybe he was doing it on purpose crossed my mind. lol good thing i didn't
I don't think he would've appreciated that XD
i've found it's way better if the paper towel is soaked in warm water, which unfortunately isn't always the case.
I always think that part is the most relieving. Lol it's like a breath of fresh air after feeling like your body is on fire 😂
My artist always sprays cold soapy water on a paper towel..... XD
For me it was more like a pinching feeling or a nip,
It does get tender at some points but its not like that the entire tattoo.
I got anxious about my first tattoo and turns out it barely hurt I was smiling the whole time just watching it.
P.S. Careful when you stand up after the tattoo, no joke it was like I was walking on a slanted ship, drop in blood sugar so I'd recommend bringing something sugary or coke or something.
The tattoo gets super itchy and aftercare is very important so take note to get some unscented healing ointment and moisturiser (also unscented), wash with unscented soap too, if your tattoo artist tells you to leave a wrap off of the tattoo after taking it off and let it air out do that, if another tells you to cover it do that, it can vary on size, position etc. Trust the artist, don't just go off what someone else did.
My short answer for this: It feels pretty much how you think it would feel. It's not that bad, you're not gonna feel anything unexpected.. but of course it feels like it sounds.. a fucking needle being dragged across your skin. But you'll calm down after a few seconds and it will be pretty cool and exciting
I was told it would hurt like a super bad sunburn😂 it felt more like that annoying sting when you accidentally rub a minor sunburn (I had sun poisoning a few months back and that was absolute hell). I got mine first yesterday on my forearm and I can honestly say that trying to pull the tape off my arm was so much worse than the tattoo..
Watching this during quarantine cause imma get a secret tattoo 😭
Actually the best moment in tattoo is when tattoo artist stops tattoing you for a couple of seconds. Such a relief! Especially when you're in real bad pain!
It really hurts when needle touches any nerves. That's why my smallest tattoo on the inner arm, that took like 15 minutes, was yet the most painful one. Even almost 2 hour tattoo session on shoulder/biceps wasn't so bad
Searched for this video after I passed out during my fourth tattoo yesterday. Definitely scary but you totally reassured me that I'll be ok if I try to finish the tattoo. Definitely subscribing.
May I please take a look at your tatoo...am looking for motivation to get mine this Saturday
Getting my first tattoo soon, wish me luck!!
Wow your a tattoo vergin how cute haha lol
I wish ya luck
I have quite alot of tattooes and some pieces are large ones.
While getting my neck/back tattoo done I actually fell asleep during the session 😂
The piece that hurt the most was the one on my chest and especially between the breast, holy cow that stung 😬
But you made some really valid points and for newbies this video is a must see before getting the first tattoo ❤️
thanks for the feedback. yes the sternum is a hellish experience. good thing we only had to do it once lol
Yea because tattoos dont hurt really. It stings for like the first 20 seconds and then its like oh ok im good. Adrenaline plus mind over matter man. I love getting ink.
Agreed everything is gravy. That center chest was no joke ..
Idk why but my back piece I just got done was pretty stinging at certain areas, it literally felt like getting stung by a bee or wasp but only in small sections. Most of it was more of a dull pain but those tough spots were rough at times.
My girl fell asleep getting her two calves tattooed, I nearly fell asleep during 7 hours of arm work. Meditation is awesome.
I faint almost every time I get my blood drawn, but have never had that problem while getting any of my tattoos.
Areas that hurt most:ribs, sternum, collarbones
My first tattoo: collarbone
Oof
em0ch3m Gaming honestly. I’m planning on getting my 1st on my collarbone then 2nd on my ribs😖
Mine was ribs😂😩
Mine was on my sternum , wasn't professionally done though. I'm getting a professional one soon on my forearm I'm nervous
16 and getting one on my ribs saturday😭
mines gonna be ribs, ...oof
I dont even care about the pain
The healing process is HELL
when i got my big piece on my leg, i couldn't sleep properly because i didn't want to irritate it and oH GOD THE ITCHING FUUUUCKK
I feel nauseous and want to pass out when a needle is intravenous but I've sat for 6 hour tattoos. The sensation is very different knowing the needle is just piercing the skin rather then going into the vein.
Scales i’m very scared because last time i got a blood draw i passed out any advice for me
@@drewpahach9693 honestly just get a good sleep the night before. Eat well, and stay hydrated. Anything under the 2 hour mark is doable. The longer you sit you almost get exhausted just taking the pain. But the end result is usually well worth the experience and you'll be surprised at what the body can take when the adrenaline kicks in. Like I said getting blood drawn for me is a terrible experience but I've sat for hours being tattooed. You'll be fine! Good luck.
Drew Pahach Tell yourself it won’t hurt and that you’re a badass. That worked for me. Eat a light meal & sugar and drink water
Chest tat killed me! Having a conversation during the section helps with the pain.
how bad?
What really hurts for me is the waiting time for the healing process. Lol
21whichiswhich And all the tattoo that peels lol
Your videos are very detailed and informative. They are a must-see for people who are considering getting a tattoo. Excellent job, man.
I got my sternum tatted and Jesus Christ, felt like he was drilling a hole right in the center. I was fairly skinny so it was vibrating the bone. I didn’t make any faces, but I pinched the sides of my seat that I permanently distorted the cushion.
"Once There Was An Ugly Barnacle, He Was SO Ugly That Everyone Died, the end" -Patrick Pinhead Star on my chest piece the sternum and collarbone were almost unbearable. Only time I thought about taping. Luckily every time I would get close he would stop to wipe.
well, fuck. i'm bony and planning on getting a tattoo on the right side of my upper chest. im also pretty sure i have low pain tolerance to begin with..... at least it's a pretty simple tatt- i think it will only take about 20-30 minutes. i'm nervous as hell; it's gonna be my first tattoo.
@@zarsiw how it go 👀
@@cody1016 i was set to have my appointment about 2 weeks ago, but my tattoo artist stopped responding to me so i still haven’t gotten it :/
@@zarsiw find a new artist if he/she can't even keep up with their appointments.
Binged these off and on for over 3 years before finally pulling the trigger on a half sleeve, thank you so much James!
Thus begins my sleeve journey and this tattoo rabbithole I got myself into
I love the feeling of getting tattooed, I’m not saying it doesn’t hurt. But after six months I just miss the feeling, the pain helps you reset in life it’s like therapy lol. Also make sure you want what your getting, the pain of regret is far worse than in the moment.
I've never been scratched by a cat so I can't compare it to that. However, I personally think the tattoo needles create a sort of scratching, stinging and burning feeling. The pain was oddly calming, even though I made faces and got a really intense adrenaline kick.
Also, I used to have a really bad needle/syringe phobia. It's better now, partly thanks to my tattoos and piercings. Syringes still make me very uncomfortable and panicky, but I don't react to tattoo needles at all. Piercings are a little more uncomfortable but I can still handle it just fine. So for anyone out there that has a needle phobia and considers getting a tattoo, but are afraid - don't worry. It's not at all the same. You can do it!
You were right on about the feeling of the pain being scratched by a needle. It was a piece of cake getting my first tat. Thanks for the info.
You explained this better than I think anyone could have thank-you so much for all the info and thorough explanation
Wow, James, you are a intelligent man. Respect, almost 15 min of straight knowledge, despite the cuts, you are so composed and direct.
I kept thinking this guy just talks, nothing is happening on the screen except your lips, if I may exaggerate, but 15 min flew by and I was educated.
Thanks.
One thing.
Your point about the time line being a factor, and you mention the skin being irritated or agitated being a reason. Totally agree.
But I would add that there is a difference in pain when being tattooed by a liner or a shader. When it's 5 hours in, and your skin is healing from its open wound, and your tattoo artist is adding shading for the 20th time on the same spot, my blood stopped dripping, rather it was oozing out....
The pain 😱
My stomach tattoo was torture. It was terrifying and nearly sent me into shock. The chest and back aren't pleasant either. I find legs to be rather easy, as well as the forearms. The back of the neck is fantastic. There's no pain, just the vibration of the tattoo machine.
The back of the neck isn’t so bad buttt the back and around the spine hurttts like helllll.
This video initially psyched me out before my first tattoo. But once my artist put the stencil on, I looked in the mirror and was so stoked about how it looked it didn't even bother me. I think that plays a big part. The piece was a steam train with my son's name on it. He has a passion for trains and just knowing how happy he would be to see it was well worth the slight discomfort. Honestly the itchiness during healing was worse than the actual tattoo. Good video, and thanks for the insight.
Also this is the best and most straight foward, clear asf , prep talk for pain explained. Being nervous about more ink, the want for bigger peices, saying to tap put of feeling light headed etc, is re assuring. ❤✌️
great video, lots of information. i got my first tattoo on my ribs and wás surprised by how little it hurt. i believe that if you want it bad enough, you can tolerate any amount of pain.
To me it feels like rose thrones scratching you or dragging
PizzaFries well that’s painful
Was gonna get my first tattoo before everything closed cause of Coronavirus so hopefully this summer I'll be able to
Me too! Do you think I will be safe to visit a parlour just afterwards? I am still worried.
@@swagatakarmakar5475 parlors are small buildings typically so should be fine
Saaame bro
@Alex M yep I'm always following artists on Instagram
Swagata Karmakar tattoo places are actually the most clean and sanitary place. not everyone knows this because they’d rather state their own opinion, but think about it. if you’re scared cuz of covid is still out there, think about the artist, they’re doing their job risking their life too that’s why it’s really important to them to always wear gloves and masks and to constantly clean everything. the more tattoo videos you see on social media, you’ll start to notice what they’re wearing for their safety
The detail you went into here was so good, you easily earned a sub.