Just to clear some stuff up since this episode gets a lot of comments about it: -The tattoos on Rachel aren't real, we were just maybe being a bit too deadpan with the joke ;) -The writer of the episode and the director of the channel both have several tattoos, so the advice is written and directed from the perspective of someone who has gone through the process. Thank you as always for all the advice and discussion in the comments! DFTBA, Sarah
Greetings! I'm the woman getting tattooed by Mickey Schlick in the video. I did not follow tip 5 as this lovely Spanish Moon Moth is my first tattoo; my reasoning was "Go big or go home." While I know that this choice isn't for everyone who is considering their first tattoo, I'm very glad that I went big! I was also very, very, very, very glad to have Mickey Schlick do my work. He has also done another piece for me on the reverse side of my forearm. It's a Columbia Moth and is every bit as lovely as the one on my back. In terms of tip 10, I wish I could have seen what Mickey was doing on my back. The footage that Caitlyn Hofmeister took is a joy for me to watch. To share another couple of tips with viewers, be sure wear sunblock over your tattoos if they'll be exposed to the sun. It will help preserve the artwork that is now permanently affixed to your body. Also, bear in mind that large tattoos may take more than one session- the one featured in this video took three sessions.
Tip 13: If you are going to get a tattoo in a foreign language that you don't speak (Chinese or Arabic calligraphy for example), make sure that you know the exact translation of the tattoo and don't depend too much on "google translator".
I didn't get that with my most recent one but I knew what to do because it's my third. I actually emailed the guy later and told him what I was doing and he said I was doing the best care for it.
A couple of further tipps from a tattoo artist and someone who has a LOT of tattoos: 1.) do not drink alcohol or take pain killers the day before or on the day you are getting tattooed. These substances will thin your blood and you will bleed more, making it more painful and a more difficult process for the artist 2.) eat and sleep well before your appointment. some people tend to faint, and this happens more often with people who didn't eat or sleep porperly due to nervousness. bring some sugary treats or a can of coke to your appointment in case you feel faint to get your metabolism on track again 3.) shower and shave the area you are getting tattooed at. this should seem obvious, yet somehow it isn't. the artist has to be very close to your body, so showering is kinda the polite thing to do. and the area you are getting tattooed at HAS to be shaved either way, but most artists only have those shitty one-time use razors around which will only unnessecarily irritate your skin further 4.) buy the after-care products (tattoo cream/bepanthene, perfume-less soap, etc.) before you go getting your tattoo, especially if you live in countries were pharamcies are not open 24/7. also, maybe find an old pyjama or something to sleep in for the first couple of days because your new artwork WILL loose color and stain your bedsheets etc.
also, and this is just from personal experience with customers, but most people who are later on unhappy with their tattoo and want a cover-up are those that just got "something pretty" without any particular meaning or story. your taste changes over the years, especially when it comes to colors and art styles, but if you got the tattoo for a reason, when if means something to you, you will most likely be happy with it even if you don't particularily like the art style anymore when you are 50. what matters is the memories it holds then, not the image itself
Some artists won't even do your tattoo if you are drunk. I did take a Xanax with my first one but with the ones after that, not so much. But also if the artist does strike up a conversation with you, go for it. I know the guy who did my second one talked to me about some of the strangest things people have had tattooed on themselves.
yeah having a conversation with your artists is a little like having a conversation with your hair dresser. we try to talk to the customers as best we can to sort of get your mind off of what is happening. if you feel comfortable talking with your artist, go for it. the large majority of them have really interesting life stories ;)
Honestly, I was warned away from a small tattoo for my first. People who get a small tattoo first for "safety reasons" usually wish they'd gone bigger later. Get what you want. If that's a big tattoo, awesome. It's it's smaller, awesome. But don't scale down on what you really want to just "play it safe." You'll just be disappointed later.
I have two smaller tattoos as my first tats as well, and I wish the first was maybe a tad bigger, but not much. It was good for me as a way to learn about the healing process and what I could handle since they also didn't take very long, but that's a good point as well. As long as you have saved up the money for a bigger tattoo, then go for it!
charlileftclues No. I’ve personally seen people not get a first tattoo finished because they thought “I’ll be fine Ima get something big” and they end up being a bitch and can’t finish.
Tip: Stay hydrated a few days before the tattoo. The more you are hydrated, the more plump your skin will be, which means better for the artist and less pain for you!
George sick. It’s been 8 months since the comment how do you feel about them now? I’m 16 but I already know what I want. Wondering if it will be worth it or not.
A tip from a woman I used to volunteer with. She said she didn't get a tattoo unless she's wanted it for at least a year. I think that's a good rule, just to make sure you don't have any regrets. I think that if you are not 100% excited going into the tattoo you shouldn't get it.
This video will have more credibility if you invite a guest host with actual tattoos. Although these are some pretty good advice, the fake tattoos make me feel as if you are joking about the matter
Calicido I agree. The video would be better even with the same host without the stick on tats. Especially since she doesn't make reference to them at all. Just felt, awkward.
Re: tipping artists, remember that tipping practices vary a lot from country to country. My partner who has a few tattoos and been to a convention has only ever received surprise, confusion, and refusal when trying to tip in the UK
tristan roberts here in Denmark we don't tip for anything really, the Danish word for a tip is "drinking money", we know what it's gonna be used for :p
Another tip: If you are going to get lettering, don't think you need to do the "script" fonts that most artists like. I did that with my butterfly tattoo on my right leg and people always ask me what the wording is. I got it because the artist at the time said "It would look cool." It's cool but I'm sick and tired of telling people what the wording says. When I got my DFTBA tattoo on my right wrist, I wanted more of a typewriter style font (I'm a writer) and the artist thought it was a cool idea so we went with it.
Another thing to think about: if your profession or your community is not accepting of tattoos, there are plenty of places on your body that you can hide even a decent-sized tattoo. I'm in school to become a teacher, but I know that many schools think less of teachers with tattoos (especially young teachers), so my tattoo is going to be on my upper thigh. You could also do your waist, back, shoulder, or chest. Ribcage is another option but it does hurt more than most places.
It does really depend on the facility/company. In education, it can be an issue (I knew one girl who would get her tattoos in some of the places you mentioned b/c she was going into education). In some places, not so much. I know one woman who worked for a university based hospital and she told me that she would see tons of nurses and other employees covering up their ink. I volunteer at a regional hospital that was started by Catholic nuns (we are still run by a faith-based organization too) and no one really cares that I have a tattoo on my wrist. I have also seen some nurses with tattoos that have peeked out of their scrubs (there was this one nurse my dad had who had a really awesome tattoo on his arm that peeked out of the shirt). But if you can find ways to hide them (like I know a woman at my hospital who uses watch bands to cover her tattoo), that's great because you never know when you'll come across someone with an objection to them and it's not just in a place of employment...I knew a lady at a church I went to who got me ostracized because of a tattoo I have on my leg.
One more tip regarding hiding tattoos: Often arm, chest, or back tattoos will be visible through the ubiquitous white collared shirt worn in most professional settings. Even if the fabric is not thin, the tattoo might be seen underneath as a dark spot. Consider an undershirt or a darker color if it's essential that the tattoo is completely hidden.
I'm getting my first tattoo in October and one of my other friends suggested to go small but the problem I have with that is, if it does hurt and I decide I don't want another one, then I've ended up with a small tattoo I didn't really want instead of the bigger tattoo I did and will now never get. So I'm just going for the forearm tattoo I want and if it hurts and I don't ever want to go through it again, at least I have the one tattoo I wanted! And living in the UK, I wear sleeves a lot so I can cover it more often than not if I need to, haha.
Catherine B Honestly, don't worry about the pain so much. If it's something you want badly enough to have on your body for the rest of your life, then the pain shouldn't matter at all. In ten years, you're not gonna look at your ink and think "God that hurt so much for an insignificant length of time, why did I put myself through that?!" You're gonna forget about the pain as soon as it's over.
Also I think a lot of people find that the pain isn 't as bad as you think it will be, that's how it was for me. I found the itchiness of the healing process much more irritating than the actual pain.
I got my first tattoo close to 10 years ago. I was 30 and I was afraid that it would hurt like hell. Truth is it didn't. My first one was a shamrock on my left shoulder and truth is after the guy finished the outline, everything else was okay. After a while, you don't really notice it. The only one that was slightly discomfortable was my wrist tattoo but that's because the guy had to hit a nerve in my wrist. And that's not that bad because the guy wasn't going that deep. I've had nerve blocks in my neck that hurt worse than a tattoo.
I would never get a tattoo myself, but I'm so glad How to Adult made a video about this! Not enough people are fully informed before they make a big decision like this!
Most of this stuff was good advise, however, as a person with a not insignificant portion of her body tattooed, ALL TATTOOS HURT! Not all tattoos hurt the same and for some people they barely hurt at all, but don't go in there expecting it not to hurt. You're running the risk of setting yourself up for a nasty surprise if you go into a tattoo expecting it to feel like a "buzzing ballpoint." I actually laughed out loud at that one. =P Also, a part about aftercare would have been a good idea. There's a lot of different advise about aftercare depending on your artist or even where you live, but be prepared to have an oozy wound for at least a week or so and then VERY delicate, itchy, sore skin for a little over a month. It involves way more than just popping in a shop for a few hours. ALSO ALSO, NEVER drink alcohol and avoid blood-thinning medications like NSAIDs before or during the tattooing process. Most artists won't even tattoo you if you've been drinking and thinning your blood just before intentionally wounding yourself is just a bad idea! So there's my two cents. I think it's pretty cool that you guys did a tattoo episode. Keep up the good work. =)
actually she said in a different comment that she actually does have several small tattoos and another person that she works with also has tattoos. and I'm sure even if she didn't have tattoos she would've double or triple checked her information.
please look up images of how tattoo ages! Like small print tattoos and the stylish mini ones people get these days look awful in 10 years! Small letters tend to bleed and become unreadable
I thought the temp tattoos were a funny touch. If you're getting a word in another language (like Chinese characters) double check with a speaker of said language to verify what it actually means.
I knew of an artist who would always have people double check the Chinese characters. It was easy because his wife was from China so he'd just ask her.
Custom art is generally waaaay more than that. At least in a city. After tip I spent about $900 on my thigh piece that took about 4.5 hours. Custom LOTR piece by an amazing black and grey artist who did an incredible job. Tattooists generally charge per hour for a custom piece, too, so the Tip is also for their artwork, not just the time spent to actually get you inked up.
Mine was about $500 including the tip and took up my entire forearm, but honestly it's worth the higher price tag for a custom piece. It lets the artist be creative and you get something very special and wonderful.
If anything, I’d start with a henna tattoo before going for permanent ink. That way, it will get you a trial run on how you feel about inking up your body without regretting it later.
I know this sounds kinda morbid, but have you guys thought about a how to adult: dealings post-death of a love one. Like how deeds and money gets broken up or organizing funerals? I'm just scared that things like this will spring on me before I'm prepared.
For your first tattoo, give it time. Make sure it is in your head for a few weeks, months, or years before you get it. You should spend more time knowing you want a tattoo than thinking about this year's taxes, which college to apply to, or what car to buy.
My friend recommended to me that I print out a picture of my idea and put on my wall where I got ready in the morning. Each day, I would look at it as I got ready and still say "Yes, I want that on my body". I waited about 9 months of that process before I got it, and I found it really helpful.
Jenna W I love that process and most likely will use it for my next tattoo! :D In 2 months im getting a treble clef tattoo and oh boy! I've been seeing that symbol every single day for at least 7 years, and most likely more. (I'm headed to symphony practice right now actually ^^") I can't wait for this tattoo♡
Tip 12: Your tattoo afterwards will start to itch like a bitch for a few days, DO NOT SCRATCH IT, rub the tattoo or gently slap at it. Also let the scabs fall off naturally DON'T PICK AT THEM.
tip, if you know you dont have a very high pain tolerance, expect some pain. i dont have a high pain tolerance and when i got my tattoo on my upper arm, it felt like being stung continuously (or just imagine a needle dragging in your skin). eventually it'll be over so dont let this deter you, but i think her explanation of the pain felt was honestly terrible from my experience
I'm personally 14 years old & I'm already thinking about getting my first tattoo. My first tattoo is going to be an infinitely with my "mom" in the middle of it :) & it is going to be on my wrist I'm excited :)
I was 71 when I got my first (and currently "only") tattoo. Figure I can live with it for the 10 or 15 years I have left on this plane of existence. Besides, I was able cross out 1 item on my Bucket List.
Not at all! Much like with waitstaff at restaurants, tattoo artists don't get paid a ton. Most of what you're paying for goes toward the supplies for the tattoo (ink and needles) and overhead for their shop (most of the time, they have to rent their chair at ridiculous prices). Any tip that you give them helps them out tremendously.
If you are in the united states, if you receive almost any service, from a barista at Starbucks to the guy who does your tattoos, you are almost always expected to tip. It sucks but it helps keep a lot of these people afloat financially especially in the lower income service jobs. Welcome to working for 2.50$ as a waitress at a restaurant and hope your tips can add up to at least minimum wage.
So I guess you're one of those that got a small hidden one, that looks like a weird birthmark from a far.. not a good tip. And it is offensive, especially when you actually have real ones.
I just want a small tattoo. Maybe a bigger one as time goes on. They always have been an interest of mine, and I just kinda want one. I want, someday, to get the semicolon, one of my horse, something for my mom and something music related. Nice.
MEEEEE TOOOO! Mine was on my upper arm, but it was not small at all. My first ever tattoo session was four hours long! :'D I don't regret it though. I've since had it integrated into a half-sleeve that's almost done and I'm SO STOKED!
im a police officer and i stay 8-12 hours in the sun with my shirt on ofc, my question is: is it bad for me to tattoo my back during summer by my work as police officer
No, sun damage can make your tattoo fade and ruin the design. It's best to get yourself tattooed in the fall so your skin can fully heal before the sun becomes intense again.
Now for the rules Rule 1- Now that you have your awesome sleeve you must realize that it's not fair to the rest of us if we cannot enjoy your " ink" . You therefore must at all times wear short sleeves. Cold weather or even winter is not an acceptable excuse not to wear the short sleeves. Remember the rest of us. There is an exception. If you must wear protective clothing such as coveralls for employment then this is acceptable only if the long sleeves are rolled back and up towards the shoulder during breaks, and walking to and from the job site. Again weather cannot be used as an excuse, the sleeves must be rolled up at all times.
How could you forget the most basic tips? Be sure that you have had something to eat before sitting down and be sure you have some drinks/snacks to keep your sugar levels up if you're going to be sitting for a while
*ok so let's talk about how she said that it's like a vibrating ball point pen. Ok I have two tattoos and piercings and at no time did my tattoos feel like that*
MattJac666 Your mileage may vary. In my experience, the pain level was no different than the rest of my upper back. The eyes of the moth hurt the most because they were on my shoulder blades.
I’m sooo scared for getting a tattoo because its so permanent, and my mom would NOT like it😂 but i have self harm scars and i do think it would help me stop if i would have a pretty flowery tattoo on my arm I’ve been wanting one for about 6-7years!
general rule of thumb is if you've wanted a tattoo for at least six months, you'll be fine. Tattoos are beautiful and fun and you should have fun with it. Speaking as someone who struggles with mental health, mine also made me super happy and feel better about my appearance. I say go for it!
It really depends on your artist and where you get a tattoo. Honestly, it's not that bad. I know people with HORRIBLE pain tolerances who love getting tattooed, and I barely felt mine despite mine being a large piece. If tattoos were unbearable, people wouldn't get them. During the healing process, however, is whether or not you'll get any side effects. Things like ink blowout, infection, and your skin feeling like a moderate sunburn for your first week are things to look out for and/or expect, and it isn't uncommon for tattoos to itch like a MOTHERFUCKER after day 5 or 6. Overall though, if you did your research and planned your tattoo well, the results are worth the pain and side effects. :)
Can someone please tell me if I'm right that It doesn't hurt that bad to get a tattoo on your butt? (I'm not thinking about doing it I'm just wondering)
That's crazy. I understand that they put in lots of effort but if I'm paying 1000 bucks for a piece I'm not gonna tip 100 bucks. Maybe 20. I don't have that kind of money.
Was there an official announcement about the name of Complexly? Or have they just been sneakily using it at the end of all of these videos (like scishow and sexplanations etc)?
J.M. Mitchell My tattoo artist has disposable razors and would shave the part of your body that needs to be shaved just before inking. So if you want to shave it yourself you're probably doing them a favour. It depends on your hair, but generally the ink is brightly visible for a long time after the healing.
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Just to clear some stuff up since this episode gets a lot of comments about it:
-The tattoos on Rachel aren't real, we were just maybe being a bit too deadpan with the joke ;)
-The writer of the episode and the director of the channel both have several tattoos, so the advice is written and directed from the perspective of someone who has gone through the process.
Thank you as always for all the advice and discussion in the comments!
DFTBA,
Sarah
Greetings! I'm the woman getting tattooed by Mickey Schlick in the video. I did not follow tip 5 as this lovely Spanish Moon Moth is my first tattoo; my reasoning was "Go big or go home." While I know that this choice isn't for everyone who is considering their first tattoo, I'm very glad that I went big! I was also very, very, very, very glad to have Mickey Schlick do my work. He has also done another piece for me on the reverse side of my forearm. It's a Columbia Moth and is every bit as lovely as the one on my back. In terms of tip 10, I wish I could have seen what Mickey was doing on my back. The footage that Caitlyn Hofmeister took is a joy for me to watch. To share another couple of tips with viewers, be sure wear sunblock over your tattoos if they'll be exposed to the sun. It will help preserve the artwork that is now permanently affixed to your body. Also, bear in mind that large tattoos may take more than one session- the one featured in this video took three sessions.
Tip 12: at the end of the session, you'll most likely be given a sheet about tattoo care. FOLLOW IT! ITS TO HELP KEEP INFECTION AWAY!
Tip 13: If you are going to get a tattoo in a foreign language that you don't speak (Chinese or Arabic calligraphy for example), make sure that you know the exact translation of the tattoo and don't depend too much on "google translator".
I didn't get that with my most recent one but I knew what to do because it's my third. I actually emailed the guy later and told him what I was doing and he said I was doing the best care for it.
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The Fairy Tale Pony there are also several experienced tattoo artist on RUclips that can help!
A couple of further tipps from a tattoo artist and someone who has a LOT of tattoos:
1.) do not drink alcohol or take pain killers the day before or on the day you are getting tattooed. These substances will thin your blood and you will bleed more, making it more painful and a more difficult process for the artist
2.) eat and sleep well before your appointment. some people tend to faint, and this happens more often with people who didn't eat or sleep porperly due to nervousness. bring some sugary treats or a can of coke to your appointment in case you feel faint to get your metabolism on track again
3.) shower and shave the area you are getting tattooed at. this should seem obvious, yet somehow it isn't. the artist has to be very close to your body, so showering is kinda the polite thing to do. and the area you are getting tattooed at HAS to be shaved either way, but most artists only have those shitty one-time use razors around which will only unnessecarily irritate your skin further
4.) buy the after-care products (tattoo cream/bepanthene, perfume-less soap, etc.) before you go getting your tattoo, especially if you live in countries were pharamcies are not open 24/7. also, maybe find an old pyjama or something to sleep in for the first couple of days because your new artwork WILL loose color and stain your bedsheets etc.
also, and this is just from personal experience with customers, but most people who are later on unhappy with their tattoo and want a cover-up are those that just got "something pretty" without any particular meaning or story. your taste changes over the years, especially when it comes to colors and art styles, but if you got the tattoo for a reason, when if means something to you, you will most likely be happy with it even if you don't particularily like the art style anymore when you are 50. what matters is the memories it holds then, not the image itself
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Some artists won't even do your tattoo if you are drunk. I did take a Xanax with my first one but with the ones after that, not so much. But also if the artist does strike up a conversation with you, go for it. I know the guy who did my second one talked to me about some of the strangest things people have had tattooed on themselves.
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yeah having a conversation with your artists is a little like having a conversation with your hair dresser. we try to talk to the customers as best we can to sort of get your mind off of what is happening. if you feel comfortable talking with your artist, go for it. the large majority of them have really interesting life stories ;)
Honestly, I was warned away from a small tattoo for my first. People who get a small tattoo first for "safety reasons" usually wish they'd gone bigger later. Get what you want. If that's a big tattoo, awesome. It's it's smaller, awesome. But don't scale down on what you really want to just "play it safe." You'll just be disappointed later.
I have two smaller tattoos as my first tats as well, and I wish the first was maybe a tad bigger, but not much. It was good for me as a way to learn about the healing process and what I could handle since they also didn't take very long, but that's a good point as well. As long as you have saved up the money for a bigger tattoo, then go for it!
charlileftclues No. I’ve personally seen people not get a first tattoo finished because they thought “I’ll be fine Ima get something big” and they end up being a bitch and can’t finish.
1. BE. SOBER.
NAH
Drakan R why lol?
lol ive never gotten one sober
@@OGtrushalpatel alcohol thins the blood - way worse for bleeding
and EAT lmao
Tip: Stay hydrated a few days before the tattoo. The more you are hydrated, the more plump your skin will be, which means better for the artist and less pain for you!
I've wanted a tattoo for years. I researched for the last two years and finally got one last week at the ripe ole age of 54.
A medic alert...and now a zipper heart with flames
George sick. It’s been 8 months since the comment how do you feel about them now? I’m 16 but I already know what I want. Wondering if it will be worth it or not.
Trump is gay :)
A tip from a woman I used to volunteer with. She said she didn't get a tattoo unless she's wanted it for at least a year. I think that's a good rule, just to make sure you don't have any regrets. I think that if you are not 100% excited going into the tattoo you shouldn't get it.
This video will have more credibility if you invite a guest host with actual tattoos. Although these are some pretty good advice, the fake tattoos make me feel as if you are joking about the matter
They credit the writers, who actually tattoo. She's just a host of this channel.
Calicido I agree. The video would be better even with the same host without the stick on tats. Especially since she doesn't make reference to them at all. Just felt, awkward.
I think the joke was that it was the elephant in the room. So pointing them out would have ruined the bit. just saying! :)
1. The host is not the writer(s).
2. Not all tattoos are visible.
3. You might be taking this too seriously.
HHAHHAHHAHA SAME
Re: tipping artists, remember that tipping practices vary a lot from country to country. My partner who has a few tattoos and been to a convention has only ever received surprise, confusion, and refusal when trying to tip in the UK
Not bad to try. It's better than not trying. My brother tips 50 if the tattoo costed 150.
tristan roberts here in Denmark we don't tip for anything really, the Danish word for a tip is "drinking money", we know what it's gonna be used for :p
tattoo artists literally decide how much they want to charge you, tipping is unnecessary
Another tip: If you are going to get lettering, don't think you need to do the "script" fonts that most artists like. I did that with my butterfly tattoo on my right leg and people always ask me what the wording is. I got it because the artist at the time said "It would look cool." It's cool but I'm sick and tired of telling people what the wording says. When I got my DFTBA tattoo on my right wrist, I wanted more of a typewriter style font (I'm a writer) and the artist thought it was a cool idea so we went with it.
And if you're getting any writing check the spelling,
Shauna Blake no ragarats
Wetdookie no what am sayin
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Another thing to think about: if your profession or your community is not accepting of tattoos, there are plenty of places on your body that you can hide even a decent-sized tattoo. I'm in school to become a teacher, but I know that many schools think less of teachers with tattoos (especially young teachers), so my tattoo is going to be on my upper thigh. You could also do your waist, back, shoulder, or chest. Ribcage is another option but it does hurt more than most places.
xmorgan1123x Do NOT get your chest tattooed if you want an unobtrusive tattoo!!!
It does really depend on the facility/company. In education, it can be an issue (I knew one girl who would get her tattoos in some of the places you mentioned b/c she was going into education). In some places, not so much. I know one woman who worked for a university based hospital and she told me that she would see tons of nurses and other employees covering up their ink. I volunteer at a regional hospital that was started by Catholic nuns (we are still run by a faith-based organization too) and no one really cares that I have a tattoo on my wrist. I have also seen some nurses with tattoos that have peeked out of their scrubs (there was this one nurse my dad had who had a really awesome tattoo on his arm that peeked out of the shirt). But if you can find ways to hide them (like I know a woman at my hospital who uses watch bands to cover her tattoo), that's great because you never know when you'll come across someone with an objection to them and it's not just in a place of employment...I knew a lady at a church I went to who got me ostracized because of a tattoo I have on my leg.
One more tip regarding hiding tattoos: Often arm, chest, or back tattoos will be visible through the ubiquitous white collared shirt worn in most professional settings. Even if the fabric is not thin, the tattoo might be seen underneath as a dark spot. Consider an undershirt or a darker color if it's essential that the tattoo is completely hidden.
I'm getting my first tattoo in October and one of my other friends suggested to go small but the problem I have with that is, if it does hurt and I decide I don't want another one, then I've ended up with a small tattoo I didn't really want instead of the bigger tattoo I did and will now never get. So I'm just going for the forearm tattoo I want and if it hurts and I don't ever want to go through it again, at least I have the one tattoo I wanted! And living in the UK, I wear sleeves a lot so I can cover it more often than not if I need to, haha.
Catherine B Honestly, don't worry about the pain so much. If it's something you want badly enough to have on your body for the rest of your life, then the pain shouldn't matter at all. In ten years, you're not gonna look at your ink and think "God that hurt so much for an insignificant length of time, why did I put myself through that?!" You're gonna forget about the pain as soon as it's over.
Also I think a lot of people find that the pain isn 't as bad as you think it will be, that's how it was for me. I found the itchiness of the healing process much more irritating than the actual pain.
I got my first tattoo close to 10 years ago. I was 30 and I was afraid that it would hurt like hell. Truth is it didn't. My first one was a shamrock on my left shoulder and truth is after the guy finished the outline, everything else was okay. After a while, you don't really notice it. The only one that was slightly discomfortable was my wrist tattoo but that's because the guy had to hit a nerve in my wrist. And that's not that bad because the guy wasn't going that deep. I've had nerve blocks in my neck that hurt worse than a tattoo.
Catherine B get the tattoo size you want. I’m getting my first tattoo I’m going big.
Catherine B yolo it
I would never get a tattoo myself, but I'm so glad How to Adult made a video about this! Not enough people are fully informed before they make a big decision like this!
Tip: Make sure your tattoo artist isn't eating a Milky Way.
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Most of this stuff was good advise, however, as a person with a not insignificant portion of her body tattooed, ALL TATTOOS HURT! Not all tattoos hurt the same and for some people they barely hurt at all, but don't go in there expecting it not to hurt. You're running the risk of setting yourself up for a nasty surprise if you go into a tattoo expecting it to feel like a "buzzing ballpoint." I actually laughed out loud at that one. =P
Also, a part about aftercare would have been a good idea. There's a lot of different advise about aftercare depending on your artist or even where you live, but be prepared to have an oozy wound for at least a week or so and then VERY delicate, itchy, sore skin for a little over a month. It involves way more than just popping in a shop for a few hours.
ALSO ALSO, NEVER drink alcohol and avoid blood-thinning medications like NSAIDs before or during the tattooing process. Most artists won't even tattoo you if you've been drinking and thinning your blood just before intentionally wounding yourself is just a bad idea!
So there's my two cents. I think it's pretty cool that you guys did a tattoo episode. Keep up the good work. =)
how she give us advice on tattoos and she got not one real tattoo
Kountry gaming huh
actually she said in a different comment that she actually does have several small tattoos and another person that she works with also has tattoos. and I'm sure even if she didn't have tattoos she would've double or triple checked her information.
please look up images of how tattoo ages! Like small print tattoos and the stylish mini ones people get these days look awful in 10 years! Small letters tend to bleed and become unreadable
YEP! All those white ink tattoos that are so popular right now are going to be invisible in 5 years time. =/
I thought the temp tattoos were a funny touch. If you're getting a word in another language (like Chinese characters) double check with a speaker of said language to verify what it actually means.
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I knew of an artist who would always have people double check the Chinese characters. It was easy because his wife was from China so he'd just ask her.
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Or just don’t get the tattoo, or just learn Chinese or do it in a language you know.
Custom art is generally waaaay more than that. At least in a city. After tip I spent about $900 on my thigh piece that took about 4.5 hours. Custom LOTR piece by an amazing black and grey artist who did an incredible job. Tattooists generally charge per hour for a custom piece, too, so the Tip is also for their artwork, not just the time spent to actually get you inked up.
Mine was about $500 including the tip and took up my entire forearm, but honestly it's worth the higher price tag for a custom piece. It lets the artist be creative and you get something very special and wonderful.
If anything, I’d start with a henna tattoo before going for permanent ink. That way, it will get you a trial run on how you feel about inking up your body without regretting it later.
I know this sounds kinda morbid, but have you guys thought about a how to adult: dealings post-death of a love one. Like how deeds and money gets broken up or organizing funerals? I'm just scared that things like this will spring on me before I'm prepared.
I second this, maybe a collab with Caitlin Doughty / Ask a Mortician? :)
Woah, this is unexpectedly exactly what I want out of a show called "How to Adult"!
My daughter and I bonded over Goodnight Moon when she was 1. My first tattoo will be the word hush.
This video would be more believable if u had a person with actual tattoos explaining it
theacebailey she may have more hidden behind her cloths
theacebailey exactly what I thought!
Man! I wish I had watched this video before getting a mayo jar tattoo on my neck from a 1 star artist
For your first tattoo, give it time. Make sure it is in your head for a few weeks, months, or years before you get it. You should spend more time knowing you want a tattoo than thinking about this year's taxes, which college to apply to, or what car to buy.
My friend recommended to me that I print out a picture of my idea and put on my wall where I got ready in the morning. Each day, I would look at it as I got ready and still say "Yes, I want that on my body". I waited about 9 months of that process before I got it, and I found it really helpful.
Jenna W I love that process and most likely will use it for my next tattoo! :D
In 2 months im getting a treble clef tattoo and oh boy! I've been seeing that symbol every single day for at least 7 years, and most likely more.
(I'm headed to symphony practice right now actually ^^")
I can't wait for this tattoo♡
Getting my first 2 tattoos tomorrow
These tips are very useful. I'm about to get my first tattoo soon and I'm so nervous but excited
The tattoos on her arm are very clearly fake and its kinda bothering me
Tip 12: Your tattoo afterwards will start to itch like a bitch for a few days, DO NOT SCRATCH IT, rub the tattoo or gently slap at it. Also let the scabs fall off naturally DON'T PICK AT THEM.
tip, if you know you dont have a very high pain tolerance, expect some pain. i dont have a high pain tolerance and when i got my tattoo on my upper arm, it felt like being stung continuously (or just imagine a needle dragging in your skin). eventually it'll be over so dont let this deter you, but i think her explanation of the pain felt was honestly terrible from my experience
I'm getting my first tattoo in three days, so this was perfect timing!!
qcknd is a youtube channel dedicated to tattoos with good advice.
I love QCKND!!! Katrin Berndt is another good one.
john farrell I watch her all the time! She's awesome
Veronica Haley f u
I'm personally 14 years old & I'm already thinking about getting my first tattoo. My first tattoo is going to be an infinitely with my "mom" in the middle of it :) & it is going to be on my wrist I'm excited :)
Just an fyi, infinity symbols don't hold up very well. I would suggest something different.
Infinity symbols don’t last long tbh your gonna have to get it touched up a lot
when I turn 18 I really want this pretty small tattoo but it means something to me something that's my hobbie can that be a reason
How old are you?
Ive been thinking about getting palm tattoos but im worried about it fading quickly
I wasn’t comprehending what she was saying until she said “avocado toast” and I’m still so confused.
I was 71 when I got my first (and currently "only") tattoo. Figure I can live with it for the 10 or 15 years I have left on this plane of existence. Besides, I was able cross out 1 item on my Bucket List.
My first tattoo took up my whole forearm 😂😂 it was very detailed
sameeeee
My tattoo appointment is tomorrow so I hope it goes well,I'm bringing a couple snacks to keep my sugar up and hydrate.
It is 5 in the morning, this is on my recommendations. I have 3 tattoos already. WHAT AM I DOING ?
Setting aside that tipping is kinda weird to begin with, does anyone else think tipping a tattoo artist is particularly weird?
Adrian Todd No. It's common practice and it's rude not to.
Not at all! Much like with waitstaff at restaurants, tattoo artists don't get paid a ton. Most of what you're paying for goes toward the supplies for the tattoo (ink and needles) and overhead for their shop (most of the time, they have to rent their chair at ridiculous prices). Any tip that you give them helps them out tremendously.
If you are in the united states, if you receive almost any service, from a barista at Starbucks to the guy who does your tattoos, you are almost always expected to tip. It sucks but it helps keep a lot of these people afloat financially especially in the lower income service jobs. Welcome to working for 2.50$ as a waitress at a restaurant and hope your tips can add up to at least minimum wage.
Only an American could think this is NOT wierd. >.
Domyras Makes sense since this video was made in fucking America.
but what if I already created the exact drawing I want but just can't tattoo myself????
You can always ask your tattoo artist to work with your drawing :)
This is what I did with my forearm piece, it came out amazing.
God, it's almost offensive to talk about the process of getting tattooed while covered in glaringly obvious fake ones.
Glad it's just almost offensive :). If it helps, the writer of this episode as well as the director (me) both have tattoos.
-Sarah
So I guess you're one of those that got a small hidden one, that looks like a weird birthmark from a far.. not a good tip. And it is offensive, especially when you actually have real ones.
numbblackpicture bruh why you mad bro?
@@learnhowtoadult ok you didn't even have to reply, first of all, but it is offensive, and you could have at least made them look more realistic lmao.
I just want a small tattoo. Maybe a bigger one as time goes on. They always have been an interest of mine, and I just kinda want one. I want, someday, to get the semicolon, one of my horse, something for my mom and something music related. Nice.
I've designed two of my sisters' tattoos but I still haven't got one at all
I completely ignored #5 I got a medium to large chest piece custom drawn on my first and after drastic changes to the first draft I love it
MEEEEE TOOOO! Mine was on my upper arm, but it was not small at all. My first ever tattoo session was four hours long! :'D
I don't regret it though. I've since had it integrated into a half-sleeve that's almost done and I'm SO STOKED!
I have 7 tattoos already and I’m getting a tattoo sleeve done in January 12th
For my first tattoo I haven’t figured out what I want exactly but I want it on my arm so I can cover it up if need be
I got my first tattoo not that long ago above my wrist
And every time I looked at it in the corner of my eye, I thought it was a spider lol
im a police officer and i stay 8-12 hours in the sun with my shirt on ofc, my question is: is it bad for me to tattoo my back during summer by my work as police officer
No, sun damage can make your tattoo fade and ruin the design. It's best to get yourself tattooed in the fall so your skin can fully heal before the sun becomes intense again.
Now for the rules
Rule 1- Now that you have your awesome sleeve you must realize that it's not fair to the rest of us if we cannot enjoy your " ink" . You therefore must at all times wear short sleeves. Cold weather or even winter is not an acceptable excuse not to wear the short sleeves. Remember the rest of us. There is an exception. If you must wear protective clothing such as coveralls for employment then this is acceptable only if the long sleeves are rolled back and up towards the shoulder during breaks, and walking to and from the job site. Again weather cannot be used as an excuse, the sleeves must be rolled up at all times.
Dora the Explorer certainly grew up quite a bit
Also speak up if the pain becomes to intense it is okay to tap out and continue
Why am I watching this I have absolutely no plans of getting a tattoo
How could you forget the most basic tips? Be sure that you have had something to eat before sitting down and be sure you have some drinks/snacks to keep your sugar levels up if you're going to be sitting for a while
tip 12: you dont need a tattoo to be an adult
*ok so let's talk about how she said that it's like a vibrating ball point pen. Ok I have two tattoos and piercings and at no time did my tattoos feel like that*
Tok my first at my hand and at a cheap artist, made a half cover up. Now my hand Looki'n lit af
Go small. . . 1st tattoo, full bicep. Why go small? Go big!
Will the needle hurt more if you get it on the spine?
MattJac666 Your mileage may vary. In my experience, the pain level was no different than the rest of my upper back. The eyes of the moth hurt the most because they were on my shoulder blades.
Can you do one about piercings ?
Mangolita NM yeah, don’t get em
I just wanna get a joestar birthmark on my back lol
I like the sound of this channel.
Stickers will do just fine for me
I just got a tattoo a couple hours ago. Should i smoke weed later on tonight? Please answer fast it’s almost bed time 🥱
getting my 3rd tattoo in 2 weeks
I’m sooo scared for getting a tattoo because its so permanent, and my mom would NOT like it😂 but i have self harm scars and i do think it would help me stop if i would have a pretty flowery tattoo on my arm
I’ve been wanting one for about 6-7years!
general rule of thumb is if you've wanted a tattoo for at least six months, you'll be fine. Tattoos are beautiful and fun and you should have fun with it.
Speaking as someone who struggles with mental health, mine also made me super happy and feel better about my appearance. I say go for it!
is it good or not, any side effects?
It really depends on your artist and where you get a tattoo. Honestly, it's not that bad. I know people with HORRIBLE pain tolerances who love getting tattooed, and I barely felt mine despite mine being a large piece. If tattoos were unbearable, people wouldn't get them.
During the healing process, however, is whether or not you'll get any side effects. Things like ink blowout, infection, and your skin feeling like a moderate sunburn for your first week are things to look out for and/or expect, and it isn't uncommon for tattoos to itch like a MOTHERFUCKER after day 5 or 6.
Overall though, if you did your research and planned your tattoo well, the results are worth the pain and side effects. :)
I’m 15 with a tattoo. I’m gonna get another one this summer
*Yeah let me get a jar of mayo tattoo*
Nice temporary tattoos...
Can someone please tell me if I'm right that It doesn't hurt that bad to get a tattoo on your butt? (I'm not thinking about doing it I'm just wondering)
That's crazy. I understand that they put in lots of effort but if I'm paying 1000 bucks for a piece I'm not gonna tip 100 bucks. Maybe 20. I don't have that kind of money.
joey roskovics omg $20 I would be insulted
if you can't afford an extra $80 to tip the artist, you obviously can't afford the $1000 tattoo
If you don't have that kind of money, don't get a fucking tattoo.
Was there an official announcement about the name of Complexly? Or have they just been sneakily using it at the end of all of these videos (like scishow and sexplanations etc)?
Mom I'm the top half ,confused toddler with stickers on the bottom half
I’m watching this because I’m getting A tattoo soon.
adult getting a tattoo:ouch kinda hurts
kid getting a tattoo:AJJBHHHHBZHA
My tattoo on my collarbone felt like a cheap massage chair
I'm getting a tattoo tomorrow of a 17 on my chest because it's my 17th birthday I literally had to beg my mom
Don't you have to be 18+ to get one?
*Talking about adulthood*
girl, your tattoos look like you put stickers on your arms
Oh shit lmao I got my first one a day before my 14th birthday
I want an infinity sign on my wrist
Thots be like :
I would want a small triangle on my wrist is that bad?
Do I need to shave my leg before getting a tatto? And would the hair growing back effect it apperance?
J.M. Mitchell My tattoo artist has disposable razors and would shave the part of your body that needs to be shaved just before inking. So if you want to shave it yourself you're probably doing them a favour. It depends on your hair, but generally the ink is brightly visible for a long time after the healing.
I had my first tattoo when i was 17
That pun killed me 😂😂
I am getting ‘ forget regret’ on my ancle
I want a diamond on my wrist bc I haven’t cut in awhile and diamonds are unbreakable and also I’m 11 so my mom will say no crii
She was out getting food when she saw a machine that gives out washable tattoos for $1.00 and thought it’d make a good video
My girlfriend just got a tattoo today she said she loves it I'm thinking about getting copies of my dad's as a tribute to him
I wouldn't get a direct copy, copying other people's work makes tattoo artists nervous. Maybe use them as inspiration? :D
The most important tip, TAKE A FUCKING SHOWER it’s gonna be a little hard drawing a little flower on your foot and you got mushrooms growing out of it
Also hurts on scars.
Already got six tattoos.. why am i watching this?
Bruh why her tattoos look like a bunch of stickers?? 😂
Because they are x'D
Most important point, highly paying employers will avoid you like the plague. If the tattoo can't easily be hidden all the time at work, don't get it.
Which tbh is very shitty. Tattoos are cool. I wish they didn't have the stigma that they do.
lil baby-gorl I agree completely. Thank goodness for long sleeve shirts
Thanks
Great tips! Thanks 🙏🏼
I wanna get a band tattoo