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It really depends on where you get it, and your personal pain tolerance.
In my experiences, once it starts, you mentally know youre past the point of no return and just deal. Also, on me, the black ink hurt a little more than when color being used.
The one on my ankle was like a scratch-tickle. the one on lower back, because of the nerve endings near spine, there were times I wanted to die when he'd hit a spot that would send a zinger down my legs.
However when compared to the piercing on back of my neck, I'd do the tattoo over in a heartbeat
07-13-10 09:39 AM - Its like heaven haha! Its never long enough, when the guy is done I usually ask are you sure? lol... Its addicting.. Once you get one I bet you cant wait to get the second one.
The really only thing with your second worries are the "dulling" or fading. This happens pretty much no matter what. Depending on the artist and the time he puts into it, the darker the tat will be and the longer it will stay dark. But the chances of your skin not taking the ink are extremely rare and can also depend on the tattoo artist... which again I think you'll have nothing to worry about. Bleeding all depends on the person getting tattooed and the person tattooing... I bleed a tiny tiny bit mostly when I get them, but I've had one or two that were pretty bloody. Doesn't really make any difference regardless, bleeding doesn't make it hurt less or more.
You don't need to shave beforehand because the tattoo artist will do it again most likely. Depending on the area tho, its always a good idea to trim if you're gonna be showing some skin
I have 7 tattoos and getting my 8th probably sometime next month. I have my next 15 lined up lol.
Obviously go to a reputable shop, make sure he is licensed, proper sanitation, new needles, ink etc etc. A lot of the time you can negotiate on pricing, but always make sure to tip!
If you're a sally girl and you're prone to pain, then it might hurt a little bit. Not enough though where you'd wanna give up or anything I don't think lol. I can see how for some, its more get in get out and it feels more annoying than painful. The ONLY time is was painful enough to say "DAMN" was around my elbow... THAT SH*T HURTS! But not the bad hurt though hehe. People say the wrist is pretty bad and I have one on my wrist and it was nothing.
If tattoos weren't so expensive I would have about 100 tats by now lol.
Good luck!07-13-10 10:01 AM - aww Mike, c'mon......you would so rock having 'The Maestro' tatted across your abs.... in that same scrolly huge font that Mexicans use when they have their last name emblazed across the rear windshield of their 4x4 trucks.My advice: Don't get one.
I've never really understood the appeal of tattoos. Really haven't had any
desire to get one. Ever. But good luck with the itching right after
RAWR07-13-10 04:21 PM
