If you are thinking about getting a tattoo this is where you need to be!

So, you are getting your first tattoo?

Do you know everything you should know before you get one?

We have the information that covers everything you need to know about getting your tattoo and as you can see there is a lot of good content on this site.

A little about how these pages will work. We have the search available on the top right hand side put in your keyword and see what turns up. You can also use the newest info and category sections on the right and there will be links in the text that will take you to more information. If you see some words that are blue links you can click on them for more information about that topic.

Below is just a quick overview of a few things that you should consider before you get your tattoo.

Remember a tattoo is permanent (more or less).

Tattoo removal options are limited. Yes, they have laser removal, balms and acids that will remove your tattoo but it usually still leaves a remnant of the tattoo (a slight difference in the skin color where the tattoo was). Your best bet is to make sure you have a design that you will want for the rest of our life.

Never get a tattoo under pressure.

This means if your boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, husband or anybody else is pushing you to get a tattoo DON’T DO IT unless you are positive that you want the tattoo. You are the one that will have to live with it.

Avoid putting a name in your tattoo design.

I hate to say it but unless you are putting your name or the name of a family member like a parent, sibling or child, you don’t want to put a name in your tattoo design. The reason for this is that you might think you are going to be with that person forever. Everyone that gets married thinks this, but more then half of marriages end in divorce! Then you are left with a reminder of a time that isn’t always a pleasant experience.

Ask questions about your tattoo artist or studio.

There is information you need to know about your tattoo artist and/or studio. How long have they been in business, do they have a guarantee?

Free Tattoo Designs

There are a lot of places that you can get free tattoo designs from. A key point here is to make sure that you get an stencil and color reference for the design. The better the quality of the stencil the better the tattoo. If you can get the artist original stencil instead of having one copied by your local tattoo artist you should end up with a much better tattoo.

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Below are a few samples of black and white tribal tattoos and lower back designs.

For more cool tattoo design please visit Tattoo Fever. They have over 10,000 downloadable tattoo designs for you to get your hands on!

Click on the image to get a larger image in a printable format.

If these don’t fill your needs you can own over 10,000 from Tattoo Fever or you can get custom work from Tattoo Johnny.

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Since tattoos are permanent wouldn’t be a good idea to test one before you get the ink applied?

There are a lot of things that can make a difference in the end appearance of your tattoo with the two major ones being location and size.

If you are putting a tattoo on your bicep how large should it be?

If you are putting a tattoo on your bicep how far down your arm should it be?

If you are putting a tattoo on your bicep what is it going to look like when you flex your arm?

If you are putting a tattoo on your lower back how wide should it be, how far down your back should it be, what will it look like when you bend?

These are all questions that you can’t really see the answer until you actually have the tattoo applied. But once you put the ink into your skin it isn’t easy to change.

Testing the tattoo actually on your body is the best and only way to get the answers to these questions.

But how do you test a tattoo?

You can look for a temporary tattoo that is similar to your tattoo design and try it on. This will give you a good idea of what the tattoo will look like once it is on your body but, more then likely, it won’t be the exact tattoo that you are looking for.

If you have already found the perfect tattoo design for yourself and you have the tattoo stencil and color reference for your tattoo then it is possible to create your own custom temporary tattoo using special paper for your printer.

This can be done by simply printing out the tattoo design, using the color reference, in several different sizes and trying it on.

You should test the tattoo design in several different sizes and different locations to see where it looks the best. The special temporary tattoo sheets come in 8 ½ inch by 11 inch size so depending on the tattoo you should be able to fit several on one sheet. But for example if you are doing a lower back tattoo you might only be able to fit one or two per sheet.

You should wear your custom tattoo design for at least a day and ask your friends and family how it looks. This will not only give you and idea of where it will look the best, and the proper size for your tattoo but it will also give you an idea of how your friends and family will react to the tattoo.

Click on Transfer Paper to get your own.

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Before you decide to get a tattoo, you should always take a little bit of time to talk to your tattoo artist. When you speak to him, you should be sure to ask questions and find out anything you can about your new tattoo. You should also find out information about his background, and other important bits of information that will assist you in moving forward with your decision.

The first thing you should find out is how long the parlor has been in business. This will let you know just how professional the quality of tattoo work is and the overall reputation for the business. If the tattoo parlor belongs to the Better Business Bureau you can always check their record and see if any complaints have been files about the business in the last few years.

You should also find out about his qualifications as well. Experience is a must here, as infections and other diseases can easily be contracted if the equipment isn’t clean. Tattoo artists deal with needles on a daily basis, making experience very important. Finding out how much experience and qualifications a tattoo artists has will tell you quite a bit about what you can expect from them.

You’ll also want to find out if the tattoo studio guarantees their work. In the unlikely event that you don’t like the outcome of the tattoo, you’ll obviously want it to be fixed. The better studios will fix it without requiring any money. Refund policies are also important, especially if you don’t like the quality or the workmanship of the tattoo.

The cost is also very important. Before you decide to get a tattoo or agree to anything, you’ll obviously want to know the full cost. The bigger tattoos can be quite expensive, although even the smallest of tattoos can be expensive as well, especially if you’re on a budget. You can save yourself a lot of time and prevent any type of surprises by knowing the costs upfront.

Infection is also something you’ll want to find out about. The better tattoo artists can provide information about infections, and tell you how to prevent them. They will also tell you about their services, and how they can prevent you from getting an infection. When you ask infections, he should also be able to tell you exactly what to do if you think you are developing an infection as well.

If you suffer from a fear of needles, you should always ask if there is a way to help you. You should never feel bad about asking, as many people are deathly afraid of needles. Needles are used with tattoos, as there is no other way to put the ink in the skin. If you are afraid of getting a tattoo due to the needles, you should make sure that you let your tattoo artist know. Chances are, he may be able to take extra steps to make the process go as smoothly as possible.

Asking questions is never a bad thing when it comes to getting a tattoo. If a tattoo artist hesitates to answer any question you ask or acts hasty towards you, you should always leave and find another tattoo artist. Tattoos always have risks and concern, which is why tattoo artists should be more than willing to answer any questions that you may have. Asking questions can help to ease your concern and make you feel better about the artist – which is why you should always make sure you write a list of questions before you visit the tattoo parlor.

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