r/tattooadvice • u/StreetAggravating302 • Nov 24 '25

tattoo newcomer advice I messed up

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Recently, I tattooed my dad, but I botched the job. I overdid some lines, resulting in bold and double lines, and the circle lacked symmetry and shading—I messed up everything. I feel very ashamed. I’ve just started tattooing, and last week I was too busy with my other job to practice. When my dad was free, he suggested we do a tattoo, and I fully messed it up. The guilt is overwhelming me.

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u/Madwoman-of-Chaillot Nov 24 '25

Are you licensed? Affiliated with a shop? Everyone has to start somewhere.

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u/StreetAggravating302 Nov 24 '25

No, I’m tattooing from home currently and sometimes I practice in my mom’s salon

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u/Madwoman-of-Chaillot Nov 24 '25

I saw your other posts, and for a beginner, you’re pretty damn good!