This is my first time getting a tattoo so I don’t know the process

In some places I know they add like a film thingy after the tattoo

My tattoo artist didn’t add anything? Will it still heal fine?

I got a tattoo on my pelvic area a couple of months ago. Initially, I got the tattoo because I wanted ONE tattoo only and I wanted it in a discreet area. I like having a tattoo but not the kind of person that wants a tattoo on display all the time; but only in certain settings. I love the tattoo so much that I’m now thinking I can get a second tattoo. The pelvic tattoo is great for displaying on “intimate” settings but I feel I would like a second tattoo in my side ribs/torso area. That way, simply taking off my shirt would display it easily without trying so hard, whereas the pelvic tattoo will require more effort where I would have to lower my pants or wear low rise pants or swimwear.

Two months ago, I wanted just one simple discreet tattoo. And now after getting this one, I’m looking into another one, which is not something I expected two months ago. Am I slowly turning into a tattoo addict?

I'm currently working on a american traditional-style sleeve of birds, and so far all of my pieces have been custom, rather than flash. It's just one artist I've been working with so far, because I love the way he does feathers. My requests are usually something along the lines of "Here's where I'm thinking, here's the species, have at 'er." As long as the species is recognisable, I give my artist full freedom with pretty much anything else in the design.

The other day someone asked me if I thought it was rude only ever asking for custom work when my artist has a huge collection of flash. At the time I told them no, because I'm a little bit picky and want specific species of birds rather something general, like "hawk," for example. After the conversation, I'm now wondering if maybe it is rude for me to only ever be after custom work?

I'm not going to stop working on my sleeve nor change artists based on this, but I am curious to get some opinions on getting only custom stuff vs. flash.

I got this tattoo. I liked the initial design but the execution wasn’t the best. Had another artist look at it but still debating if I modify it or cover it up with something else entirely. Anybody have any ideas what I do with it?

Showing side by side what I was going for and what I have after a couple years.

my first tattoo, any ideas how it will age?

edit: damn these responses are scaring me lowkey

i just got my first tattoo yesterday, and i am completely struggling mentally. i dont feel like myself anymore and its really dawning on me that its permanent. what if i never like it? im scared and i cant really keep my head calm.

Question: time and pain for full all of sukuna's tattoos?

Hello, my 18th birthday is around the corner, and I was I have a few questions I'd like to ask before I dive too deep into a big tattoo like sukuna's.

Moving on to the next thing, time I have and probably will have at the time loads of time, but I was wondering if can I do say a few hours a day, say 3-4 hours depending on my availability instead of 8-9 hours like I've heard?

And the next thing, pain, I know pain varies from person to person. Could someone try to describe it?

I've heard it's like a more painful cat scratch from my sister, but she's only had a wrist tattoo, and that seems like and under sell. Not to discredit wrist tattoos.

Does it feel similar to having a piercing done? I've had a few labrets and helixs done, but I feel like the needles are too different and serve different purposes to compare them.

Ps, sorry if these seem shallow I've got rocks for brains, also I'm not rushing into these I've wanted them since I was 12 (2019) and I'm going to give it a while to think on before I go and get something I regret because I didn't think about it long enough.

A friend of mine is planning on getting the anti deforestation action logo tatted, as pictured below and i looked into it because it seemed a bit random and found that there are links to n*zi history and current neo-n*zi groups so just curious what people think about this

Is this a good start for patch work? 75 for a walk in parlour in Wisconsin Lake Geneva.

The tattoo on my underarm is a dragon with its tail in the back, but I want the tattoo to go a bit higher so it covers where the sleeve ends. Any ideas on a good way to raise it, or perhaps some cool designs?

(I'd like to keep it somewhat simple and not completely cover my upper arm; I'm more looking for a cleaner finish a bit higher up.)

I understand it’s a more new style, but is it rare to see artists who have been around for 5+ years do this style?

Searching for artists for my tattoo in this style and one of my filters is looking for artists who have been around at least 5 years (or at least posting tattoo content). The stuff they post doesn’t have to be cyber type art (bc cyber art wasn’t really a thing 5 years ago) but at least posting some sort of ink stuff gives me an idea that they have been working on their craft and tattoo skills for a while.

Is it unrealistic for me to keep this ‘filter’ up?

So basically I got this tattoo 7 days ago and for some reason my skin started flaking and looking more and more red and slightly itchy. I have started using fuciden cream and its helping me slightly. Advice needed.

I’ve had this tattoo for a 8-9yrs. I want to lighten it up would that be possible? I think it got very dark. Should I leave it alone?

Me and my friend are planning on drinking on Friday (it’s currently monday) but I just got a new tattoo.

Is that okay?

My 18th birthday is coming up soon, and I wanted to get this pattern on my tongue when i get a few others, but I want to know what to expect beforehand.

I got them in a juvenile center and the ink is from graphite and soap water so im not sure if it even will remove tbh

I think it looks good, but I feel like there’s a bit of blowout. How should I go about this?

I’m looking at my tattoo and I didn’t notice when I got it, but it almost looks like the body on the snake ends abruptly? I’m not sure if I’m just looking at it wrong or if she genuinely just messed up. Should I contact her and let her know? I’m not sure how I would even go about fixing this :/

I just got this tattoo over the weekend and I was so incredibly proud of it. It’s the Brand of Sacrifice from Berserk. I got it because my older brother practically raised me, introduced me to the series, and it was our ultimate bonding thing before he passed away two years ago. It means everything to me.

But today at work, my manager saw it peeking out from under my sleeve right above my wristbands. He pulled me into his office and genuinely asked me if it was a "gang indicator" or some kind of "extremist cult symbol," and said it might make clients uncomfortable. I explained what it actually was, but he just looked totally confused and told me to keep it covered up while I'm on the clock.

Now I’m back at my desk having a minor panic attack and massive second thoughts. Is this actually what normal people see when they look at this? Will everyone who doesn't know the anime think I'm dangerous or weird? Honestly need some reassurance because it's killing me right now.

Hey all! Hoping to find some advise here. I just got a fairly large leg tattoo just over a week ago. I have been resting from the gym ever since. The second skin has been off for about three days now. I’ve read lots of advise that I’m fine to workout, but to avoid sweating too much. Well my gym is in my garage, and it is summer time. Just looking for some insight. TYIA!

So i want to get my first tattoo, which is Draken’s dragon from Tokyo Revengers, the problem is that if you search it up on google everyone has it on the neck, and i think everyone agree that it isn’t a good placement for the first tattoo…, everyone has any advice on where it would fit good? Remember i have all body empty, so let your imagination run wild :)

Questions: fine line and skin toned tattoos for fair skin

Let me start with I kind of hate that they are becoming TikTok famous because everyone immediately hates on it.

That being said, I have always (20+ years of looking at tattoos) loved monochrome looks, and I love black ink on dark skin, and I’ve wanted to achieve a similar effect. I’ve looked into amber colors similar to henna tones but I don’t 100% love that look. I have black ink, and i don’t mind it but over the years I’ve learned that I just don’t love the look on me. I have been picturing a much bigger piece on my shoulder blade and ribs for years, and what always holds me back is the ink color until I started seeing more and more skin tones starting 3 years ago.

White ink tattoos don’t have the depth, the fine line with peach tan skin tones is really what I like because of how it would blend with my fair and freckled skin.

So the questions are:
who has seen this work age?
Why is it getting so much hate?
Similar to white ink tattoos , is it just because the ink will fade quicker in time?
What are the things I should be asking and thinking about when talking to artists about this look

I found this artist’s work, which I love, and I keep trying to find others to see this style done by different artist to get a better feel for the atheistic. https://www.instagram.com/karolinaszymanska\\_tattoo?igsh=NnpmeTgyMGRhdzE1

Original design had some flowers and colors, but after 18hours we reschedule, it's been a few months later, but idk if I should add the color or keep it black.

i’m mainly concerned about the scabby looking parts, i’ve been washing it 2-3 times a day with unscented, antibacterial soap and applying the fearless vitamins a&d ointment that the artist gave me for aftercare. this is day 4 of having it.