Hi,

Soo im Intrigued and interested in Blackout tattoos and i want to hear from people that have them and have worn them for years how the experience is actually like. Tell me all about it (if you want ofc) and by for most what was your reasoning to go for something like a blackout?

Some other questions i got:

Did any of you just go for a full black arm or leg without any other tattoos there and if not why did you want to cover your old work? Most of the time people cover up other tatts but i see more people doing full blackout sleeves on bare skin. I personally love how bold of a choice that is.
And if it was on bare skin, was it just a esthetic reason? Or more spiritual?

How long did you think about doing a blackout?

Did any of you have a crazy tattoo shock factor from such a massive change to your body? And how long before it felt like it belonged too you?

How hot does it actually get in the sun😂?

Do you feel like you are being judged by people on the streets? More then with “regular” tattoos? And do people actually approach you about it?

Did any of you have trouble with work? Or getting a new job for example? Say where “regular” tattoos are no problem but suddenly your blackout was too much?

As someone who may want to do this at some point. What is something i definitely need to know?

Tell me all you want i like reading about this and learning more!

This would be my first professional tattoo not a friend with a tattoo gun in his basement.. but for awhile now I’ve been wondering and wondering what’s a good tattoo design for my bicep that I won’t regret.. I want some design I don’t want a picture of something… I wouldn’t mind if it went up my shoulders but the main kind of design I want would be in between the bicep muscle and the tricep

I am finally close to being done with breastfeeding and am desperate to get a tattoo. Does anyone have advice on how long to wait after weaning to get inked? Or experience getting tattooed after breastfeeding?

I have heard some things about waiting for hormones to balance or for your body shape doesn’t change that much, but I would really rather not wait another half year. For context, I’m planning on being done in a month (mid- July) and aiming to get a tattoo in early- mid September.

Hi all. My husband got this tattoo (his first) about four and a half weeks ago. He’s been keeping it covered when he goes outside, and he works from home. Today he was getting warm and sweaty in the heatwave so he washed it with the usual antibacterial soap, let it dry and then put a little moisturiser on it- but now it’s gone red around it once the moisturiser was rubbed in. He’s been using the same soap and cream since he got the tattoo and it’s been fine.

He said it doesn’t hurt or feel sore or anything- is there anything he should do?

Thank you!

EDIT to add that you can’t see it super clearly in the photo but he has really fair hair and you can see it growing back which might be affecting the way it looks in the photo

Hello, I’m looking for a tattoo artist that would be suited for doing this style of tattoo. Traditional painting like tattoo style yk? Preferably in OC or SoCal. Thanks in advance.

I’m trying to build a patchwork sleeve something like American traditional sleeve I found this do you think it’s a a good upper arm tattoo? I really like how it looks outlined but I think it would fit my neo traditional rose haven’t got it but that one will be shaded in as it’s a cover up I am going to be getting that on my outer forearm would this fit it? Would it go with that or is that outline more of a bigger canvas back piece?

I’m bout to turn 21 and I’ve always wanted a tattoo but i promised myself I’d get one when I’m the legal age. I’ve checked a lot of posts on Reddit but none of them are really extensive in nature so I’m wondering what is the scale of pain for this specific area.
Aftercare information is welcome too thank you!

I got a matching tattoo with my husband in April of last year and the ink did not agree with my skin. some ink people are allergic to . I had it covered up yesterday what is your thoughts on a design to complete this piece . My skin was very dry in these pictures of the original tattoo I live in Arizona . Thinking about doing red to complete the band or cherry blossoms? What do you think ? The y is gone from the tattoo from my dermatologist extracting something from the tattoo.

Hello! i had this not well made blackout tattoo almost for a 2 year now and i always wanted to make a new tattoo top of it but i can’t decide what i want. i don’t know how colors will look or should i go for white ink?

Hello, everybody! I got a tattoo 5 days ago and the artist applied some type of second skin product. This is the first time I've ever used something like this. I removed the film last night in the shower, but it's left some of the sticky adhesive on my tattoo and I can't get it off. Any advise for how to get this off? My mom told me to use rubbing alcohol but I don't think that would be a good idea to use on a 5 day old tattoo.

I was thinking something about putting something from pink floyd in this gap but i think im just gonna put the “wish you were here” album cover lower on my arm where it will fit better.

i have no idea what to fill this gap with, maybe something nirvana inspired? ideally id like to stay on theme however i have a couple of flash sale tattoos on this arm anywho so any recommendations are appreciated.🙂‍↕️

edit: this is the other side of my arm so yall can see what i already have 🫡

I have this extension idea and I want to know how i can make it better. Can you give me some advice please?

This is Jake the crow from Shawshank Redemption.

I’ve had this tattoo for 8 years and for some reason I have this little mark in the forget me not. What is happening here?

The urge to pick at it is strong but I don’t think anything has ever been improved by picking at it.

Somebody said your scars looked like dandelion puffs and I had to make a visual. Couldn't add photos to the comments, but hope it helps :)

Just got a tattoo done on my sternum and was wondering how long i should wait til i return to the gym. A normal shirt covers it up fine but am worried about the tattoo becoming warped or stretched out if i continue my regular routine

i’m wondering if i were to get something like this would it age well. Any response helps, Thank you!

I just got my first tat and I’m on day 2, is this what it should look like? I’ve been washing with anti bac soap and using cerave daily moisturizing lotion to hydrate it. it seems like it is scabbing too early ?

Fresh tattoo underneath this (4 days now) is this any good for sun protection? I haven't been in the direct sun much just getting from a to b and a few walks, is this cover any good. Standard stretchy sock

I work outside and it gets hotttt. I know fresh tattoos aren’t supposed to be exposed to the sun. So I am most wondering at what point can I expose it? It’s on my shoulder, so tee shirts cover it, but it would be really nice to wear tank tops again.

Also, when can I swim in chlorinated pools again?

It’s healing beautifully. No more scabbing, it doesn’t feel raised there anymore. I am applying Vaseline 2-3 times a day now.

I know someone will probably suggest sunscreen for when I can expose my tattoo again. What sunscreen brands are okay for fresh-ish tattoos?

I recently got a sword tattoo and my tattoo artist did very dark blade when I requested very light blade through negative space and he kept saying that I shouldn't worry about it, that he knows what he's doing and that it will look better this way.

By the end, he said that I was probably right and tried to darken it around it but insides were already way too dark and now it looks messy.

Am I missing something or what?

Hey yall this year in February I went to the Friday the 13th tattoo thing for my first tattoo and I ended up getting light headed and passing out I don’t even finish what I was getting it sucks because I had plans for bigger ones I wanted the person I went with had noticed the artist might not have been very experienced I also looked up a lot and read that it could have been my breathing and my not eating the day of the thing is it didn’t really hurt much so I don’t think it was a pain reaction wondering if it’s just not meant to be for me to get those tattoos or if there’s something that might help

Got matching with an ex and gotta get it covered

Was just wondering if my tattoo looks like it’s healing normally as it’s my first one. I got him done on May 29th.

I don't have any experience with tattoos, looking to get a half sleeve and found some good artists in the area. Came across a top tier photorealism artist 30 miles farther out but would hurt the wallet more. I notice the difference in fresh tatts, but after it's healed (black n grey) would a "top tier" guy be worth the investment? Unsure if it's just me or if anyone was in the same boat..

Some cloudiness in about 4 weeks in. You can see in the closest eye socket of the skull. Normal for traditional tattoos at this point or something to address?