Why would you get a tattoo?

People get a tattoo for different reasons. Some people get them for the art or as a memorial. Some get them as a way to express their personality and passions. No matter what your reasoning, tattoos are a personal thing and a great way to celebrate your individuality.

Are tattoos toxic?

“Tattoo inks and permanent make up (PMU) may contain hazardous substances — for example, substances that cause cancer, genetic mutations, toxic effects on reproduction, allergies or other adverse effects on health,” an ECHA statement reads.

What are some reasons you should never get a tattoo?

Big reasons you should never get a tattoo. “As we age and a patient’s lifestyle changes, one of the biggest regrets is not the clothing that a patient wore to a particular event or a bad haircut or clothing style craze they fell into, but the permanent tattoo that they wish they had never gotten in the first place!”.

What should you know before getting a tattoo?

Here are 10 important things that you have to consider before getting tattooed. 1. Pain, pain, pain. Getting a tattoo WILL hurt. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying or only has a one-inch tattoo on the wrist. The process involves multiple needles puncturing your skin in order to insert ink.

Can I have surgery with a tattoo artist I’ve never met?

You wouldn’t undergo surgery with a surgeon you’d never met, so don’t do the same with your tattoo artist. Before jumping in, get to know your artist, look at her portfolio, and ask for references. Unfortunately there are some inexperienced and unskilled ones out there.

Should you get a meaningful tattoo design?

Actually, the latter is recommended, especially if you want a really personal design. People often go for meaningful tattoo designs. Like Bible verses, names of loved ones, personal mantras, and symbols that represent their lives. But you don’t necessarily have to go the meaningful route.