Thinking About Getting a Tattoo
Tattoos can be a cause of huge regret if you don’t plan it properly and think it through. Here are some ideas of things you should think about before getting a tattoo.
Safety
Safety should be first and foremost in your mind before you get a tattoo. Don’t be tempted to get a cheap one if you’re not sure that the tattoo parlour is completely reputable and following the recommended safety procedures. You should be more cautious of this when getting a tattoo abroad.
The Cost
Tattoo prices vary depending on where you get it done and how big the design is. However, as a rule of thumb, you get what you pay for. A reputable and experienced artist may charge more but it is worth it in the end.
Tattoo Removal
Tattoo removal is possible and is done with lasers which break down the pigments in the ink. Dark colours respond best to this treatment. However, there are risks attached to tattoo removal, so you should keep it in mind as a last resort only.
Hair Growth
If you want your tattoo done on a naturally hairy part of your body you may find that it is constantly masked by hair or stubble, or that you need to shave the area regularly. Before you have the tattoo, it is a good idea to consider laser hair removal, which permanently removes hair from an area of your body. The laser hair removal needs to be done before the tattoo however because the laser can affect the ink pigments. Laser hair removal has few serious side effects, and despite popular myth, has been linked in no way to infertility or cancer.