Your First Tattoo - Tips, Care, and Advice

If you're about to get inked for the first time (or are considering it in the future), hopefully this video will help you with any questions you may have surrounding the daunting experience of your first tattoo =)

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[xXBarbeloXx]

regret can also be an issue if you don't like the artist! make sure the person who does the art work is someone you like and respect and also respects you and what you want. :) don't get something done by someone just because they're offering the best price.

[LeahMouse]

@xXBarbeloXx This is also a good point =) This is why I brought up researching shops and artists to find the best person to do the work =) Cheapest isn't always best, especially when it comes to tattoos. I've found this out the hard way, unfortunately, lol.

[DollPartsVII]

There is a tattoo convention happening in three weeks and I wanted to get my first tattoo done there. Would you recommend this? I think it would be a good idea because I'd get to see many artists all in one day and pick which one is the best and all that but should I rather take their name and go to the shop AFTER the convention?

[LeahMouse]

@DollPartsVII That's a really good question, and I've never been to a tattoo convention, so I don't really know how to advise you on this. Personally, I would go and scout out the artists, like you said, and then visit the shop after the convention. Not for really any reason than I'd just be more comfortable with that, especially for the first tattoo. But, again, I'm not sure how to properly advise you.

[pagiebaby2315]

Whats ur job!?

[LeahMouse]

@Sunsunsunny1 That is actually going to be my next video! ^_^ It's already filmed and edited and I will probably upload it tomorrow night =)

[Gothicghost95]

Taco tramp stamp all the way!

Just kidding...

Or am I?



[violeta240]

I Really want a butterfly on my wrist the only reason I haven't gotten it is because I'm afraid it will hurt my chances of getting a job, but I don't want it anywhere else DAM IT I just have to bite the bullet

[idontownanyunderwear]

Thats kindof hilarious considering I am a garbage man.. XD

[jeglikerkake]

I got my first tattoo in august and I love it to death! another tip is to use sunblock on your tattoo in the summer time because the sun will fade your tattoo

[oufaze]

LOVE your hair!!

[7h3m41n94m3]

One of my friends got a tattoo on his shoulder without telling anyone, the next day for whatever reason he continuously got slapped on that shoulder for a "Hey Man!" greeting that day, needless to say that while the tattoo got out of it more or less in perfect condition he was not happy at all that day. >.> Moral of this story, for guys anyway, either don't get it on your shoulder, or make sure your friends know, and know you'll beat them or what ever passes for "don't" among you.

[dstrbdxxxprncess]

I want to get a tattoo on the sides of my forearms where one part will say "Never let anyone" then the other arm will say "rob you of your peace".

[rocas511]

On the subject of neck tattoos. I agree you should be careful about this but I have one and it is concealable by a collared shirt.

[Victoriomantic]

This was a brilliant tattoo Leah, thank you. Very informative without being patronising at all. It's obvious you know what you're talking about, I'll be sure to re-watch this video before I get any ink done!