So you’re thinking about getting a tattoo?
Good for you for doing your research!
This is a permanent decision, so thinking it through and being absolutely sure is critical.
Unfortunately, there are times in our lives when it’s best to hold off on the ink.
Here are just a few reasons to hold off for now, according to the experts.
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.
“It happens far too often,” tattoo artist Mark DettertoldBaraboo News Republic.
“The state requires that artists abide by certain health and safety standards.
But there’s no requirement that an artist have talent.”
A bad tattoo artist could leave you with a sloppy tattoo at best, serious infection at worst.
“It leaves people exposed to contracting HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C,” Heath Technician Matt Kachel explained toBaraboo.
“These are diseases a person may contract and not know about it for a long time.
It can lead to outbreaks, and that’s not something that we’d like to see.”
Don’t worry about asking too many questions.
Do your homework so it’s possible for you to feel good about this experience.
Research shows that having visible tattoos makes isharder to get hired.
A negative bias against tattoos seems to affect every business sector.
Restaurant managers prefer hiring serverswithout visible tattooswhile sales managers worry that hiring sales people with tattooswill affect sales.
Just because you’re not currently searching for a job doesn’t mean you won’t in the future.
Keep that in mind when choosing the location for your new piece of artwork.
You’ll be living with this decision forever.
It’s best to completely think it through first.
We call it ‘Tattoo Remorse.'"
This tattoo remorse is causing the number of people looking into and pursuing tattoo removal to rise.
This makes it even more important to seriously weigh the pros and cons before heading to the tattoo parlor.
“With recent advancements in skin care technology such as PicoSure, tattoo removal has become significantly easier.
For example, in the past the colors blue and green have been problematic in removing from the skin.
However, today these colors have become the easiest to remove.”
Even though the process of removal has become easier, it still involves multiple appointments and procedures.
Make the right decision from the beginning.
If you are a sensitive person, that could play into your decision.
Study participants believed the tattoos were unprofessional.
It should not be taken lightly, and it’s important to think about its ramifications in the long-term.
For example, if you are planning to become pregnant in the future, know that yourtattoo may change.
Never get one near your sweat glands
This is one aspect of tattooing that I never considered.
According to a recent study, having a tattooaffects the way your body sweats.
That ink on your skin can actually block sweat, so choose where to place it very wisely.
Tattooed skin may not be able to reabsorb those lost electrolytes as well either.
Breaking into the skin and causing this inflammation could lead to “malignant transformation.”
Talk with your doctor if you’re concerned.
You’re sick with a virus
Getting a tattoo is not like having professional makeup applied.
Because the needles penetrate your skin, you will be exposed to potential infections.
While some of these risks can be treated with antibiotics, many of these risks pose long-term consequences."
She shared her journey of covering it with her fans on Instagram.
It covered the last one."
So next time you’re tempted to make an #under30mistake, brainstorm other ways to show your love.
If the water is not sterile, this can contaminate the entire ink supply, spreading infection.
You’re unsure about the spelling and style
There is nothing more cringeworthy than a misspelled tattoo.
It is literally a constant reminder of your mistake.
Double and triple check the spelling and style before going ahead with any tattoo.
Jennifer Lawrence knows this firsthand.
She has an H2O tattoo on her hand, but the two is not aligned properly.
I should’ve Googled it before I got it tattooed on my body forever."
An article inCollege Student Journalfound that the majority of college students surveyed were open to tattoos.
Most acknowledged the fact that they could face some discrimination for a visible tattoo.
That being said, over half were still considering one.
Don’t write it off if a tattoo is right for you.
