First ever Tattoo! // My experience!
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So round 2-3 hours ago I had just finished getting my first ever tattoo! This was the main thing I was looking forward to all summer as It was my birthday present from both my parents but I wasn't able to get it due to my summer job! But last week I was finally able to book my appointment and psych myself up for the pain! £50 later and now I have a small dainty moon and sun on each arm.
THE RESEARCH // DESIGN & STUDIO
For a little over a year now I decided that the design I really wanted was a sun and moon. So I googled around to see what inspiration I could gather, or if there were any designs that really stuck out to me as I had no clue where I wanted it, or how. I stumbled across on the image below* on Google images and decided that this was exactly what I wanted, and where I wanted it. If not a little lower on the arm. So armed with an image of what I wanted I asked around with my friends who have tattoos to get an idea of where the best place was. Most people recommended Kustom Kulture including my sister so I decided to go and have a browse myself. I got my idea quoted by the lovely reception lady which was around £50 (which I do have to admit I thought was a bit steep, But then took ink and equipment into account). I decided to go and browse other places as well just to see what they could offer, but my gut said to go with the place most people recommended. Back to last week, I rang up and booked my place for the 8/9/15 at 11:30.
THE DAY // PAIN, AND SERVICE
The day of the tattoo I woke up, and I wont lie I was categorically sh****ng myself. Mainly because the night before my family were telling me how much it hurt and that my mum would much rather go through childbirth instead of a tattoo again. I woke up and had something to eat and something sugary to drink as most people do recommend this and the tattooist will usually ask you if you have (and if you haven't they will either supply you with, or make you go out). I then also bought a drink to take with me just incase I felt faint. I also took with me my ID, and a print out again just to the artist can remind themselves of what your having done incase you haven't had a full blown consultation. The artist will make you fill out necessary forms either whilst they are transferring the design onto transfers or setting up. The tattooist I had was really good, she allowed me to look at the different areas of my arm I could have it as I didn't want it right down on the wrist, but also gave me advice on where it would look the best. The pain? Honestly, It didn't bother me one bit. It burnt a bit, and I can definitely imagine it getting uncomfortable after a long time but It doesn't hurt like people say it does. I'd rather go through tattoo's than B12 injections again that's for sure! The tattoo altogether took about 5 minutes per wrist and then she wrapped me up and talked me through aftercare and then I was done!
TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS (LIKE ME!)
1) Even if the tattoo you want done is small, definitely go in to your chosen studio to have it quoted, and possibly make an appointment!
2) If you're worried about what pain it could be, start off small and dainty! My mums first ever tattoo was a small rose on her hip just so she could test the pain.
3) Have food before going, and have something sugary! This will keep your blood sugar up and will make you feel so much better during your tattoo sitting especially if it is a long one!
4) Do a lot of research before you get it done, remember this is something that is on your body forever! And sometimes even cover ups wont do a great job of covering up a crappy tat.
5) Take the tattooists advice, and even ask them to advise you where they think is best. For example, my sister was adamant she wanted hers dead in the middle of her lower back, but after some advice from the artist she realized that it would look better on the side!
-Tasha x
*sorry if you own the image and don't want it up here, feel free to message me and I will take it down!
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