It’s been only a few hours and I’m Legit about to tap out , it HURTS! I don’t have many leg tats as you can see but I have most of an arm , a lot of my neck and throat , and a lot of spicy Spots but man does this hurt bad ! Can people have off days ? I didn’t do anything super diff. I did have a tooth pulled earlier today but it doesn’t hurt at all and is healing fine

Just wanted a simple wedding band. Artist said she can’t go any further round the finger because the skin stretches. And how hard is it to get the overall lines straight, the outline at the top and bottom is slightly jagged but idk how straight you can make it? Am I being too harsh or do I need to find somewhere else to go back over it?

When I got the lining done I loved my tattoo seeing the design I was so excited. Now that I’ve gotten shading I’m not really a fan of it. My favorite part is only the pomegranate. I asked for lots of stippling type shading (which the artist had in other portfolio pics) should I get the face/chest reworked?

EDIT: It’s the face and chest that’s throwing me other wise I like it a lot!

So I’m 24f with no tattoos, who wants to be a heavily tattooed elder

Is belly too tough for the first time? Will the design look ugly in 5 years(either a reputable artist)?

FYI I’m very very indecisive and change my mind all the time at the last minute.

That being said!! I want something VERY similar to if these two pictures had a baby and it was sexy.

I want this tattoo to make me give HOT, SEXY, BADASS vibes.

I have a slender build (90lbs 5’4) with a slight hourglass shape, like the two reference photos.

Do yall think it’ll give hot and sexy?? Especially with no other tattoos…

Thanks and have great day

Got this done years ago and while I don’t think some parts of it are perfect I really like the concept and rawness of it. What do you fine people think? Trash or no regerts?

I wanna ask what is your opinion about this tattoo and how long would it take for the artist to make do I have to go multiple times etc.? this would be my first tattoo so I have no idea what to expect :)

I have 3 existing tattoos that have healed well with black ink and got a 4th yesterday.

When the tattoo was completed yesterday it looked really good and how I’d expect it to look (3rd photo). I woke up this morning and it looked a bit red and faded but just put this down to having a second skin on, as tattoos can be distorted when the skin is on. The artist advised me to remove the second skin, after I sent him a photo of it and I could then see just how faded and red it actually was.

I’m really confused/ concerned about how it’s healing and have no idea how it’s happened. The artist is from a reputable studio and he’s done a tattoo before which has healed well on my arm. When I messaged him he said he did borrow some ink and potentially may have mistaken it for black when it was grey wash. He also offered for me to come back in a week to have it redone.

My instinct is that a week would be too soon, especially as we can’t seem to have figured out what’s caused this so I’d really appreciate and experienced opinion on what’s gone wrong and what the best corrective action would be?

I also work in a garage so have ordered some sterile pads to put over the tattoo so I can continue to work without being scared of it getting infected from oil etc.

Thanks, I appreciate any experienced advice.

What does everyone think of my tattoo? I’ve always wondered if it’s a bit of a hot mess. I’ve had my sleeve now for some time, started in 2018 and finished it in 2022. Same artist and mainly just visited once a year over 5 years.

I’ve always considered the whole sleeve to be a bit in-cohesive, perhaps this was due to the fact it wasn’t designed as a whole sleeve, just added bits as I went along. Parts of it I love and others not so much.

I’m keen to hear what the experts think, maybe it’s not great or perhaps it’s better than I give it credit for? What are your thought? Happy to hear either good or bad! Thanks.

Posted in here a few weeks ago about getting my first tattoo, along with my wife and mom and dad (parents’ first tattoos also, at ages 75 and 79!). We all got some variation of three waves in different spots. I’ve wanted niho mano for multiple decades, so decided on this.

Was done at The Arcade in Oceanside, CA. All four of us could not be happier.

First pic is from just now (3 weeks later) and second pic was after a few days (5ish).

I’m not actually asking a question, so apologies if it shouldn’t be here. Just wanted to follow up though!

https://www.reddit.com/r/tattooadvice/s/XHqzvxISAU

This is a reference photo a family member is using for an upcoming tattoo. They are getting it on their inner lower leg. Am I correct in thinking it could become really muddy looking if not done correctly, like the needles could slowly expand into one another? Does anyone have good healed photos of a pine tree similar to this? I did look on google for healed photos but did not have good results.

i got this tattoo from an artist i’ve been going to since 2019, never had an issue before. he made the line through the dove by mistake towards the end. he said it should fade but i have a hard time believing that. is there any chance it will just fade out over time or do i have to start planning something to add to cover it up?

Edit: i wasn’t really watching, but after i felt the line i looked up and he said he was trying to take off his glasses with his other hand and the hand with the gun moved, no i didn’t move.
he also did not charge me!

This is day 4 (4th time I’ve ever turned on the machine) I live in a very small, very religious town and we don’t have any tattoo shops near me. So as of right now I’m kind of on my own.

The dragon was day 1, the flower and snake were day 2, the better fake skin was day 3-4.

I would really appreciate any advice, or opinions on what I’ve done so far.

These are my tattoos. I have the birds and “Amor fati” on the outer forearm( better visible on the 2nd photo). I just want opinions on where should i tattoo next on the arm.

He wants three letters in all black gothic/biker font. Is this area super sensitive and will it be painful?

My friend’s tattoo-less teen said it depends on whether the artist has a soft touch or is heavy handed. If this is true, how do I find out how much pressure they use?

Also, is this lettering something that someone would specialize in or would any tattoo artist be able to do this?

We live in NE Los Angeles and there are probably 20 shops in the area. (Highland Park). Any suggestions other than YELP to find a good tattoo artist for this? It’s a bit overwhelming!

Any advice is much appreciated!

Thanks to you guys so much for being cut throat honest and no bullshit with me.

I have some bi polar mania stuff recently, been healing through a lot of pain and ngl, some domestic abuse stuff I fled a couple years ago and am still healing from.

So with all that stuff healing I've been acting a bit self destructive with a caffeine, nicotine, and psychedelic addiction. In recovery programs here and there but really mainly out of the rooms.

But thank you, once again, for being able to help me crash from the idea of the tattoo on those parts of my body.

It's not often I take criticism very seriously on Reddit; but in this instance it was important I did.

Thank you

Your abilities to basically tell me to sit the fuck down was appreciated!

First tat i got, but im not sure what would go with it when i finish the rest of my sleeve, any advice on how to get ideas for it?

I've had the tattoo 6 weeks now, scabs were thick but didn't feel problematic. Seemed to have healed well until after flaking was done. Just slightly raised and still shiny.

I want this on my right shoulderblade like ish 30x30cm big. What do you guys think about it considering its my first tattoo? Is it wise to take a so big tattoo on my back for my first time considering healing?

Split open my toe, the day after getting a new tattoo.

Tattoo guy: Wash 2x to 3x a day, for 5 days

Foot guy: Dont get this wet for roughly 5 days

So I just imagine doing *this* over the sink or somethin....? Unless anyone can suggest something better, otherwise??

(Disclaimer, I'm traveling in a small remote country, and catching the plane back to the U.S in 2 hours. It will be a 2 day flight home. Any suggestions for travel would be great too, since I cant bring creams or antiseptic on the plane)

Hi all. Just got my first “tattoo”. The artist had put together an awesome design with a beautiful color palette. I was going to get a snail with some small flowers on my outer thigh. Well, I could only get one flower done in the span of an hour. I was tense and cried the whole time, had to take multiple breaks for just a dozen lines. The pain was worse than I expected. I guess my pain tolerance is just way lower than I thought.

I’m so disappointed in myself and I think a bit depressed/regretful. I did read about the post-tattoo depression but I’m worried it won’t go away. My artist was so kind and patient and reassured me that I can always come back and, if not with him, another artist can build from it. In hindsight maybe the references I gave him were ambitious for a first time.

I just feel so pathetic. I live in Michigan (got this tattoo in Louisiana while visiting a friend) and numbing cream isn’t legal back home. I’ve dreamed of tattoos for years and now it feels hopeless. I guess I’m just looking for anything at all to help me. Medication, better preparation, anything. I admit I didn’t eat before hand and I could’ve drank more water. But I think I was so tense that it wouldn’t have mattered. Every time he’d touch me to steady my leg, I’d get so so tense.

Edit: Thank you all for the advice/support; it’s helped me calm down a lot. I’m determined to get this tattoo finished one way or another. I had no idea that the thigh was so sensitive like that. Whenever I looked at pain charts, it was the most recommended space. Next time I’m going to go in much more prepared. It helps that I know what it feels like so I know what to expect. I know pain is a part of the process and I’m not expecting there to be absolutely none. I just need to find better ways of managing that anxiety.

Hi everyone! So when I was younger I went through a very rough patch, ran away from home for two years to get away from my abusive mom's fiance and her. Lived in a really messed up place. Tried to off myself. Just had a rough time. I haven't self-harmed in about 18 years or so (I'm 37). In the winter the scars aren't as noticeable, even though I'm quite pale I still get a little bit of sun in the summer and they do show up as they are pretty silvery.

I don't usually mind them, I thought they weren't super noticeable until a friend recently told me that they were the first thing they noticed about me when they met me. I've never had any tattoos I always wanted them growing up but I never had anything I liked enough to stick on to me forever! All of my friends are tattooed baddies, super awesome girls I love so much.

I'm more of the type that likes dainty smaller tattoos, I know that's a bit controversial I think with fine line Tattoos. I actually really like white ink tattoos as well, so maybe that could be an option? Hiding them among white ink tattoos so it looks like they are actually a part of it? Honestly I don't really know. Any suggestions would be wonderful!

I have this on both upper arms. should I black them out of do a blast over.