Getting a new tattoo is an amazing feeling! It's exciting to decorate your body, whether it's with something fun and random, or meaningful and thought out. Either way, you're likely going to walk away with something completely unique.
As unique as a new tattoo can be, just about everyone will experience the same thoughts during the process. We consider the same things, ask the same questions, and heavily sigh as we hand over the wad of cash to pay for it. From session set up to aftercare, everyone's thinking the same things.
1. I can't wait to get my new tattoo!
2. It's probably gonna hurt though...
3. Stop psyching yourself out! It'll be fine.
4. On goes the stencil...
5. Does it look good there? Will it look stupid? Oh, God.
6. Yeah, it's fine. Let's get the show on the road.
7. They're setting out a lot of ink. Will it really take that much?
8. Aaaaaand there's the needle.
9. It's getting dipped in the ink. Deep breath now.
10. Oh, this isn't so bad.
11. Wait, ow, that line kind of hurt.
12. It's fine, just keep breathing.
13. NOPE THAT'S ACTUALLY PAINFUL RIGHT NOW.
14. Nevermind.
15. NEVERMIND.
16. I hope I'm not hurting my friend's hand right now.
17. How far along are we? I need to know when my discomfort will end.
18. It's all a necessary evil, I guess.
19. THAT HURTS AGAIN.
20. Oh... I'm done.
21. Why does wiping it with so little pressure still hurt?
22. Oh my God. It's beautiful.
23. Oh yeah... that's how much it cost.
24. Can't forget to tip!
25. Cleaning this at home now, I realize how much I bled.
26. The ointment is so cold!
27. I just hit it on accident. This is the end for me.
28. I hope I won't regret this...
29. Nah, it's beautiful and I love it.
30. Now when's the next one?
It's expensive, it's painful, but, in the end, it's so worth it to see a new patch of ink adorn our skin for the rest of our years.
Always remember to follow aftercare guidelines and always tip your artist for their hard work.
How was your tattoo experience? Was it one and done, or are there many more to come?