How to Choose the Perfect Cool Tattoo
May 20th, 2009 by Lonnie Kunkel
If you have considered getting a tattoo, you have probably thought a lot about the kind of design you will get.
Avoiding the impulse to rush out and get a tattoo before deciding on the right design for you could lead to a lifetime of regret.
There is nothing like the regret you will feel when you wake up to see a tattoo that you wish you would have thought about first. Avoiding the impulse to run out and get a tattoo and looking through as many designs as possible will help you wake up and say yes I made the right choice.
Look at Some Example Tattoos
There are a lot of sights that offer downloads that you can print out.
You can also look through magazines.
You can also find sites online that have hundreds, if not thousands, of tattoo designs for you to look over. Many of these sites are free. But some of the best tattoo design sites will charge you a small fee. And this fee can worth it if it means choosing the absolute best design possible.
Your local tattoo parlor also will have a variety of designs for you to thumb through, but don’t rush into anything while you are there, because the impulse can be too tempting. Instead take notes and then think about it and sleep on it.
You Can Always Get a Custom Tattoo Design
So you have looked at every tattoo design source and you still are not satisfied. And none of the flash at your local tattoo parlor captured your imagination. But you have decided that you want something completely unique.
What’s Your Next Step
You could always go for a custom design.
Most tattoo artists will be willing to work with you to create a custom design that you will love. Go to them and tell them what you have in mind. Bring along samples of designs that are similar to the kind of tattoo you want. The artist will sketch up sample designs until they finally capture the original design you can see in your mind’s eye.
Getting a custom tattoo design might cost more than the pre-priced flash designs. But, if you love the unique and original results, it will be worth it.
Things Will Change, Don’t Forget
When choosing a design, keep in mind that the tattoo is going to be with you from here on out. So whatever you choose should be something you are pretty sure you will still be happy with a year or a decade from now.
Getting your boyfriend or girlfriend’s name tattooed on your arm might seem like a great way to express your love right now. But, if you have a messy breakup, the tattoo will be a constant reminder of your pain. In fact, these are the kinds of tattoos many people seem to regret getting the most.
You may also like a music group right now. But if you’re like me you lose interest in them from time to time. I suggest that you have listened and like the band for at least 10 years before getting a tattoo of their logo or name.
Getting a tattoo is something you should not be ashamed of. But thinking about the right design is the only insurance for not regretting it later.
I know the impulse can be hard to fight, but you wouldn’t rush out and buy a house without getting an inspection first. And you wouldn’t marry the first person you met the next day. Take your time, so you don’t regret it later. Always think before you ink.
