Everything You Need to Know Before Your First Tattoo | Dos and Don'ts

[@mathilder1822]

Right before my first tattoo I had a panic attack because I was scared of the comitment, and my awesome tattoo artist waited for me and talked me through it, best guy ever

[@inked]

He sounds amazing! Glad he helped you through it!

[@mihaelakinna2344]

Awww!

[@owenmclain3327]

Before my first tattoo when I turned 18 , the artist told me to take a week to think about it . Sure glad I did because once I thought about it I realized it was a dumb idea to have permanent graffiti and to this day I appreciate Poncho Pete who could have just taken my $50.00 and not given a damn.

[@ughchelsey]

same

[@palomaaguirre86]

Is it worse than having a baby vaginally, no pain medication?? I want tattoos so bad but I'm afraid lol I keep telling myself it can't be worse than giving birth with no pain medication 🤣🤣 my birthday is coming up and I want it by then. Plz help. I get panic attacks too 😞😭😭

[@malenko316]

Slightly refreshing to hear from artists who aren't up their own arse and get mortally offended at the concept of the client having a degree of control over the placement and composition of the tattoo. Was getting rather bored of 'celebrity artists' feeling 'insulted' by client input.

[@realpkchronicles]

100% Agreed

[@tradeka4206]

For real man like so many artists are so conceded and think that they’re these like omniscient beings, when at the end of the day like you’re an artist that I commissioned so you’re gonna do what I want or I’m not gonna pay you

[@yuluvii]

Ikr! My friend is one and I told her maybe I'd get into it because I've loved art and tattoos since I was young and she said "Eh, maybe you could help me because you’re not really that good."

[@UnknwnByte]

I do think professionals sometimes have a better idea on how the tattoo will turn out and how good it will look judging from experience, however the client should have their say. I don’t mind them giving advice but leave out the attitude.

[@sardennno]

Yes! Nothing is worse than feeling like you can't speak up when an artist draws something up that looks nothing like what you wanted when you came in. It's on YOUR BODY FOREVER, so you should never feel like you can't be completely honest. I had a tattoo artist push me away from an initial piece I wanted because he could do "better" and didn't want it to reflect his work. Like SIR, if I want a basic tattoo and I am willing to pay..... just do it without making me feel guilty. lol

[@cobishome]

She seems so non-judgemental and understanding. Love her

[@Onepieceistheworstanime]

Where tf are the comments?

[@connershifflett3921]

@@Onepieceistheworstanime fr

[@jeffreywoods4040]

Hate seeing women without tats with guys that have a bunch. Starting to feel like I have to get a sleeve just to look “exciting” and “fun” even though I have zero interest,

[@mdrakib-ln1nc]

।সিবা

[@brioche8123]

@@jeffreywoods4040 how do u know the women you see don’t have tattoos where you don’t see them? And why would what someone else does with their body, dictate what you do with yours?? Most women aren’t with inked dudes

[@artemoila1]

here I am with full sleeves watching what I need to know before getting my first tattoo.

[@savathussy2810]

I thought I was the only weirdo doin that lmao

[@april-vq2mh]

Same but it’s a new sleeve I just got done lol

[@aaronwaddell2352]

Me too

[@user_abcxyzz]

I'm 14 sessions into my laser removal watching what I need to know before getting my first tattoo. When in reality I'm never getting another one

[@madisonporter7113]

My first tattoo was on my 18th birthday and I remember my artist coming into the session with a bunch of stories ready that he knew I might find interesting as a way to keep me distracted from the pain. He was amazing. I have 4 now at the age of 21 and he’s done 3 of them

[@VictorNidas]

Are the tattoos big? Do u remember how much u paid for each?

[@agderius]

im getting one on my 18th next month as well and I feel like the artists are going to be complete assholes. Im going to the same place where I got my nose piecing done and they told me to stop whining.

[@mikeyb.0121]

@@VictorNidasridiculous question 😂 there isn’t a universal price for tattoos. It obviously depends on the artist

[@VictorNidas]

@mikeyb0121 bro I had no experience with tattoos 11 months ago. Let a guy who's curious ask questions

[@imdva]

@@VictorNidas honestly people act like you need to pay top dollar for a quality tattoo. now obviously $30 out of someones house is not going to be the best or safest, but just because a tattoo is $600 doesnt mean it will be amazing. I have 6 and the most I've paid for one was $230. Actually one of my cheapest ones that was $50 before tip is my best and favorite one. just research the artist thats really all it comes down to. most of my tattoos ive gotten from sales

[@justinkd]

Biggest DO is save up and find the right artist for the job 👊🏼

[@inked]

Great artist are always worth saving for!

[@Naked_Ryan]

Along with that, DON’T be afraid to hit up an artist way in advanced so you know how much to save for (but be upfront that you’re still working on saving up) Did that with my most recent tattoos. I emailed the artist and straight up said “I love the kind of tattoos you do. I don’t have money saved up yet, but I’m working on it, and I know for a fact that I want you to do a tattoo for me. Here’s what I have in mind. I know you can’t *guarantee* a price right now, but could you give me a rough price so I know about how much to save up for?” He gave me an estimate and said he was excited to work with me when I had enough saved. And once I did, we were able to set up the appointment really quickly because we had that dialogue going already. A little pricy ($500 including tip), but absolutely worth it and a killer piece we were both super pumped about

[@lexusj317]

right i def made the wrong choice on not doing this

[@drummerboyarnold3174]

Yes thats what am doing

[@skimmybras]

Yo what’s up Justin, loving the leg peice bro.

[@toothless800]

She's the first tattoo artist I've seen who has no tattoos on herself

[@michellehawk282]

She probably has some, they're just hidden.

[@brianlake2905]

Jamie from Ink Master is the inkless artist.

[@homeraai]

​@@michellehawk282 She doesn't (or at least as of last year, did not). She said she wanted some, but doesn't know where to start.

[@pongodongo645]

@Almighty God George Soros #420 #GetRekd you sound like you lead a sad life.

[@hermiesrokmysox]

Yeah it’s weird hearing her talk about forearm tattoo pain when she doesn’t even have any tattoos there,

[@EurydiceAllAlong]

I told my tattoo artist how nervous I was because I hated needles and he laughed saying he liked it better when a person was getting their first tattoo and was really freaked out. Why? Because right away the person realized they built this pain up way too much in their mind and it wasn't that bad when you were actually getting it.

[@ducky7244]

Yeah I got a pretty big thigh piece for my first tattoo, full day session, staying after close. My artist thought I'd wimp out because I said I didn't like needles, but I barely felt most of it.

[@YourLocalTrash_Panda]

Well then I guess I'll just continue to panic for when I turn 18 in 4 years And yes exactly 4 years I turned 14 today :D

[@ava2121]

@@YourLocalTrash_Panda I have 3 years and I’m already shitting myslef but there’s 3 tattoos I know I fs want to get

[@DidNotSeeYouThere]

@@YourLocalTrash_Panda I’ll be real with you pain is something you’ll endure but it’s not as bad as you may think. I had a whole convo while getting my tattoo. The only part that kind of hurt was the shading, when he filled in the letters other than that. It’s pretty chill.

[@evil80]

I’m glad you felt calm after cause I got one on my finger and that hurt like a bitch ❌

[@alexandraelkhoury3074]

heyy!! so for everyone getting their first tattoo, read this: I just got one today on my wrist and it really feels like a continuous scratch. Of course the pain depends on the are you’re getting tattooed on, but it’s really bearable even if you have a low pain tolerance. My advice is to choose something you really like, try to choose something then wait 1 month to really be sure that you like it. You should also go to a professional tattoo artist of course, and you should see their work to see if the tattoo that you want matches their tattooing style. Finally, don’t stress about it, just forget it and keep calm, you’ll see that it’s not that big of a deal.

[@haleybanion]

Yes! I got my first tattoo a month ago and the pain was significantly less than I expected it to be. It even tickled at times.

[@BasedHyperborean]

Lmaooooo “I just got a tiny tattoo on my wrist, so you should take my expert adviceeee” ahh comment

[@HelloThereUniverse]

as an introvert myself, I HATE asking questions to the artist because of that WHAT IF moment but at the same time, if you don't ask questions, THIS IS GONNA BE ON YOUR BODY FOR THEREST OF YOUR LIFE. I kinda just go with the flow with the artist cause they're expert in their field and I expect them to do great in their job.

[@tinauniverse9313]

DONT feel embarrassed about changing the placement of the stencil multiple times! my artist was super patient for all 6 of my pieces that he did on me. tattoos are on you forever and the placement should be perfect to how you want it! try not to be worried about "annoying" the artist if you want to change the stencil placement a few times. they care as much as you do!

[@verbon47]

if someone isnt patient honestly what the fuck?! like its on you FOREVER. i mean also let them do their thing and work with each other so you can come to an master piece for you

[@aft5264]

I guess I’m just lucky cause my artist has gotten the stencils right the first time for all 4 of my tats

[@gummy5862]

@@aft5264 Well sometimes people just don’t like the placement of the tattoo, which isn’t always the artist’s fault. If it takes 6 tries to decide the exact placement of your tattoo, then it is what it is.

[@lilmizeezee8350]

True and sometimes u have an idea in your head but then when you see it on you in that place ,it doesn't seem right to you so u want to then move it

[@infrareb375]

L

[@nickj12]

I personally love that she is someone with mostly hidden tattoos. Refreshing to see. I also like how this video featured artists that were not nearly as uptight as the others. Their rules, suggestions, and advice was all feasible and reasonable. They don't seem to take themselves too seriously.

[@rossmurrayfam1568]

Mine are hidden too on my arms legs no hands neck or face

[@SpencerF6]

I've had 2 office jobs and no one knew that I've had 70 off hours of work on me. Well, until I told them one day after working there for over a year.

[@rossmurrayfam1568]

@@SpencerF6 thats crazy to know buddy im currently in the process of having my first lazer tattoo treatments I wprk at tescos and most people there have tattoos :)

[@Icy-ih9iv]

Where are hers and where are yours? I want tattoos but nothing crazy big or visible and need more ideas for where to put them.

[@kool4209]

she actually doesnt have any tattoos (at this point in time at least.

[@lostboi9385]

I’ve experienced a little toxicity in the tattoo world and just listening to you 2 was refreshing. This is the attitude and levelness I like to see

[@travis6694]

Yeah dude some of the artist are possessed by demons or sum.

[@lilyh1470]

@@travis6694 or have the largest egos, thankfully not these two. They don't seem to be appear it.

[@gavinyoutube2498]

Yeah some people are huge gatekeepers when it comes to tats which makes no sense cause tattoos can be for anyone many dif styles to fit you specially

[@jasminepetal3972]

What type of toxicity??

[@alyssajones4368]

Damn toxicity in the tattoo world? That's new...well for me anyway.

[@frapiichino]

My tattoo artist was the most chill person ever, and made me instantly comfortable. I was tired when I got it, and he kept asking me if I was okay because I wasn't speaking, and I told him that I'm trying to sleep. He laughed at that. I've had it for a month now, and I love it so much.

[@huntercoleman460]

What’s it a tattoo of?

[@gabbydeloreann]

My brothers who have tattoos, kept telling me that it hurts so damn much. I sat on the chair and imagined the worst and when my tattoo artist started, it wasn’t so bad. I thought that was genius.

[@Radairski]

I'm literally going for my first tattoo in an hour timely post

[@wildernessisland2573]

Quick! Down a Red Bull!

[@Radairski]

@@wildernessisland2573 SHIT on it

[@thisissopposedtobeausername]

I'm getting my first on Sunday! perfect timing

[@wildernessisland2573]

@@Radairski I'm sorry? I was joking, it's from the video lol did you watch it? I'm not a mean internet person, I hope your first tattoo came out amazing

[@P3PSI642]

How was it??

[@jameschristopher3405]

“Do” check on the artist and his/her portfolio, “dont” overpay for a “celebrity” tattoo’ist that has shit work or is a primadona.

[@alexsmith2885]

Laughs in Bang Bang

[@HipHopLiveSpot]

its amazing how many shit artists instgrams says 200hr 😂😂i be like oh hell naw

[@jameschristopher3405]

Hip Hop Live Spot spot on my man :-)

[@bpadilla123]

I put In for a tattoo from nikko hurtado, who is amazing! But they contacted me by email asking what my price range was and what I was interested in I said I had no price limit I wanted a color realism portrait of my daughter that passed and the email they sent back said price would start at 2,000 and he would pick what the tattoo is and the placement!! Lmao I was like I’m good like wtf

[@jameschristopher3405]

Daven22 yep, tell em to kick rocks...

[@MF-hz5qw]

Also, always look to make sure your tattoo artist works on black skin, and SHOWS that they work on black skin on their page/socials If you are a black person, or darker pigmented person of color, this is so seriously the most important thing!

[@ischristinaok]

thank you for this tip actually

[@purpleguddess]

I 100% agree! ❤️

[@unclevladdydaddy3220]

What? Can U write there again for non English speakers thanx

[@washfish6483]

@@unclevladdydaddy3220 bro you cant ask her to write that in the other 5 languages that commonly exist on youtube

[@timesup6302]

Man yall really do make everything about yourselves. Sounds kinda weak bruh

[@Lena-dt4zm]

Got my first tattoos today, ones’s a sternum, the other one’s a rib tattoo and what helped me through the session was focusing on one specific spot in the room, it distracted me from the pain a lot! Wasn’t very painful but looking at one specific spot still helped shift my focus from the pain and it helped me stay calm :)

[@ImperialCub]

"painting painting painting painting Painting Painting Painting Painting PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING PAINTINGGGGG" "oh its over😅"

[@chasityflores7629]

I got my first tattoo on my forearm! Totally agree with you guys! Also I fainted from holding my breath out of anxiety 😭 but my tattoo artist made me feel comfortable and didnt make me feel like a weirdo for it! Yes definitely save money and spend it on someone who actually cares!

[@jadedbelle4788]

Thanks for the tips. I turn 40 this year and have been thinking about getting a tattoo since i was 11. I think its about time i took the leap

[@inked]

How exciting! There's no better time than now to get one!

[@SpencerF6]

I wanted one for about 23 years before I got one. My first was a 3/4 sleeve. Go for it!

[@HaleyJo1992]

Go for it! I got my first tattoo last year. Aside from a couple of tender spots that do indeed feel like a deep cat scratch, most of the rest felt like a rug burn. If you've been thinking about it this long, you're ready.

[@steph8637]

Go for it!! Had my first one Monday and I love it!!

[@SpencerF6]

@@steph8637 And you've probably looked at it 100 times by now. Give it a little while and you'll be getting another one..☺

[@acid9814]

i wish i could be tatted by them, they seem chill and funny

[@acid9814]

@Isabelle Ringing how do you know

[@rhiski177]

I’m really interested in the fact that she’s a tattoo artist with no tattoos. Can y’all do a video with her about that?

[@keithlukeswanson9345]

I would definitely question a artist if they don’t have tattoos.

[@stojo33]

@@keithlukeswanson9345 Now i do agree to a point. Yes you would need to have a tattoo. And she does too. But its only to know what your clients deal with. I did a tattoo for that reason on myself on my thigh. But why? Why does it have to go hand in hand? Does every person who works in a ferrari manufacture owns a ferrari? Do you think that a chef has to like every type of food for him to be able to make it? I personally have my excuse. I dont want to have shitty tattoos. And good tattoos from good artists are really expensive and hard to get nowadays. Some people like me like tattoos more because of the art and the artist not because of its heritage. I am not gonna get stupid and bad tattoos just to fit in cause lets be honest most of the tattoo artists have horrible tattoos exactly for that reason. To fit in. So they fill up their arms with tattoos that mean nothing to them. Also why does it matter. Her tattoos would have mostly been done by an other artist. Her skill as a tattooer is shown in her portfolio not on her arms.

[@rachelmarie6793]

I was literally thinking that 😂

[@viniciusdesa641]

I WOULD NEVER do a tattoo with a non tattooed artist! Think this is very weird.... It's like having a gym coach to lose weight and he is fat!

[@sewatilekota398]

@@keithlukeswanson9345 well... don't do that. Please I'm an aspiring tattoo artist. I've had response from other artists telling me you don't need tattoos to be a tattoo artist. Last thing you need is questioning a tattoo artist with no tattoos. You look at their work and if you're satisfied. Accept that as it is.

[@caranook]

I only have one tattoo, but I am really interested in getting more. It is definitely worth it, the pain is genuinely nowhere near as bad as I thought. Loved all of this advice, these two seem so relaxed and nice!

[@keithcass257]

I’m getting my first tattoo in a week. For the longest time I’ve wanted my first tattoo to be on my ribs and people would tell me not to do that, it’ll hurt. Thank you guys for this video, I feel more confident about it now

[@niqfilms]

I just got my first tattoo on my ribs and I’m glad I did it bc now I feel like I can withstand the pain of any other area

[@keithcass257]

@@xxibkryss.l9834 It’s definitely painful! My session took 4 hours total and I did alright with no breaks until about 2.5 hours in. At that point I had to stop every 15-30 minutes about. It felt like my ribcage was vibrating, I could feel the tattoo pen on both sides.

[@peterpater1494]

same here and i'm super scared

[@vitality4951]

I also had my first tattoo on my ribs and I loved it

[@Matchamushi]

Literally just came home from getting a tattoo on my ribs. The pain is mild I promise

[@CosRozco]

I’ve had multiple sessions between 7 to 9 hours. I’ve never felt faint or shaky. This is my pre-tattoo meal and set-up: 1: NIGHT BEFORE: I have spaghetti, no meatballs or meat in sauce to avoid meat in my gut the next day because it’s not the situation anyone wants to be gassy blasting day old beef air and polluting the shop. 2: Buy snacks and pack my bag. 1 or 2 gatorades, some quaker oats chewy granola bars, and fun-sized/halloween type candy. I usually go with Snickers or Reese’s peanut butter cups. I don’t need to snack as much as this list would make it seem though. Allow yourself a good amount of sleep. 3: MORNING OF: Two bacon, egg, and cheese bagels/rolls for breakfast. Bigger than usual breakfast is good for energy as well as not worrying about when lunch break will be because I’m good to last several hours. Orange Juice, Iced Tea, and water in the morning. I don’t drink coffee the morning of but will occasionally have soda during lunch break during the tattoo session. Coffee aversion for me isn't from concern about caffeine as much as coffee induced bathroom breaks. Also, chug some pepto bismol just in case. 4: Take a shower. Also, don't shave the spot you’re getting the tattoo on yourself. The artist will handle it. After the shower, don’t go crazy with perfume, cologne either. 5: Make sure you have comfortable clothes to layer on if you start to feel cold such as an extra pair of socks, a knitted hat/beanie, or a long sleeve shirt you can cover part of yourself with while leaving the other side exposed if getting work done on an arm (A button up flannel or a zip-up hoody work well for this). And if your artist’s shop doesn’t sell aftercare products in the shop, maybe pick up what you will need the night before. If you’re going to have a long session you may want not be too interested in going to a store for scent-free bar soap and skin ointment. This method may not be perfect for everyone but it has never failed me so if you try to use it, I hope it helps. EDIT: This is advice for big, full day sessions. If you’re just getting a small piece knocked out in like 15 minutes or an hour like 99% of this is overkill.

[@ShamWerks]

Good advices down here. Though down here in France, tattoo artists usually recommend that your shave the area yourself before the session, as they consider you'll be more thorough, and use better razor that the plastic one they'll use...

[@indigodakotawonder7997]

its funny how much shit you have to prepare, i went in to get a tattoo right after my finals ended, the only thing i ate before the exam was like an onigiri, sat for i think 3 hours ish and then once the exam was done went to my friends house and then went to get my tattoo

[@inked]

This is some solid advice! Thank you for sharing with us!

[@cloudedsmile]

#5 is so important!! I remember sitting for 4 hrs for one of my tats and ended up shivering because I was so damn cold (this was during the summer too). So bring more clothes just in case!!!

[@zoeycollins4067]

cloudedsmile I wish that was case for me. I was getting a back/side piece so I had to be shirtless. I was freezing. Nothing could help until we finished.

[@Sandrilyonaify]

I actually binge-watched this whole channel before my first tattoo) Got it on my forearm, had the courage to be honest and straightforward with the artists and got exactly what I wanted) So thanks you guys)

[@lukey1989]

I did the same as well, 4months before i had my first, i was constantly watching these clips😂

[@Eggs272]

Is that you in your pfp?

[@Tommygimbal]

Is it a full forearm or just one side? Bcs im planning on my right forearm too

[@Sandrilyonaify]

@@Tommygimbal Just on the inner side for now, although I hope to do a full sleeve in time. It did sting on some parts and was absolutely painless on others. For me the most painful part was the contour.

[@Thisiswarhuhwow]

@@Sandrilyonaify Wait, I thought you felt it the whole time

[@daphne10120]

My rule of thumb has always been, I need to want a tattoo for a year before I can get it. I’m still young and I don’t want to get a tattoo that I’ll grow out of as I get older. I have one tattoo I’m pretty set on getting in the next couple years but other than that, every tattoo I’ve ever been obsessed with getting has faded away and I no longer care for.

[@SpencerF6]

When I was younger, my ideas changed over time. I'm glad I waited before getting tattooed but now I don't spend much time thinking about them. I've had quite a few where I chose them an hour before getting it.

[@patricioaroncastrillonross8372]

I have a group chat with myself where I have tattoos that I've been sitting on for like four years. I'm pretty sure that as soon as I have money I'll get a tattoo.

[@ducky7244]

Id wanted tattoos for years, saw a design late at night while high, booked the appointment and paid the deposit within half an hour and went and got it 2 months later. Best decision I've ever made. I've got a beautiful lady head on my thigh which couldn't be more perfect. Sometimes it's just instinct I think.

[@Charlieto]

this has been my way as well. its super helpful to help to know if its just a phase or if its something that really want

[@carlgustafemilmannerheim5661]

You will never find one you'll be satisfied with for the rest of your life, but if you get one it will grow on you and become a part of you. It really isn't that important, just get something that you have been wanting for a while and maybe go for a timeless design instead of a trendy one.

[@brittneycarver557]

Planning to get my first tattoo this year! This video is very comforting hearing people who actually seem to care about their clients and really work with first timers!

[@loveislove4323]

when i got my first one done earlier this march ( so march 2022) and i was soo scared but i stayed calm and it wasnt to bad. i now have 5 and one that i am working on is my entire upper arm like 1/2 a sleve. my best advice is do not over think it and come up with a design your know you will love for years. and for me my biggest rule is come up with something that has a meaningful. that may not go for everyone but that is my personal rule

[@amberakaSanchez]

Really appreciated the way these two approached the “job stoppers” topic - coming from someone who wants mainly just their hands and forearms tattooed. She emphasized that it’s simply not the traditional way but didn’t get aggressive unlike some people I’ve seen. Would love to see more of them!

[@zakosist]

Before hearing that I actually thought IF I'm going to get a tattoo (not very likely, but maybe) I would want to tattoo a tarantula on the top of my hand.

[@UnderdarkDrow_]

Hahah, my first tattoo was a spider on my left hand. Definitely love it! And if peeps react weirdly at it, welp, I like insects, I like spiderman (but ofc it’s not only about spidey) I try to explain spiders arent evil and it isn’t with evil intent haha, look at this mainstream harmless piece of media that has spiders too. Honestlyyy we’re at a time that lonely hand tats arent as uncommon

[@boseager7229]

1. Research the artist and their style, make sure u two mesh well together. 2. Set up ur appointment way ahead of time and make payments towards it. 3. The first 10-20 mins of any tattoo is gonna b painful, but u’ll get use to it. 4. Stay hydrated and keeping breathing throughout the session. 5. Ask about aftercare and follow the artist instructions. (Secondskin aka Saniderm is amazing!)

[@kshitij2092]

I want someone to look at me like she looks at him while he's talking

[@aliceb5064]

I was looking for this comment

[@lollipax8148]

4:52 and pause

[@accidentalgenius5690]

@@lollipax8148 lmao I saw 😅

[@Grimmvulture]

I just thought that before I saw this 😂

[@giraffedragon6110]

There’ve been a few ideas of tattoos that really spoke to me. The first is a back tattoo, a giant tree stretching into the stars above trailing down to the base of the tree with roots digging into the ground below. The idea of “a strong base/heart, reach for the stars, and be grounded in mentality”

[@diamond52602]

I literally got my first tattoo on my inner forearm back in August and she described the “pain” perfectly. I wish I had gotten it smaller or thinner lines but I don’t regret anything

[@tradeka4206]

Eating beforehand is super important like she said. Before my first tattoo I didn’t end up eating and it was like a 4 hour tattoo so by the end I was incredibly woozy and I had a splitting headache and I had to drive myself home like that and I actually had to pull over and throw up. Then I got McDonald’s and after having some sugar and fat and grease I felt a lot better lmao. I think it’s also good to expect a lot of pain and prepare yourself for a lot of pain because you never know how much it will hurt. It really isn’t as bad as people make it out to be, it’s towards the end of a tattoo when it really starts to hurt. Mine had a lot of solid black areas and some fine details so my arm was pretty inflamed by the last hour so it definitely started to hurt quite a bit but it was still very manageable

[@inked]

This is all very solid advice! Thanks for sharing!

[@gimygaming8655]

what about someone like me where eating anything hurts for hours? better to be on an empty stomach or hurting for hours cause you ate? I really don't know the answer to that

[@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I]

@@gimygaming8655 I would ask your doctor.

[@gimygaming8655]

@@the_sky_is_blue_and_so_am_I I was more so asking is it okay to be on an empty stomach anyways. My doctor ain't gonna know anything about tattoos cause that isn't their specialty. Based on pain, can you get a tattoo on an empty stomach without issues? Reason being is cause food hurts me. Doctor doesn't know the answer to pain of a tattoo

[@Tedwardlover]

I absolutely LOVE Lisette!!! She was so patient with me during the consultation (I was so nervous because it was a tattoo I had been wanting/bulging up then tearing apart in my head for almost a decade) and even worked in additional symbols that I found afterwards via email. The entire experience was so relaxing and refreshing, even though I was getting a sizable tattoo on the inside of my upper arm for a good three hours. Her lines were insanely crisp and she added her own beautiful touch with some gorgeous dotwork so the final product was everything I wanted and more. I would highly recommend her and would return to her in a heartbeat for my next larger piece!!! 💜💜💜

[@inked]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Truly the signs of a great artist!

[@raoulduke8794]

Don’t snort an entire gram of coke 20 minutes beforehand.

[@jameschristopher3405]

Or taking a few hits of acid :-)

[@taetaewatchasaysay6055]

why not😔

[@BigBigBigJeff]

This advice applies to a lot more than just getting a tattoo

[@Galaxsieygamer]

That applies alot more than just tattoos. Lol

[@CumPeek]

Sounds like lil peep to me

[@futur_sunds]

These are chill people. Super knowledgeable, super helpful, not obnoxious and stuck up like a lot of tattoo artist I’ve seen.

[@raeldanger2859]

It's inspiring to me seeing a tattoo artist with no tattoos or no visable tattoos. I'm a junior tattoo artist I only have two currently and booked in for my third, only one is visable if I'm not wearing long sleeves. I fully plan to have sleeves but I'm still not sure I personally want my neck, hands or face tattooed. It does make me uncomfortable when I can tell a client is judging me for not being covered.

[@jackystar5099]

Just got my first tattoo and it was such a calm experience. My artist was very nice and did her best to make me feel better even if I didn't say I was uncomfortable. I think a big part of having a good experience is the artist. I've heard some bad things about some celebrity artists. I'd just stay away from those as a whole. This video was probably their best for giving tips.

[@inked]

Thank you! Couldn't agree more that your artist plays a huge role in how your experience goes. A good artist not only makes amazing work, but they know how to make you feel at ease, and is generally someone you should vibe with. Glad to hear you had a great experience with yours!

[@Porschegirl_944]

i live by this statement “if ur sad, go get a tattoo!”

[@abigailbaby6875]

I think hand tattoos are beautiful without the sleeve just don’t get something crazy dark and crowded if there’s nothing near it

[@pulchrare2]

I got my first tattoo on my ribs! It wasn't that bad and it looks amazing, and my anxiety actually helped me bc I was so desperate to look cool and chill about the pain that I was focused on that more than the needle! My artist actually thought I had multiple tattoos because I was handling the pain so well, he was surprised it was my first.

[@ladyturquoise8894]

these two are so sweet, especially the lady...so considerate, empathetic and speaks her facts without acting entitled. would to get tattooed by someone like her one day 🙌🏼

[@brisktea7839]

i’m getting my first tattoo in like 2 1/2 weeks on my birthday. i’m excited but also nervous

[@inked]

Don't be! It's gonna be great!

[@lilmonsta6409]

How’d it go?

[@stubbztheman3052]

“Don’t do it” “I do it before every single tattoo, do it” “don’t do it” Whispers: “do it”

[@milesgreenaway6008]

My ritual has always been, to buy 2 Ribeana bottles of different flavours before a tattoo! I did it for my first and without even thinking I’ve done it every single time (5 times now)

[@slashnburn9234]

Vimto and a Toffee Crisp for me. Went in for a 7 hour bicep tattoo and my artist had the same provisions, so there must be something in it

[@breensprout]

definitely agree with their advice on what to eat before/during your tattoo so you don't pass out. when i got my first tattoo i hadn't eaten much and started to feel like i was about to pass out about half way through, even though the pain was not as bad as i was expecting. luckily the tattoo parlor had a vending machine so i got some gushers and was all good after that :)

[@colewilkie]

I love how she has little to no visible tattoos its so cool

[@theo1807]

She actually has no tattoos

[@colewilkie]

@@theo1807 that's dope

[@VictorDude98]

Best tip I can give: If you want a friend there, have them wait nearby at a coffeeshop or something similar until you're in position for the tattoo artist to tattoo you. But also make sure you've told your friend that you don't want them to critique it.

[@jasminepetal3972]

What do u mean ?

[@ArnoldsKtm]

She's gorgeous and seems very caring.

[@genye.524]

My first tattoo was my inner forearm and I love it. I waaaay over thought the pain and it wasn't that bad. I hate neddles and my artist was so chill and just let me freak out a little and then I was okay.

[@kendallequieu5625]

i literally love this duo so much they sit and intently listen to each other and they have such good chemistry and i just idk i love them

[@cjf3509]

Would love to see you guys do an episode about tattoos and skins conditions. I have pretty shitty Psoriasis and it would be cool to hear artists talk about that kind of stuff and their experiences. You guys make great content, thanks!

[@ZackTheGiant]

Hey man, I also have psoriasis and currently interested in tattoo's. Would like a video about it!

[@tuba4573]

One of the few artists on here that doesn’t think they own your body

[@DJ-cr9nb]

really hate the “professional vs unprofessional” stigma i want a hand tattoo so bad but idk what career path im taking yet fml

[@annaparr9218]

maybe get a discreet one

[@tiggs03]

Same it’s so stupid. Tattoos in my eyes are art, and if I could I would have both arms and my torso covered.

[@vivi5500]

I think the stigma is really dying. I've seen a lot of professionals pulling off arms tatts fully visible in the workplace.

[@jeniferr.9628]

me too because I want to get butterflies patterns on my hand but i want to go to nursing program and i’m not quite sure if they allow tattoos to be very noticeable !

[@211pirate6]

Wouldn’t risk it mate, I myself intend putting mine somewhere I can easily cover it up. The stigma may seem to be dying, but you never know which job forbids it or which interviewer looks negatively upon it.

[@KM-117]

I'm 31 and closer to getting my first tattoo now than I've ever been. This helped, a LOT.

[@xenomenace8912]

How did it go !!!

[@sofiem1225]

Got my first (and probably only) tattoo a few months ago. I wanted a troll cross. I came with my best friend as moral support to hold my hand. The tattoo artist talked me through the whole thing, showed me the inspo pictures that she had found. I had also brought the necklace for size reference. She drew up a sketch on some tape, and transferred it to my arm so that I could see the placement. Got it completely right the first time! Then she went to work. She also had water and chocolates in case I felt sick, but no such thing! It was just like being poked with a pin needle. I even mustered the courage to look at it! I waited for about six or nine months to get it done, but it was SO worth the wait! Felt completely safe in her chair.

[@adeela3895]

I wonder what was it that you chose to get a tatto of?

[@adeela3895]

Asking coz I can relate to your comment

[@Jagan_GT]

She’s gorgeous

[@mimilewis3653]

Getting my first tattoo in two weeks and this video is made me way more excited about getting it 😁😁😁

[@cheechy9423]

Mimi Lewis just got my first today not gonna sugar coat it, hurts but nothing crazy it’s mainly at first after a while it numbs up a bit

[@panosts6178]

My first ever tattoo was a 5 hour full quad portrait. My advice is to start big. The pain ain't bad at all

[@hannahcrowder3654]

Having my best friend come with me to get my tattoo was amazing. She was supportive of my ideas and enjoyed my session with me and i felt really special the entire time!! We watched house of a thousand corpses on her phone and listened to music and it was lovely!! I recommend bringing someone who is very closely connected to you that would be there for you if you needed a hand it makes the pain alot more tolerable.

[@wbe6]

Got my first tattoo a month ago. I ate before I went. My friend got her tattoo done first and I went second. They kept asking me if I was nervous and I was like "surprisingly, no. I'm so chill." I get in the chair and she starts my tattoo. I almost pass out twice. And then I threw up. I was mortified. Needless to say, I hadn't built it up ENOUGH in my mind. Thank god I had the sweetest artist. I was so embarrassed but she reassured me that I was ok.

[@mrbellthebutler]

Excellent advice there! If I could add any thing else (I have quite a few tattoos!) I would say listen to the artist. I have had some ideas and they have said "it wont look right because of X". If they can back it up with a solid reason such as it's too big, it would look odd ie stretched the do listen. At the end of the day it is your body and your decision no one can say otherwise but sometimes hearing that and seeing it (ask if they can demonstrate with the drawing) you really do get a moment of clarity! I've done it and my brilliant idea I've had to admit "actually that would look a bit rubbish". Work with the artist and not against them its collaborative art!

[@dealinoutdevon5498]

Always trust the artists opinion. I got a full sleeve done by a realism artist and all o did was tell him what I wanted and then I let him pick the image he wanted to tattoo because as an artist myself I know when I’m painting a commission of something I really don’t want to do it takes me forever to get psyched to do it and I think my works always better when it’s a piece I actually want to tattoo.

[@lifewithliana2801]

I'm 21 in a couple of weeks and I got my first tattoo 5 days ago. It's on my inner forearm and it's a memorial tat for my dog that passed away on the 29th of Aug. I ate a large meal that afternoon and had a great first sitting! The only thing I noticed was my hand started sweating A LOT towards the end 😅

[@NeoAutodroid]

My advice from personal experience: don't get a band tattoo. You may really love the band now, but trust me, your preferences and the bands themselves can change into something you no longer support.

[@siliconvalley6280]

YES!!!

[@louie3074]

also don't get a person's name or face unless they're your child or dead

[@danielokay3725]

@@louie3074 or both….

[@jhonadrianclark5203]

Black Sabbath is the only reason I will do a tattoo but good to hear.

[@moonxzai]

Unless they are dead lmao, likely no rumours will come out 7 years later

[@briwhite1606]

watching this cause i’m getting my very first tattoo tomorrow. i chose my forearm because i knew it was easy and i’m so so pumped

[@rezzyreze3065]

Did it hurt? I’m getting my first tattoo on my forearm this weekend

[@novatalking]

I love my hand tattoo; I have only have 5 so far, my right calf, both my inside forearms and my left bicep, I don't regret it at all and I don't think it looks out of place at all. I think, if you're dead-set on a placement for a tattoo then just get it done, I don't think it's the end of the world if you aren't covered before getting hands done.

[@annielemon]

SAME! I have one on my neck and nowhere else, but I love it!💕

[@karlosrm1066]

This chick is literally the cutest artist I’ve ever seen

[@jenn00-1]

Just got my first tattoo about 2 days ago, it was awesome! Didn’t hurt at all. I was a bit nervous and thought it would be worse than it actually was.

[@jadevaughan2003]

Where did you get it done? Like arm etc

[@LOCALSTORMPONDFISHERMAN]

If you’re scared of passing out try and find a artist who has you lay down, you can’t.

[@angelosaxon7785]

i second this!! it is nearly impossible to pass out while laying down.

[@DEATHCHICKEN1337]

I heard getting tattoos can be addictive. Makes sense. I can see my self getting 1 tattoo every month of a year, maybe more than 1 but I want to be grounded with how life works.

[@connordevereaux759]

Got my 1st tattoo in 2020 To be honest I wasn't nervous I was excited.Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@sukhi2543]

I watched this with no intention of getting a tattoo but now I kinda want one...

[@freyagreaves1460]

Lmao, watching this taking mental notes after already having tattoos

[@inked]

Same.

[@diefranzi]

My "ritual" is, that i always bring food for my artist. Like chocolate croissants or cinnamon rolls. Hes super cute and always so greatful for it!

[@arsondoesstuff1135]

Hearing that the inner forearm is a good place to start was so reassuring! I plan on getting one there when I'm old enough and I have been super worried about how much it'll hurt and/or whether it was a good place to start. I really want it though because the placement specifically means a lot to me (if you know, you know) even more than the design I want currently.

[@mattm8041]

I just got my first bicep tattoo. His description of it as a deep cat scratch is 100% accurate. I know that sounds bad, but it's predictable and controlled- think a cat over your shoulders making biscuits into your back. You know it's coming at a certain interval and you can easily bear it as long as you are keeping your head busy.

[@jasperdracona]

I’ve been thinking about getting a much larger tattoo on my right shoulder blade. A detailed deinonychus skull with ferns and flowers, with cross-hatching on the skull for depth, and light colour on the plants. I’m really excited about it and I’m currently sketching the design

[@DiggyDougSauce94]

"Don't get a neck tattoo before a full sleeve" *Cody Rhodes has left the chat*

[@MBKade]

Underrated comment

[@ZappyZ21]

I hate being that guy who judges other peoples work but fuck that dudes neck tattoo is just not it lol

[@roybaartscheer8872]

I'm gonna be getting my first tat next week, half sleeve on the inner forearm.. I'm excited, and this post is nice and timely haha!

[@MikuHatsuneYT]

I've always heard that asking how much it costs is rude, but I don't understand why. How am I supposed to know? I should know the price, shouldn't I?

[@shanellphillips6242]

Its not rude at all...especially if you plan on getting something big...ask!...

[@crazyd4ve875]

@@shanellphillips6242 Im getting a full back irezumi type tat as my first 💀 They said they can do it in sessions of $200 each which is good and he said hes been doing Japanese style tats for 40 years so I hope I dont mess up lol

[@haunts3479]

@@crazyd4ve875 how is it?

[@yuldelarapa6051]

How was it​@@crazyd4ve875

[@darlingdarylann3453]

I just got my first one today two on my ankle and went alone the artist in the shop got me talking and out of my shell! I was so comfortable and love it

[@tampacubana]

this is the most helpful first tattoo advice video I've ever seen. Thank you so much!

[@KarinaArnalSchmal]

Would you guys talk about the tattoometoo situation? Not to expose artists by name or anything like that... But more to teach people what to expect and what to NEVER accept from a tattoo session... I've heard so many stories of girls saying: "The artist told me that I needed to take my hands off my chest when placing a stencil for a sternum tattoo... and I felt uncomfortable but he told me that that was the way it needed to be done because of X Y or Z". I think there is some misinformation on what's right and wrong coming from an artist. When to leave a session, what things could be considered as harassment. You know what I mean? Especially for young people, that's just starting to get tattooed and they don't really know better. Hopefully, that makes sense. :)

[@Snifffski]

All great advice. I hear about the passing out thing loads. Does this really happen that often?

[@inked]

Yuuuup.

[@zaccarr1770]

Oh fuck yeah bud. I’ve been tattooed a couple dozen times and I’d say about 50% of my sessions I’ve gone to at least one person passes out in another booth.

[@NomadicSheep01]

Can safely say I've never experienced it myself however i did get pretty close at my last session because i hadn't eaten prior to the 4hr piece. Lesson learnt 👍. Definitely won't be doing that again - preparation is key

[@wasabishrimp9364]

Unfortunately yeah its happen to me 2 times :/

[@Smrtification]

I personally haven't passed out, but I've nearly thrown up twice because I ate too early in advance of my appointment. But my artist gave me water and some candy and I was good to go.

[@aylacraig1815]

my dad's a tattoo artist and is giving me my first tattoo in a couple days im so glad that it'll be by someone i trust

[@samanthasherman6750]

My first tattoo was a matching one with my best friend so it was much more comfortable being in the shop with someone I knew, plus my tattoo artist was super kind and made sure to chat me through the tattoo since he could tell it distracted me from how uncomfortable I was with the pain

[@dustonscott4968]

I got my first tattoo at 35, was super nervous because I have a phobia of needles. We got started and immediately I started feeling sick. I tried to push through but had to stop. My artists sat with me for a minute gave me some jolly ranchers and I sat through the rest 2 1/2 hrs of it no problem. I now have 4 with 2 more planned.

[@ogie86]

Im getting my first tat (inner forearm) in 10 days. Cant waiiiiit!

[@ramyanathaniel]

What is it lol?

[@ogie86]

@@ramyanathaniel forestry/nature :)

[@FiftyDollar8th]

How was it

[@ogie86]

@@FiftyDollar8th Great! Thanks for asking. I have 3 more appointments to go to complete my full sleeve.

[@IDyce88]

i first considered getting a tattoo when i was 24...got my first one at 29...that is a long time i took to be sure i wanted it. But to be honest getting a tattoo is not the part that bothers me, i didn't find that painful, it's more taking care of it for the first few days/ weeks while the ink sets in that can be annoying. I now have five tattoos but they are small and meaningful...not large. one thing i can certainly advise is not let any tattoo artist try to tell you how to have your tattoo done...if they even try to tell you how or what angle to have it...just walk out the building. that is what i did...because the first place i went to tried to tell me how to do one of my tattoos so i left but after i walked out they caught up with me and said "ok fine, we'll do it your way." after that though i went to a new place for my other three tattoos...didn't overly trust that place again. and to be honest the new place did better work.

[@AmySay]

First tattoo I got, I was TERRIFIED it was gonna hurt. I got it on my shoulder back. He put on the stencil, and he asked if I was ready. I had to fight through my anxiety, and told him that I couldn’t run now. He just chuckled and said “you have fear, that’s good, that means you can still feel” which was Weird but at the time it was reassuring. And honestly, he made me feel super relaxed! And I love my ink!!

[@kenswift12345]

Getting my first tattoo and I’m 51. Going big too. Excited. Hate the idea I don’t see the design ahead but the artist is great

[@brianlake2905]

Exactly my mistake, a relatively small tattoo in the middle of my upper back. Planning a cover up on top of it

[@sharvagya]

I love lissette martinez,meghan jean morris and sarah fabel

[@Charlieto]

also pro tip: get your tattoo with the intention of getting more even if you think you will only ever get 1. i 1st decided i wanted a tattoo when i was 15 and always said 'i want a tattoo but i will only ever get 1 and no more'. when i was 19 i got booked in for my 1st tattoo. and ligit as i was sitting in the chair getting it done i had idea going thru my mind of what to get next. you will never get just 1 tattoo lol

[@jjmuti3979]

100% agree. I thought I'd only get one so I got a relatively small black symbol on my chest. Now almost 2 years later I'm fully sleeved up from chest to wrist on the other side and that small first tattoo is in the way when I get the other side done. Anyone who thinks they're only getting one don't make the same mistake I did.

[@tiffanykim2773]

Lol same

[@nikosaronim]

I've been wanting to get a simple tatt, a set of words that has helped keep me going in life esp when anxiety hit me the hardest. I like the idea of seeing it whenever I'm in a difficult spot but I am also scared of committing to a kinda visible tattoo. I'll prob try thinking it through for a few more months before going.

[@Tobias20028]

in about a week i'm getting my first tattoo on my inner forearm, I'm scheduled for 3,5 hours I'm kinda nervous about the pain and stuff, but these videos are helping a lot. But outside that I'm really hyped as well of course🙂

[@TkStonem.]

How did it go?!

[@Tobias20028]

@@TkStonem. tomorrow is the big day so I'm still nervous and waiting😂

[@webaeri]

@@Tobias20028 howd it go for you? im planning on getting an inner forearm one too :)

[@Tobias20028]

@@webaeri it went really well, we had 2 sessions because he had a busy schedule but combined it was like 8 hours of work, and i was really nervous about the needles and stuff, yes in some places it did hurt a little but nothing like those people describe as "a world of pain" or something, it really wasn't that bad i was like: oh thats it? I should definitely get one, it maybe hurts a little bit but you will have endless feeling like: "wow i earned that🤪" it has been 3 weeks since he was finished and eveytying went well

[@moraerie]

My first tattoo was a rooster on my neck, a big one and 8 months later i got a hairless cat on the other side, made by the same artist. Both pieces are black work. I loved that he was open for everything i wanted and i wanted those since i was in highschool. I cannot regret something that changed my life forever. People usually ask me if that was painful and yes, it was horrible. By now i have like 10 tattoos on the body and the pain is something that i can handle, i did my left hand by myself and one on the leg and now I'm a tattoo artist apprentice and i used to be a woodworker; the point is that it changed my life completely and I'm so so so happy. 🥺💚💚💚 And yes, if i wasn't an artist before i couldn't find a proper way to get neck inked. But the pain shouldn't be the thing that stop people from doing it, pain is temporary, ink is foreva.