Never Do These 10 Things When Getting Tattooed - with Tattoo Artist Romeo Lacoste

[@MensFashioner]

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[@Broccoli_Girl]

He said don’t drink and tat, but he missed a perfect opportunity to say “don’t drink and ink”

[@phant0m0th_]

Or do any type of drug or alcohol while doing it

[@imluvinyourmum]

@@phant0m0th_ - And bring ur mother, seriously...

[@astroidyeti2169]

@@phant0m0th_ don’t toke and poke

[@zoltanember6155]

I disagree about not nitpicking its YOUR tattoo and you get to say exactly what it is and how it's going to be.

[@pyrofrenchfri]

Oh yea cause saying "you missed a spot" or "this line looks weird" and nit picking everything is super annoying and rude, let them do the fucking tattoo and if you want something fixed when its done then they can go back and do that

[@zoltanember6155]

@@pyrofrenchfri that's not what is spoken of though. It's more of nitpicking the design before it goes down not while the tatto goes down

[@livingdeadgirl275]

Then tattoo yourself..

[@zoltanember6155]

@@livingdeadgirl275 I have it came out great

[@livingdeadgirl275]

@@zoltanember6155 What

[@ivoryholliday670]

Yes, let the artist have artistic freedom, but that tattoo isn’t going on them it’s going on YOU! If you aren’t 100% happy, say something! If you’re paying such a big amount for something so permanent, don’t just let them put that on you out of fear of annoying them. A good artist will respect that you’re so choosy about what goes on your body. If a tattoo artist gets annoyed with you wanting a small detail changed then maybe you should see a different artist!

[@shelbyharrington4873]

Yes, you should chose a different artist. People chose an artist because they like their style and trust them to create a design that you will love. If your style doesn't match the artist, find someone else. An artist will know what will look best and last over time. It may be a small detail but male a big difference to how the piece will heal and look over time.

[@BratvaTV]

Are you talking about #2? What they mean about not micro managing, or nit picky about details and making changes... is doing that AFTER the tattooer starts the tattoo. The reason they find that annoying is because all of that should have been discussed ahead of time and you shouldnt have given the go ahead unless you were happy with the design and were in agreement with what vision you had for it.

[@emilyporter1186]

If you don't trust your artists work then you should get a different artist. A tattoo artist will also know how your tattoo will age and heal, and a lot of times, ppl's ideas simply won't work exactly as imagined due to the fact that skin as a medium is not like paper at all. If it's too small, it'll blow out and be hard to read, certain colors heal differently, etc.

[@unfoldingcactus33]

Number 11: Don’t be a pedophile. Oh wait.....

[@mimscole2103]

spicey

[@MC_XII]

0:53 - Don't Arrive Under the Influence. 2:10 - Don't Micromanage your artist. 3:01 - Don't be Disrespectful. 4:13 - Don't ask to copy someone else's work. 4:52 - Don't throw up on your artist. 5:41 - Don't rush your artist. 6:41 - Don't bring a lot of people. 7:57 - Don't haggle on pricing. 9:22 - Don't have poor hygiene. 10:34 - Don't come unprepared. Welcome.

[@livshoemaker1385]

Lifesaver.

[@collier6794]

Don't nitpick? No, ima be picky bc this is gonna be on my body forever ima get exactly what I want

[@phant0m0th_]

Well you can but to a certain extent. They mean like telling the artist what the lines should looke like. How they should color it rather than picking a color scheme. Telling them that it needs more highlights. Especially if you are not an artist because MOST of the time the artist knows what's best. If you did the research on the artist and know they have good work, trust their judgment. Something of that sort, not like placement and if you noticed the spelling was wrong.

[@jord_e_96]

WickedlyDefiant the ink will look a little different after it heals so in the time of getting the tattoo you have to trust that the artist knows how to ink the skin in a way that it’ll look good after the healing process. i’ve seen many people get tattoos and it looks shitty when they first get it but once it heals it looks amazing, and vice vera. ofc you pick what you want and how you want it, but if you can’t trust your artist to that extent then you should either do more research on tattoos in general or find another artist to go to.

[@wsgshawtyyas6108]

SisAndBroTOYShow Collier lol petty

[@sophiathesoap5968]

Romeo Lacoste's tattoos probably only last about 2 years, that's probably why he doesn't like people nit-picking 😬

[@Bluwesnikodem]

Fr

[@tap3909]

I disagree with the second one, I wish I had nitpicked more. Turns out I also disagree with a few more things. It’s YOUR tattoo, tell them whatever you feel you need to! You’re might turn out dissatisfied.

[@liloudubois7849]

That One Shipper I agree. It’s going on your body forever. I’d rather nitpick and annoy the artist a little than to ignore it and end up wishing I said something

[@imluvinyourmum]

Same problem, asked for a Tramp Stamp and got a cock in my ass, crazy party

[@nicholaslavides1940]

The point he was making was to pick an artist that does work you love so you will not have to nitpick. Picking a random artist and expecting them to be amazing at whatever you want will not pay off for you or the artist. Look at portfolios and pick the artists work that looks closest to what you are wanting

[@Alfred-F-Jones]

The point of the second one is that you shouldn't be nitpicking the artist's process _after_ the design is agreed on and the tattoo is already started. If you're still figuring out design, then _yes,_ do nitpick! It's going on your body forever! But after you say yes to the design and they're already adding ink to your skin, you shouldn't be telling them how to do their own process.

[@AtlanticCombat]

That is why you consult your artist if he asks you if the stencil looks ok an you say yes that’s all on you nitpick before everything is already stenciled in

[@Salvia_Salvation]

DO nitpick when you're getting a tattoo. And if the artist starts to get annoyed or sissy about it, don't do it at their place. You're paying for it and its gonna be on your body, so you better make sure it's up to your expectations 110%

[@BratvaTV]

#3 Dont be Disrespectful. Yeah, thats a good one to know. I was planning on getting a tattoo this weekend and had every intention of being a disrespectful douche. But thanks to this top pro tip, I'll be a decent human being instead.

[@rice4yu_]

Y’all would be surprised how many people getting tattoos are disrespectful or just have bad attitudes TONS

[@dexvargas21]

Point 2 was the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. You’re paying to get something permanently done to your body lol of course you want to make sure it’s looks like what you want it to look smh

[@imluvinyourmum]

take it or leave it pal, oh wait

[@nicholaslavides1940]

Dexter Vargas the point is that you need to pick your artists because you love what they do not try and get them to tattoo something they do not like or tattoo in a style they do not tattoo in. This happens all the time. People come in and they love your work and what you do so much they don’t want anyone but you to do the tattoo even if it’s not even close to what your style is

[@mattgallagher2186]

Take this w a grain of salt, Romeo is a known celebrity minimalist artist, not really a “expert”

[@phant0m0th_]

Just like the tattoo shop in New York that has tattooed Rihanna and Justin Bieber....it's called BangBang or some shit.

[@112233JORDAN]

He's a damn good artist

[@xsabrax]

Exactly. I checked out his Instagram and I'm not that impressed.

[@2120musiclover]

Bethany Francia so many people waste tons of money there

[@haruhisuzumiya68]

Girl u dont need to scream I can hear you

[@thewitchyhippie4625]

Lol I'm sorry...but if definitely nit pick my tattoo if I don't like something...thats on my body...forever...so I'm gonna make sure it's exactly what I want. I respect my artist..i do but it's not going on my artist, it's going on me.

[@imluvinyourmum]

I would totally go on u

[@pzkpfwivfreak2473]

this chick reminds me of that chick that always wants to speak to the manager...

[@nbhbadboy2026]

She’s a snitch

[@jordianthony4160]

“don’t micromanage your artist” I think it’s important to make sure your tattoo is how you want it, but just do it kindly.

[@samk4379]

i think by number 2, they mean don’t teach them how to do their job. like don’t show them places they’ve missed on the body, tell them how to tattoo something, etc.

[@LittleImpaler]

I don't get "don't copy someone's else's work thing. If you want certain design thing. Most of the time tattoo artist will trace it. Unless you tell them you can make it your own.

[@TheBlackbeba]

Tattoo don’t #1: don’t go to Romeo Lacoste

[@leee777]

TheBlackbeba just what I thought

[@underground5682]

Why not, his work is good.

[@chililibean8488]

TheBlackbeba tea?

[@maxp1151]

+x Frieza x His art and style is amazing but the problem with his work is that it just won't last more than 2 years. He has a huge ego acts like his single needle work is magical and heals just like any other tattoo, but they heal very poorly and either blowout until they're unrecognisable or fade in a matter of months. He's just really misleading plus his minimum is astronomical (something like $200 from memory)

[@underground5682]

Max Pfeiffer oh dang didn’t know that.

[@adamstone2302]

I got another one to add to that list, #11- Don't Move While Getting A Tattoo. I only say that cuz I moved during my first tattoo. Surprisingly though it didn't mess up.

[@40dollardom75]

Point 2: They mean don't micro manage and having a comment and nitpick about everything. Think about your boss getting on your ass about everything you do. It gets annoying and eventually it gets to your head and then you get flustered. Obviously if it's not looking like the initial picture or stencil planned out say something but this is why you get to know your artists work and try to trust them, you picked that artist for a reason right!

[@VatoLoco1123-]

U kept cutting him off so many times he lowkey looked annoyed

[@Talkbookishwithme]

VatoLoco 1123 especially at 7:46

[@ariajam5221]

"What about this little spot".... HAHA! That's his whole tattoo since he does fine line micros.

[@imluvinyourmum]

Me - meh, looks dodgy, see u in court

[@thrifteddrip7442]

They only thing I do on this list is that I watch the artist work. For me some reason it helps with the pain if I can watch. It helps me with anticipating on where the pain is about to come. I try not to like stare stare the whole time but kindve like side-eye watch it lol.

[@KaityWelchman]

Number one: don’t go to Romeo Lacoste

[@brittnicole5081]

My most recent tattoo i brought 3 friends with me. But only because we were going to eat after. And 2 out of 3 ended up walking around the city for a little while while i got it done. But they cane back every now and then just to check in

[@oliviadaniels4026]

Eat on a full stomach makes no sense. Its show up on a full stomach. Ugh

[@7thdimensionalbeingsareimp230]

Yeah bro, this chick is kind of a ditz.

[@thomassantomartino7337]

I don't get to see my design until the day of my tattoo, I rarely change anything but as you said it's permanent duo if there a feral I feel like I can't live with I may ask for a small change. Usually I let my artists run with my ideas.

[@malachiwalter7631]

“Eat on a full stomach!!” 5:34 Wait what??? 😂😂😂🤦‍♂️

[@JustCallMeKopi]

I bet you Romeo has gotten tattoos under the influence. Instead of "don't throw up on your artist", you should have said "don't show up on an empty stomach". That sounded more like Romeo wanting to tell a story that he thinks is funny. Also you you forgot never get a girlfriend's or boyfriend's name tattooed on your body.

[@JustCallMeKopi]

Electric_Eye Actually you can throw up on an empty stomach. It will just be more liquid. The reason to eat before going is to make sure your blood sugar levels are up. If your level gets too low you will pass out. Don't know why I got a notification for you replying to my comment and now I can't see it.

[@Tattooedgaymer]

@@JustCallMeKopi they more than likely deleted their comment.

[@zackzz2105]

Question: what if a person wants to get a tattoo like on the side or under of there eyes? Does it hurt? And no I don’t mean getting concealer tattoo I mean an actual tattoo.

[@xcvxcvcxvxvcq]

His tattoos look faded

[@Hellowildlife]

That's what happens with tattoos

[@lukonawesome]

lit mydude especially colored ones

[@kingcali4154]

Its because they are colored bro, colored tattoos arnt good for longevity

[@bolingoalie7904]

He looks faded

[@7thdimensionalbeingsareimp230]

@@bolingoalie7904 LOL

[@stargirl_forlife]

I have a question. I said it 4 times that I wanted a sleeve but what they doing is just doing small tattoo on my arm and over charging . should I just find someone else or kinda see this threw because I just don't know anymore.

[@jdman1717]

Don’t drink and ink

[@imluvinyourmum]

I thought drink was the whole point of ink... My grandfather says that as a Vet with proper tats (war tats).

[@sabr2211]

Omg i have major trust issues when letting someone do something for me because wether its the simplest task or even make up or someone styling me, or making clothes i designed im always worried for the final product as i cant watch over them 24/7 and maybe it wont look like i wanted it to. I think this will be a problem once i start getting tattoos

[@walterc872]

Does it really count as medical procedure?

[@adrianrivera1962]

They should make a video of what artists shouldn’t do at their tattoo shops. Haven’t seen that one

[@Flower-Power-828]

Rule #1: if u want a tattoo that lasts dont go to romeo lacoste

[@sashafierce5764]

I’ve really underestimated or didn’t really take notice on tattoo artists. They are so talented (obviously the good ones)

[@lucyarreola1117]

what way does ur gun or moting in coloring

[@angelicroyalty1522]

I don't agree about the nitpicking and the don't copy another artists work

[@suga8160]

I fully agree with Roman on all points. I have a few tattoos and I always let me artist know more or less what I am looking for and he does the art work and then sends it to me. If I disagree on something I let him know but 99% of time his gets it perfect.

[@dougmedina4619]

You don't need to nitpick if you have a great relationship with your artist and if you love their style. Give them a picture and your ideas. Always works for me. I only use a couple different artists. One more thing; I always slam on beer before. No biggie.

[@vivelise16]

You SHOULD nitpick. Be specific about what you want and make sure the artist knows exactly what you mean. After all, it is going on YOUR body permanently plus you're paying the artist for doing it.

[@brandijones6558]

his face at the end when she was telling us to like comment & subscribe 😭😭😭

[@gianismith5601]

yes about the nitpicking or whatsoever - like “ not saying you want your tattoo a certain way cause it’s disrespectful “ i disagree this is gonna be PERMANENTLY on my body so i want it to be a specific way yk ? thats not being disrespectful it’s basically your job .. everybody uses the same ideas over & just recycles it .. there’s nothing wrong with that - that’s basically saying i know this is gonna be permanently on your body but i wanna do what i wanna do .. no , imma just go to someone else then .. NO that’s DISRESPECTFUL . & thats how you lose money .

[@professorpulp5767]

Wait I can’t get it the same as the picture I show them?…..

[@akila9966]

tbh if i was a tattoo artist id rather have a client come to me being too picky than not picky enough. don’t feel bad for being picky. you don’t want to be too laid back about it and the artist do something that was completely not what you envisioned at all

[@dauntegokrazy3866]

That’s why you’re supposed to let them know exactly what ya want and let them do there job

[@kokopelli5357]

How many times are you gonna upload the same video

[@sagethcrow]

Dude I'd plan my tattoo, set up an appointment, and come in baked cuz y not😂😂

[@candyaranda9950]

Animalspirit 2128 saaame 😂

[@carrieardis8641]

No don't do that. You'll pass out. Seriously hahahah I've done it. Lesson learned

[@phant0m0th_]

NO DO NOT DO IT. I tattooed a guy a month ago who went into shock because he hadn't eaten all day. It was already 2pm, on top of that he had smoked some weed before and his body couldnt handle it. People really shouldn't act like this is a joke.

[@FERRET636]

Smoking before makes it hurt more, smoke AND drink before, you’ll feel nothing.

[@svnfloweredits1227]

fuckoff or so you won’t possibly pass out you could use numbing cream about 30-40 minutes before you get a tattoo and wOaH it won’t hurt as bad

[@pzkpfwivfreak2473]

"eat on a full stomach" WTF does that mean?

[@XavierPrice]

this was well done. i totally agree with these points especially the micromanaging. I've been tattooing for 8 years and thats one of my biggest pet peeves

[@zoltanember6155]

Honestly, I don't respect you as a tattoo artist if you cant handle micromanaging on a tattoo that the customer has all the right to tweak to there liking then your a bad tattoo artist

[@XavierPrice]

Zoltan Ember they have the right to pick what they want just like I have the right to choose which projects I would like to undertake. if we aren’t on the same page and collaboratively creating then there’s no reason to move forward with one another. And as an artist who’s been in the Industry for almost a decade . I can tell you from professional experience no artist likes to be controlled thats why we make art for a living to begin with . it’s better to come in with a general idea and be willing to let your artist interpret that idea to the best of their art capabilities to produce a quality tattoo. Also not all ideas that clients have are even viable projects due to composition complications, structure, or improper color theory. Essentially a client is not a professional and there has to be a balance of input on the tattoo between client and artist to produce quality work.. I hope that gives a more in depth view of what I meant.

[@ohmusicalme]

@@XavierPrice do you know who Gabe Smith is? He's been featured in tat mags for the last 20 years,tattooing for at least 30 years.

[@XavierPrice]

@@ohmusicalme no can you send me a link ? I'd like to check him out.

[@-adela-6994]

I disagree with the second one, you're getting something permanent on your body, it's better to point out details and then be satisfied then just sitting there and let the artist tattoo on your body something that you don't even want. Also isn't it gonna be better for the artist when a customer will give clear instructions and then be happy and maybe even make a good advertisment then being quiet and bashing the artist afterwards because it didn't end up as he expected? And the girl is super annoying

[@svnfloweredits1227]

- Adéla - ok well they said don’t micro manage if you heard they also said you could point stuff after that you might want filled in ect.. but don’t hover over and tell them everything you can say stuff when it’s done they can go back and add more

[@-adela-6994]

Svnflower Edits They can add more but they can’t remove anything. If I saw a tattoo artist doing something that I don’t like, I would say it before it’s too late. It’s your skin and you have all the rights to be picky

[@abbywhite6942]

I wasn’t picky enough!!! So many things I’d change about my tattoos

[@finn5437]

I plan on getting a couple tattoos. But the first one that I absolutely want first is a semi-colon on my left wrist. ❤️

[@takahashiueda3332]

just dont. the wrist is 99% of the time visable. you should start somewhere where a tshirt is covering the tattoo up. shoulder upperarm - thats the place i started and it was the least painful. i have a small tattoo on my lower arm which is partly covered up when i stand normally but i still got some "problems" at work with it. so unless you have a job where you absolutely can wear tattoos you should avoid visable spots

[@finn5437]

Kevin Fink I do work where tattoos are fine. And there is a serious reason why I plan to get the semi-colon. It’s a suicide awareness sign, and as someone who cuts and attempted suicide countless amounts of times, I want to get a semi-colon.

[@hailiedurant7531]

Woman is too loud even with volume low

[@lowaynenoneen]

Hailie Durant thank you😂😂

[@andys_alias3391]

Another thing: if the pain is overwhelming you dont be afraid to take a brake

[@CALIFORNIAsGAMER]

cloe price don’t take a break it just delays the time just bite a towel lol

[@anthonybotes4813]

Should you tel your tattoo artist the meaning when you tel him your idea

[@eddyrivera6875]

Anthony Botes yes

[@J22-b8t]

It depends on the tattoo

[@wolffisu]

I had a long process with my tattoo artist (he worked near my job) and we had a lot of talks just communicating during breaks. I would say that it can help if it's a piece super deep and you don't know exactly what you want.

[@artix-_-fringe3472]

Im paranoid on getting a tattoo how bad dose it hurt

[@sergeantmetalhead417]

It doesn't never felt mine

[@Kingaronfi]

i want to see more videos of you and romeo. he is a good artist and he seem so friendly. he havent posted any videos in a while so i wonder if he is doing ok.

[@crios8307]

He was grooming underage kids, that's why

[@gxxsedubs]

why would i not nit pick my design? its my tattoo, im not gunna let some dude in an alley tell me what he thinks should be on my body for my life

[@eddyw282]

Alright for the second one though, it's my tattoo, it's gonna be on my body forever and so yeah I'm going to make sure it's what I want it to be. If I have ideas or you're doing something I don't like I'll let you know because it might be annoying but at the end of the day it's my tattoo.

[@112233JORDAN]

Damn a beast of a tattoo artist visiting the channel

[@erinwilcox6517]

Can i shave over my tattoo.

[@annika1179]

Only when it's healed! Do not shave over it if it's still healing

[@alexmarie3695]

I know it’s disrespectful to ask the artist to copy other people’s stuff but what if it’s something a family member or friend drew or wrote is that still the same thing?

[@tombuchborn]

No if they drew it for you it's totally fine. But don't go stealing stuff from the internet

[@lukonawesome]

What about having the whole Faze Clan in the tattoo shop

[@Shaunny.Longlegs]

My dad was a alcoholic and drank through all his tats. His arms and hands are covered and they are all clear and look new at the age of 75 Also 3 on his chest

[@liftyswifty4125]

It's bad enough to bring someone with you, but the worst is when they ask if their friend can hold their hand whilst they're getting tattooed, it's like no I don't want someone in my tattoo space I need to concentrate, and you're an adult getting a tattoo, not giving birth, you don't need someone holding your hand!

[@Faintingbabymountaingoat13]

I always bring my one friend with me to my appointments, mostly to hold my hand lol

[@horrorcide13]

Have a tattoo appointment in a couple hours and I have not fucking slept. I am nocturnal sooo this is going to fucking suuuuck.

[@mklnelson77]

did they say "eat on a full stomach"? lol

[@JoseGonzalez-bu6zj]

Sorry but all the ink I have I design myself. The tattoo artist had no problem tattooing them on me.

[@illustrated369]

He is basically claiming the girl throwing up on him was a conscious decision. 😕

[@a.dreamchaser2]

I liked the video up until they said something I disagreed on. I disagree with (Don’t ask to copy someone else’s work). That’s how I was able find my tattoo idea. Finding two artworks online & putting those two art pieces together to create my tattoo idea. Something unique. It’s the customer/clients money & body so why would that be rude to ask the tattoo artist to create a tattoo idea that the customer is willing to get & willing to pay for? That just doesn’t make sense to me.

[@gabumongirl]

Dude, love the old school Gundam wing wall scroll you have 💜

[@muselucy666]

All the people saying shitty comments about his faded tattoos.. Need to watch him on best ink.. His work is amazing.

[@bootlegcaesar7481]

song name?

[@yuvalcare7407]

In my country they bring tattoo artist to parties

[@bigjax731]

Great tips

[@connoranderson7336]

This girl smiled the whole time.

[@Jaycups]

Shit I got a full chest piece and was drinking the whole time cause my tat artist is cool af. It helped me.

[@assholian3225]

The artist that did my side just wanted me to make sure I was sober when I said I wanted it, he let me smoke a little before I got it inked

[@EzeICE]

It's funny how they say "dont drink and ink" but most reputable shops, as a rule, won't even tattoo you if you came in drunk. Which would most likely get you turned down and losing your deposit. Smdh.

[@lindsayvandenheuvel3531]

What if the artist is rushed because of a busy day?

[@davidjameswalton1867]

He looks like a young grissom from csi las vegas

[@tinksmith4964]

I’ve never been accompanied by another person. Only ever me and my artists.

[@alexa.4273]

this girls smiles too much

[@isaacbaker9867]

I taking oxy’s to minimize the pain.

[@emmakinzy1991]

Thanks for the tips!

[@rio-ty9vr]

Im having a consultation next Tuesday, ive offered to draw it up bwforehand and let her change anything 😂

[@Siobhanofarrell7]

🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 "dont nit pick" but lets youtubers take videos of themselves tattooing siblings.. yeah ok m8

[@timboardman4916]

I'm guilty of the money one. Though was first tattoo and didnt know they didn't take credit card. Told the artist I'd need to transfer money around and would pay the remainder tomorrow. 14 hours total work over two sessions, this was after first one

[@M_Ladd]

Yes, never come unprepared! Bring plenty of ink erasers!

[@abhisunkara]

Hi Ashley, I love your work. I hope you start your fall/winter basics soon. How much is too much to spend on a bomber jacket? It 5000+ too much?

[@papajoe6263]

I like to watch but I don’t give commentary on anything unless asked I like the process

[@smartzebraperson167]

He didn't say don't move (I think)

[@patriciaR004]

Girl why cut him off ehen he was telling the story of the smelly feet that would've been super entertaining.

[@Enneyar]

Romeooo💚 he is the one that tattooed the doldan twins 😍

[@kirathebook8851]

Rayenne Lundgren and it’ll look like crap in a few months

[@hazeldecker622]

#2-yeah, it's your art, but I'm the one that has to wear it on my skin for the rest of my life. I'm sure you're a super awesome artist, but there's enough terrible tattoos out there there that imma pay attention to what you're doing.

[@doaknife9161]

The reason customers Rush tattoo artist is the ones that charge insane amount of money per hour

[@jazzy47827]

Can u ask tattoo Artist for 2 tattoos