They Regret Getting Tattoos

[@zedtass4923]

Mei Pang (the girl with the symmetrical tattoos) has actually spoken about how the stencil placement for the symmetrical tattoos ends up taking almost as long as the tattoos themselves in some cases, so you're not far off!

[@Alythia48]

I thought it would be about the ‘I am the anti Christ to you’ tat on her neck she covered up. It was a couple years ago I guess.

[@PurpleKoco]

@@Alythia48 I remember when she was sooo adamant that she wouldn't hate them.

[@julieclark7628]

I just saw she got some more work done in the last couple days

[@sinci7]

I've got to imagine social media has made this so much worse. Everyone now wants their tattoos to be Instagram perfect and that's just not how it works. Imperfections are part of the process and give them character.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

Definitely! I have learned to love the imperfections and it took me a long time to realize (fully) that my idea of the tattoo was not going to be exactly how the tattoo would turn out! And I'm fine with that now as long as the tattoo is well done.

[@xxzenn01xx9]

100% i look at the imperfections as a signature of human art. Most are very minor. Just enough to show off the skill as a piece at whole, but a human hand in the tiny places it matters. Wouldnt change it even if i could

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

That first girls tattoo is bad. It looks amateurish. I could do that. A bad tat is obvious to everyone. Like bad art

[@skinnyrat4277]

right, I keep seeing this guy post tiktoks of his tattoos and to me its so obviously digitally enhanced but people in the comments don't seem to see that 😭

[@FinnySpam]

@@firefeethok_tui2355 theres also a difference btwn just a straight up bad tattoo like the first girl, and people like me, who didnt realize they have thin stretchy skin and a v mild saniderm allergy so tattoos just healed wonky over time, despite my and thea rtists best efforts. (just redness, all adhesives even bandaids and the stuff they use on ivs make me red and micropore plastic tape makes me itchy and get hives too so oops!). my only non-saniderm tattoo (out of like 4 or 5 total) healed the best, its about a year old and a bit blown out in places (again, thin skin, maybe some hypermobile EDS/connective tissue disorders in there, dunno got all the co-morbidities and the stretchy af joints, but haven't gotten that checked otu yet) doesnt stop me from wanting more, bc they're not bad tats, just i have shitty skin, and that gives them character!

[@howey935]

Never let a tattooist rush you when you’re getting a tattoo. You’re better off finding another artist than been rushed into something you’re not sure about.

[@barreltech8949]

I’ve always wanted tattoos and started my sleeve at 35. 7 tattoos in and I love each and every one. I think the key is to wait and discover who you are first, so then everything you get resonates with who you are

[@RaeeDog]

I think that is the perfect advice

[@J34U2]

Yeah me too, been an enthusiast since I was a teenager, being a classical musician and teacher, I waited until 38 to get my sleeve. It’s been a year and I LOVE IT!

[@barreltech8949]

@@J34U2 Amen!

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

Sure sure, until something happens and then it's all different. Just give it 10 years.

[@Nightwishmaster]

@@mysterioanonymous3206 That's much different than being an impulsive teenager not fully understanding how much you're going to change in just the next 5-10 years. I also waited until my mid 20s to start getting tattoos and I'm soooo glad I did. I would probably have gotten some dumb shit I'd hate now if I started younger. Now I know that I'll always love mine because I waited to develop into an adult who actually understands myself and didn't get some random stupid thing I would have hated in 10 years.

[@karinaketcup]

When i got my chest piece i immediately regretted it and felt so depressed for a few days. Then out of no where i just saw it one day and was so in love. I think it's the shock of seeing something on your skin and just knowing you cant go back. Luckily i havent regretted my tattoos and i am still very in love with how i look:)

[@TheBerkeleyBeauty]

Sounds like you’re trying to convince yourself.

[@burritoincognito9621]

Similar but different story for me, I got a realistic skull and crossbones chest piece, it is based off an anime but if people don’t know that, they’re view of me is probably going to drastically change if they see it. I love it and get ecstatic seeing it on myself, but it’s more of a point of no return and that type of imagery can really affect aspects of your life. Doesn’t help that I have parents very against tattoos so I’ll probably never take off my shirt in front of them at pool/ beach gatherings.

[@doeeyes2]

I go throught this everytime i change my hair. I hate it and then after a few days i love it.

[@butchmikey]

oh i get the same thing when i get peircings or a new hair cut! hate it for a few days because i’m not used to seeing how different my reflection looks, but once i’m used to it i love it!

[@joyfulgirlrecovery7526]

I love this perspective it’s helpful. ❤

[@lianabevyrage]

I listened to my Dad about tattoos. He said pick a tattoo and wait 5 years. If after 5 years, you still want it, go for it. I’m over here at 40+ with no tattoos. It clearly wasn’t for me. I’m glad I listened to him. I still enjoy watching videos on tattoos. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Notketa]

I think it’s really cool when someone with no tattoos really appreciates and continues to learn about them

[@lianabevyrage]

@@Notketa Thank you for being kind enough to take a moment and say something nice to a stranger. 😊

[@edithk2997]

That’s exactly what I’ve done. Whenever i wanted a tattoo i just waited for a bit and every time I’ve changed my mind. This is how i ended up with 0 tattoos on my body and probably will never get one

[@jennastewart7290]

I always ask myself if I'd mind remembering whatever caused the tattoo. The answer has never been "Yeah, that'll bother me" though. 😂😂 Like my friends & I got $10 tourist trap tats in Vegas on one of their 30th b-day trips. Even if we fell out today and never spoke again, it was still a really fun trip with a ton of good vibes. 🤷‍♀️

[@dorkchops]

this is why i love realistic temp tattoos, shame theyre clowned on. As someone with tism who changes styles a lot, I know having permanet tatts in some places just isnt for me😅

[@terminaldeity]

My tattoo regrets are more about placement. I will probably never get another bright color on my arms. Now I save the colorful and intricate pieces for places that are usually covered. Also, just being more considerate about placement in general I think makes for better and less regrettable tattoos. Even if it blurs out over the years or the colors fade, if it complements the flow of the body, it'll still look good.

[@agneebags]

that instant regret thing suckksss. when i first shaved my head, something i had been very confident about for months, my immediate reaction for like 15 minutes after was panic and extreme regret, which quickly wore off, but it’s truly like your brain tricking you and it’s weird.

[@TheBerkeleyBeauty]

I had the same feelings when I shaved my head, but then I realized that it was just Hair, and it would grow back. It grew back.

[@jesselizabeth6]

ugh. i have a sleeve and i absolutely love every single piece of it, but ive had tattoo regret for a good week after every session😭 it’s the worst feeling but once its over and im used to it and i couldn’t be happier

[@stephcurry8725]

ur sleeve is so cute bro

[@erikkibler3466]

I tattoo and have been almost 20 years now.tattoo regret is a newer phenomenon.nobody ever and I mean ever talked about anything close to tattoo regret in years past.i wonder why that is.what changed…

[@erikkibler3466]

And I wanna add tattoos are so much better now.if anyone should have been regretting it,def should have been the folks in the past😂

[@jesselizabeth6]

@@erikkibler3466 idk bro i just overthink every move i make😭 but in reality i don’t regret a single one of my tattoos it’s just my brain trying to trick me when i first get it done

[@jesselizabeth6]

@@stephcurry8725 thank you friend(:

[@tcaprecap1448]

I go through the same cycle EVERY TIME I get a new tattoo: I love it in the shop, hate it when I get home, then I convince myself that it's healing badly before it heals fine and I ultimately end up loving it. Out of the two dozen or so I have, only one truly healed badly enough that it required a touch up, and the only one that I'm still on the fence about whether I love it or not (an entire year later) is the only one that's regularly admired by other tattoo artists because of it's technical prowess...which has made me appreciate it a lot more, even if I'm not crazy about the design...which I guess is a form of tattoo regret? Regretting the design but loving the end product because of the artist's skill?

[@parrotstories]

It’s the same as when you drastically cut or bleach your hair though it takes ages to get used to it. Sometimes you even regret it for a while. It’s just because you need to get used to seeing your body this way

[@w4768]

I started getting tattooed at 23 and I love all of them. I think a lot of people assume that people who have tattoos are all impulsive people but there have been times when I waited a year or two between tattoos bc I had to save up $ to travel. But also the whole “ur gonna regret the tattoos” thing is so personal because I do have friends who have lots of impulsive tattoos and they love them all too.

[@Coda.Beakindperson24]

I am a person who pictured myself to be a heavily tattooed person ever since I was 5 years old. I got my very first tattoo when I was 16. I am now 19, and I am full of tattoos. I only regret one tattoo that I got for personal reasons, and I am getting it removed, but other than that, I love all my other tattoos, and I plan on getting more.

[@WisperWoolf]

Yes I love ink

[@yasmeen8097]

Not saying you will regret them but you’re still a teenager.

[@newyorkvisionary]

Same here. Started at 19, I’m 30 now and have a ton and want more. I’d prob redo a few of them or choose other subjects but I still like them all luckily.

[@runa_7022]

@@yasmeen8097teenagers can experience regret too. and just because ur a teenager doesnt mean you will feel differently when ur an adult. you might but thats not really how aging works. just because u age doesnt mean u start to hate things u did/got as a child/teen. my dad got his first tattoo at like 15 and hes 53 and still loves it to this day

[@NoNameNomad....]

Same at 5 i thought I was going to get Barbie tats down one leg and Action Man down the other and just knew i wanted to be covered. I did my first tattoo at 10 (it's just a dot i made with Indian ink and a needle 😂) I thought I was cool af lol I got some shitty tattoos at 13/14 but i also got one of the best ones ever that's held up for 20 years. I have a huge back piece that i love, i love my leg tats, I've covered up all my small ones that i got underage, but what can I say,i love being tattooed and i love seeing tatted up people. One thing I will say, is don't get them as young ad I did, obviously I was an idiot lol

[@Kev_Walsh_Ez_Day]

I grew up out side NOLA and if you were young (24 years ago) asking for a hand tattoo and not having sleeves, that was a hard no from the tattooer.

[@erikkibler3466]

I’m still choosy til this day about that subject.really depends on the person after I get to talk to them,if Ill tattoo their hand and they don’t already have a sleeve or arm tattoos

[@mcfrisko834]

Why? (And Shoutout Louisiana, I’m from Baton Rouge)

[@chickenfoot2423]

@@mcfrisko834because its like starting at level 100 without even playing the tutorial. a lot of artists do not want to tattoo something regrettable on a reckless young person, thereby limiting their employment opportunities and social perception. if you have significant sleeve coverage then they know you like tattoos enough and have already experienced living with them.

[@danavipuzzles7308]

I don't regret my tattoos, but just wanted to note that all of my tattoos are also symmetrical (and I have a lot - about the same quantity as she has at 15:32 in the video, if not more), and indeed, putting the stencil on is usually the most frustrating part of the process, particularly the second stencil. In most cases, the artists that have done my tattoos have managed to get the stencils on within 2-4 attempts, but here have been a few times when I think it took like 5-6 attempts to get the stencil on right. Even if the artists might have been pulling out their hair on the inside, they were all very respectful and even encouraged me to take as much time as we need to get the stencil right, since both they and I understand that tattoos are for life. Better to spend an extra 10 or 20 minutes on a stencil rather than regret the placement for life. In return for their patience, I always make sure to tip well at the end of the session.

[@UntitledSix]

Tbh the spelling error on the foot tattoo made it so much better, in my opinion. Really though, not to be critical here, but you're going to make barefoot your whole identity and you don't know how to spell barefoot?

[@TheRheverend]

Maybe she really likes bears and is trying to live more like them, so she goes “bearfoot”

[@jenniferrobinson1792]

If you’re barefoot all the time, you don’t spend much time in school.

[@i_love_rescue_animals]

I agree! I think the spelling error is genius! I'd just leave it and have a good laugh.

[@Polyeurythane]

I’ll be unapologetically mean here and say she either did it on purpose (for engagement/rage bait) or she really is that stupid to make such a bad mistake at every point before it was tattooed. But I also don’t have faith in all the barefoot movement bs people are trying to push, given you can get fractures just from stepping wrong and the amount of disease these people bring everywhere (as they always seem to live in urban areas like cities, and disease lives on cement sidewalks, not to mention heavy metal absorption is extremely bad outside of the trace amounts that we need).

[@FuntimeSkye]

The whole thing before the tattoo was fake so the tattoo is probaly fake

[@WitchRPG]

My friend is like what you described… just too picky and perfectionistic for tattoos. She complained about the lines being too fine on a fine-line tattoo before we even left the shop. Girl they just gotta heal and the lines WILL expand. You gotta just ride with it a bit!

[@otakunobaka]

I thought "let's watch a couple minutes of this video", 27 minutes later I'm still here, great content! :D

[@juniperbordeaux5988]

I don’t know how I find myself here, but I am glad that I did. Thanks so much.

[@YATESA8]

Never regretted not getting a tat....

[@Beeleeteecee]

I am loving the longer videos! You’re able to give really thoughtful, interesting commentary. I’m excited that your channel is growing; more people need to hear what you have to say!

[@pedrogunn9950]

My advice to that beautiful lady with the symmatrics: break the rule and have 2 matching panthers - one climbing up, one climbing down. 🤘🤓 My 1st tattooer told me that everyone has the tattoos they deserve. It took me a while to understand that this is true.

[@Yosoydom]

Oooohhh I like this

[@ScamLikely9327]

I think the main issue is people don’t realize that you should find an artist who does tattoos you already dig. Even better if it’s a homie who’s a legit artist. You have to trust the artist to not fuck you up for life fam.

[@Justauri-asdfghjkl]

I don't think the girl at 23:00 was saying she wants to look sexy I think she was saying she wants to look innocent/approachable/sweet and her tattoos make her look grown

[@trumpster635]

Same! ​@kiaracabrera although I do want a tattoo soon. Boy itll throw my family for a loop

[@hailyjohnson407]

For me, I want my tattoos to accentuate my body in a way that looks beautiful/gorgeous, not tough or badass. Im definitely partial to florals and greenery. I told my man that basically I want to look like a woodland fairy with the art on my body lol

[@Jaguarkralle1]

Yeah I definitely feel she wants to hop onto the next trend now which is clean girl

[@Justauri-asdfghjkl]

@@Jaguarkralle1 I think that's an oversimplification

[@mallarielove]

@@Jaguarkralle1 probably not lol

[@silversnowphie]

the tough and sexy pose you did cracked me up 😂

[@kubo31]

mo

[@theamazingbassonaut]

Brother I cannot stress how much your videos have helped me become more educated about the world of tattooing. I recently started getting tattooed, absolutely fell in love with it, and kinda hit the ground running. Hopefully I ran into your channel early on and learned the basics of how to choose a tattoo that will stand the test of time, how to not go through unnecessary pain, and how to vet a tattoo artist. I just wanted to say thank you and that I appreciate you a lot, you're humble and approachable but very confident of your knowledge. Hopefully you'll find yourself in NorCal sometime so we can shoot the shit and I can get inked by you. You're bigger than Ink Master already. Cheers bro!

[@scottishsamba]

Your commentaries are always very ethical, insightful and eloquent. I’m very happy to see your channel grow so quickly! (And although I can’t have any tattoos due to severe allergies to the ink) ... I love the art work and the good professionals in this field , and you’re definitely one of them. ❤ Congratulations on your channel and great content... I’m sure you’re helping more people than you know!! 😊

[@JayBirdNJ.]

I love my tattoos! I am 40, been getting tattooed since 18yrs. I'm heavily tattooed, head, arms,chest,back,legs and hand. I've only had 2 artists work on me and they both are the coolest, old school tattooers and they rock. I've always loved my new tattoos the next day and I love how they become a part of me overtime. Great video, you are a poet dude.

[@islandlife7872]

There's a reason why traditional tattooing starts off small in easy to hide areas...then you build up. Ppl jump into bad tats or big tats or visible tats way too much these days. Take your time ppl, start small. Build. It's tried tested and true!

[@chukpic]

That girl who was like "barefoot walking is so common in Ohio" 😂 bruh

[@Immortalsamurai85]

Love your videos! They really helped me understand how certain tattoos that are Instagram popular, will age like shit and blur. Bold will hold!

[@bumbleb3tuna249]

I’ve never regretted a tattoo personally, I’ve got some I don’t like anymore sure but I look at it as a timeline of how I was feeling or what I liked at that point in my life, kinda cool to look at them and remember when and why I got them

[@deestupi]

I love your insights on the regrets and how you relate them to your experience as a professional tattoo artist. I would also love your input on tattoo regret and the society around someone who is tatooed. From this video and some others i have a feeling that tattoo regret also happens when the person is not around a lot of tatooed people

[@notyourboringmom7394]

I love my tattoos....I didn't start till I turned 40...and they make me feel pretty and sexy...😊

[@kirkfagantattoo]

thats awesome, im stoked to hear it

[@KenseiAbbot]

Great video. I almost always have that immediate OMG look what I did moment when I get home but then you realize you wanted this and the regret fades away. Lovem. Peace brother!

[@EmilsVorobjovs]

i love how You keep it profesional and don't crack up a bit at some of clearly done walk in scenario stuff. Keep it up man, much love !

[@tiarushing6886]

This is so true about needing to live in a tattoo. I just got a new tattoo about two weeks ago. I love it 🖤 But I still walk past the mirror or I’m changing my clothes and I’m like oh hey, I have a tattoo there!

[@Blackslashband]

So glad you’re doing longer videos and are gaining more followers on YT. Keep them coming!

[@Rob_0_Pierce]

I’ve been tattooing for just under a year now. Solid advice dude. Thank you

[@CrawlingPanther]

Im torn on the way tattoos have gotten more popular and accepted these days. In Japan it's still pretty stigmatized but you see really well done tattoos when you do see them. Here in LA, I step outside and see a dozen terrible tattoos. I got into tattoos looking at 90s tattoo magazines filled with biker flash, Japanese body suits and crazy custom pieces. A lot of people these days seem to get tattoos bc their friends or favorite celebs get them. A fleeting moment that will eventually fade.

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

The worst thing is that everyone seems to get the same tattoos at roughly the same time. Tribals for a while. Then chinese/korean/Japanese letters. Then came kois and Japanese style stuff. Then Americana/traditional was the hype. Prolly forgot a few in between. Like yeah buddy I saw that same tattoo about 100 times this last week, just look what a crazy unique dangerous Instagram wannabe hipster you are tough guy, so original.

[@baby_joe]

You look like a mixture of Tom delonge and zlatan ibrahimovic

[@sheriffwoody7909]

My mother is very heavily tattooed and to be completely honest some of the smaller tattoos she has could be considered “bad” except because she has a eclectic style you don’t even notice the wonky linework

[@caesiusgeo]

Thank you so much for highlighting the pressure normal people might feel through the tattoo process

[@theoa126]

“Bearfoot Queen” 😂😂🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@lindseysloan8735]

The woman in the first clip seems like such a sweetheart. I hope she is doing well!

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

😂 That's nothing, she can just laser that tiny little thing, make some of the money back and be OK. You guys are so vanilla, always makes me laugh when I hear how serious you guys are about minor issues. Trust me, she could've made WAY worse life decisions than this.

[@iknowchristalena]

Thanks for saying immediate tattoo regret is common. I have about 15 tattoos and I swear no matter how long I wanted it or how perfect the design is. I get tattoo regret that lasts for about 1 day to about a week after getting each tattoo. It goes away though, I think it is the shock of seeing something that was not there before and yes your mind trying to cope with it.

[@julialouise.k]

I feel the same! I recently got another tattoo and i’ve felt really shitty but I know that I will get over the regret because I love it. It’s just the first one I’ve got from another artist and it makes me overthink if it matches my other tattoos and so on haha

[@mads2486]

that bearfoot queen mistake might be a miracle in disguise- lowkey id run with it and stick a bear claw on the side lol, turn it into a little joke

[@AlleyBug68]

I've wanted a tattoo for over 10 years (I'm 25) but have always been a big chicken about getting it so I got a henna kit instead and tattoo it on myself all the time... Different sizes and placements and orientations but I doubt I'll ever get it permanently done even though I really want to!!

[@once.upon.a.time.]

Barefoot lady should just get a little bear next to it or on the other foot 😅 I'm so glad I couldn't afford to get many tattoos when I first started, my style preferences changed a lot.

[@House_of_Zodd]

I love my tattoos but I almost always get the immediate regret/doubts. Then love them a month later

[@rosestorms5396]

I feel like that’s part of the process tho you have to warm up to it

[@necrosadotor]

"i walked without shoes", man that's extreme

[@Sasha-mb3rv]

Most of these regrets are from young people who started getting tattooed early (and in quantity). Taking your time is key!

[@brentonjoseph]

the overlap between the letters "ear" and "are" work so well that i feel it would not be too difficult to just get the accident bits of the letters removed so miss bear foot wouldnt need to worry anymore.

[@Sybilisation2010]

I think you’ve got everything spot on. (From a customer perspective, a customer who worked on the stencils with the artist to some extent.)

[@kirkfagantattoo]

thank you thank you

[@rebekahbaldock2673]

I regret parts of every single tattoo I have for different reasons - placement, quality, and one just straight up dumb idea (first tattoo) but I love having tattoos and I want more. I don't even hate the ones I have, I just look forward to getting more to up the average quality level 😂

[@Frugality]

I’m traveling to Europe to get a stick n poke tattoo I can’t get off my mind!

[@tame795]

Love the long vids

[@kirkfagantattoo]

thank you! we have a ton more for you

[@strayiggytv]

Barefoot ladies tattoo seems fine to me. I feel like anyone who thinks you can "build an immunity" to heavy metal contamination probably couldn't spell anyway.

[@Tiredallthetime2]

I like my tattoos but sometimes I regret placement cuz it hurts my brain thinking of what I want to fill in spaces

[@kirkfagantattoo]

yea its always a pain in the butt trying to figure it out

[@spagetd1526]

i relate so hard to the first girl with the vines. i also have a wrap around wrist vine tattoo on my arm. it was a walk in. that was the mistake. my artist didn’t give a shit, cranked the machine up, and didn’t pay attention to the more organic lines i wanted and all of the leaves look the same. i was 18 and too afraid to speak up about it and thought maybe more detail would be added because he freehanded it with a marker. nope. i ended up with a few blowouts and had to get it fixed and it looks a little better now but it’s still my worst tattoo technically. maybe i’ll get it lasered off someday if i have enough money to and i’ll try to get the vines redone. i like the concept, just not the execution.

[@yobeenocreative6984]

Loved tattoos since my 20's but got my first one at 50. It started with a large facial scar from an op, and I feeling a weird sense of pride from the whole experience. Got me thinking differently about scars and regret. So I just really jumped into my first tattoo, a flash design that initially stood out to me as simply 'cool'. It's great but not 'perfect', but that's part of what I love about it. It's an artists work that I dig, and a moment in time. I still love it, as it was a milestone for me, and was an awesome experience. I know at 50 my tastes are pretty much defined now and I can be pretty sure I'll still love my design choices into my later years. It's also a sense of permanence that I can commit to and something I will always have with me. My next tattoo is designed and will be later this year.

[@pixelcharlie]

I'm confused with how you use the word 'Gnarly'

[@JonDoe-t8f]

Gnarly=Crazy. That trick is gnarly hard to pull off! That trick is crazy hard to pull off!

[@mackenziekarsonovich1073]

I haven’t regretted any of my tattoos, including the one I got as soon as I turned 18 and the one I got on a whim. Idk I just love them. I feel a lil spark of joy every time I see them. Some I’ve had over ten years and I’m still not sick of seeing them.

[@morgth3gr4y]

you got such a cool vibe bro! great vid barefoot king

[@brose_z]

I’m 19 and just got my 6th tattoo earlier this week, It’s a sunflower on my elbow. I got my first tattoo when I was still 17, my only regret was the first artist I used (still love the tattoo, it just wasn’t exactly what I wanted and I had to wait for her and her coworkers for several hours In the shop to draw it because what she presented was a stock photo that was nothing like what we talked about when I came in the week earlier, If I would change anything it would only be that tattoo artist.) After her I found my absolute favorite artist Tiffany who I get along with so well, I love her work (she does very beautiful traditional tattoos) and I love all 5 of the tattoos she did on me. I have the next 6/7 tattoos planned out (it’ll take time to save up and get them all) I absolutely love my tattoos and I get so excited to getting closer to the overall imagine I’m going for, a “garden” of tattoos. The more I add, the more my image comes together and the more I LOVE my tattoos.

[@ubs16]

Whenever i get a tattoo, i have serious regret right after for some reason. Then i end up loving it once its healed, anyone relate ?

[@yolospartanch6577]

I’m in my early 20s, and went for it and got the back of my hand done (I already had a few tattoos on my arms before this) and I love it. This video definitely made points that I didn’t see before about hand work that for a moment, made me look down on my own hand for a minute, but I just ended up thinking, “don’t know why i am thinking so hard about it, I loved it then, now, and hopefully forever.”

[@bridgetgking8529]

The 🐻 “bear foot” tattoo is just funny I’d love it even more

[@kaunas88]

People should not get a tattoo until they are 100% sure that that is what they want...and they should never be pressured into getting something that they really do not want. Those who are unsure should just walk away.

[@fhjfhdgh]

The bearfoot queen tattoo is hilarious, and she can totally rock it as a joke and funny story

[@andrewjosephdotson1359]

Honestly, they're so common nowadays, not even a way to distinguish yourself anymore.

[@SpacyMidnight]

I have a chest piece that is so rotten I wanna “black” it out with a big ass raven with the wings out to my shoulders. But the cost now a days is brutal here in Norway😅 Plus the pain😅 chest and neck is the worst I’ve experienced. Now that I weigh about 40 kilos at 165 cm it’s even more painful to get tattooed.

[@Littlelikeme92]

Ugh I have a couple tattoos I regret that I got when I was younger. They don’t stand out to other people since they are still technically good and I have plenty of other large scale tattoos that draw the eye away from them. One is my corny ass tramp stamp. I got it at 19. It’s lame. I’ll get it covered eventually and it’s not a huge deal. The one that bothers me is the one on the back of my left hand of a cat of mine that passed. I traveled to see a specific artist at a super popular shop a state over. She didn’t listen to my wants and got snippy with me after I asked her to make some changes. I could sense that she was growing impatient and frustrated even though the changes I had requested weren’t anything crazy but regardless I conceded because I didn’t want things to become more tense. I wish I had just spoken up, paid her for the time I had booked and left without the tattoo. The pressure thing is so real. I constantly think about how I’d get it fixed or even removed but I’m not in a financial place to do that right now.

[@rikedankeberlin]

Yayyy, exactly what I needed as a bedtime story tonight (watching from Berlin, Germany) 🤩

[@GhostSwiss]

Hey ich auch! 🤭😂

[@kirkfagantattoo]

sweet dreams friend!!!

[@mariecodaberlin]

Haha same here, good night from Berlin! Btw love your videos @kirkfagantattoo

[@Zockanumber1]

Jawoll, schaue auch aus Berlin zu

[@Blackslashband]

Freiburg joined the chat.

[@FinnySpam]

the "bad part of your life" thing is why i cancelled ny last tat appt. i was a bit manic, not well in general, when i made it, and the weekend came and i went whoa. that was a really crazy last minute decision and i just ate gluten on accident so my body's gonna be fucked up for like 3 days (celiac) and therefore it won't heal as well as i want bc like. my body is currently attacking and inflaming itsel bc autoimmune is fun..., i need to think about that. good choice for me. i still want the tattoo that i asked for a few months later, but want to get to a healthier place before i rebook.

[@Chieftracyhorse]

I have a leg sleeve, it’s a ‘story’ about a period in my life. I don’t even see it anymore, I kind of forgotten about it. Regret? No, but my tattoos are irrelevant to me now. At the time I had them done , they meant a great deal to me. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I guess things change in your life.

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

😂 Always

[@freakilybean]

Getting my tattoos, after some life events not so favorable as a woman. And I got most my tattoos were just to deter people from me, want to just repel myself just as far. I don’t regret them, they are just a small part of a journey that I hope to continue. I love traditional tattoos, just love the style for as long as I can remember

[@davey64]

The whole point of tattoos are that they are personal. If everyone loved my tats I don't know how I'd feel. Problem is, I like all different styles, so I am kinda stuck on where I go next and how to continue with getting tagged. BTW, just discovered you and have spent the last day or so watching all you vidz. Love your'e takes and insight but most of all, your honesty and self reflection. Keep up the good work

[@30andBoard]

Loving the videos brother! Keep up the great work!👌🏼 Getting my chest worked on this Sunday, so these videos are getting me hyped!

[@jannecapelle_art]

i think for me it was just always the most important thing, that im ALWAYS in a good place when i get a tattoo. or the tattoo reminds me of a good place i was in. id be very careful not to get a tattoo as a "solution" for feeling bad or as a type of "self-harm". bc for my tattoos, even if someday i dont think theyre as cool anymore, at least ill never look in the mirror and be visually reminded of a bad time i had. also that barefoot tattoo thing feels like engagement bait. like no way you get a typo tattooed while filming it.

[@personanongrata7976]

I have some tatts I'm not in love with, but I've managed to talk myself into them. Not by denial, but by acceptance.

[@TattooedWelder]

I've been working on a Traditional American black and grey sleeve for a few years. I've just finished and there has only been one that I had doubts on a day or two after I got it. Under my right arm below the armpit I have a dagger with a snake coiled around it. There was something about it that made me not be happy with it. I thought I'd always regret it in a way but as time progressed, I don't have any bad feelings about it. Point is, you'll adapt to having it and you'll accept it.

[@comrade.phoenix1109]

my first tattoo was only an hour of tattooing, the second time i got 4 pieces at once in a very particular style that i had been loving for years, my artist did such a great job using my inspo to create something unique and i havent had a single moment of regret about them, they are my favourite pieces by far.

[@justnanoreefs3172]

I love my my tattos been 5 years and show them off as much as possible, especially at work ahah

[@spider_gen8455]

I feel like a baby watching sensory videos the way I’m constantly staring at the flash behind Kirk in his videos

[@furball192]

We love your videos

[@aribattle8127]

I only have 5 tattoos because my first one when I was 18 is my least favorite. So that tattoo fear hit me like a truck. Got it covered up and didn't realize I didn't need the background color for the cover up and was too nervous to tell him to stop even though in my heart I knew that's what I wanted. I just did not want him at the time to think I was tapping out cause of the pain as I already felt judged cause the minute I said cover up everyone gathered at the front desk and I heard "what's so bad about it? Is it like a infinity sign butterfly?" mind you I would have thought it was funny but the tone of it felt mean spirited and judgmental as hell. I pulled out my sad little black and grey octopus and it was silent. The whole experience plus the original artist I wanted got changed last minute who specialized in b&grey and water color. I wish I knew better and left. The b&grey looks good but the water color part I didn't even want is so bad in my opinion and looking at it I wonder what he was thinking doing it lol. Been loving your videos and the different perspective.

[@iza4150]

Im impressed by the quality of the ink on his arms under that tan man you got a lot of sun in them

[@e_0033]

got matching tattoos and the second the other persons tattoo was done i said "this was such a stupid idea we are so dumb" but in a good way. the artist tried to convince us we didnt mess up lol

[@peacefulsoldierTX]

Get tattoos over a long period of time. I’ve been getting tattooed since the day I turned 18 and I’m currently 52 and still going. I can’t imagine the emotional distress of getting fully covered in just a few years.

[@kjpaints261]

Yeah I’ve had some instant regret before, but I know that it’s just a response to change and permanence. A little time passes and it dissipates

[@Odhil95]

Realizing I needed money for better tattoos gave me time to grow artistically and stilistically. I have a very persistent theme for how I show myself to the world. From wanting dolphins and nautical themes all over my body, I currently have 4 silly tattoos in non-visible parts that I love and now, near my 30s, I just want a single sleeve project that fits with my style and personality. I've been having the same idea for nearly 7 years. But I'm waiting for a more economically stable moment in my life to finally get it. I also discovered that I'm not one for regrets in my personal projects so that feels great too.

[@TenThumbsProductions]

Bold will hold. People who know nothing about tattoos get bad tattoos… shocking.

[@marlastanding-owl7739]

i’m 52 covered head to toe no regrets but i’ve also built relationships with my artists hahahaha . i researched what they do then met them to see if o like the vibe ! it’s a lot of vulnerable time you’re spending with your artists. i had a couple artists younger but now have two artists i trust enough after building a friendship to let them occasionally do what they want to do lol !

[@shawnachisholm7571]

It would be awesome if you did a detailed video on how to spot good vs bad tattoos. I'm a tattoo enthusiast and want to learn what "bad" means from a pro

[@jennastewart7290]

I have zero tattoo regrets, but it's not because they're "instagram perfect" it's because they're emblems of my life's eras and connect me to others. Literally every tattoo anchors me to another person and era in my life. I have the Sharebear lollipops from my high school group of friends we all got a Carebear tattoo specific to our personalities. I have a hastily little hand drawn star jotted down by my best friend (in reference to a tattoo I gave her with Sharpie ink and a sewing needle when we were 14, she had it professionally redone the same day I got mine done). If you have a "this has to be perfect and artistic" mindset, you're GOING to regret it. Your skin (the canvas) is GOING to shrivel up so no matter how artistic and beautiful it is, it's not going to stay that way forever.

[@ssimms8995]

Exactly. I genuinely think my tattoos are freaking amazing. I never regretted any if them even for a second. I believe that I won't regret them later on either since the theme relates to time in a way that keeps me motivated on not wasting my life. Time is timeless, and the sentiments of my tattoos are as true now as they will be 10, 20, 30, and more years. I also have a perfectionist personality, but for some reason it doesn't apply to tattoos. I recently got a sheet music tattoo with a lot of imperfections. Incorrect notes, missing notes, etc. Honestly, it looks amazing and I don't care at all. Only a serious musician who knows the piece of the top of their head would recognize the mistake too. But even so, the imperfections don't bother me whatsoever

[@bassjumpaofficial]

Your channel is a gem 💎 keep it going my dude 🤙

[@GreyLifts]

I always get tattoo regret for like a day but realize it’s more because of it’s a change rather than the tattoo itself. The longer I’ve had each of my tattoos the more I love them. Even if I don’t like the style of my tattoos in the future I understand that in that phase of my life that’s what I loved

[@paranoidwaffles880]

I have 4 tattoos and hate the 3rd one I got 😭 literally got two words at a walk in shop and thought it wouldn’t be that bad…started laser last week.

[@CrustyUgg]

The first girl really said "not that bad" 😂😂😂 oof.. whatever she has to tell herself to sleep at night

[@Owy.]

i got one tattoo on my elbow that I regret so much that I stopped getting tattoos for like 9 years but I'm finally getting my other arm done in like 10 days