How I did it

I was determined I wanted a tatto, but a friend advised me that I should wait 6 months before getting one - if I still wanted one as much at the end of the 6 months I should go for it, but if I didn't I would be glad I didn't rush into it.

After the 6 months, I was still super keen to get a tattoo, so I started looking at designs that I wanted. After a bit of research on the internet, I found the tattoo I wanted. I made a copy of the pattern, and tried it out on various parts of my body to see where it would look best.

Once I had settled on the design and part of my body, I searched for a tattoo artist, making sure I went to a highly recommended one.

I started to collect pics of cool art and tattoos. I learned what a good line looked like and how tattoos fade. I finally decided on a Mehndi (henna tattoo) inspired look. actually designed two tattoos. I loved the last design, but the outline was complicated for a tattoo.Once I had the outline finished, I made copies and colored it in many times. I then looked on the internet to find an artist to do the Tattoo.

I was determined I wanted a tatto, but a friend advised me that I should wait 6 months before getting one - if I still wanted one as much at the end of the 6 months I should go for it, but if I didn't I would be glad I didn't rush into it. After the 6 months, I was still super keen to get a tattoo, so I started looking at designs that I wanted. After a bit of research on the internet, I found the tattoo I wanted. I made a copy of the pattern, and tried it out on various parts of my body to see where it would look best. Once I had settled on the design and part of my body, I searched for a tattoo artist, making sure I went to a highly recommended one. I started to collect pics of cool art and tattoos. I learned what a good line looked like and how tattoos fade. I finally decided on a Mehndi (henna tattoo) inspired look. actually designed two tattoos. I loved the last design, but the outline was complicated for a tattoo.Once I had the outline finished, I made copies and colored it in many times. I then looked on the internet to find an artist to do the Tattoo.

Tips & Advice For your first tattoo, I would recommend that you have it on a part of your body which can be easily covered. This way, if you don't like it, you can easily cover it up when in public. I found that tattoo on the bone really hurt - other parts of the body are not so bad. It is important that you really love your design. Look at it a lot in the weeks leading up to your tattoo - if you get bored of it, it is not for you.

How I did it

I had been thinking about having a tattoo for a long time - perhaps even 3 - 4 years, but had never done anything about it. I was speaking to a work friend about her tattoos, and she persuaded me to go ahead with my goal, despite the anxiety I felt about it (anxious about the pain, about it going wrong, about me hating it once it is done!).
So I made an appointment a couple of weeks later to get a tattoo of a flower on my right shoulder. I took my sister along for moral support and to hold my hand during the process - I was actually pretty nervous on the day.
I was told it would hurt - but did not expect it to hurt nearly as much as it did! I could bear the feeling at first, but after a couple of hours it took all my strength not to scream whenever the needle went in - be prepared for this when you have it done.
My tattoo has completely healed now and looks awesome - I am very glad I had it done but would not like to go through it again. I get a lot of compliments about it from strangers.

I had been thinking about having a tattoo for a long time - perhaps even 3 - 4 years, but had never done anything about it. I was speaking to a work friend about her tattoos, and she persuaded me to go ahead with my goal, despite the anxiety I felt about it (anxious about the pain, about it going wrong, about me hating it once it is done!). So I made an appointment a couple of weeks later to get a tattoo of a flower on my right shoulder. I took my sister along for moral support and to hold my hand during the process - I was actually pretty nervous on the day. I was told it would hurt - but did not expect it to hurt nearly as much as it did! I could bear the feeling at first, but after a couple of hours it took all my strength not to scream whenever the needle went in - be prepared for this when you have it done. My tattoo has completely healed now and looks awesome - I am very glad I had it done but would not like to go through it again. I get a lot of compliments about it from strangers.

Tips & Advice I would bring a bottle of water with you and keep drinking it during the process to stop you from passing out. Take slow deep breaths during the process, it will help you to control the pain. If you can, bring someone with you to talk to you and distract you. A stressball could be useful to squeeze when needed.

How I did it

I had decided I wanted a tattoo, and started looking around at designs I would want.

I couldn't find one which was really right for me, so I designed my own using a symbol which has a lot of meaning to me. I also decided to have it on an area of my body which would not change significantly in the future and distort it.

I had decided I wanted a tattoo, and started looking around at designs I would want. I couldn't find one which was really right for me, so I designed my own using a symbol which has a lot of meaning to me. I also decided to have it on an area of my body which would not change significantly in the future and distort it.

Tips & Advice Once you have chosen your design, or designed your own, print out a copy and hand it somewhere you are likely to see it every day for a few weeks or months before you have it done. If you get it after this time, you will know it is the one for you.