GETTING YOUR FIRST TATTOO | SURVIVAL GUIDE 

Finally, someone who knows what they're talking about. There's too many people on RU-vid with tiny little tattoos thinking they're experts.

I like how he says "tadoos"

I was expecting a deep voice

I'm getting a tattoo tomorrow and I'm literally panicking while trying to watch as many tattoo videos as possible

An Asian with an Australian accent, I have seen everything now

I have a full sleeve and I hardly talked to my artist, never ate or drink anything (4-6 hour sessions), wore jeans vans and button ups, and never looked at my arm. All that to say stop overthinking people and just do what is comfortable and relaxing for YOU. Everyone is different. I'd bring a book or headphones with my phone and watch movies and listen to music and my sleeve went great. Oh and btw I HATE needles, pass out when I get shots/have blood drawn. So if you're scared don't be. It hurts but it's not bad and you'll survive. The art and tattoo at the end is well worth it. That's all, cheers and good luck

Just had my very first tattoo last saturday 3/28/15.. I did what you said, and it was smooth and easy. Mine took about 2 hours on my left arm. As soon the needle hit you, the feeling was not that bad, like a cat scratching you. The ink smells, the needle sounds... Makes you feel like.. i want more, true of what they said, it has this weird, addiction feeling.. Once the antist was done, the pain feels like sunburn, thats it.. Thanks for the tip. I didn't pass out, was not nervous. Fully awake and watching the entire procedures. Can't wait to get another..

I'm getting my first tadoo this month

your lips sometimes like ":3"

Taddoo lol. I love it

Booked my first tattoo appointment and it's in a week and a day! I'm so excited and nervous at the same time, but I am so sure I will love it! Thanks for the video!!

I wish I had watched this before getting my first tattoo! These were some really helpful tips to be honest; all which I could have needed. For example, I sat for almost 4 hours and when I was done I was sooo tired because I had not eaten anything and so I had no energy in my body, I almost felt like just passing out on the floor just to get some sleep, lol. The pain wasn't that bad when she did the lines, but the shadowing and coloring hurt sooo bad. I didn't look at the tattoo while she tattooed, because I was scared that if I saw the needles piercing my skin I would feel as if it hurt more just because of the visual image (e.g. hearing the sound makes you imagine it being worse than it is and seeing it can have the same effect), but I did look every time she wiped the ink and blood, just to see the progress that had been done, and that was pretty neat because you're all like "yay progress, one step closer to seeing the finished product!" :) btw the "talk to your tattoo artist" is a good tip, although people should take into consideration that some tattoo artists don't like talking while working because they need all their focus on doing the tattoo, but that is of course something individual to each tattoo artist. I've had mine for almost 4 days now and I'm doing my best to take care of it for the best results. :)

Man that Aussie accent is fucking awesome XD

2:16 did anyone else notice that he said 'tattoo'

That's it. I'm gonna get a tattoo.

Got my first tattoo yesterday. People always said it never hurts. They are big liars😂. It hurts, but it's bearable.

Getting my first tattoo in 8 days! Im extremely terrified, but at the same time incredibly excited! This helped me calm down a bit! Thank you for uploading!

This was incredibly helpful!! I'm getting my first tattoo at the end of the month and watching videos like these really helps me feel prepared.

I have two smaller tattoos and I have my appointment for my third one. Even though I’ve already had my ‘first’ tattoo, I always come back to this video before I go in. This survival guide is one of my more favorite ones, it’s relatable and does help.

I like your accent and the way you say tattoo.

I love how he says tattoo like taddoo 😂 but still great video

Great vid. Years ago I asked an artist, straight up what does it feel like getting a tattoo. He took one of his business cards and folded it in half. Using one of the folded corners, he took my arm and cut a line into my skin hard enough to break the outer layer of skin but not hard enough for it to bleed. That is exactly what it feels like. At first your body gets a shock but then within a minute or two it settles down. Biggest mistake I did was not eating beforehand. I'm getting my inner forearm done next month- going to be a long feather design so it's going to take about 3-4 hours, and I plan on doing everything in this video.

This is literally the only helpful video I've watched

I don't understand why people care about the pain required to get a tattoo.. I was thinking about getting a tattoo and pain doesn't cross my mind. If you want a meaningful art-piece on your body I don't think pain should even be mentioned. Stop talking about it and get over it. If you want a tattoo get one period don't cry about the pain.

I'm actually getting my first tattoo in a week. and your video helped me so much. I ain't scared or anything but I like to be prepared. thank you!

Awesome tips! Just the last two depends on the artist. Some really hate when clients stare at the work in progress or won't stop talking.

I got my third tattoo on Monday and literally everything this guy is saying is spot on! My first tattoo, I was hungover and didn't get much sleep and had been at work all day so didn't eat much - it felt VERY painful and was just a negative experience. But this time I'd had a good breakfast and took a Lucozade & mars bar in (top tip - bring a bar along with you for your tattooist! If you get hungry they obviously do too) and it was an absolute walk in the park

I had gotten my first tattoo in February of this year, it's a fairly large tattoo on my right shoulder, it was about 2 1/2 hours. I did so much research before I had actually got it done, and I wish I had watched your video beforehand. But overall happy about my first tattoo experience, and I only felt a bit of discomfort near the end of getting it done:)

Music is a must

I just got my first tattoo yesterday and actually watched this video right before going. As she was setting everything up I got closer and closer to backing out, but once she actually started my thought involving the pain was, "this really fucking sucks, but it's a tolerable suck."

I thought it was only me, watching the artist do the tattoo is so calming and definitely helps with the pain. It's so frustrating being tattooed is a place where I can't watch!

Getting my first tattoo on the 15th of this month. I'm not worried about the pain, but I am worried about passing out lol.

me personally my arms are very skinny and when i went to get my first tattoo i was very nervous because of how people described the feeling. Soon as it was started in all honesty it didn't hurt at all to me and i was able to sit through the whole tattoo with *No breaks*. 3 hours straight -But its not all the same with everyone, it just depends on how much pain you can handle

I love how he says tattoo. "tahdu"

I got my first one today, just something simple on my wrist, and I already have people asking me those three questions. I love these tips because they are so true! My tattoo artist made sure that I stayed calm, as untensed up as possible and that I breathed properly. He also talked to me during the whole thing and was really good about making sure that I was ok. You are so right, it does have a unique pain of it's own. And I looked at what he was doing while he was working, I feel like that gave me better control over what he was doing to me.

Hey The StyleDogg, Thanks for sharing your advice on getting tattoos. I got my first tattoo five days ago and used your advice in preparation for it! Keep saying "tadoos" man!

Dude I'm really excited to get my first tattoo this really helped

I did everything you said and it worked perfectly,thanks for the great help dude👊👊👊

Although I already got my tattoo a couple months back, this is still a great guide for anyone who wants to try getting one. It's so worth it. :)

I just got my first bigger one yesterday and I watched this a few days before I went! It really helped! I brought water in with me and just laid there and relaxed and distracted myself by looking at all of my artist's flash pieces on the wall.

Can't wait to get my fist tattoo!! Not booked yet but hopefully it won't be too long away, fingers crossed that everything won't be as bad as people make it out :/

am i the only one that thinks hes actualy really attractive. his tattoos, piercings, and accent are such a turn on...

ive got a sleeve and got my chest done but listening to music really helps, i focus on the music more then the tattoo and the pain is minimized and the tattoo goes alot faster

I agree 100% with everything he said. I also like to bring a friend with me to keep the conversations more lively too, rather than just the artist and I. Just keeps the conversations flowing a little smoother with more parties involved.

This video helped so much! I survived my first tattoo. Whoop whoop!

I'm gonna be getting my first tattoo soon. Found this video helpful and now I'm pretty psyched!

I just got my first tattoo 3 days ago. Very cool experience. It hurt more than I expected, but it's a hurt I can handle. I found that looking at what he was doing without moving was better for my pain. At the end of it all it was more like a burning sensation. Overall it was good. I think the more panic and anxiety you get your mind det into, the worst it's going to be for your pain sensitivity. If you get in your head that it IS going to hurt but is not the end of the world hurt you body wont go into such a panic mode.

Watched this video a couple of months ago before I got my first tattoo! Did a almost half sleeve to start off with and now I'm almost finished my forearm piece! So exited to finish the whole sleeve eventually

PAIN: A cat scratching on your sun burn.

I love the way he says tattoo 😍

the thing you said about looking at the tattoo makes sense because if you're not you're only focusing on the pain, if you're looking then you have a visual output too

I'm getting my first tattoo this Thursday! I'm so excited... I had my consultation yesterday :) Thanks for this video, and I've also learned quite a bit from your aftercare video!! You're a great help!

your tattoos are just beautiful

I've always told myself if tattoos hurt that damn bad people wouldn't get them 😅😝

For people who are wondering, this is actually a spot on video. Everything that happens, he went over. Just from another perspective.

Thanks heaps man. Ive been looking for a vid like this for ages because i am getting quite a lot of tattoos but so far don't have any, but like I said thanks heaps man! Definitely subscribing and liking!

That's it I'm going to go get a massive tattoo

But what if the artist get distracted when you talk to them

I totally agree, when I was watching the tattoo being done it hurt much less.

Getting my first tattoo in about 3 hours! Super nervous, but even more excited! :)

Thanks can't wait till I get my first tat this is going to help me a lot! 😃

I love the way you say tattoo! and ur half sleeves are really nice!

I’m getting my first tattoo on my half sleeve arm next month (feb2018) ; I’m not really worried about the pain and try not to think of it.

Just got my first tattoo. I watched this video the night before. Breathing is really a huge step. Focus on your breathing, it helps slow your heart rate and keep you calm, but it also gives you something else to focus on that is away from the pain (mine was on my ankle, pretty big for a first tattoo.. and no numbing or any pain killers.. with lots of shading) My tattoo place didn't allowed food or drinks in the studio to try keep everything as clean as possible, so everyone should just check with their tattoo places first.. and always make sure you have a big breakfast and then go to the toilet right before you sit down to get inked.

Be careful with staring at a tattooer while he or she is working. A lot of tattooers are not really cool wit having their work scrutinized as it's in progress.

tadoo LOL

Watched this before my 1st and 2nd tattoos, definitely helpful. Appt for my 3rd on New Year's Day! So excited, doing my research again 😁

The best description of the tattoo pain is that slight burning feeling you he when you get shots right at the start, but the tattoo process is a lot better because it goes on longer and you aren't scared of that sudden pain.

Getting my tattoo in exactly 1 week 😳😭🙌🏼

tadoo... haha your accent! Great video!

I got my first tattoo on this last Saturday. Using these tips helped a lot. It wasn't as bad as I expected and I am terrified of needles. I also found that holding someones hand while getting the tattoo helped me a lot. And bringing a book or magazine would be a great distraction too. But these tips help so much! Also, the best way for me to describe the pain is that it felt like a cat scratch.

Im 52, and I got my first tat about 2 months ago, a four inch dragon with simple shading on the inner forearm. The outline felt to me personally like electric shocks going through my skin, and it tended to hurt more as the tattooist worked towards the elbow. But the shading felt like - well I can only imagine! - my skin being sliced open! It really hurt! Youre right though, when I actually watched him working it did take the edge off. And you forget the pain after straightaway! That's how it was for me anyway. It hasnt put me off having another.

Where in Australia did you get this tattoo done?

is woman on your right shoulder Noore from far cry 4?

Got my appointment set up for next week, I'm pretty excited for this.

Hey! I just got my first tattoo done yesterday and with your tips it went reall smooth! Trying to relax and keep breathing did the trick for me. Also, the candy! God, you need that sugar to keep going! (I had a 2h session). After a while I just got a bit tired and sleepy so I was extra calm when he started doing the shading. Thanks!

i've never seen an asian, with tattoos and an australian accent

these tips are for if you get a large tatto...

My godfather did my first tattoo as an gift for my 18th birthday. It was at his house, where he had this small studio (he didn't have a business yet at that time). What I did to ease the pain and discomfort was just simply... watch a movie. He gave me his laptop for the time and let me pick out a couple of movies I wanted to watch. Really helped a lot.

I'm glad I saw this vid. I got mine earlier today and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I ended up talking to the tattoo artist the whole time and it helped me stay calm.

Saw in the comments that your tattoo on your arm is a Cherokee Indian. That's quite funny because I have Cherokee in me, my maternal grandfather's grandmother was a full blood Cherokee woman and my maternal grandmother also had a grandmother who was full Cherokee, but what can I expect when my whole family is basically from Kentucky or from the surrounding areas.

I love tattoos and i cant wait for my 18th birthday so i can get my first one, i love them. One problem. I hate needles and injections. Waah!

I still don't have a tattoo myself. A friend, covered with tattoos, told me that the best thing I can do for myself is to dwell on a tattoo for two years, and if I still want it, to go ahead and get it. Best advice he ever gave me because when I look at tattoos that I felt would have special meaning to me for a very long time to come, most of them lost all meaning by the time the two year mark came up. At least I can live vicariously through others when watching people get tattooed. hehehe.

This is the first of your videos I’ve seen and I’m loving it, good onya this is some top notch stuff

This guy is adorable, haha!

I'm getting a tattoo on my ribs. Can I still eat snacks/drink or will that mess her up.

I'm getting my half sleeve done today for my first tattoo , I am very nervous, this video help calm me down a bit. Thank you for the great advice. Funny video also.

This video is very helpful! I'm going to follow all these tips when I go get my first tattoo (and all the tattoos after that).

Theirs Tadoos and Tadonts.

Funny how he say "tattoo" lol

I am getting my first tattoo done and I am glad your video could help me to feel prepared and less nervous about the whole process many thanks

Tadoo

I love the accent

Thank you so much for this! you helped me be less stressed and laugh, which helped me relax, so I feel a little better about going for my first tattoo tonight. Thank you so much!

Just got my second three days ago. :) I love it even more than the first.

love your tatdoo

thanks. this makes me feel better about getting one.... when I do.....banana

Had my first one done today and this video was a big help. Went a little bigger than the average first tattoo. A shoulder armour looking piece that starts above my deltoid and ends just above my elbow. Sat for 6.5 hers today. Likely another hour of shading left. Thanks again for this video, was a good prep for going in.

In my experience, getting a tattoo is actually a pretty therapeutic experience

If I were to get a tattoo I would want it from Kat Von D