Lmao as a tattoo artist myself, this is horrible advice. You should care, care a lot! Do your research, pick an artist that matches up and is stoked about the project, follow their guidelines and tip them well.
I was talking with my artist during my last session and explained I went to shops at 17, so I would have a shop picked out when I was 18, to see their artists portfolios and ask them how they sanitized stuff. He was blown away I didn’t realize how many people just wing it.
Rip it and grip it. You have a whole life to make good decisions while reflecting on the poor ones. I don't regret my tattoos even though I'd have done them different.
@@darienmcnew4013 not the experience and guess what they will be easy to cover up with more tattoos. If you want to plan that's not a problem. But some people like hitting that go button. Full speed ahead. toot toot.
I don't think she's saying "Don't care about your tattoos," she's saying "Don't let what other people think stop you from getting tattoos if you want to." THAT'S what she's saying you shouldn't care about imo
Here's real advice. You get what you pay for. Pay up, go high quality, nothing looks more shit than tats that look like they were done in prison. And triple think every tat, you have very limited space. Pick what you'll likely love tomorrow not just what you love today.
This is 100% the best advice coming from someone who got cheaper tattoos at 14 and 17 and now at 30 has 5/6 crappy tattoos they don't like. Including a cover up (says alot about me making bad choices) but I definitely wish I had saved up and got 1/2 decent tattoos instead. Also what's popular for tattoos now will look crap and old in 10 years time. Think carefully if you're tattoos have meaning you'll less likely regret them. But above Everything is this comment get a decent tattoo artist, who knows what they are doing, and put abit of money into it after all it's permanent. If you spend money on nice clothes and getting your hair done (temporary changes) think about it the tattoo is going to be with you for the long haul. Make sure it's not shit and if you aren't happy with the way things are going say something don't let it carry on and get worse and worse!! I literally let that happen and have 2 good any roses with green leafs on my hip bone. I said I didn't want green he said I had to or it would look stupid. So wish I'd stopped it there and then but I was silly I suppose.
Juat playing a but of devils advocate here- I've seen some terrible prison tats, but thrn I've seen some so amazing and beautiful that I can't believe they were done with a broken pen and burnt toilet paper. Just gose to show sometimes it really is just the artists skill!
thats what i have been trying to do, i want a tattoo, but it doesnt come to mind something meaningful and cool to tattoo, and where to put it. however, i think i finally have come up with a tattoo with the meaning and looks that i was looking for, only thing left, where to put it
I've got some bad work that I'm not happy about. I'm more regretful of wasting real estate. Hell, half the time I forget I even have tattoos. Idk how you regret something that has nearly no impact on your life
My advice is, it will be on your body forever. You will love your tattoos some days and you may hate them other days. Really love your tattoo and have some sort of sentiment for it before you pull the trigger. No matter what as long as you go in knowing it has some sentiment, you'll never forget. Even if time changes and you become a different person, you can still appreciate the old version of yourself. It is painful and cost alot to remove a tattoo, however not impossible. Think about your future and careers you may find in your future or at the time. Tattoos and the contents of the tattoos, plus placement of tattoo can interfere with how people perceive you. As well as interfer with job opportunities. Keeping this in mind will help you make the choices that best suit your life style. Personally both my hands, fingers, and feet are tattooed, as well as my neck. I only mentioned these tattoos because they are the spots most people avoid for that exact reason. I myself with tattoos can say this is indeed true for myself and my experience and you can take it as you will. Best of luck if you are thinking of getting a tattoo, I hope this was helpful.
y’all took this the wrong way 💀 she’s not saying “go get one on impulse at a shady shop without doing research” nor is she “advertising” to young people. she’s saying if you’re scared, and you’re worried your parents will be disappointed even after you’ve moved out, it doesn’t rly matter and you should just get the tattoo.
@@rozzer666 when I see ppl that have tribal tatts (ppl that aren’t closely related to a pacific Oceania tribe) I feel like they look like massive douche bags and I wanted tribals tatts when. I was 16 and thank the lord I didn’t go through with it. Tribal tatts are really weak as well in my opinion they just don’t look good on Caucasian men nor African American men. They just look bad. They look good if you’re like apart of the Minoans or Hakka
My inexperienced, 19 years old advice is: Think for months/years prior, look at the portfolio of the studio & the artist, save up more money than you think you'll need, don't steal designs, but it's nice if you have inspos, that you can show your artist, if you're not pleased with the design feel free to say no to it: it's your body after all.
Flash is cool. If I want, I can request extra details and different colors. Well, first I need a nice artist who would oblige to make the changes to the flash.
If your skin is sensitive and you don’t have a high pain tolerance, probably skip a tattoo that’ll be on your joint or in an area with little to no fat for your first one. I have sensitive skin and got my first tattoo right on my hip. Even with a bigger needle, I could barely hold still from how bad it hurt.
I agree. I’m 17 years old with a full leg sleeve. Also have my upper arm and shoulder done. Wanted to say I have no visible tattoos on my body when wearing pants and regular sleeved shirts. Dickies shorts and shirts keep everything covered well nice and baggy 😂
Goes into a tattoo artist drunk and gets a tattoo of bowser on a surfboard playing a double neck guitar with sunglasses winking all behind a cross which is also behind a pot leaf
Tattoos are a work of art do what is best for you honestly. It's best to find something that suits your body and personality. Tattoos are expensive, good tattoos aren't cheap while bad tattoos are tacky. Each to his own.
Okay, so I have five tattoos at the age of 42 (first tattoo was done at the age of 17) and I love all of them. My advice, if you want to get a tattoo, wait a month or two to see if you feel the same way, don't get it right away. you'll be surprised how many times you back out from a particular tattoo.
Sat on whether to get one for a couple years...was graduation present to myself...and I'm not nor have I disappointed my parents. At 18 I could do what I wanted. As I respect their opinion it's still my decision. This kind of persons mentality is why people with tats get a bad rap to today. What I got from what she said was "get tattoos just to say fuck the world". Boiled down to its simplest form.
Thats good advice you gave. I am covered from my neck line down to my ankles. Most I still love there are a few I would never have gotten. Luckily, I did indeed wait a bit to decide on hands and neck. I never got that done. Im glad. People have no clue im inked until i wear a tank or polo shirt which is rare. I wanted a job after the Navy. Great advice
"Who cares?" Lol, you're getting a tattoo, not choosing tea or coffee for breakfast. As my Pa said when I expressed my desire for getting one: "If you feel like you're not complete without it and should have been born alongside it, then go get it... otherwise, wait and think it over one more time. Think about when you'll be old and if if you'll still want to display it proudly then. And if you're already considering tattoo removal as an option, then forget it." Nothing worse than an irresponsible and shortsighted tattoo artist
@@Me-dj2sz Yup, pretty new for me. Most inked people I know actually care a big deal about their tattooes. Give meaning to them. The uncaring attidude is often mistaken for coolness, when it's actually lack of thought or opinion. No real right or wrong way of wearing one's tattooes... just a matter of pride or regret
@@falcon8467 What you describe sounds more like a vibe than an attitude, I have an uncaring vibe, it doesn't mean I don't actually care about what I should care about, if that makes any sense
@@Me-dj2sz You say that now because you’re young wait until you’re 40 and trying to advance in a professional career and you have yolo tattooed on your face.
“Make sure you won’t regret it” is good advice but most people evolve and change so often that even if you think you’ll Iove it forever that might not be the case.
“Who cares” You should, a lot. Care about who the artist is, what you’re getting, and the placement. It’s on your body forever. Others don’t need to care, but YOU need to.
@@a_usernamehere3680 true😂 ur parents aren’t disappointed in u bruh ur like 12, most these kids think cuz they mom yell at them means she disappointed😂 these kids r stupid bruh n fake depressed💀
Definitely find a good artist and take time to know what you want. I hate people that have tatts and they're like "yeah I have no idea why I got it, there's no significant mean for it"
@@Cyborg_Lenin talking as if you speak for every person ever you’re probably about 12 and religious 😂 keep your dads outdated opinions to yourself and keep playing them video games, I’m sure you disappoint him more than anyone who’s got tattoos ever disappointed their parents
@@techsk8er1O5 i mean some people treat their skin like canvas, and you know, they're allowed. Tattoos are art, in the end. Art doesn't always has to have a deep meaning. Art could be a doodle of a rat smoking a fat dart and that's okay
I can remember getting my 1st and 2nd tattoo and my mom was upset. The 3rd one I hid from her. Eventually she found out and she told me “ the next tattoo you get, I am ripping it with your skin off your body”. GOD rest her soul in Heaven. Looking down I know she is shaking her head at me. I’ve got both arms half sleeved, both biceps have a tattoo, both should blades tattooed and my right calf tattooed.
Best advice is draw it on with marker and walk with it for a week. "But that looks dumb!" Exactly, if you can't handle the marker for a week imagine ink when your entire life style changes, which it 100% will multiple times
I do this before every tattoo. Great advice! it really does make for (sometimes) wiser art choices and you get to work out details and play with placement to make it easier when you take it to your artist 😌
With a marker? 😅😂😅😂😅 no just no 😅😂😅😂😅 Get a temp tattoo sure but dont draw it on with a marker 😅 it wont look anything like a tatoo and will look terrible. Theres so many temporary tattoo iptions i agree with, but not a "marker" 😂🤣
My first tattoo I wanted, the artist told me if you still want it after a year then get it. Needless to say I changed my mind so often and was glad I didn’t pull the trigger on it. So my advice would be to make sure you REALLY want it, it will be on your body forever, so make it count.
Like I want to get a specific tattoo and I have wanted it for many years...but my parents arnt into tattoos...and tbh idk if I should since I cant stand pain....maybe I shouldn't hmm
Counter point. My first tat was a small paw on my forearm just cuz. And I could have waited the year that it ended up taking me to realized I wanted it bigger, but for that whole year, I just had a small lil tattoo that was less neat that in was gonna be. The counter point being, after you get it, you'll probably be fine with it. Ultimately it's just a drawing on some skin.
I waited too long. I wanted one since I was 12. I am 28 now, got my first tattoo, waited a week, and then got 3 more. HAHA, next month, I'll get a bigger piece and hopefully end 2023 with at least 2 more sessions.
From my experience people that have a lot of tattoos and are happy with them in the long term tend to be a very particular type of person. I think if you’re someone who overthinks stuff, just don’t do it, you’ll overthink it before, and afterwards
This is so true, my boyfriend is covered in tattoos and is a care free type of person. No worries about the future etc. Meanwhile I am still thinking about a small tattoo and how it may have impact on my future.
You either hold value to the tattoo and what it means to you or you value your body and what you put on it. I'm a very fickle person who overthinks everything but when it comes to tattoos I will get one on a whim and love it just as much as one I'd get after planning for years.
@@222beau I’ve always worried about whether having tattoos would affect my employment/my future but decided to get tattooed around my boobs. So literally no one would see them unless I’m naked or wearing a bikini. Most people in my life don’t even kno I hv any tattoos because of their placement. So literally just depends on where u get tattooed.
"Your Parents probably already disappointed in you, some point, somehow": *Good Advice* "Just do it, you'll have fun, you won't regret it, who cares".. : *Bad Advice*
I'm a tattoo artist and I completely understand what she is saying, but maybe you should put a bit of thought into it. Make sure you research the place you want to get it and the tattoo artists in your area. I've had so many people get tattoos in really painful places just because they didn't do their research and they would have been happy with it anywhere else. Also you get what you pay for so if you want to spend very little for a big piece then I can guarantee it's most likely going to be low quality. Choosing a tattoo is a whole other thing, and I agree with her on this part. Get whatever you want as long as it's responsible and you don't think you'll regret it in the future. It doesn't have to mean anything to you, it could just be something you think is pretty. I have so many tattoos and only one or two actually mean something to me. As long as you are okay with having something on your body forever then it's okay. If you do end up regretting it then you can get it covered up or removed. I recommend getting it covered up if it's possible because you can get some really cool cover up designs.
Ah, yes. A girl who looks no older than 23, who mentions her disappointed parents, is exactly the type of person I want giving other people advice about permanent decisions.
as someone with multiple tattoos, don't just do it. make sure you have a credible artist and you're positive this is something you want permanently on your body. i used to draw it on my body for a few weeks so I'd really know how I felt about it before I did anything I couldn't just wash off also think through what you want, I'm young now but I remember wanting the dumbest tattoos a couple years ago for the simple reason they looked cool on someone else but I know id hate it being on my body right now, you do grow out of things and ideas so don't spontaneously get something because you like it. i have 6 tattoos that mean a lot to me and I don't regret any of them after a few years because they're more than just a cool design or a phase i went through. remember, this is permanent and will be a part of you forever so think about how you'll feel in 5, 10 or 15 years
Tips for tattoos: 1. If it’s someone you love like your bf/gf, go for it. You’ll want to rem them forever post breakup. Trust. 2. Face tatts are the most impressive. If you’re thinking about it… why not? Show people you’re no pussy when it comes to needles. 3. Life’s too short, don’t overthink it. Find the closest, cheapest tattoo artist. At the end of the day, you’re still getting inked! Pay less for more. 4. Yolo, if you think you won’t like em in 1-10 years? Fuck it. You’re only young once. Is prob what she really meant.
All of the above smack dab right in the middle of the face. Why not get your soon to be ex’s name there? Get it in reverse too so you can read it in the mirror! Haha
@@brucegelman5582 actually if you read the comment, he didn't say he did. He just stated that advice you get from people who use the phrase "who cares" adjacent to said "advice" is probably not good advice to a general population of developing teenagers/young adults.
Before even coming to the comment section I could tell there would be a whole bunch of people hating on her just because she gave some bad advice, yet these people probably have nothing better to do then to come on RU-vid and write stupid comments to make themselves feel better. Great job guys! EDIT; she definitely makes a lot more money and the people hating on her too LMFAOOOO
Tbh I’d more go along the lines of “dont shy away from doing it because other people tell you not do. Do it bc you want to”. Do research into who you go to! A tattoo doesn’t have to mean anything deep, but making sure you go to a clean shop and it helps to do some research into the artist (though, walk ins are also fun! Great way to support newer artists)
Yep. Pretty much. Grew up in a traditional Asian household where even having hair in medium length was unacceptable. Well today I'm tatted with hair that goes to my mid back and absolutely no regrets.
@@muhammadrauf2600 It means an Asian household who has traditional (old school conservative) views, meaning only girls should have long hair, boys like blue girls like pink, tattoos are Satanic or are only for criminals etc. Stuff like that.
@@muhammadrauf2600 probably was referring to his specific ethnicity and didn't broaden his terminology because most people are too ignorant to understand the difference between traditional Chinese vs Japanese vs Viatnamese vs Koren vs etc. etc.
How can you come to such a conclusion from merely her appearance and just one opinion of hers that you disagree with? I'd be more than happy to have her pump out my kids 😏
I literally just got flowers on my hip because I just wanted flowers I tried to think of some sort of meaning behind it but couldn’t conjure up anything
I say definitely pay close attention to the design of your tattoo before they start! I got my first tattoo at 18. The artists was kind and he did a great job. I’m only 21 but I still love it. I didn’t pay close enough attention to the design *I* gave him and noticed after getting it that one of the smaller flowers in the design looked a little weird. If I had thoroughly looked at the image before giving it to the artist I would’ve had him tweak that flower a bit. BUT instead of hating that flower I take it as a reminder of 1. I need to pay more attention with tattoos lol and 2. Nobody/nothing is perfect. The piece is absolutely beautiful even with that minor flaw. And people go too hard on themselves for their flaws or mistakes.
Big advice I can give, dont get your partner's name tatted on you regardless how much you love them. Anything can happen. I didn't listen and I learn the hard way.
This is definitely the best advice you can give someone when it comes to getting a tattoo. I never did but have so many friends that did and then had to get it covered up.
@@Weeniehutnurse But most people aren’t happy once they hit their 30s, the ink is fading, their skin is drying out, and their pretty flowers are wilting. There’s a reason why it wasn’t socially acceptable until the “gibs me” generation took over.
@@Weeniehutnurse Wait so I can’t say most, but you can? I can point to the ever increasing tattoo coverup industry. All you can say is “I like mine still”
I always wanted tattoos growing up but when I became an adult I realized how expensive they are and you know what I'm fine with doodling on myself for now
Just one of mine cost 5k not to included traveling to get it done. I have cheaper ones but once you get a high-quality one it really sets the standard so waiting is a good idea plus the dam things hurt a lot.
Make sure you will never regret it. Think about : The art, your parents, your future, the tattoo artist, the side effects, and maybe some other things too.
@@Poltergeistprincess of course i will still do, eventho i am grown up already. I am an Asian after all, hehe and even if i am not Asian. Parents still will be one of the most important before i decide about tattoo. Hehe
Besides something gang related or relationship related, I have never met a single person who regrets their tattoos Good or bad, it marked a time in your life, so just get them when things are going okay and you'll be fine
facts. they are disappointed. i told them i wanted a tattoo of my grandma’s birthday. it has a really sad yet motivational story behind it. she means a lot to me. their response was “you know your grandma won’t be flattered by that.”
I started getting tattoos at 16 and regret none of them. Take care of them afterwards it is literally an open wound. Do your research on the shop and artist find one that specializes in what you’re wanting to get and just go for it. And if you’re scared get one anyways you’ll be happy with it after it is done
@@reaganjaegan who hurt her? Ah no wait, she said it pretty immediately: herself. Why would she mention immediately her disappointed parents? Lmao. Also: what an original comment! Virgin enough?
If you are not 100% sure what you want, then dont do it.. if you are go for it ! I "challange" my own new tattoos idés and drawings for a minium of 1 month if I still like it after that. Then the mission is a go :D
I do the same, I'll sit on it for a while and show people who's opinions matter and get helpful input. It's always a good idea to other people's input and ask yourself "will this matter in 5 years?"
Same but with a 2 year rule which I like as sometimes I love something for close to a year then think butttt if it went more like this and am happy, but sometimes it’s a pain to wait that long but it means I’m a lot less likely to regret it in another 2 yrs 😂 but I agree with the design and wait and keep designing for any period of time
My mom was the one who encouraged me to finally get a tattoo and it ended up being an excellent decision, so no, not all parents are gonna be disappointed 😂. My advice is as follows, tho - make sure to get a tattoo ONLY when you're sure that you really want it and will continue to want it in the future. Otherwise, you're gonna end up with a lot of regrets inked under your skin and you WILL care 😂
@@D00Rb3LL I mean, how old are you? 😂 If you're below 18, I would ask you if you're sure you wanna get it, bc often, kids end up getting tattoos that they regret several years later. My best friend is a tattoo artist (they did my half-sleeve) - the amount of adults coming in for cover ups or touch ups and tattoo removals of tattoos they got when they were young is quite big. 😂 So, if I were your parent, I'd probably ask you to sit down and think about it and only make a decision when you're really sure. Bur that's just me. You gotta remember that not everyone likes tattos. Your dad may simply dislike tattoos in general, which is absolutely, demonstrably fine - not everyone is a fan and in some cultures and religions, tattoos aren't exactly well-liked or well-received. So, it's all about different tastes, preferences and perspectives. If you're an adult capable of making rational decisions or even a teen who's certain about what they want and already have their style and perspective established (which certainly isn't common) I'd say go for it.
I had 9 tattoos done , the first when I was 16 and the last when I was 25. I loved them and was proud of them..but at 37 now , I really regret it. Shes very young and good looking now , but wait until she reaches her 40s and 50s , theres a very high probability she will regret some if not ill of them.
Or just don't work somewhere that cares. Ink in my skin is irrelevant to my abilities as a worker. I'm a person, not a robot. And with the worker shortage these days, jobs can't really afford to be picky about what their workers appearance looks like.
@@snailgirl420 I agree with that, but if you want a solid office job where you make good money (like I want when I graduate college this year), then try to avoid the face, neck, and probably hands. If you’re gonna work in a restaurant or in retail they probably won’t care a whole lot. So to each his own. Just trying to give useful advice for people planning on getting a tat 👍
@@philipmacrevis3086 Either way, it's too late in my case. Lol. I got some hearts next to my eye and my Snailboi logo (my profile pic) on my neck. But my boss doesn't care, and I am banking on working here till my music career takes off. Not planning on being rich by any means, but if I can just pay my bills with music? I will be satisfied.
It took me 2 years to decide on the final design of my first tattoo, and then I sat on it for another 6 months before actually getting it done. And I can honestly say that I still love the tattoo and proudly show it off when I can. Nothing good ever came from the "hey, you wanna get tattoos today?" Type of question
Depends. I can walk in to any traditional shop with good artists and pick off the wall same day and be more than satisfied with it on my body. Most Traditional artists appreciate walk ins for flash, it’s part of the culture.
@@soulspace9088 Most are from an old friend who wasn’t a pro at that time… my lines are all fat and blown out on all of the tattoos he did. Also the tattoos that I chose I thought meant something to me but now that I’m older it all just looks out of place. I hate to admit but I literally have a HUGE “No Regrets” tattoo on my forearm. 🤣💀 I’ve got every f*cking cliche tattoo from the early 2000s. It’s bad. I’d love to find someone who specializes in coverups.
honestly, almost didn't get my chest done because I thought my grandma (she's my angel) would hate looking at it, but I got it done and then showed her a couple days later and turns out she's really happy for me and likes it. My next tattoo is going to be her favorite flowers, hope she loves it
@@beefortebrea9386 no they clearly wanted a tattoo in general but almost didn't because they cared about Grandma's feelings, the opposite of what you're saying. Super glad grandma is so awesome- she is happy that Dai is happy, that's so sweet
I guess I’ll give my opinion when it comes to just getting tattooed in general I feel like a lot of people overstressed their meaning which don’t give me wrong meaningful tattoos with a good representation or some of the best but tattooing is also fun it’s art it can be as simple as if you’d like oranges in orange tattooed at the same time
When ppl ask me what my tattoos mean I tell them none of them mean anything except the portraits of my parents. I have both my arms fully done and my whole entire chest done. I thought of all of my tattoos the day of my appointment. I just enjoy the art, no meaning at all to any of them. Some ppl are shocked when I say that but I also think its not that serious guys...lol yes its permanent but it doesnt have to mean anything. I have all black and grey realism and the thing I absolutely love that ppl say when they see my tattoos is "Wow, your tattoos arent tattoos, its real art. They are well done tattoos" I love that more than anything. Appreciation for my tattoos. I like when ppl like my tattoos simply for it being well done tattoos!
My first tattoo i got because I just literally have always like mermaids and sometimes people just don't get it,,,like I just have always thought they were pretty lol
Only 2 of my tattoos have meaning and they both got fucked up, one for my grandmother that was done badly and now, 13 years later, you can't even read it and one for my son which is supposed to say Leo, but they spelled it Lea instead, all of my others have no meaning, I just liked them and they all turned out great
