My 1st tattoo appointment is very soon, any tips before I get inked 🙃?

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Also how bad do inner forearm tattoos hurt?

Tavena02 · Accepted Answer

Girl they don’t hurt as bad as you think it will. Make sure you are fs what you want cause that shit is permanent. Yes you probably heard that enough times but so did I and to this day I’m still wishing I woulda moved this tattoo here or not color this tattoo. It’s a lot make sure you know what you want. Other ripe maybe look at the needle. Every time I see what is cause me pain it makes me realize the pain isn’t as bad as my thoughts thought and that helps me calm down. Inner forearms don’t hurt just make sure it’s not to close to the wrist or elbow! Elbows hurt like a bitch even close to the elbow

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

A few tats are find but in a lot of people's minds tattoos ruin a person's looks, like someone wrote graffiti on them. Sometimes tats can be addicting and pretty soon you look like these people.

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

My advice is: don't. Get temporary tattoos if you must, but don't permanently disfigure yourself. It will add permanent limits to your life, even if you don't realize it. You may be passed over for jobs/promotions, social opportunities, and relationships. Why choose such limits when you can easily avoid them?

Also realize that you're almost certain to feel differently about those tattoos in 10 or 20 years - tons of people I know have them and really regret jumping on the fad that once seemed so cool...

mortonc57 · Accepted Answer

I would say know exactly what you want, where you want it, and the size. And don't drink not b/c of blood thinning... but b/c you may need to make decisions on the fly. Sounds like you know what and where you want it... I only had 2 beers prior and even then I lost some inhibition and my bunnies became larger, color and way more visible. And permanent.

Massageman · Answer

As long as you seem intent on doing it, bring along an oral anesthetic for babies. Anbesol and OraGel are two I know of, as long as it is 20% benzocaine or stronger. If the tattoo artist does not have some numbing agent to apply first, at least you will have this back-up plan for the pain, since this will hurt more than the back of the arm, a butt or an outside thigh. I would just think that having a "special tattoo" in a "special place" that only your intimate guy-friend could see would be more meaningful.

Nevertheless, good luck- post a pic after it heals up.

Lyndsielee666 · Answer

Inner forearm isn’t bad. Probably my least painful. Don’t drink before you go in and make sure you eat you go in. Aspirin can thin your blood. Bring something to occupy your time cause you’ll be bored. If it starts hurting kinda flex your muscle and it’s easier to deal with (:

Finchie40 · Answer

It’s going to hurt for a little bit but eventually it calms down and just feels like a nail being dragged against your skin , just try not to think about it to much , just remain calm as much as possible , the area tends to get numb so the pain dies down and then it’s smooth sailing from there and be over before you know it

Dinklex3 · Answer

Mmm.. Just make sure you communicate clearly what it is you want so that there is no misunderstandings
😊
My artist knew it was my first tattoo, was very sweet, and made sure he knew exactly what I wanted lol.
I don't know about forearms, but I got my nipples tatted and it definitely wasn't unbearable.
This coming from a complete and total wuss who hates needles.

Naxwi · Answer

I got my entire inner forearm as my first piece. The skin on the inner arm is thinner which could be a little more sensitive than other skin. It might be more difficult to deal with the longer the session is but overall doable. The wrist can be a little tough and the elbow pit or however you'd call it. From my experience those spots were the most sensitive.

Aimée__LJ · Answer

Pain really depends on your own pain scale
Inner forearm is usually just a little scratchy.

Make sure you eat before hand and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Obviously use the bathroom before you arrive.

Just try relax any flinch could mean a crooked line.

msc545 · Answer

I know you live in Australia but you might not always live there. In many parts of the world, tattoos, especially on women, are seen as trashy and low class. In some places, only prostitutes have tattoos. Do you really want to do this?

If you must, try to have them only use blue ink - the laser we use responds better to blue ink and you won't scar as badly when you want it removed. Colored inks are really difficult to remove and you will scar a lot if you try to have them removed. Even better - don't do it to begin with.

Danny_dan92 · Answer

Inner forearm tattoos hurt the most near the elbow and on the wrist.

The pain isn’t that bad at all, tbh I thought it was gonna be worse going into it.

But it just feels like a consistent scratch.

Make sure you keep it out of the sun for about 3 weeks or so and keep it clean and moisturized

InferiorElegy · Answer

Eat beforehand preferably something meaty and heavy. You'll need the protein.

Also depending on your pain tolerance, you might have a little pain or extreme amounts of pain. If you need to take breaks during the tattoo, I suggest take them but just be aware that from what I'm told doing so actually makes the pain worse, I don't know from personal experience as my pain tolerance is high and ever session I have ever had has been done without breaks.

kmg9150 · Answer

Only as bad as you let yourself think it hurts. Just don't show anyone until it's healed, you'll likely get the your in the club tat slap. You'll be fine. I didn't even feel the top of my foot that much, and I'm ticklish as a MF.

ZackBan · Answer

Don't drink alcohol beforehand thinking it will numb the pain it will only speed up your blood flow and make you more susceptible to pain (an advice I was told not something I made up myself)

boggboss · Answer

Don't drink around the time and after as it can effect the look off the tat carry some lucazade or a chocolate bare with u

Wise4myage · Answer

Have you thought about this for awhile before deciding if you want it or not? Tattoos tend to hurt worse in areas where the sun doesn't get to, but its gonna hurt no matter what.

SpaceGalaxy · Answer

Once the area you have the tattoo on gets wrinkles, you will regret it but you are only 19 now and would not get what i'm saying now!

Anonymous · Answer

If tattoos were really that bad, nobody would get them. You'll be fine. For me the worst part is getting tired because I'm focusing so hard on not moving lol.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

I’ve never had one but I think it’d be like having a whole bee colony sting you slowly

OlderAndWiser · Answer

Don't do it! A tattoo will not make you prettier than you already are.

jerdanro · Answer

Eat before you go or your blood sugar will drop and you may get dizzy.

Turtleneck22 · Answer

I have heard they hurt. You bad with paint tolerance? You need to relax and put your mind elsewhere

SwitchGirl · Answer

Sit still. Don't argue about price. Make sure you know what you want

Pogi-Paddy-2 · Answer

THEY REALLY FUCKING HURT AND DEPENDS ON HOW GOOD THE TATTOO ARTIST TAKES TO GET IT DONE. Didn't want to sugarcoat it.

melanieeeB · Answer

Don't drink alk bevor

Twinrova · Answer

Rest in peace. It was nice knowing you. No one has ever survived an endeavor like this before :/

Waldoe · Answer

inner forearms are VERY sensitive... bring tissues, your eyes will water

friendzoned4life · Answer

Just be very sure and only do it if hit has an actual meaning and no names

he-takes-a-part · Answer

Be clear with the place. Make sure the tattoo indicates your permenance with someone/something.

Kuressento · Answer

Avoid caffeine and pain killers. It loosens the skin.

ItsMeItsMe1989 · Answer

why you're getting a tattoo during a virus, i dk if i can't go to work, why are you able to get a tattoo?

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Don't.  You don't need to go down the skank path.

Coolkat12345 · Answer

Please don’t do it, you will regret it. Getting a tattoo is a sin and also is ugly.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, an urgent tip... cancel your appointment. Don't get any.

Anonymous · Answer

Daaaam girl, you're hooot. Jeezzz

Iron_Man · Answer

Be afraid be very afraid

Luckycharms12 · Answer

That isn't to bad pain wise

Paulychicago10 · Answer

Good luck. Dont watch?

David_Bayer · Answer

Think about if your really want it.

Chris2769 · Answer

I soooo want to get my first tat! How was it?

Wiredone · Answer

My tip is simple, don't do it.

Jack9949 · Answer

DO NOT. Get the tattoo. Very unwise idea.

lpoots · Answer

dont get a naff tattoo

jahaims · Answer

Pain is subjective

loveslongnails · Answer

Yeah - cancel it.

_Troian_ · Answer

No..

WalkingBassist · Answer

You'll regret it.

Maspolomas · Answer

Yes don’t do it

DeltaCharlieEcho · Answer

Don’t.

Hotboy_booblover · Answer

Keep it temporary

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