Tattoos are meant to last forever, they are not like pencil drawings that can be easily cleaned off when you are no longer happy with the drawing or design—it’s no wonder people find it difficult to choose their first tattoo.
Are you thinking of getting your first tattoo drawing and you are confused about which tattoo drawing to use? As a first-timer, worrying about the tattoo you want to draw is often one of the many thoughts that’ll plague your mind. Other thoughts include the style that fits you and your personality the best, how to select the right tattoo artist for you, the safety process involved in tattooing, etc. and a host of other thoughts will ravage your mind making the choosing process a whole lot more difficult than it should be.
Is choosing your first tattoo a difficult process for you? If it is, then you are in luck. In today’s guide, I’ll be demystifying the process involved in choosing your first tattoo and at the end of this article, you’ll be able to choose something that works for you (something you like) with ease.
How to choose your first tattoo
Do your research
Your first tattoo design shouldn’t be chosen on a whim. Before choosing any design, take your time to research the style and the right artist for the design.
Spend time looking at pictures, saving, and talking to your friends about your favourite pictures. Before selecting anyone to be your first tattoo, ensure that you are 100% sold on the tattoo design. Think of all the details you’d like to include and have a clear vision of what the outcome should look like in mind even before meeting your tattoo artist.
While you’re at your research, considering tattoo removals are also not bad for future reference. Check out their websites and see some tattoo removal before and after results and prices.
It should have a personal connection
Your first tattoo should have a background story or a personal connection to you. For first-timers, it’s important that your first tattoo has a personal connection to you—the tattoo should be able to connect with who you really are and your personality. Some people do not get more tattoo designs after the first time. That’s why you need to select one that has a story to tell, has a personal connection, and makes you happy whenever you look at it several years down the road. If you can find one that meets the above criteria then you have found the right one.
Consult with your tattoo artist
It makes sense to talk to a sales representative, making enquiries about a particular product before purchasing it, right? The same thing applies to your chosen tattoo and your tattoo artist. Before getting the drawing or design done, consult your tattoo artist to help you choose the best design and tattoo placement. Tattoo artists are experts and as such, they’ll be able to tell you the parts of your body that’s best suited for the design you have chosen.
Some of the best tattoo artists and shops have waiting lists that could last for several months. Which is a good and a bad thing depending on how you look at it. It’s a bad thing since you’ll have to wait for months before getting your tattoo job done and a good thing because it gives you time to really ponder on your chosen tattoo design giving you time to make changes until you get something you are comfortable with before the D-day.
