Forget the numbing lotion, it’ll do more harm than good. Either put up with the pain or don’t get it done at all.

Hi,
My tattooist suggests for everyone he tattoos to take off the clingwrap after an hour and gently clean the tattoo with non-scented soap, dabbing, not rubbing. Apply Bepanthen 3 times a day, not smothering it in the stuff, but giving the whole tattoo a nice thin coat. On the aftercare card, it didn’t say anything about putting clingwrap on it…[Read more]

Aussie_Al;38444 wrote:
What freaks me out is young kids who have had and neck tattoos at the age of 16-17!

Alot of them will get those and wear a hoodie all summer to try and pretend they are fully sleeved

I know exactly what you mean!

Hi Al,
I’m an Aussie too, but I still live here. Get some pictures of your ink up 🙂

KnightHawk;38407 wrote:
Step One:

Build a time machine. Refer to the nerdfighter website, I believe they’re running test trials on one at this very moment.

Step Two:

Travel back in time to about two days before you had your first session for that piece.

Step Three:

Shoot your tattoo artist in the head.

Otherwise, I think you’re stuck with…[Read more]

Think before you ink. If you wanted something original you should have thought a bit harder. As long as you’re happy with it though, it doesn’t matter how many other people have that same tattoo.

I saw a model with that done and it looks cool 🙂

Hahaha sounds like my workplace

I’m pretty fussy, I keep them under wraps for a long time. The one on the nape of my neck took ages to heal, I think it was just because it’s a part that gets moved a lot. The one on my shoulder was much better, healed quicker, and I kept it covered for a long time too. I still don’t like keeping them in sunlight for too long.

Don’t get a tattoo at 13. I’m 19, and if I got a tattoo I wanted at even 16, I would probably regret it. Get a piercing on your ear somewhere, keep it simple.

As in not putting anything on your tattoo when you’ve just got it done? I use bepanthen and it works great.

I saw a guy with this tattooed across his neck with some background scenery 🙂

@grinny 37865 wrote:

Thanx alot pal.Yeah really after a samoan type tattoo for my arm but struggling to get a design draw up 4 me.Do u have lots of tatts???

Nah, just getting warmed up in my opinion 🙂

Great looking shop, i’m definitely going to have to come have a look one day! 🙂

Hi, welcome to the forum. Post some pictures of your ink up 🙂

Post up a picture, you’ll get a better answer quicker

Maybe you could get Bambi limping away after being shot, and your friend’s name written in the dripping blood?
Just kidding 🙂

I agree with KH, put some more thought into it. To me, a tattoo should say something about yourself, or tell a story. I can’t stand cliches.

Isn’t that called Postnatal Depression? You should probably go see a doctor before you go putting something into your skin.

It’s a bit more relaxed in Aus, coppers have visible tattoos here. Personally, I think it’s bullshit that someone wouldn’t hire you cos of your ink. I started a new job and a workmate pulled me aside and commented on the yin-yang on the nape of my neck, only because he had one on his wrist 🙂