Thinking about getting a tattoo? It’s not wise to immediately rush out to the nearest tattoo studio, randomly choose a tattoo and get out of the studio with your new masterpiece. Stop for a moment and consider a few important things before getting a tattoo.
Do you really want a tattoo?
A tattoo is a lifetime decision, so you must be 100 percent sure whether you want a tattoo or not. Tattoos are permanent, even though there are a few methods of tattoo removal, this is still very expensive, long and painful process.
Choosing a tattoo design
Now, when you’ve decided that you definitely want a tattoo, the next step is to choose the right tattoo design. There are plenty of different tattoo designs for men you can choose from. You can select something you like or you can design your own tattoo. We definitely encourage you to visit various websites, read a few books or consult experienced tattoo artists, in order to choose the right design for your tattoo. Do not rush into a decision, because in this case you could end up with a tattoo you don’t really like. Do not hesitate to ask for help in choosing the design and the location of the tattoo. It is very important to choose a tattoo that will mean something special for you, but think carefully before you put the name of your wife or girlfriend on your body. A tattoo is something that will follow you to the rest of your life, therefore do not make hasty decisions regarding the tattoo design, in order to avoid having regrets later in life.
The tattoo design is a personal choice, it may contain symbols, may have religious or spiritual meaning, or it can be a personal stylish statement, it’s all up to the individual. The most common tattoo designs for men are tribal tattoos, celtic tattoos, cross tattoos, angel tattoos, dragon tattoos, nautical star tattoos and Japanese tattoo symbols.
Once you have decided on the tattoo design, you must decide on the size and the location of your tattoo. It is very important to choose the right location for the tattoo on your body. Men can get inked nearly anywhere on the body, but certain locations are more popular than others. Most popular tattoo areas for men are the back, chest, biceps, shoulder, forearm and the legs.
Where you choose to place your tattoo may depend on the tattoo style you choose. For example, tribal tattoos which are the most popular choice among men, are mostly inked on the shoulders, upper arms and chest. Before you decide where to put the tattoo, consider the size of the tattoo. If you want a large tattoo, most likely you will not have enough space on your arms or legs. Back, chest or shoulders are better locations for large tattoos. Larger tattoos require more time and of course they are more expensive.
It is also very important to consider whether you want the tattoo to be visible or discreet, hidden tattoo. When choosing the tattoo design, you need to take into consideration your fashion style and your profession. You should also consider the fact that tattooing some parts of the body is more painful than others. The areas of your body where the skin is thinner, will hurt more than others. Less painful areas are the shoulders, chest and upper arms.
In any case, you should think carefully before you ink. A well chosen tattoo design can look great and express your personality, while on the other hand, a poorly chosen one can leave you unhappy for a long time.
