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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"good luck  be relaxed have a few hundred drinks and youll be fine where u having it
Right buttock!  "
do not drink any alcohol before having it at all
sugary non alcoholic drinks are best, along with water |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i,m on to number 8 soon defs no alcohol because u,ll only bleed more and if there a decent tattoist they won,t even consider doing it if they smell drink ! i usually have a big ulster fry up before going for mine does the trick so no passin out lol remain calm it will hurt a little but will all be worth it in the end  good luck |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"i,m on to number 8 soon defs no alcohol because u,ll only bleed more and if there a decent tattoist they won,t even consider doing it if they smell drink ! i usually have a big ulster fry up before going for mine does the trick so no passin out lol remain calm it will hurt a little but will all be worth it in the end good luck "
Now I am worried! Have wanted one since my teens but only just decided what is right! At least on my bum it shouldn't hurt too much! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Rub emla cream into the area you're having done an hour before - helps numb it and as its your first could help!
Didn't use any on my first - but have for my others and definately noticed the difference!
And if it feels too painful at any point just ask the artist to pause - better than you twitching and ruining the work!
Good luck and enjoy - once you've had one, they tend to get addictive!!  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Rub emla cream into the area you're having done an hour before - helps numb it and as its your first could help!
Didn't use any on my first - but have for my others and definately noticed the difference!
And if it feels too painful at any point just ask the artist to pause - better than you twitching and ruining the work!
Good luck and enjoy - once you've had one, they tend to get addictive!! "
Can you get that from a regular pharmacy? Sounds like good advice! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I find it helps to keep myself distracted, whether thats taking a friend and talking to them, having a chat with the tattooist whilst he does it or even just listening to music, helps take your mind off the pain a bit |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I find it helps to keep myself distracted, whether thats taking a friend and talking to them, having a chat with the tattooist whilst he does it or even just listening to music, helps take your mind off the pain a bit "
Thanks, yes, have my bezzy mate coming with me for support!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"i,m on to number 8 soon defs no alcohol because u,ll only bleed more and if there a decent tattoist they won,t even consider doing it if they smell drink ! i usually have a big ulster fry up before going for mine does the trick so no passin out lol remain calm it will hurt a little but will all be worth it in the end good luck
Now I am worried! Have wanted one since my teens but only just decided what is right! At least on my bum it shouldn't hurt too much! "
don,t be worried u,ll be fine just go well prepared as in fed and watered that type of thing , dos,nt matter were on the body you get it your still gonna feel a little pain but its the sort that u can deal with lol go for it because if you u,ll regret it |
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"Finally getting my first tomorrow (F), any advice?"
Sorry I haven't, but I'd like to ask a question..... Why now?
I've noticed quite a few ladies in their 40's getting their first tattoo and have often wondered, after so long, why have one now?
No intent to offend, I am just curious.... oh and good luck. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Rub emla cream into the area you're having done an hour before - helps numb it and as its your first could help!
Didn't use any on my first - but have for my others and definately noticed the difference!
And if it feels too painful at any point just ask the artist to pause - better than you twitching and ruining the work!
Good luck and enjoy - once you've had one, they tend to get addictive!!
Can you get that from a regular pharmacy? Sounds like good advice!"
Yep - got my last lot at tesco's pharmacy counter!
Oh - and if you need a distraction take an iPod - my last one was an all day sitting so came in very handy! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Tattoos only really hurt when it goes over a bone as I found out first time I had a tattoo. What you planning on having done?"
2 flowers, plus leaves, only about an inch & half in size - buttonhole from our wedding |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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im having another sitting on my back tomorrow, now thats a proper fooker when your back starts itching cause i cant reach it to scratch or put any cream on, drives me nuts lol |
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"im having another sitting on my back tomorrow, now thats a proper fooker when your back starts itching cause i cant reach it to scratch or put any cream on, drives me nuts lol "
i will come rub cream on it for you xx  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There is some right wierd advice on this thread
Am i the only person who just goes in, sits down, grits my teeth and goes home after without taking half of asda in with me to eat anmd drink lol
just out of interest why do you need to keep your blood sugar up for a tattoo, i have many hours of work and never felt the need to have to do this? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"There is some right wierd advice on this thread
Am i the only person who just goes in, sits down, grits my teeth and goes home after without taking half of asda in with me to eat and drink lol"
im the same only got two but just went in and got on with it cant really say they hurt that much either |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"im having another sitting on my back tomorrow, now thats a proper fooker when your back starts itching cause i cant reach it to scratch or put any cream on, drives me nuts lol "
Sounds like a need for a 'meet today - and bring some bepanthen' post! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Advice? Yep, don't! It is there forever and in 10 years it won't look the same! Never understood people following fads...  "
It's hardly a fad when been thinking about it for years! Going for it!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i have two and i love them my first goes right across my shoulders and i didnt use and creams or keep my blood sugars up  my next one is a full back piece enjoy it hun you will certainly get addicted lol x |
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By *umourCouple
over a year ago
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"Advice? Yep, don't! It is there forever and in 10 years it won't look the same! Never understood people following fads...
It's hardly a fad when been thinking about it for years! Going for it!!"
No offence meant, just that after all this time, you chose to have one when it is growing amongst young people! Maybe you are at an age where discolouration and distortion won't matter... I do however, wonder what a 30 year old tattoo will look like on a 48 year old..
Good luck with it an take the sugary drinks and sweets route to help keep you from going light headed! X |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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a lot of tattooists will suggest something sugary as they see so many keel over when they go to stand up.
I have seen it a few times, they are asked 'are you ok, just get up slowly'... 'yeah am fine' and up they jump
and down they fall..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"a lot of tattooists will suggest something sugary as they see so many keel over when they go to stand up.
I have seen it a few times, they are asked 'are you ok, just get up slowly'... 'yeah am fine' and up they jump
and down they fall....."
Used to know a girl who's BJ's did that to people!
Good job she was a nurse! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Advice? Yep, don't! It is there forever and in 10 years it won't look the same! Never understood people following fads...
It's hardly a fad when been thinking about it for years! Going for it!!
No offence meant, just that after all this time, you chose to have one when it is growing amongst young people! Maybe you are at an age where discolouration and distortion won't matter... I do however, wonder what a 30 year old tattoo will look like on a 48 year old..
Good luck with it an take the sugary drinks and sweets route to help keep you from going light headed! X "
Thanks, will do |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Finally getting my first tomorrow (F), any advice?"
Don't get anything naff and unoriginal that will date and look shite after the passing phase of fashion, I.E. Crappy stuff like Oriental writing or Celtic patterns, remember you're stuck with it for life! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Buy some anaesthetic cream from the chemist to rub in to where the tattoo is going beforehand. Take a couple of ibuprofen and eat something then Bepanthen is the best cream to use afterwards. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Advice? Yep, don't! It is there forever and in 10 years it won't look the same! Never understood people following fads...
It's hardly a fad when been thinking about it for years! Going for it!!
No offence meant, just that after all this time, you chose to have one when it is growing amongst young people! Maybe you are at an age where discolouration and distortion won't matter... I do however, wonder what a 30 year old tattoo will look like on a 48 year old..
Good luck with it an take the sugary drinks and sweets route to help keep you from going light headed! X "
Well I'm 44 and got a fairly large one that is 28 years old and still looks pretty good to me, a mate did it in his kitchen too, so it's not as if I went to a top pro or owt. I think a lot of the fading and stretching is down to folk getting fat, rather than the tattoo itself |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Buy some anaesthetic cream from the chemist to rub in to where the tattoo is going beforehand. Take a couple of ibuprofen and eat something then Bepanthen is the best cream to use afterwards. "
Been to the pharmacy & stocked up this morning! Have Emla anaesthetic & Bepanthan for after! Getting excited now! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Buy some anaesthetic cream from the chemist to rub in to where the tattoo is going beforehand. Take a couple of ibuprofen and eat something then Bepanthen is the best cream to use afterwards.
Been to the pharmacy & stocked up this morning! Have Emla anaesthetic & Bepanthan for after! Getting excited now! "
lol I did all of this before I got mine, don't want to scare you too much but it still bloody hurt but I love it and have no regrets. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I often ponder on why people have tats ... I don't have any and have never really had the desire to but I would say 90+% of my friends and family have them. Even my 16 yo son had one last month; he is going to add to it next week and wants a half sleeve before the years out. No amount of discussion could dissuade him and as mum is extensively tattooed I suppose any argument I put forward was always going to have a counter argument. Cost is not an issue as a friend of his is doing them FOC (and I must say that he has made a good job so far … but don’t let my boy know ) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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got my arm done yesterday, 2nd tattoo. just relax, don't tense anywhere, breathe. it hurts but not like you're going to jump or squirm. i take 2 nurofen plus, they are behind the counter only, but they will not thin the blood and they take the edge off a little. try and zone out, sleep...talk whatever is comfortable for you. i tend to look all around the studio at books, drawings..etc |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have 4 and afraid to have to say the one that hurt the most was the large Pegasus on my bum"
Shit! Ah well, got the antibiotic cream - should help with a bit of luck! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I had my first tattoo done at 42.. It was a personal thing in memory of someone, on my foot.. Didnt hurt but i have had 6 kids so am used to pain haha.."
Lol! I've had 2 but big, 10lbs & 10lbs 9oz so pain should be ok!! |
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By *enithWoman
over a year ago
closer than you think |
"I have 4 and afraid to have to say the one that hurt the most was the large Pegasus on my bum"
my tattooist has said that the most painful place to have a tattoo is the bum cos the nerve endings are close to the surface .... he has seen grown men cry with the pain!! 
anyway hope all goes to plan |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Antibiotic cream can effect the top layers of the skin and effect the colour of tattoo.....
I have a pack piece from neck to bum.... Yups it hurts.... But just sit down grin n bare it and hey ho tattoo done....
Won't take long as its not a massive thing you are getting |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Very much the same as everyone else, no drink, eat well beforehand and enjoy it. Definitely have someone or something to distract you as the whole "mind over matter" really does work.
My two big ones (3 days each, each day being over 6 hours in the chair) were definitely sore at the end of each day, but by reading a book or playing on my phone, I managed to "zone out" and hardly felt the needle - until he went over the really sore bit again!!
The after buzz from the adrenaline and dopamine is awesome - you will get more!!
Relax and enjoy. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Antibiotic cream can effect the top layers of the skin and effect the colour of tattoo.....
I have a pack piece from neck to bum.... Yups it hurts.... But just sit down grin n bare it and hey ho tattoo done....
Won't take long as its not a massive thing you are getting "
So I shouldn't use the antibiotic cream?!!!
Masochistic?!!!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Antibiotic cream can effect the top layers of the skin and effect the colour of tattoo.....
I have a pack piece from neck to bum.... Yups it hurts.... But just sit down grin n bare it and hey ho tattoo done....
Won't take long as its not a massive thing you are getting
So I shouldn't use the antibiotic cream?!!!
Masochistic?!!!
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Any good tattooist wouldn't touch the stuff and would tell you not to!As previous posters have said,grin and bear it and it will be over before you know it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have a tattoo on my foot, have had it for a good few years and I love it. I do have a fear of the lines going thick and distorted so I always cover it with sunblock in the summer. Yes it does mean that sometimes I have a white patch on my foot but I'd rather that than let the sun get to it.
I'd always go and have touch ups to keep the colour fresh.
Just a wquick question for those tattoo enthusiasts, can you get sparkley tattoo ink, would be great if you could |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Antibiotic cream can effect the top layers of the skin and effect the colour of tattoo.....
I have a pack piece from neck to bum.... Yups it hurts.... But just sit down grin n bare it and hey ho tattoo done....
Won't take long as its not a massive thing you are getting
So I shouldn't use the antibiotic cream?!!!
Masochistic?!!!
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NOOOOOOOOO defo no cream....any decent tattooist will tell you the cream isnt good for the ink......
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ive always used Witch Doctor Skin Treatment Gel gel on mine, its cools the skin and dont dry the scabs like some creams can, it is actually a gel and rubs in very easy and keeps the skin really soft so reduces the itching
Everyone will tell you different by ive always used that |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"im having another sitting on my back tomorrow, now thats a proper fooker when your back starts itching cause i cant reach it to scratch or put any cream on, drives me nuts lol
Sounds like a need for a 'meet today - and bring some bepanthen' post! "
you offering? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Finally getting my first tomorrow (F), any advice?."
Start choosing your next one....!
Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. Some people will like yours and some won't. As long as you like it then all is good. Good luck! |
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