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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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After wanting a tattoo for years, I finally plucked up the courage and booked an appointment for next weekend. Does anyone have any tips for a tattoo virgin in terms of getting it done, taking care of it, does it hurt a lot, etc....
I’ve never done this before so apologies if I’m sounding a bit pathetic. I’m just really nervous. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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avoid crying when having it done, depending where you’re getting it, the pain can be from a sharp scratch to having your ribs stabbed, cream it daily for a week afterwards, avoid washing it. |
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Have a high sugar snack prior, something like a and a snickers.
You’re blood sugar level are gonna hit the floor as soon as the needles hit skin and you don’t want to feel sick.
After care? Bapanthem nappy cream is amazing, apply it 3-4 times a day. You don’t want a scab to form!
The healing process should resemble that of getting a sun burn where your skin peals in very small amounts.
Best of luck!!! What are you having done? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Oh god I have one and as he started I almost passed out and asked “has anyone gone home with just a full stop” 
Did it tho with a fan on my face and my cousin distracting me!
Love love love tattoos on people.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Be prepared to get addicted...the pain is like a scratching pain but bareable and as daft as it sounds I find it quite relaxing. I started with a little one on my arm and now I’m covered in them. Don’t get too nervous it’s not as bad as you think  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Have a high sugar snack prior, something like a and a snickers.
You’re blood sugar level are gonna hit the floor as soon as the needles hit skin and you don’t want to feel sick.
After care? Bapanthem nappy cream is amazing, apply it 3-4 times a day. You don’t want a scab to form!
The healing process should resemble that of getting a sun burn where your skin peals in very small amounts.
Best of luck!!! What are you having done? "
I’m getting an abstract design in the shape of a big cat climbing up my right leg. |
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By *oo32Man
over a year ago
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"After wanting a tattoo for years, I finally plucked up the courage and booked an appointment for next weekend. Does anyone have any tips for a tattoo virgin in terms of getting it done, taking care of it, does it hurt a lot, etc....
I’ve never done this before so apologies if I’m sounding a bit pathetic. I’m just really nervous. "
Youll be fine....listen to whoever is doing the tattoo......and not any other advice you get from others  |
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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago
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Wear comfortable clothes as you'll be slouched in an uncomfortable position for a while.
Take a fuzzy drink and DON'T be afraid to ask for a break if you need it.
Every single person will tell you s different cream to heal with but listen to your artist.
And don't jump on the first touch! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I use coco butter for healing after ink"
I used that last time and it was great.
Bepanthen for a couple of days till it healed then cocoa butter for a couple of weeks.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Depends how big the tattoo is I suppose.
If you’re only say there 20 minutes it doesn’t hurt too much, I’m fine up to about 3 hours, did my latest one in one go and took 5 hours, hurt like fuck.
The best advice for getting a tattoo is don’t get it done cheap, it’s cheap for a reason. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Also when it itches, because it will at some point never scratch, just give it a slap.. It's healing and by the time it's itching it wont hurt to give it a tap... Works for me anyway... |
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"Have a high sugar snack prior, something like a and a snickers.
You’re blood sugar level are gonna hit the floor as soon as the needles hit skin and you don’t want to feel sick.
After care? Bapanthem nappy cream is amazing, apply it 3-4 times a day. You don’t want a scab to form!
The healing process should resemble that of getting a sun burn where your skin peals in very small amounts.
Best of luck!!! What are you having done?
I’m getting an abstract design in the shape of a big cat climbing up my right leg. "
Love the sound of the design. I take it your a cat dad? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Have a high sugar snack prior, something like a and a snickers.
You’re blood sugar level are gonna hit the floor as soon as the needles hit skin and you don’t want to feel sick.
After care? Bapanthem nappy cream is amazing, apply it 3-4 times a day. You don’t want a scab to form!
The healing process should resemble that of getting a sun burn where your skin peals in very small amounts.
Best of luck!!! What are you having done?
I’m getting an abstract design in the shape of a big cat climbing up my right leg.
Love the sound of the design. I take it your a cat dad? "
Yeah. I am a bit. |
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