Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Tattoo! Cool!

Well, this is cool.  I've been wanting a tattoo for over ten years now, much to my husband's dismay.  We just celebrated a major anniversary and for a gift, my wonderful husband had a custom tattoo designed for me.  He stated loking into it and realized what wonderful and personal artwork a tattoo can be... I will be getting the tattoo applied at the end of the month...and would like to know others experiences with the process ...during the application and the aftercare....I am going to a very reputable place where we have friends who have had a lot ot tattoos done from...one friend had his entire back done there with no problems, so I know it is clean and reputable and I will be going to the same artist he did.
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  • Gypsy woman's Avatar
    Posted by Gypsy woman Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:28am PDT

    That's is cool! what a toughful husband u have! My tattoo was also a gift - from my dad - for my 30th BD. Its a very intricate "bracelet" around my right wrist. Lot's of meaning, also a custom design.

    Where will u be putting yours?

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  • Gail's Avatar
    Posted by Gail Fri Jul 10, 2009 4:43am PDT

    I have 3 tattoos. I got my first one in 1991 and my last one 5 years ago. I still like mine but like you I also planned mine long before I got each one. My advice would be mostly on content and location....It needs to be a tattoo that in 30 years you still like.... because they are forever. I put my first one on my shoulder in case I got tired of it, as I only had to see it if I looked in the mirror. My second one was on my ankle...got braver, it is harder to hide...the last on is on lower back (tramp stamp) they are addictive..lol...I also made sure mine had a theme that tied the three together so that they were artistically pleasing...You will enjoy the whole process from planning to getting and owning. They are sort of badges (rite of passage) representing tmes or events in your life.

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  • __A_YAHOO_USER__'s Avatar
    Posted by __A_YAHOO_USER__ Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:27am PDT

    i think its good since i want one

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    Posted by __A_YAHOO_USER__ Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:27am PDT

    i think its good since i want one

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  • Shannon's Avatar
    Posted by Shannon Fri Jul 10, 2009 5:46am PDT

    I have 3, love them all, just got a butterfly put on my right foot,bout a month ago.For the 1st couple of days keep it washed with antibacterial soap and keep antibact. ointment on, never soak it just let the water run over it in shower etc, after about a week just keep it lotioned up (scent free) lubriderm etc., when it starts itching dont scratch!!!!

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  • Optixx's Avatar
    Posted by Optixx Sun Jul 12, 2009 7:08am PDT

    Wow! Thanks so much for your comments...I am so excited about this...especially like the 'rite of passage' line of thought, I think it will be cool to know it was for our 10th anniversary. As far as placement, am going between the shoulders, little lower than collar level as my work dictates tattoos must not be visible. How bad is the itching? lol.The design includes 2 tutrles and some water...has much meaning for us. thanks so much! love to hear from you!

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