This is a decision most people ponder before they get their first tattoo. The correct answer to this as a question is; something that represents you as a person. Tattoos should represent something of importance in your life.

Several military men get tattoos that signify the branch of service they are a part of or unit number or even their unit nickname. For many it is a sign of pride and bravery. As a representation of love it can be a name of a close buddy, date of births of the children, or tattoos can be symbol that represents a loved one who have died and may sometimes be a character of an important person in your life.

When tattoos began, they were used to illustrate a group that a specific person is a member of. Tattoos were used to show bravery and pride. Nowadays, a lot of people are designing their own tattoos for their „exclusive“ version of pride, love and bravery.

When you decide to get a tattoo, before you decide where to get one, you must first choose the design. It doesn’t mean you have to have a specific tattoo picked out, but you must have a good idea of what you want in terms of design. It is not a good idea to have a name tattooed on your body anywhere. There is a saying; „lovers may come and lovers may go but a tattoo is forever!“ It may not be as true today as it once was with laser surgery as popular as it is, but tattoos are meant to be permanent.

Before deciding what to get, think about the important things in your life and how you represent them. Beginning with a small tattoo is always a good idea because if you don’t like what you get, it can always be covered up by another larger one.

Ask a tattoo artist. They can assist you on what to select and where to go. Since tattoo artists do this for a living, they mainly know what they’re doing with permanent designs.

Tattoos for example cartoon characters, movie characters; themed as well as tribal tattoos are only considered for the serious. These tattoo designs are slow and expensive. Your chosen tattoo must represent yourself, your likes or may represent your life.

In getting your first tattoo, there is no right or wrong about it but your must remind yourself that each tattoo says a story about an event in your life that is significant to you.

A lot of people who choose to get a tattoo are undecided on what design to get. Reasons for having the tattoo, message you want to say to others and what design you’re looking for are some things that you should consider before getting a tattoo. The design is obviously the most significant feature.

To get a really unique, crazy or innovative tattoo, you should look at designs before committing yourself to one. You may want to mix different designs together to get the exact tattoo you want. This creates a very unique tattoo in that it is your own design from others work.

Come up with a decision if you would want your tattoo either in color or black and gray. This goes a long way in making your tattoo exceptional. At times tattoos in colors fade but the black and grays can last longer.

When you choose a tattoo, make sure it is not for the wrong reason. In other words, don’t get a tattoo just because it is the „in“ thing to do. Your tattoo reflects you as a person, your sense of humor and your individuality.

Ask around for references to a good tattoo artist. Don’t just pull into the first tattoo parlor you see along the road. Professional tattoo artists will usually have a good reputation and word of mouth sends many clients their way. These artists are usually more expensive than the „run-of-the-mill“ artist and for good reasons. They have years of experience in their art and their reputation proves this.

Decide what you want your tattoo to project to others. It should reflect something about you and tell others about you or your personality. Do research on designs you are considering. Finding out the meaning of a design may help you to decide what level to go with.

It is wise that if it is your first tattoo, one must start with a small one which can be simply covered by clothing. This way if you are not pleased with the design you can easily cover it up.

Lastly, confirm on the pricing of tattoos. It doesn’t have to be expensive but remember the saying, „You get what you pay for“. Most of the time a more experienced tattoo artists charge more because there are less mistakes made and the artwork is better. Selecting an unusual, serious, extreme or simply outrageous tattoo is a personal thing. However, to get the tattoo you want from the design you want can make the difference between an excellent experience and an awful one.