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.