{"id":14396,"date":"2017-02-27T14:03:41","date_gmt":"2017-02-27T14:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/home\/?page_id=14396"},"modified":"2018-07-03T16:28:17","modified_gmt":"2018-07-03T15:28:17","slug":"guide-getting-tattoo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/guide-getting-tattoo\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Getting a Tattoo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo-e1525252972839.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16411 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo-e1525252972839-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"A Guide to Getting a Tattoo\" width=\"300\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo-e1525252972839-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo-e1525252972839-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo-e1525252972839-1024x816.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo-e1525252972839-400x319.jpg 400w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo-e1525252972839.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Did you know, the word tattoo comes from the Polynesian word tatau, meaning to write, and was brought to Europe by the explorer James Cook when he returned in 1769 from his first voyage to Tahiti and New Zealand.<\/p>\n<p>Are you tempted to be \u201cinked\u201d? If so, you probably have a million questions about the process, not least of them being whether it will hurt! In this guide, we endeavour to cover everything you need to know before, during and after you submit to body art in the form of a tattoo.\u00a0When you\u2019re fully informed and decide you definitely want to take the plunge, search out the best tattoo parlours on <a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dentons.net.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHY DO YOU WANT A TATTOO?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a large number of reasons why people opt to be inked, and any number of psychological studies into why what many still consider to be self-mutilation is so popular.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Basically, you don\u2019t have to have a reason at all to want a tattoo \u2013 you are entitled to just have one if you feel the urge! If you want a noble reason though, how about thinking about one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s a form of self-expression<\/li>\n<li>It reflects your identity<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s in honour of someone close to you<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a public declaration of a group, belief, religion, culture or similar which you subscribe to<\/li>\n<li>You admire tattoos as an art genre<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s in memory of a beloved pet<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a memento or reminder of a happy time or place<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s a saying you want to live your life by<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s to mark a life event, like a marriage or birthday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whatever the reason for your decision to mark your skin \u2013 probably for life \u2013 you should not go ahead without careful consideration of what\u2019s involved, and make sure you plan the process so you end up with the best result possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>IS IT PAINFUL TO HAVE A TATTOO?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is no absolutely definitive answer to this question because the degree of pain the individual experiences when being tattooed depends on two main variables: your own pain threshold, and the skill of the tattooist.<\/p>\n<p>From personal experience, I would say the pain was akin to being scorched with a hot iron. Others have described it as an ongoing bee-sting. One person told me he was able to doze off during the process of having his back tattooed with a rather large design. If you are afraid that you won\u2019t be able to tolerate the pain, it is logically better to start with a small tattoo so that you can gauge how the pain affects you. If it\u2019s bad, don\u2019t go back for a bigger one or an add-on.<\/p>\n<p>As the customer you can, of course, stop the tattoo process at any point and ask for a break, or decide to leave before the tattoo is complete and return another day. If you opt for this course of action, though, remember you are perhaps just prolonging the agony. You will probably find that the pain of the tattooing is most intense at the outset because you are tense and apprehensive as the artist sets to work. Once you become attuned to the sensation, the pain will become more bearable.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16413 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo3-300x188.jpeg\" alt=\"A Guide to Getting a Tattoo\" width=\"346\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo3-300x188.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo3-768x480.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo3-1024x640.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo3-400x250.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/tattoo3-1080x675.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The skill of the tattooist has a bearing on the pain intensity simply because the deeper he\/she penetrates the skin, the more you are likely to feel pain. The outline of the tattoo, at the beginning of the process, is more likely to hurt more than the inner shading, simply because the ink has to penetrate more deeply. If the tattooist is careless or inexpert, he\/she may use too heavy a touch and inflict unnecessary pain. Believe it or not, the tattoo needle only penetrates about 1\/16<sup>th<\/sup> inch.<\/p>\n<p>When the tattoo is \u201ccoloured in\u201d during the shading process there is no guarantee this may be less painful, and it takes a lot longer than the outlining process, with the same area often having to be inked several times over. If you don\u2019t fancy that, make sure you have an outline only tattoo. If you are worried about suffering for your tattoo, best avoid the known body areas which are notoriously prone to pain. These are anywhere that is boney with only a thin covering of skin, such as the hands (especially the knuckles), the top of your feet, the elbow, behind the knees, the inner arm and armpit, the sternum and ribs.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an overriding thought to comfort you during your first tattoo experience: \u201cNo pain, no gain!\u201d.\u00a0Many people find it easier to tolerate the pain of a tattoo if they can\u2019t see the needle at work. If you\u2019re afraid of the pain, have the tattoo in a spot where you can\u2019t see the artist working.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Continue to<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/guide-getting-tattoo\/decide-tattoo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> HOW DO YOU DECIDE ON A TATTOO DESIGN?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Or pick a topic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/guide-getting-tattoo\/decide-tattoo-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How do you decide on a tattoo design?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/guide-getting-tattoo\/where-to-place-your-tattoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Where on your body should you place your tattoo?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/guide-getting-tattoo\/much-tattoo-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How much will a tattoo cost?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/guide-getting-tattoo\/choose-tattoo-artist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to choose a tattoo artist.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/tattooing-process-step-step\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>The Tattooing process step by step.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/health-safety-risks-tattooing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Health and safety considerations.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/take-care-new-tattoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tattoo Aftercare.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/guide-getting-tattoo\/can-tattoos-removed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Can a tattoo be removed?<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Return to <a href=\"https:\/\/dentons.net\/localinfo\/guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Informational Guides Index<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know, the word tattoo comes from the Polynesian word tatau, meaning to write, and was brought to Europe by the explorer James Cook when he returned in 1769 from his first voyage to Tahiti and New Zealand. 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