What Tattoo Design to Get and Where to Put It
The next step after making the decision to get a tattoo is to figure out what you’re going to get and where you’re going to put it. When you’re trying to decide this, there are several factors to consider.
Your profession: Your job might have an effect on the type of tattoo you get and where you have it put. Some companies have strict policies on visible tattoos and if your job is one that you want to keep, this will make a difference on where you put it. You should also consider the kind of job that you have. If your profession is conservative in nature, for instance, you might want to think against getting an image that is too suggestive or controversial in nature. Or if you do, you might want to make sure it is located somewhere that can be easily covered.
Your job: Although it might seem like you’re taking the fun out of it a little bit, you should really keep your profession in mind when picking your tattoo. Some companies won’t allow their employees to have noticeable tattoos. If this is important to you, you might want to have it placed somewhere that can easily be covered up. Likewise, if you work in a fairly conservative environment, having a tattoo with satanic images or of another controversial subject matter might not be the most appropriate way to go. Of course, it’s up to you.
Permanency: You might be able to get your tattoo removed (although it’s painful and expensive) or changed, but when getting one you should really try to think of it as being permanent. With that in mind, make sure that you are really secure in your decision and that you choose something that you think you will be able to live with forever. A beer bong tattoo in your early twenties might feel silly when you are middle-aged. Also, remember that as your body changes, your tattoo will as well. That small heart on your breast will grow as gravity sinks in.
Location and design: If you know where you want your tattoo to go on your body, then you might want to think about designs that would be suitable for that part. A small rose, for example, would fit well on an ankle. A large, complicated landscape design would not. Likewise, if you know the design that you want, you might want to think about body parts that it would fit well on.
Your individuality: More than anything else, your tattoo should be an expression of your personality. When choosing your design, make sure that it’s something that showcases your personality and character, as well as your interests.
Finding a design: There are many places in which to search for tattoo designs. A simple look on the internet will literally yield thousands of results. A good tattoo parlor will also have many designs on hand to choose from. A good tattoo parlor will have no problem in you coming in and looking around. If you’re an artist yourself, you might want to design one. Talk to the tattoo artist first about recreating a design. Inspiration can come from anywhere-cartoons, comic books, advertisements- even stickers.
Keep in mind that when choosing your design, what you get and where you put it is your decision. Despite what your friends get for themselves, you are ultimately the one who will have to live with the decision. It’s always better to go with what you want, rather than what is popular at the moment.
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