If you have made the decision to get a tattoo, the available choices may be a bit overwhelming

. Even if you've already decide on the theme of your tattoo, for instance, a rose, there are dozens of designs from which you can choose

. Choosing the perfect tattoo can be hard

. If you are planning to get a fairly small tattoo, you can try out your body art with a temporary tattoo before taking the plunge

. If you decide to try this, have a picture taken of your temporary tattoo for your tattoo artist

. This won't work for large tattoos that cover the skin on your back or arm

. Most temporaries come as a decal and are rather small

. However, many people choose small tattoos for a variety of reasons

. If you are also deciding to choose a small tattoo, here are some things that you should know

. Not everyone appreciates body art, and you may not be permitted to have tattoos that show at your work place

. Small tattoos can be covered up by your clothing so they don't cause a problem at work

. This is also an option if you attend formal functions and don't want a tattoo that shows under formal clothing

. This is more of an issue for women than for men

. Another consideration when planning a tattoo is the cost of the design and the amount of time it will take to complete

. Small tattoos are usually less expensive than larger designs and can be completed in one appointment

. Larger designs like back tattoo and sleeve tattoos may take several appointments to complete and are much pricier than small ones

. It isn't smart to get a tattoo with the idea that you can have it removed

. While it is possible for a doctor with a surgical laser to remove a tattoo, it's an expensive procedure and can leave a scar or an area of lighter pigmentation on your skin

. Large tattoos may take several appointments to remove and may still leave a trace of the design behind

. Small tattoos do tend to fade more over time than large tattoos

. Avoid rubbing the area of skin where your tattoo is located

. Never scrub or use abrasive skin cleansers on your tattoo, especially when it is new

. Follow your tattoo artist's directions for care of your tattoo

. Small tattoos can be applied anywhere on your body

. Women often opt for an ankle or wrist tattoo

. Tattoos can also be applied to the back of the neck, around the navel or anywhere you would like

. Very small tattoos can be applied to the fingers

. Some people have rings tattooed on their fingers

. Women often chose roses or butterflies for a small tattoo

. Other floral designs and religious symbols like crosses are popular as well

. Men and women may opt for Chinese or Japanese characters or zodiac designs for their small tattoos

. The choice of tattoo is important because you will have to live with it for the rest of your life

. It is also easy to put several small tattoos all over your body

. You can have one on your finger, one on your inner wrist, another at the back of your neck, and in other places but still they will not be so obvious, unlike if you have several big tattoos

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