No matter whether you are considering having your first tattoo or your tenth tattoo inked on your body, you should give serious consideration to several factors that will affect the outcome of the finished product. Due to the fact that you are most likely going to have this tattoo for life, you had better be very sure that everything is exactly the way you want it to be. Below are a few things to consider that will make your experience with a getting a tattoo done more rewarding and enjoyable....

• First, make absolutely sure that you really want to get the tattoo inked on your skin. Once it is there, removal is a much tougher task than the actual inking of the tat.
• Know for sure that you can withstand the small amount of pain that will come along with getting a tattoo done. Usually, the first question someone who has never been tattooed will ask is "How Much Did it Hurt?" For most people, getting a tattoo is no more painful than having your hair brushed by someone else. It is less painful than being scratched by a cat, and more painful than a light scrubbing with a bristled brush. If you really want the tattoo, then the pain is more than bearable. Everyone has a different pain threshold, so there is no one who can really tell each individual that the pain will definitely not be more than you can stand.
• Draw or print out the design you want. Have your choices narrowed down to no more than 3 before you ever step foot in a tattoo parlor. Avoid any problems with the tattoo design by planning ahead. Looking through the maze of designs at a parlor can be very overwhelming to most people and they will inevitably end up making a rush tattoo design decision in frustration. Research your tattoo designs ahead of time and know the look you are going for.
• Find a good tattoo artist. Probably the best way to choose a tattoo artist is "Word of Mouth". Ah Yes!! The old recommendation from actual customers. Do some asking around from others that you know or see that have a tattoo. By doing this you may very well come up with a lead right to the best tattoo artist in your area. Look at the cleanliness of the parlor. If this does not give you a satisfied feeling about any one certain artist, then try going to several tattoo parlors and talking with the artist. Ask to see samples of their work or even names of clients that you can talk to about the quality of their work. This is your body that is being tattooed and you will put out your hard earned bucks, so get the best artist to do the job that you can find.
• After you get the tattoo, you will need to know how to care for it during the healing process of the tattooed area. Tattoo aftercare is a very important part of getting a tattoo done. Tattoo Aftercare must be done properly to ensure that the tattoo looks its best and you have no medical repercussions from your tattoo experience. On my website, I provide a detailed step-by-step procedure that you can follow to make sure that your tattoo is given the proper care to facilitate the healing process.