Getting a tattoo is a decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. If you are like most first timers then you will be weighing up the pros and cons of tattoos over and over again in your mind. I know that I did until I eventually plucked up the courage and got my first tattoo. What I found was that when I did get my first tat, I was ready for it after considering all the pros and cons. I know what you are going through, but really do your homework before rushing in.

It's got to the stage where it's almost a case of who hasn't got a tattoo? That is a vast shift from days gone by where tattoos were mainly found amongst bikies.

These days, people from all walks of life get tattoos for a wide variety of reasons. Some may be cultural, some may be to remember a deceased loved one, some may be for a lost love and even some sporting club members may decide on a tattoo to celebrate a momentous victory. As well as that, many tattoos are applied because they look good and it is a trendy thing to do.

There are big tattoos and there are little tattoos. There are tattoos that nobody apart from a lover would see and there are tattoos out there for all the world to see. It comes back to individual choice and you can have any number of styles and designs that you could possibly imagine. No matter what, there are pros and cons of tattoos and it is invariably up to the individual whether they get tattooed or not. It is certainly a decision that YOU must make because YOU are the one that will wear it forever. In many cases, tattoos can look fantastic, even sexy. Like most things in life, there is a balance between looking hot and looking not so hot. One needs to be very careful not to tip the scale in the wrong direction.   

The cons are many. First of all, there are some very bad designs out there. A bad design can ruin the entire process so choose carefully. There are some fantastic online sites that have an enormous amount of individual and well designed tattoos, so before you rush into it, have a look at these. Having a tattoo applied is no problem for a lot of people but some really struggle having their skin pierced with a needle. Make sure that you go to a reputable tattoo artist preferably one who has been recommended. While you shouldn't have an issue, there is still a risk of infection if the equipment is not cleaned properly before you get your job done or the artist has poor hygiene practices.

One of the major cons is what if you are no longer happy with your tattoo? It is certainly a major issue if you want the tattoo removed. First, there is a significant cost and there is no guarantee that you won't be able to tell that there was a tattoo there in the first place. If you are thinking of getting a tattoo, then you really should be thinking that it is there forever. 

While tattoos are the "in thing" the pros and cons of tattoos need to be carefully weighed up. If you are not sure, it is probably better not to go ahead. It may be better to think about it for a while. As you well know, the tattoo will not go away as you age. It is with you forever. If you do decide to go ahead after carefully weighing up the pros and cons of tattoos, make sure you select the right design and have it in the right place. Initially, discretion may be a safer option, particularly if it is your first one.

Did you know that of those who regret getting a tattoo, the majority regret it because the design was not right.

By visiting Design Tattoos Online you will know exactly what your tattoo will look like when your favorite artist applies it to your body. By doing this, you will have no regrets in relation to the design you choose.