How to chose a cool tattoo

If you have considered getting a tattoo, you have probably thought a lot about the kind of design you will get.

The design you choose is a big decision. Why? Because you will be living with it for a long time, so it's something you should put a lot of thought into.

Think of your tattoo as permanent, something that will be with you from now on. Yes, there are ways to remove a tattoo. But those procedures are often painful, expensive, and can take a lot of time. And all of this can be avoided if you think carefully about the design you want before you step into the tattoo parlor.

Download Tattoo Designs

A great way to get ideas for your own tattoo design is to look at some examples.

You can also look through magazines.

You can also find sites online that have hundreds, if not thousands, of tattoo designs for you to look over. Many of these sites are free. But some of the best tattoo design sites will charge you a small fee. And this fee can worth it if it means choosing the absolute best design possible.

You can also take a trip down to a local tattoo parlor and take a look at their selection of flash. This is the collection of designs most shops have on display for customers to choose from. Usually, these designs are pre-priced, meaning you will be charged a set amount to get a particular tattoo. This can come in handy if you already know exactly how much you want to spend on your tattoo.

You Can Always Get a Custom Tattoo Design

So you have looked at every tattoo design source and you still are not satisfied. And none of the flash at your local tattoo parlor captured your imagination. But you have decided that you want something completely unique.

What's Your Next Step

A custom design is the answer.

The local tattoo artist will be happy to design a tattoo that is perfect for you. Just take some samples or clippings from a magazine, ideas that are close to what you want and they will sketch out your ideas until you see what you want.

A custom design will be something you won't regret. It may cost more, but it will be worth the price in the long run.

Remember, Things Change

When choosing a design, keep in mind that the tattoo is going to be with you from here on out. So whatever you choose should be something you are pretty sure you will still be happy with a year or a decade from now.

If you decide to get a significant other's name on your arm and then you break up, you will have to live with their name forever. It will remind you everyday of the breakup and this is the one tattoo most people regret getting.

If you like a band and they change their style and you don't like them anymore and you have a tattoo of their logo or name on you, then you might regret that also. The rule of thumb for me is that I have to have liked the band for at least 10 years.

Just remember, your style and mind change. Think hard about the design you want. Don't rush into the first thing that pops into your mind.

I know the impulse can be hard to fight, but you wouldn't rush out and buy a house without getting an inspection first. And you wouldn't marry the first person you met the next day. Take your time, so you don't regret it later. Always think before you ink.