Should I get a tattoo?
Thinking about getting inked? 10 questions about your design, placement, artist and reasons tell you if you should get that tattoo, or wait.
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How long have you wanted this design?
How it works
Answer 10 quick questions about your situation. Each answer nudges the result one way or the other, and some are dealbreakers on their own. You get one of three verdicts, the reasons from your own answers, and practical tips. Everything is worked out in your browser: your answers are never sent to us.
What could the result be?
- šļø Go for it!: You've thought it through, you love the design, and you've found the right artist. Book that appointment and follow the aftercare instructions.
- š¤ Wait a little longer: You're not quite sure yet. Live with the design for a few more months: print it out, put it on your wall, or try a temporary tattoo.
- ā³ Not this one, not yet: This doesn't feel like the right tattoo or the right time. Keep the idea, and come back to it in a few months.
Tips
- Try a temporary tattoo of your design for a week or two.
- Choose your artist by their portfolio, not their price.
- Avoid alcohol and painkillers like aspirin before your session.
- Follow aftercare carefully: keep it clean, moisturised and out of the sun.