![]() If that is going to be the case, then the tattoo will be even more of a commitment.ĭon’t forget to speak to your tattoo artist at length before you get your tattoo to make sure you know exactly what you’re in for and don’t get any unexpected surprises. For example, it’s very common to begin with outlining before going in for color and shading in later sessions. Don’t make any plans for after you finish – allow your body to rest and heal.” Multiple SessionsĪnd, of course, there’s always the very real possibility that you’ll have to get your large tattoo done over multiple sessions, especially as it gets larger and more visually complicated. On the day of, have something to eat and plenty of fluids. Make sure you rest well the night before. Explains Bitton, “Getting a large tattoo can really strain your entire body. This will help keep your blood sugar up, but it won’t prevent the massive adrenaline/sugar crash that comes after five hours on the table.” Taking Enough Timeīoth tattoo enthusiasts mentioned above warn that getting a large tattoo will affect you more than just on the day you get it. ![]() Bring some snacks and something to drink. “You can bring something to do/read/watch, but also bring a friend to the appointment – there will come a point when your brain gets tired and you can no longer distract yourself. To help get you through the appointment, music student and tattoo enthusiast Kay Ruby recommends planning ahead to distract yourself. Having that said, the pain of getting the tattoo is temporary and the payoff is forever, so it might be worth it!” Distraction If you have a very low pain threshold maybe you should consider avoiding having very large tattoos on these areas. According to architect and tattoo lover Reut Bitton, “Some areas are more painful than others (around the armpit, for example). Painįirst – yes, you might be in for a lot of pain. So here’s what you should know before you walk into the studio. Okay, so you’ve said “yes” to all of the above questions. If you’re the type to reject the idea of sunscreen as a whole, you’re probably not ready for a big tattoo. This means, among other things, being very careful in the sun. ![]() Not only will it hurt and require intensive care for the two to four weeks immediately after you get the tattoo, but you’ll also have to continue taking care of it for the rest of your life if you want it to look good and not fade too much. But the reality is that a large tattoo is something that you’ll have to take care of for life. Often, when people think about the hard part of getting a tattoo, they think about the pain of the original tattoo appointment and leave it at that. For some people, looking like a tattooed person will actually be a draw but, for others, it’s a dealbreaker, as it will limit your ability to work at certain places and may be an issue for your family or members of your community. ![]() But once you’ve got large pieces, you become a “tattooed person” in the eyes of strangers, who will see your tattoos even just through a quick glance at you (unless they’re located someplace like your back). If you have one or even a few smallish tattoos, even on body parts that are highly visible like your arms, there may be some people who notice and take issue with it but, for the most part, it’s not going to have a large effect on the way you look to the outside world. This is not the place to cut costs or look for budget options. After all, you’re paying for something that is going to be on your body for the rest of your life. If the idea of dropping a lot of money on a tattoo is a turn-off for you, large tattoos might not be what you’re looking for. If you go to a reputable studio and do a very large tattoo, it can cost you up to 500 or even one thousand dollars or more. The larger a tattoo is and the more time it requires to be completed, the more expensive it’s going to be. Am I willing to pay a lot of money for a tattoo? If you can’t say yes to every single item in this checklist, it might be a sign that you need to think twice and reconsider your commitment to getting a large tattoo. ![]() But before you book that tattoo appointment, it’s a good idea to take a step back and make sure you really do want a large tattoo. When you find yourself scrolling Instagram late at night looking at all of the amazing, beautiful large tattoos out there, it can be pretty easy to convince yourself that you want one, too. ![]()
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