Tattoos are permanent (and laser removal is painful and expensive). Before you book an appointment for that design you saw on Pinterest, ask yourself the following questions.
Pinterest vs Reality
It’s great for inspiration, but BEWARE: Don’t copy other people’s designs. Firstly, it’s rude to the artist, and secondly, the design was made for someone else’s body. Use it as a reference and ask the artist to design something unique for you.
Meaning or Aesthetics?
Many people think that every tattoo must have a deep meaning. Wrong. It’s okay to get something just because it’s beautiful (aesthetic). As long as you like it.
The Test of Time
Print out the design you want and stick it on your mirror or save it as a file on your phone. Look at it every day for a month. If after 30 days you haven’t gotten bored of it, then you’re ready to go for it.
Location matters
The same design looks different on the wrist and different on the back. Think about whether you want it to be visible all the time (e.g., neck, hands) or whether you want it to be easily concealed for professional reasons.