Music is my religion tattoo

Choosing your first tattoo should never be a rushed decision, yet many people have made this mistake regardless. Whether it was a rush to be the first in their circle of friends to get one, or it was a "dare" between friends... or it was simply a decision that was made when in a not-so-sober state - tattoo regret is nothing to take lightly.

Music is my religion tattoo

To avoid tattoo regret, it is best to take things slowly and do your research beforehand. Getting a tattoo is a major life decision, and just like any other big decision, you must put a lot of thought towards it and outweigh the pros and cons.

Before taking the plunge in finding a perfect tattoo, ask yourself "is a tattoo really what I want?" As silly as it may sound, just because you really, really want a tattoo today, does it mean you're gonna still want it tomorrow, or next year, or 10 years from now?

If you've decided that you're going to get permanently inked, make it a good one. This means taking your time to not only research different flash ideas, but to also research different tattoo artists in your area. Remember, a trend is just that, until something else comes along and replaces it.

Music is my religion tattoo

Although your tattoo design idea is your decision in the end, it doesn't hurt to get other opinions on it. See what your close friends (or even family) think of it. Talk to other people who actually have tattoos. See what they think (and make sure their tattoos don't suck, first!).

By now you've chosen a tattoo that is unique to you, have talked to others, and have decided on your tattoo artist. Now what? Well, if you haven't already, decide exactly where on your body you'll be inked forever. Do you want everyone to see it, or do you want it in a more inconspicuous area of your body? Is this area going to be ultra-sensitive to a tattoo needle? Will this area heal fairly quickly, or will it be constantly rubbed against? Again, how about a few years down the road? Talk it over with your tattoo artist, and when you're ready to take the plunge, let the fun begin!