Is it normal to regret a tattoo?

Getting a tattoo is exciting, symbolic, and, for some, a significant milestone in their life. That said, it’s also normal to feel regret in the days, weeks, or months after getting a tattoo.

How common is tattoo regret?

Keep in mind: Of the people we talked to (the majority being teenagers to twentysomethings), a whopping 78 percent regret at least one of their tattoos. And 19 percent of participants with two tattoos regret both. Planning ahead is the best way you can make sure you don’t suffer from tattoo regret.

Why you shouldnt regret your tattoo?

They remind you of your past. Oftentimes, they signify a metamorphic event or a life-changing person, however temporary it or he or she was. If you went through a dark period, even an exceptionally happy period, it’s always nice to have a permanent reminder of how transformational it was.

Do tattoos take years off your life?

The mean age of death for tattooed persons was 39 years, compared with 53 years for non-tattooed persons (P = . However, the presence of any tattoo was more significant than the content of the tattoo. Conclusions. Persons with tattoos appear to die earlier than those without.

What’s the best age to get a tattoo?

He thinks that if you want a tattoo, and you’re 16–18 years old, and it’s legal in your state, go for it. “But make sure you do so in an area that’s easy to cover up in front of family members or potential employers.” Nancy, a mother who has come around to the idea of tattoos, agrees with Collin.

Do you regret getting a tattoo?

Sure, some people get idiotic tattoos or tattoos by artists who have no business handling a tattoo gun, and those are regrettable, but other people regret tattoos because they’re complete idiots. Like Aaron Evans, a man who tried to steal a police bait car in England.

Would you give someone a tattoo as a prank or revenge?

The idea of giving someone a tattoo as a prank or for revenge seems like a hilarious plan if you literally stop thinking about it right there and then switch you brain off or go watch Adventure Time or something.

What to do when a guy offers to get a tattoo?

A good rule of thumb is, if you get into an argument with a guy who isn’t an actual tattoo artist, just a guy with a tattoo gun, and then he offers to tattoo you, don’t do it. It will turn out badly.

Is Yin Wang’s coverup tattoo worth it?

Lucky for Yin Wang, a credible artist offered to give him a coverup tattoo so he doesn’t have to pay out tons to have the tattoo removed or deal with the potential scarring, plus he’ll still get a sweet tattoo out of the deal. So in the end it was probably not worth it still, but it could have been worse.

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