10 Tips Before You Get Your First Tattoo With Tattoo Artist Romeo Lacoste

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  • Getting your first tattoo is a big decision and to make sure you're prepared we sat down with our friend Romeo Lacoste to discuss 10 tips you should know before you get your first tattoo!
    Extra special thanks to Romeo and California Dream Tattoo!
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  • @RomeoLacoste
    @RomeoLacoste Před 5 lety +1904

    thanks for having on!!!

    • @MensFashioner
      @MensFashioner  Před 5 lety +37

      Thanks for all the tips!

    • @kozorog9730
      @kozorog9730 Před 5 lety +13

      Romeo Lacoste love your voice and the way you’re talking. I would listen to hours of a podcast if you had one 😉

    • @ylanlaus8000
      @ylanlaus8000 Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks for being so sincere 💪💪

    • @AngelicaN23
      @AngelicaN23 Před 5 lety +8

      You have my name on your collarbone 😂

    • @cesaracosta4661
      @cesaracosta4661 Před 5 lety +1

      Base on ur experience as a tatoo artist, where i can find some one that specialise on geometrical tattoos here un California by LA area?!

  • @gregnoname4249
    @gregnoname4249 Před 5 lety +2527

    My God she's not forcing anyone to have a tattoo. She's just saying some tips if you really want one

  • @amieb8091
    @amieb8091 Před 4 lety +4000

    Want a tattoo so bad yet mother is against it....sometimes you have to let go of the things you love
    Bye mom😂

    • @GS-qo7mp
      @GS-qo7mp Před 4 lety +53

      Amie B lmao 😂

    • @ohnahtayyy_
      @ohnahtayyy_ Před 4 lety +101

      especially when your mom is half asian half latina 😭😭

    • @angelbeen6535
      @angelbeen6535 Před 4 lety +32

      I went in the ghetto at the age of 14 to get a tattoo and I don't regret it

    • @cookie.cailey
      @cookie.cailey Před 4 lety +26

      The 2 moms.... urs that won’t allow tats..... and mine that wants matching tats for my 16th bday lol opposite ends of the spectrum

    • @mirabailey
      @mirabailey Před 4 lety +2

      Amie B HAHAHAH

  • @peepeepoopoo7182
    @peepeepoopoo7182 Před 5 lety +1170

    if you’re worried about people judging you for your tattoo, people are always gonna judge you, what matters is if you’re gonna let that get to you or not so just get the tattoo you want

    • @nessienethquik
      @nessienethquik Před 4 lety +11

      the cup RM throws in the Run MV at the end of the day it’s your tattoo and not theirs. they don’t have to look at it everyday but you enjoy looking at it every day.

    • @bornaddict4236
      @bornaddict4236 Před 4 lety +7

      the cup RM throws in the Run MV Basically what he’s saying is don’t get tattoos to impress other people as some people will love them and others will hate them, get what ever tattoos you want but do it for your self not for anyone else.

    • @catdaddy294
      @catdaddy294 Před 4 lety +1

      I'm fairly fortunate that the first the tattoo I got (Takes up my whole right forearm) was actually really well appreciated and adored by people around me. I don't know if that's common, but I do know that there are people out there who don't like tattoos at all and will actively shoot you down if they see a tattoo. And like you said, it doesn't matter what they think. So long as you love it, you rock it.

  • @mula6094
    @mula6094 Před 5 lety +448

    "maybe don't rush it, think it through" sign in the back say tattoo roulette

  • @intoxicviii
    @intoxicviii Před 5 lety +2476

    Idk why I'm watching this, My body is covered with tattoos lol.

  • @daisytrejo6116
    @daisytrejo6116 Před 5 lety +2871

    Tip #1: Be Underage 💀💀

    • @Enterthe4rest
      @Enterthe4rest Před 5 lety +31

      Daisy Trejo 😭😂😂👏

    • @Nerdibirdi11
      @Nerdibirdi11 Před 5 lety +108

      Was scrolling through the comments just to find one like this thankyou

    • @saira2326
      @saira2326 Před 5 lety +8

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @reggiey.401
      @reggiey.401 Před 4 lety +5

      Ion get it

    • @kern9852
      @kern9852 Před 4 lety +40

      Tip 2 put where not coverable for interviews

  • @Aezetyr
    @Aezetyr Před 5 lety +1037

    #10!!! Having a good meal and a snack during breaks really helped me. The body reacts to a tattoo needle like it's being attacked; therefore you're going to burn calories as your heart rate increases. Can't stress this one enough!

    • @sarahshine6026
      @sarahshine6026 Před 5 lety +29

      Tavon Fenwick your blood sugar drops

    • @zxmbiegirl7863
      @zxmbiegirl7863 Před 5 lety +13

      Thank you for the tip! Going tomorrow!

    • @juaggloj1990
      @juaggloj1990 Před 5 lety +14

      apparently works well for the shakes as wells, when i got my first i shook like crazy figuring it was the adrenaline but 3 sleeves later i finally went to get my neck and it happened again non stop twitching. could be i did my arms and legs myself and was more comfortable or i didnt eat before getting my neck. so if you get the shakes try eating or drinkin a sugary drink beforehand.

    • @cooperwatkins6063
      @cooperwatkins6063 Před 5 lety +12

      I want the calories burned

    • @BlackWolf-vs6uo
      @BlackWolf-vs6uo Před 4 lety +9

      @@juaggloj1990 3 sleeves? U gotv2 arms man

  • @adalineoca5400
    @adalineoca5400 Před 3 lety +205

    I have always wanted a tattoo, but it was drilled into me when I was little how permanent it was and was discouraged against ever getting one. I’m at the point in my life where I just want beauty in whatever way I can get it. Sometimes overthinking it can be just as harmful as being impulsive.

    • @SubwayBrat
      @SubwayBrat Před 2 lety +4

      Yeah, my mum didn't get her first tattoo till she was in her 50s due to overthinking it and other people's influence... She definitely would've wanted to get it done when she was younger and more willing to show it off to people. ♥️

    • @hellothere8347
      @hellothere8347 Před rokem +2

      This was me. But here I am 21 about to get my first tattoo every Friday and don’t care! Not going to think to hard about it I don’t care it’s my life and I only get one so if I want a tattoo I’m getting it

    • @twogooddogs
      @twogooddogs Před rokem +3

      “Overthinking it is as harmful as being impulsive” best comment!

    • @DZOLMI
      @DZOLMI Před rokem

      @@twogooddogs 100% agree

  • @grey_skies1978
    @grey_skies1978 Před 5 lety +977

    Ok I don't give a shit what anyone says, tattoos are awesome.

  • @joehenao16
    @joehenao16 Před 5 lety +401

    Everyone should stop hating on this sort of content. As someone who's into menswear and streetwear, and has a full sleeve, I think its important take these sort of things into consideration. We should appreciate this channel expanding their content, and it's a shame how conservatively many of Ashley's followers think about personal style and self expression - If you don't want a tattoo, don't get one.

  • @jessm9811
    @jessm9811 Před 5 lety +1385

    Does your first tattoo need to have a meaning? Personally I don’t think a tattoo needs a meaning you just need to like the image.

    • @XavierPrice
      @XavierPrice Před 5 lety +319

      i agree with you. i feel like if the art is strong a piece can be worn with pride without any deep meaning. But for some people they need some deep rooted meaning to justify wearing the piece for the rest of their lives.

    • @meaganhenry9506
      @meaganhenry9506 Před 5 lety +16

      Jess McGrath I feel the same way too.

    • @xlupussolusx8917
      @xlupussolusx8917 Před 5 lety +35

      I have 6 tattoos none have any meaning but I do want my first tattoo covered up due to it looking stupid now I had it done it when I was 16 and need my next I had done at 17 that could probably do with some re work 😂

    • @bomethia7412
      @bomethia7412 Před 5 lety +39

      Jess McGrath My first tattoo is going to be a suicidal remembrance tattoo, but after that I’m getting three random ones that my trusted family members are picking (within reason, aka no crazy shit lmao) and my nieces and nephews get to pick one.

    • @saracuty19
      @saracuty19 Před 5 lety +14

      None of your tattoos actually need to have a meaning :) As long as you're sure of what you want, go for it! I've had a general idea of a few tattoos I wanted and waited a year (maybe a little long but I couldn't afford it at the time). By then, I was absolutely sure of what I wanted! It doesn't really have any meaning, but I'm totally in love with it :)

  • @jorge31415927
    @jorge31415927 Před 3 lety +106

    My mom passed away on May 31, 2020. She went through alot of pain the last 6 months of her life. She said I was her lion because I fought with her every step of the way. She never wanted me to have a tattoo so I respected her. Now I want something symbolic in my forearm (perhaps a lion head with crown tattoo) and I WANT to feel the pain as a sort of “rite of passage”. Two kinds of pain (from the Equalizer movie).. pain that hurts and pain that alters. Pain that alters represents a painful difficult event or process that helps you become better. In this case, the pain is worth it.

    • @f20b94
      @f20b94 Před 3 lety +1

      💯

    • @recemottashed4941
      @recemottashed4941 Před 3 lety

      Well said bro, go for that tat!! Sounds really cool!

    • @fishnfreak18
      @fishnfreak18 Před 2 lety +1

      I feel you on that. I lost my mother a couple years ago and I have been thinking of getting something in memory of her as well.

  • @thedolphinhand5
    @thedolphinhand5 Před 5 lety +1192

    Well this didn’t age well

  • @theumpmeister8794
    @theumpmeister8794 Před 5 lety +274

    Getting my first next week. Wish me luck

    • @sappiredark
      @sappiredark Před 5 lety +3

      Me too!

    • @Tigermoonn
      @Tigermoonn Před 5 lety +7

      How'd it go?

    • @joeyelfather25
      @joeyelfather25 Před 5 lety +3

      Good luck ! I'm thinking Bout getting my 1st sometime next month, it's the logo on my youtube channel, I'm hype, forget the haters, life is short, do something with it

    • @kit-katthesneakyrat4690
      @kit-katthesneakyrat4690 Před 5 lety

      Omw To get first rn getting a beer before hand lol

    • @denis7738
      @denis7738 Před 5 lety

      How did it go?, I’m hoping to get my first tattoo next month

  • @arielm.k3859
    @arielm.k3859 Před 4 lety +478

    When you’re impulsive af and you’re getting you’re first tat in a week

    • @kerianal9456
      @kerianal9456 Před 4 lety +15

      Lol I’m thinking about my first tat for my up coming 21st birthday

    • @xxrated-2174
      @xxrated-2174 Před 4 lety +26

      ive got mine after sitting in the shop for a few minutes looking on pinterest

    • @Lso895
      @Lso895 Před 4 lety +9

      @@xxrated-2174 bruh 💀💀 I'm dying

    • @mifivoo
      @mifivoo Před 3 lety +1

      Off topic but ur so pretty omg

    • @d-wow5307
      @d-wow5307 Před 3 lety +4

      i’m getting mine today i’m so nervous... i pass out when i get shots sometimes 💀

  • @Phoenix_flame
    @Phoenix_flame Před 4 lety +54

    The more I think about it now the more I realize that my idea fro my first tattoo is basically perfect. It's something that is important to me and I don't think there's any reason that I would regret it.

    • @kyo2383
      @kyo2383 Před rokem +1

      Yeah same. People keep doubting me which made me falter a bit but I think my og idea was solid.

  • @IamLotion
    @IamLotion Před 5 lety +980

    I wouldn't trust someone that doesn't have tattoos to tattoo me

    • @spacepuppyx
      @spacepuppyx Před 4 lety +20

      Why.

    • @sosoki638
      @sosoki638 Před 4 lety +389

      Would you also not trust your doctor just because he never had cancer or whatever illness? 🤔🤔

    • @armystayblink9865
      @armystayblink9865 Před 4 lety +55

      Sophie K good question

    • @YaMuvaOnDeck
      @YaMuvaOnDeck Před 4 lety +81

      @@sosoki638 would you trust your meth dealer if they've never done meth? Stupid comparison.

    • @sarasiliquini5533
      @sarasiliquini5533 Před 4 lety +220

      Brendan Kri Who would trust a meth dealer in the first place lmao

  • @saraschneider6374
    @saraschneider6374 Před 4 lety +27

    I am so excited for my first tattoo and I am glad my parents support me in this decision. I am still a little bit unsure because I want it behind my ear/ a little bit over my neck and I heard it hurts a lot in this place. Still I know for sure I want it and this video really helped me to stay calm, so thank you guys!

  • @Katxo1831
    @Katxo1831 Před 4 lety +130

    I'm getting my first tattoo next week and have literally thought about it for years lmao finally doing it

  • @chrisretusn
    @chrisretusn Před 5 lety +7

    Just subscribed. Watched your interview on Gentalman's Gazette. Great video. A retired sailor with 30+ years in the Navy and zero Tattoos. Been to many a parlor around the world, watched many friends get tattoo's, just not for me. That said, I do want to mention that really thinking about getting your first is very very important. Twelve years ago I lost my wife, thought about a memorial tattoo at the time. I asked several of my tattooed friends, all of them said wait, my best friend said wait five years, if you still feel the need then get one. I didn't have to wait those five. Life events shortened that period. I met my current wife about a year later. So glad I didn't get that tattoo.

  • @heykelly
    @heykelly Před 5 lety +268

    Wowwww I've never heard of this channel before, but found it looking for first tattoo tips. What a terribly judgmental and unkind community of subscribers. I'm in awe of how many rude comments there are.

  • @flawlessscumbag6765
    @flawlessscumbag6765 Před 5 lety +246

    Lmaooo people took time out of their day just to comment not to get a tattoo stfu 😭😭

  • @selenaforever12
    @selenaforever12 Před 4 lety +5

    My husband and I each have a tattoo, not the same one or each other's name or anything but something that really meant to each of us, when I see my husband tat, my heart just melts, I'm filled with joy and love about it because it means soo much to him and mine he tells me that it just brings him to tears when he thinks about how happy it makes me, like when I look down on it and the huge smile takes his breathe away. Our tats means soo much to the both of us and I couldn't be more happy about what we share. My dad was against it but I over 18 and it's my body. So yeah that what I told him.

  • @sandro3390
    @sandro3390 Před 5 lety +14

    ASHLEY! You are 🔥🔥🔥!
    Missing the type and style of vids you did until about 1 year ago.. i m into cross dressing and loooove your expertise and the way you kickass and teach better about some of those peacocking errors and fashion misconceptions. You say it like it is, keep it up! ♀️🔥💜

  • @gailmcbride9107
    @gailmcbride9107 Před 4 lety +13

    The first time I decided I wanted a tattoo it was cause one of my friends came into class and showed of a sleeve he was working on and I was amazed by it, I started asking how much it hurt and long it took, a year later I started thinking of a design, after two years I started pestering my parents about getting one and finally three years later see’s me with a totom style dragon with a blood moon backround on my shoulder and showing of my favourite birthday present of all time

  • @ibetulookgoodonthedanceflo2907

    I just successfully persuaded my strict mom allow me to have a tattoo for my 20th bday. Now im here 🥳🥳🥳

  • @kristianshaffer6532
    @kristianshaffer6532 Před 3 lety +11

    “First tip knowing what you want” ✍🏼
    Me seeing tattoo roulette in the background 😀😂

  • @Yolanda_M
    @Yolanda_M Před 5 lety +23

    I’m about to to for my first tattoo, so glad I watched this. Thanks for the awesome tips 👌🏻

    • @aidanyelsma7762
      @aidanyelsma7762 Před 4 lety

      I got my first tattoo on Black Friday. I wish I knew how much it would itch for the next week.

  • @aisha5944
    @aisha5944 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m about to get mine in about an hour and as of the first tip, I’ve had this idea in mind for 6 1/2 years now. It’s going to be the DMB Fire Dancer in memory of my mother who passed when I was younger.

  • @saxman112
    @saxman112 Před 4 lety +26

    I'll be getting my first tattoo in just under 2 months! I'm hyped!!!

  • @agusmahendra9515
    @agusmahendra9515 Před 5 lety +2

    I found this on your channel even discussed about how tattoo should be...it represents a different class contents so far. It is a high class channel.

  • @WitchPunk
    @WitchPunk Před 5 lety +9

    This was really helpful, I can't wait to get my tattoo.

  • @rudolphramirez9770
    @rudolphramirez9770 Před 4 lety +60

    Is thinking on a tattoo design for 8 years is enough thought XD

    • @beckystreet6670
      @beckystreet6670 Před 4 lety +5

      Lmao I’m 16 and have been planning my future one for years 😂😂

    • @Marwee
      @Marwee Před 3 lety +1

      me but 2.5 years 🤣

    • @ArtiyaFuwape
      @ArtiyaFuwape Před 3 lety

      Same 6 years here bahahah imma get my first tat next week

  • @Jones22_
    @Jones22_ Před 5 lety +7

    Going to get my first tattoo in a few days... can't wait! 🙌🏽🙌🏽💯

  • @nickkoparungao6644
    @nickkoparungao6644 Před 5 lety +5

    very helpful tips! thank you guys! getting my first tattoo!

  • @favouritegamerz7593
    @favouritegamerz7593 Před 5 lety +6

    SUPER helpful thank you! I'm getting one for my 18th bday in 2 years time and I'm thinking ERY hard about it I'm one of those, I need LOADS of detail on big things beforehand, and this helped put a bunch! Thanks!

    • @312streezy8
      @312streezy8 Před 3 lety

      You can get one when your 16 in most areas. I’m getting mine when I turn 16

  • @lordlucan7655
    @lordlucan7655 Před 5 lety +26

    nice video about something that falls into a very broad fashion spectrum.
    i would always offer the following advice to people : firstly don’t get something that someone else has , a tattoo that is original , personal and maybe very emotional will bring you joy for the rest of your life ... second be aware that social / professional issues may arise in the future and third be aware that a good tattoo artist won’t be cheap so don’t haggle ....
    My multiple tattoos relate to life , regiment , family and personal spiritual ties , they tell a story much like aboriginal art .. all can be hidden under my professional suit and tie , or long sleeve shirt if I feel the venue or clients demand discretion . I regret none of them because they are part of me rather than me living up to image of them ..

    • @nedznecka1271
      @nedznecka1271 Před 5 lety

      Michael Weston I have one with meaning and I regret it. I will cover it up with something nice but no more meaningful Tattoos for me ...

  • @alexandramartinez719
    @alexandramartinez719 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm glad I saw these tips!! Thank you for an amazing video :)

  • @Sparkfire50
    @Sparkfire50 Před 3 lety +11

    I designed my tattoo a year ago 🥰 I’m gonna get it in 2 days!

  • @guzmankrystal65
    @guzmankrystal65 Před 5 lety +5

    thanks for the input now i know i will feel more confident when getting my first tattoo and what i have to specifically keep in mind when getting it. I really appreciate the time you took to explain everything beginners need to know. including design, communication with artist, experience, and what kind of art they specialize in.

  • @loveanime6398
    @loveanime6398 Před 5 lety +3

    thank you im getting a tattoo next year this helped me alot

  • @umbreonite001
    @umbreonite001 Před 3 lety

    Getting my first tattoo Monday!!! Can’t wait

  • @juliemanson4594
    @juliemanson4594 Před 4 lety +3

    My mom and I are getting matching tattoos soon so excited

  • @Rok9380
    @Rok9380 Před 5 lety +44

    I get one 7days ago and i regret nothing. NOTHING! I will get more tattoos in the future for sure. Realistic sleeve here i come!

    • @Denka187
      @Denka187 Před 5 lety +3

      7 days hehe try 7 years and see how you feel then not saying you will regret it but 7 days ? hehe you dont regret anything in 7 days haha . time will tell , the regretpart of a tattoo is most refered to when you hit your 40 - 50 s anbd your life maybe is completly different and how you see things

    • @Rok9380
      @Rok9380 Před 5 lety +1

      @@Denka187 well dude not really i put cross and dragon around it. Its great man. And people put stupid things. I love gothic art ^^

    • @Denka187
      @Denka187 Před 5 lety +2

      @@Rok9380 well there are no stupid things , there are only different opinions and taste . no man or woman on planet earth walks around with the tattoo everyone love , everyone is different and see art different . the ones that do regret are the ones who got tattooed just becus friends have em just to fit in somewhere . as long you like your tattoos thats what matters thats how it was and thats how it should be .

  • @rebeccapete6434
    @rebeccapete6434 Před 4 lety +15

    im 13 and i already have thought through were I want my first tattoo lol

    • @seanoconnor5730
      @seanoconnor5730 Před 3 lety +7

      Wait until you turn 18. Then if you still want it, go for it

  • @AcapRoseknightDrummer
    @AcapRoseknightDrummer Před 5 lety

    wow, i learnt so much about tattoo here. thanks ashley!

  • @vasilenadimova4283
    @vasilenadimova4283 Před 5 lety +2

    I am getting my first tattoo soon, so thank you for the information, it really helps me ~

  • @kartikepandey6414
    @kartikepandey6414 Před 4 lety +7

    Romeo be like yehh that small red heart is cute 😂😂

  • @paisa4083
    @paisa4083 Před 5 lety +62

    Tattoos are awesome !! I got 8 and i want more :D

  • @tricklee31st97
    @tricklee31st97 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks guys! That helped alot! ❤️ I'm planning to get a tattoo. Been wanting it for over 6 years now. Just haven't thought of a good design for it yet.

  • @whiteshiirt
    @whiteshiirt Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the tips!

  • @lillianbeck6369
    @lillianbeck6369 Před 5 lety +85

    My biggest struggle is I know what I want and where i want it but it’s quite large and since ive never had a tattoo before i wanted to go with a smaller one to start off, but i dont know what i want for a smaller one. And i turn 18 next month so looks like im going have to push through the pain of a larger tattoo.

    • @aileetumataroa1636
      @aileetumataroa1636 Před 4 lety +13

      I am literally going through the EXACT same thing!!! How did it all turn out and what did you choose?

    • @sleepless-cc4mo
      @sleepless-cc4mo Před 4 lety +3

      Do it in pieces

    • @kaitlynneikirk3660
      @kaitlynneikirk3660 Před 4 lety +4

      my first tattoo is covering my entire calf and the tattoo artist was all for it as long as i understood that it’s going to hurt. so if you want it just be sure you’re mentally prepared and find a good artist. i’ve wanted to get mine for the last year and i’m about to turn 19 and my appointment is in two weeks. people (of course) are gonna tell you to start small, but i say if you want it why not pull the trigger?

    • @kristiyanshamoon6193
      @kristiyanshamoon6193 Před 4 lety +1

      Kaitlyn Neikirk I’m hoping to get a tattoo maybe next year when I turn 18, did you get your calf tat?, and how’d it go?

  • @gregbaker8891
    @gregbaker8891 Před 4 lety +109

    Just turned 53 and seriously considering a small / midsize tat. Gotta admit, I'm 6'3" 260 and a complete pain wimp. Tell me more about this numbing cream.

    • @maximus4375
      @maximus4375 Před 4 lety +18

      My guy, you could’ve just said “I’m looking to get a small/midsize tat, but I’m a pain wimp, tell me more about this numbing cream

    • @Shaun_Natty_869
      @Shaun_Natty_869 Před 4 lety +11

      Your one big dude, so its gunna hurt a little less, you have meat on your bones

    • @generally_good_guy
      @generally_good_guy Před 3 lety +4

      I am 53 and handle pain okay (average guy). I will say if you're a wimp, avoid the sternum area, if considering the chest. I, too, am 53 and did get mine there. Had to take two 10 minute toke breaks during my 2hr time in the chair. Lol

    • @Haise.17
      @Haise.17 Před rokem

      Go without cream it does nothing trust me u will feel less the needle puncturing but the pains is the same search what areas of the body to not do a tattoo especially sternum cuz even the highest pain tolerance suffer a lot go for ur back leg idk how thats called

  • @Chestar493
    @Chestar493 Před 5 lety +2

    She has a nice smile thx for the tips

  • @millie1594
    @millie1594 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm getting my 1st tattoo on Saturday. Very nervous but excited. Been wanting this for like 3 years and have been looking at the local artists for over a year 😬 wish me luck

  • @Kira-kh8wr
    @Kira-kh8wr Před 4 lety +169

    Getting my first tattoo tomorrow. Kinda nervous😬

    • @footyfan101ful
      @footyfan101ful Před 4 lety +4

      Good luck!

    • @isarose1237
      @isarose1237 Před 4 lety

      How'd it go?? :D

    • @uhhkeanan3216
      @uhhkeanan3216 Před 4 lety

      Kira McNeil did it go good?

    • @Kira-kh8wr
      @Kira-kh8wr Před 4 lety +36

      Thanks! It turned out great. Didn’t hurt as much I thought. Already planning my next tattoo☺️

    • @angelesskies
      @angelesskies Před 4 lety +2

      how old are you lmfao I would get one but I'm to young and no one will do it for me

  • @CFABN267
    @CFABN267 Před 5 lety +6

    Great info. A lot of good suggestions and sound advice. Definitely some things I didn't think about when I started getting tattoos.

  • @rudianne2190
    @rudianne2190 Před 3 lety +2

    Gonna get my first tattoo tomorrow. Quite excited and nervous at the same time. Wish me lucckkk 🙊🙌🏼

  • @yungyosef
    @yungyosef Před 5 lety

    Instant LIKE! This is exactly what I was looking for.

  • @lauramariac
    @lauramariac Před 3 lety +3

    I'll get my first tattoo tomorrow and I can't sleep so I'm anxiously binge watching this type of videos to calm the anxiety lol

    • @rrmorenable
      @rrmorenable Před 3 lety

      How was the session?

    • @lauramariac
      @lauramariac Před 3 lety

      @@rrmorenable it was great! It was a tolerable pain and now I have 3 tattoos done!

  • @sniperprince6840
    @sniperprince6840 Před 3 lety +7

    Getting my first tatto tomorrow I really hope i love it 🤞🏾

  • @Dylan-eh1ue
    @Dylan-eh1ue Před 5 lety

    I’m going to get my second tattoo around Christmas time so excited a little nervous tattoos can be addicting 😁

  • @AbrahamBarberi
    @AbrahamBarberi Před 5 lety

    Great video and great tips!

  • @eileentsiapanos5430
    @eileentsiapanos5430 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you very much! Exactly what I’ve been looking for!! One question tho, (or more. Lol) where do I get this numbing cream? What’s it called? Is there anything I should be aware of when it comes to the numbing?

  • @Alesha_Lewer
    @Alesha_Lewer Před 4 lety +3

    What if I’ve had an idea about a tattoo for years that I’m not sure about and then I saw one of the artists sketches a few days ago and literally fell in love with it the second I saw it.

  • @christopherloganwilson3992

    i always wanted a tattoo on my body so i think this video helped me alot, thanks man

  • @meowbleep8804
    @meowbleep8804 Před 4 lety +2

    watching this because finally my mom agreed to me getting a tattoo,, gonna get a tattoo after my 18th bday

  • @Gelly4549
    @Gelly4549 Před 5 lety +19

    I was just watching this and I randomly noticed that you have my name on your neck. That's cool to me.

    • @Sneeqss
      @Sneeqss Před 4 lety

      That woulda made me shOoketh ahaaa

  • @ryntintin5211
    @ryntintin5211 Před 5 lety +16

    Been dreaming of my first tattoo for over 3 years, I'm going to be 19 next month and I'm FINALLY DOING IT :DD Soooooo I'm getting a half sleeve 🤣

  • @omdthe9382
    @omdthe9382 Před 5 lety +1

    So surprising, but so glad for this video :))

  • @samanthamostowicz9790
    @samanthamostowicz9790 Před 5 lety

    🖤🖤😇😇so exited love you sm

  • @megandonnelly1028
    @megandonnelly1028 Před 4 lety +11

    I clicked on this video to read comments destroying Romeo and there are NONE! I’m devastated.

  • @crucialexecutioner69
    @crucialexecutioner69 Před 5 lety +69

    Tip 1: Never get tattooed by someone without tattoos.
    Tip 2: don't listen to someone who looks like they got fired from Zumiez about getting tattooed.

    • @lukeschoeppner2703
      @lukeschoeppner2703 Před 5 lety +2

      crucialexecutioner69 if you find an artist without tattoos that’s about as rare as it gets.

    • @jeremybonifacio6980
      @jeremybonifacio6980 Před 4 lety +2

      Theres one in the Philippines. And he's one of the greatest here.

  • @TerryManitoba
    @TerryManitoba Před 5 lety

    Very timely video.

  • @lucieq.7207
    @lucieq.7207 Před 3 lety

    I'm getting my first tattoo tomorrow 😊 I'm so excited

  • @grubhubguy9629
    @grubhubguy9629 Před 4 lety +6

    Just got my first tattoo 3 days ago. It’s on my left arm / shoulder / bicep area. Took 6 hours to complete. Pain wise, it wasn’t that bad. The first 5 hours, was okay. But the final hour was torture for me. Overall, I sat through it, and I’m extremely happy with the outcome.

    • @littlefemi1770
      @littlefemi1770 Před 4 lety

      What happened in the last hour

    • @grubhubguy9629
      @grubhubguy9629 Před 4 lety +3

      Nothing bad happened. The skin starts to get really sore after so many hours of tattooing. And when the artist wipes down the ink, the wipes start to hurt more too. 6 hours of getting tattooed is really tough.

  • @alphaholloway
    @alphaholloway Před 3 lety +3

    When you are getting your first tattoo for your 18th birthday in one month and start frantically watching videos on what to expect

  • @footballcrazydude9414
    @footballcrazydude9414 Před 3 lety +2

    I’ve got one tattoo and I’m getting another one tomorrow and this might help me not to get anxious

  • @teamrocketadministrator6457

    My first tattoo was the KoRn logo blasted on my top forearm in 2012, I still get awesome comments on it and my dream is to meet the band and Johnathan Davis!!!! KoRn is still making MAD good music!!!

  • @kaylamiller3069
    @kaylamiller3069 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m getting one Saturday and I wanted to make sure it wasn’t rude to wear headphones. I’m not very talkative so I was going to just watch a movie or something to distract from the pain but I wasn’t sure if wearing even one headphone would be considered rude to the artist.

  • @jaygarcia4879
    @jaygarcia4879 Před 4 lety +7

    I just had my first tattoo and it feels amazing. Thanks for the tips!

    • @dantheman1362
      @dantheman1362 Před 4 lety +1

      Ben G tuff I’m getting my first one tomorrow

    • @jaygarcia4879
      @jaygarcia4879 Před 4 lety

      Great! Enjoy the experience. 👊

    • @ashbinx
      @ashbinx Před 4 lety

      How it felt? I'm getting mine in 2 months on my forarm I'm kinda worried about the pain.

    • @user-eh1gc7xo7q
      @user-eh1gc7xo7q Před 4 lety

      Ash Binx exact same. What design you going for

    • @ashbinx
      @ashbinx Před 4 lety

      @@user-eh1gc7xo7q tribal. you?

  • @goldeng6rl
    @goldeng6rl Před 5 lety

    getting my first tattoo tonight!!

  • @charlottegarcia7608
    @charlottegarcia7608 Před 4 lety

    I’m getting a matching small tattoo with my mom next year for my 16th bday and I can’t wait bc it’s not only going to be my first but it’s also gonna be my moms first tattoo

  • @rahmansaeed1620
    @rahmansaeed1620 Před 5 lety +31

    What are tattoo artists thought on the customer having conversations with the artist while getting tatted? Is that something that should be completely avoided or is it ok to converse?

    • @saracuty19
      @saracuty19 Před 5 lety +11

      It probably depends on each artist honestly and also on the client, I imagine. Some people work better in silence, while others don't mind talking while working. Just check with your artist !

    • @LaMereACaniche
      @LaMereACaniche Před 5 lety +4

      Depends on the artist and the day. Are there some days where you don't feel like having small talk? They're humans.

    • @lukeschoeppner2703
      @lukeschoeppner2703 Před 5 lety +5

      I see this comment is old but I just say for 6 hours for a session and I asked this question. He said you can usually tell based on the artist. They will be talkative if they enjoy talking. If they stop talking or don’t answer a question then they like to focus! Just go off how they act! Some parts the artists really have to focus

  • @jovalwilkinson6284
    @jovalwilkinson6284 Před 5 lety +30

    Great tips I'm actually planning on getting my first tattoo September the 18th for my 22th birthday and I've been thinking about my tattoos and getting tattoos literally since I was 10 years old

    • @homixxide
      @homixxide Před 5 lety +4

      joval wilkinson do it bro. Just finished my sleeve for my bday today. my birthdays September 19 haha.

    • @Achal.
      @Achal. Před 5 lety

      Did you get it

    • @DiVi00027
      @DiVi00027 Před 5 lety

      Hope it went well!

    • @geminiaempress
      @geminiaempress Před 4 lety

      joval wilkinson happy early birthday 🎁

  • @alexander_yoko
    @alexander_yoko Před 2 lety +2

    Thank u so much! ❤

  • @connectcontune2874
    @connectcontune2874 Před 3 lety +2

    This aged perfectly!

  • @jemimamcm2247
    @jemimamcm2247 Před 4 lety +32

    I've been seeing so many 14 year olds getting stupid tattoos that I just know they will regret 😭 they should've watched this first

    • @adriox177
      @adriox177 Před 3 lety +1

      I saw a 14 year old tattoo his name and street gang code or group name on his whole arm and 5 months has passed and he never came back to school.

  • @xcepai
    @xcepai Před 4 lety +5

    5 days ago I got my first tattoo this helps me a lot thank you❤️

    • @nate4049
      @nate4049 Před 4 lety +2

      lxvelycaitlin sis how painful was it? Thinking about getting mine soon

    • @xcepai
      @xcepai Před 4 lety

      @@nate4049 to me it's not that painful I got it on my arm ;)

    • @nate4049
      @nate4049 Před 4 lety +1

      xyounqx thank you, I just recently got a half sleeve and one on my chest haha wasn’t that bad

    • @xcepai
      @xcepai Před 4 lety

      @@nate4049 no problem ;)

  • @monicaheartsgypsy7877
    @monicaheartsgypsy7877 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm going for a consultation to get my first professional tattoo. I have two, one on each ankle from when I was a teen. One I did myself, the other that was done in a basement an paid for with weed. I'm so glad I got them on my ankles. I'm also really glad I never had the resources to get the tattoos that I wanted when I was younger. I'm 28. I love tattoos and always wanted a more visible one. I really admire my artist's work. She does fine lines and stippling. I've been nervous because I haven't met her yet and I was worried I didn't have enough reference pics, but this really chilled me out about it. Especially because she is known for her black and grey flowers, which is the element in my tattoo that I don't have an exact reference picture for, just pictures of the flower to explain what I want.. But since I like her flowers, I think it will work out.

    • @monicaheartsgypsy7877
      @monicaheartsgypsy7877 Před 4 lety

      Lol, yeah I was super nervous for no reason, it went fine. My tattoo appointment isn't for another 2 months though because my artist is getting surgery this month.

  • @MissRosesTuneGarden
    @MissRosesTuneGarden Před 2 lety

    What a coincidence! My first "tattoo" was a heart stick and poke and I want to get it covered up in red ink tomorrow:)

  • @sandro3390
    @sandro3390 Před 5 lety +3

    Luv it when the *beep* comes into play in a vid of queen AW 😜

  • @oddboy9427
    @oddboy9427 Před 4 lety +3

    Im getting my first tomorrow, i thought about my idea for 2 years

  • @tristancreed
    @tristancreed Před rokem

    Thankfully, I really took time to think over every bit of ink on me. These channels giving tips definitely helped with that. And I made sure to consult some friends who can give their two cents.

  • @_lykaelarcosa9459
    @_lykaelarcosa9459 Před 3 lety +2

    I got my first tattoo on my neck below my left ear. It's a crossed sign I was 18 that time and never regret it.

  • @ricky71787
    @ricky71787 Před 4 lety +5

    I got a longhorn tattoo on my ankle after a drunk night. I don’t even remember getting it 🤦🏾‍♂️

  • @crash3x
    @crash3x Před 5 lety +3

    Question. I have one leg that has varicose veins. I thought about getting a tattoo to cover them in the front of me lower leg and shin. Would you recommend this? It would be my first tattoo . I would rather see flowers than veins

  • @the_bearded_drengr
    @the_bearded_drengr Před 5 lety +2

    I want my first tattoo when it's my 18th birthday and thanks for the tips.
    Btw I like his tattoos really cool.

  • @babiibeelz9567
    @babiibeelz9567 Před 3 lety

    Getting my tattoo tomorrow been thinking about it for a while cant wait🖤💉