Tattoo Dos and Don'ts with Jon Mesa | INKED

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • Tattoo artist, Jon Mesa, shares some dos and don'ts with us when it comes to tattooing, and getting tattooed.
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  • @Whoozerdaddy
    @Whoozerdaddy Před 5 lety +10186

    This dude is cool. Not pretentious or full of himself, like some "ink masters" . . .

    • @MeepMeep88
      @MeepMeep88 Před 5 lety +85

      Till you realize he's wearing a Supreme shirt O.o..

    • @echos9536
      @echos9536 Před 5 lety +245

      Candi Soda wearing supreme is no different than Nike or adidas

    • @chimoRee
      @chimoRee Před 5 lety +16

      @@echos9536 nah it's rather "super uncool"

    • @Philipyourlungs
      @Philipyourlungs Před 5 lety +81

      He’s real nice, been tattooed by him once at a convention.

    • @SpacedOutJetson
      @SpacedOutJetson Před 5 lety +7

      Whoozerdaddy yeah I met him last weekend, he’s cool as hell

  • @Stayvigilant999
    @Stayvigilant999 Před 5 lety +3158

    Most chill tattoo artist I’ve seen on here

    • @user00289
      @user00289 Před 4 lety +32

      1.5k likes but u ain’t had a reply so ama just leave this here

    • @matthewb8774
      @matthewb8774 Před měsícem

      3.1k I agree i'd love a tattoo from him.

  • @hector.2236
    @hector.2236 Před 5 lety +6443

    I wanna get a tattoo of his giggle

  • @atb89
    @atb89 Před 5 lety +4874

    I like his laugh.

  • @qqidiwqehdfoiwqehoi1031
    @qqidiwqehdfoiwqehoi1031 Před 5 lety +5975

    I've decided to quit going to the gym and have muscles tattooed onto my body instead

  • @ClydeDay
    @ClydeDay Před 5 lety +512

    My artist around 15 years ago said. "One friend is cool, It's 20$ extra every friend after that, and that chatty friend it's 500$ added".

    • @gBaldaconi
      @gBaldaconi Před 3 lety +12

      i feel like this should be a thing

  • @ReyJugo
    @ReyJugo Před 5 lety +1596

    I like this guy a lot, seems like he’s really understanding and loves what he does

  • @pat5436
    @pat5436 Před 4 lety +1672

    Wait, I’ve seen this couch somewhere before

  • @teodorteisberg8344
    @teodorteisberg8344 Před 5 lety +1265

    Tattooing has got to be the most looked down upon artforms. Honestly an amazing way to express yourself. Keep 'em coming Inked

    • @annoythefish
      @annoythefish Před 5 lety +12

      ??? It's just drawing on stupid people with more money than they know what to do with

    • @inked
      @inked  Před 5 lety +235

      ​@@annoythefish Approximately 32 million adults in America are considered to be illiterate. Approximately 130 million American adults have a tattoo.

    • @mvoss2382
      @mvoss2382 Před 5 lety +49

      @Christian Gutierrez Yeah but graffiti I can at least see where people are coming from. It might be amazing art but on the end of the day it's on someone else's stuff. Does this mean I hate graffiti? No. However, I can see getting annoyed at someone painting on my nice shiny building. Tattoos, on the other hand, are on my skin, which is 100% mine so if you don't like it too bad.

    • @mook_butt8037
      @mook_butt8037 Před 4 lety +26

      annoythefish right, because incredibly smart people (like doctors or lawyers) absolutely never get tattooed. Nor do people ever save up for tattoos....

    • @aileen9266
      @aileen9266 Před 4 lety +7

      annoythefish you‘re ridiculous.

  • @rellohz2755
    @rellohz2755 Před 5 lety +613

    He makes you comfortable to get a tattoo. Hope he gets more clients from this video 👍🏿

    • @richiesaesthetics2984
      @richiesaesthetics2984 Před 4 lety

      U gon get bugga

    • @ljdelaney2286
      @ljdelaney2286 Před 4 lety +1

      He def will, it’s inevitable

    • @greenmarine5
      @greenmarine5 Před 2 lety

      Those types are the best salesmen/women. It's always about sales and money, do your research...use the best artist in your area, just like politics, never listen to the words but watch their actions. Simple common sense goes along way to get what is good for you.

  • @4869luv
    @4869luv Před 5 lety +405

    His little giggle is everything lol

  • @Nooorrriii
    @Nooorrriii Před 5 lety +1822

    “Don’t get a small tattoo in the middle of the arm, especially if you want a sleeve later” oops...

    • @ramzansingh5668
      @ramzansingh5668 Před 4 lety +7

      Abby Suh oh no

    • @CALIFORNIAsGAMER
      @CALIFORNIAsGAMER Před 4 lety +31

      Abby Suh cover it up cause you fucked up

    • @gino1802
      @gino1802 Před 4 lety +12

      And here I am with a big ole elbow tat😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @johnnymichael1804
      @johnnymichael1804 Před 4 lety +20

      Yep. Learning that the hard way as we speak. Just did a cover up of my first tattoo, on the way to my second sleeve....

    • @zakwoodley1617
      @zakwoodley1617 Před 4 lety +12

      True I’m coving most of my small tattoos up with my sleeve work lmao!😂 waisted money!

  • @madisonaustin9394
    @madisonaustin9394 Před 4 lety +519

    Missed opportunity to call this Tat-do’s and dont’s

  • @KingJerry2323
    @KingJerry2323 Před 4 lety +857

    Almost thought this was Jorge masvidal

  • @lokismischief2512
    @lokismischief2512 Před 4 lety +282

    I love my hand tattoos, but I heard a thousand doors simultaneously shut all those moons ago. Now I bookkeep for a respectable accountant. Life is funny.
    My personal philosophy consists "of judge me not by my attire or body art. Judge me by my bloody character"
    If someone declines my employment due to my tattoos, they're not worth selling my time, effort and ingenuity to them for. I think thats fair and not tooooo arrogant.

    • @JoshConder
      @JoshConder Před 4 lety +19

      That doesn’t sound arrogant at all. It’s fair to assume that your time would be wasted by a company that’s not willing to look past tattoos. Of course, that only goes so far; face tattoos are vastly different from knuckle tattoos.

    • @superetfgirll
      @superetfgirll Před 4 lety +10

      Judging tats is a good red flag for knowing what job to avoid.

    • @tomd5357
      @tomd5357 Před 3 lety

      While a tattoo doesn't affect your ability to do a job, it would make me question their decision-making ability if they rock up with a face tattoo.

    • @lokismischief2512
      @lokismischief2512 Před 3 lety +2

      @@tomd5357 tbh ive seen some very tasteful f.tats but its true to say that an absurd amount of people really fuck up with that decision. I won't get my face done till my 40's probably.

  • @isthecarpetcomfortable9410
    @isthecarpetcomfortable9410 Před 5 lety +697

    "If you're a soundcloud rapper, get your face tattooed." LMAO
    *edit*
    I also really like this guy! He seems super laidback and chill. Definetly someone I'd like to get a tattoo from.

    • @vincentmayta4855
      @vincentmayta4855 Před 4 lety +1

      Excellent, excellent video, homie. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 Vince

  • @DustySquitoNM
    @DustySquitoNM Před 3 lety +71

    This dude is easily one of the most likeable artists they've had on one of these videos. I would totally visit this guy's shop if I was in his neck of the woods.

  • @SmaShleeStar
    @SmaShleeStar Před 5 lety +141

    I love so much that you said Pinterest tattoos are okay. There is definitely some beautiful art out there. Make it your own. Love it!

  • @mariazaragoza9181
    @mariazaragoza9181 Před 5 lety +433

    So glad I can have a series of videos on tattoos, not many channels like this! Thanks!

    • @inked
      @inked  Před 5 lety +19

      Glad to have you binge watch with us! For our Tattoo Artists Answer series we play "take a shot for every black shirt you see." Highly recommend.

    • @mariazaragoza9181
      @mariazaragoza9181 Před 5 lety +4

      @@inked oh my god 😂 thanks for that, will def do it next time I binge watch them! 😚💘

  • @edgarflores3300
    @edgarflores3300 Před 5 lety +181

    This guy right here just got a fan, homeboy hella dope

  • @OmgBsitka
    @OmgBsitka Před 5 lety +109

    This kind of advice makes me feel so much better about getting a tattoo

  • @abigaelrarts2257
    @abigaelrarts2257 Před 4 lety +9

    I find most of the tattoo artists featured on this channel are stuck up and judgemental so it's nice to have this guy on here he's a breath of fresh air, and actually seems to enjoy what he does, and cares about the client :)

  • @sexysergioscotland6133
    @sexysergioscotland6133 Před 4 lety +32

    This guy is honestly the least pretentious tattoo artist I've ever watched, so refreshing to see as some artists are just totally up themselves.

  • @alexcrane6552
    @alexcrane6552 Před 5 lety +375

    the BEST laugh

  • @GaGaObession
    @GaGaObession Před 5 lety +477

    why do keep watching all these tattoo videos 😂 I literally don’t ever plan on getting one but these videos are so fun to watch

    • @TheSkilledSnowman
      @TheSkilledSnowman Před 5 lety +1

      RJ In LOL

    • @legofeak12
      @legofeak12 Před 5 lety +2

      RJ In I have 914 tattoos

    • @CALIFORNIAsGAMER
      @CALIFORNIAsGAMER Před 4 lety +2

      RJ In because f these videos now a year later I have all my arms done many chest and back and legs are all covered too now they gave me real solid advice tattoo manners is important my artist always hooks it up with extra shit

    • @amberrichey2769
      @amberrichey2769 Před 4 lety +2

      Don't ever plan? Maybe not right now. Never ever say never😉

    • @amberrichey2769
      @amberrichey2769 Před 4 lety

      @@deanal-jackson4593 how so? I don't really know anything about justin bieber

  • @Serafina539
    @Serafina539 Před 5 lety +535

    I wish there were an episode on aftercare and what your guys’ personal experience is with a client if they happen to come back w some concerns

    • @GetOffMyy
      @GetOffMyy Před 5 lety +2

      Silvia Marquez aquaphor

    • @CuteIcingPanda
      @CuteIcingPanda Před 5 lety +6

      @@GetOffMyy not every artist recommends Aquaphor although I do hear about it alot. When I got mine done they actually told me they advise against it because people put too much on. Instead, they gave me Redemption Tattoo Care, the aftercare cream stuff. It was way easier for me to put a thin layer on that way.

    • @GetOffMyy
      @GetOffMyy Před 5 lety +14

      CuteIcingPanda if they put too much on that doesn’t mean it’s a bad product it just means they don’t know how to follow instructions. I have over 12 tattoos and never had an issue with aquaphor. Been using it since I was a teenager.

    • @mariannearsenault2021
      @mariannearsenault2021 Před 5 lety +3

      Secondskin made the process much easier and faster for me if you wanna look it up

    • @nickj12
      @nickj12 Před 5 lety

      i like this idea. They should do that next.

  • @RYANMEISTERR
    @RYANMEISTERR Před 5 lety +144

    I need a ten hour video of him laughing

  • @stevemuzz1163
    @stevemuzz1163 Před 5 lety +51

    Finally!! A really chill artist and cool guy talking extremely sensible.

  • @patricioaroncastrillonross8372

    I like him the most, great guy really chill🤙

  • @flixnchills
    @flixnchills Před 5 lety +629

    BWOOP WOOP WOOP BWOOP WOOP.

  • @ItsJustWavy
    @ItsJustWavy Před 5 lety +36

    i want my first tattoo from this guy. he sounds cool and chill as hell.

  • @carlose.2882
    @carlose.2882 Před 5 lety +257

    Dude got a funny laugh

  • @deathstar013
    @deathstar013 Před 4 lety +8

    Woooow. This is how all of these "do's and don'ts" should go. He's such a reasonable person and his laugh is the cutest thing ever.

  • @DarrynJones
    @DarrynJones Před 5 lety +110

    CZcams keeps suggesting this channel to me and it's working - I'm much closer to getting my first tattoo thanks to these videos

    • @sonalprabhu
      @sonalprabhu Před 5 lety

      2l

    • @inked
      @inked  Před 5 lety +18

      We are here for the cause!

    • @acetrouble3410
      @acetrouble3410 Před 4 lety +1

      I got my first tattoo at 18 n I promise it’s worth it. Make sure it’s something u like or something u think looks good n just enjoy it. Don’t sweat it n don’t regret it.

  • @lancer2009ful
    @lancer2009ful Před 4 lety +27

    See I like the way this guy says tips aren’t necessary they just show how much you liked the work

  • @linht8972
    @linht8972 Před 4 lety +26

    Omg I love this guy, so down-to-earth, great advice, and his adorable laugh though...!

  • @RumbleFish69
    @RumbleFish69 Před rokem +6

    Wow, you, my friend, have one of the best artist attitudes I've ever come across. It's great to hear these things coming from a serious artist!

  • @coreneworthen9243
    @coreneworthen9243 Před 5 lety +70

    i like his energy

  • @MyEmoSk8terBoi
    @MyEmoSk8terBoi Před 5 lety +29

    I loved this video! He was so entertaining! He needs to be in more videos

  • @zarajones5428
    @zarajones5428 Před 4 lety +3

    I love how humble this guy is

  • @raquelfloris4911
    @raquelfloris4911 Před 3 lety +10

    I just did my first tattoo. Its quite big on my forearm and now I am so in love with the idea of more tattoos I wish I could get a sleeve on same arm. Tattoo placement is very important. Let's see what I can do in the coming years

  • @serialvapist5807
    @serialvapist5807 Před 5 lety +21

    7:50 I learned that the hard way. I'd also say even if you think you're only going to get one tattoo in a place like your arm, plan it like you're getting a sleeve. Then if you want a sleeve later you don't have to compromise with the tattoo you already have. If you never get the sleeve then no problem.

  • @elisabethasbaek8576
    @elisabethasbaek8576 Před 5 lety +323

    Ah such a pleasant dude!

  • @leiannesw4926
    @leiannesw4926 Před 5 lety +8

    Love your laugh! Perfect advice!. The only thing I might add is, many people are afraid to say that they think the art is too big for their foot or wherever. There is nothing wrong with asking if it can be shrunk down a little. They end up hating it and go to a different artist after that due to embarrassment. Talk to your artist people!

  • @elliezavala6038
    @elliezavala6038 Před 4 lety +35

    He tattoos at No Idols in nyc 😄 I highly recommend that tattoo shop!

    • @Mh-xe1zh
      @Mh-xe1zh Před 3 lety +1

      omg yessss new york

  • @AnneDank69420
    @AnneDank69420 Před 5 lety +432

    I usually ask for A price but NEVER haggle.
    I literally just want to know how much money to get 😂

    • @TheSpanky122
      @TheSpanky122 Před 5 lety +17

      TheGothick666 Seriously exactly what I’m thinkin every time

    • @nicolewuelleh8637
      @nicolewuelleh8637 Před 5 lety +94

      Yeah, when some of these artists talk about money it comes off like you can't ask at all. But everyone needs to know how much an artist will charge for the piece. That doesn't mean they will start haggling. You do want to know if you can even afford that artist or that you need to save a little longer if they are really the artist you want.

    • @joseph8684
      @joseph8684 Před 5 lety +6

      @Victoria Ascencio he isn't saying there isn't, just that it's nice to be prepared and be able to set aside a reasonable amount specifically for the tattoo

    • @Nillu89
      @Nillu89 Před 5 lety +18

      They charge by the hour, so by "asking A price" it's more of "how long do you, insert tattoo artist, think this will take". And then save a larger sum for the sitting, just in case!

    • @keithlukeswanson9345
      @keithlukeswanson9345 Před 4 lety +5

      Foreal. Honestly it’s never wrong to ask for an estimate because you don’t wanna come up short when it’s time to pay.

  • @ThemCoolTurts911
    @ThemCoolTurts911 Před 4 lety +2

    This guys open minded and understanding/reasonable, would definitely try to get a tattoo from him

  • @cdrain08
    @cdrain08 Před 5 lety

    Down to earth fella. Good concise answers, probably the best one of these I've seen.

  • @LeaveChrisAlone18
    @LeaveChrisAlone18 Před 5 lety +14

    Thanks for the chest tattoo advice, I'm getting one next week!

  • @littleKay7743
    @littleKay7743 Před 5 lety +6

    I went by myself and I was praised for my lack of movement when I got my forearm done. And I completely understand what he is saying. Sure I kinda regret getting my whole forearm done but oh well, what's done is done

  • @holdenperkins1758
    @holdenperkins1758 Před 4 lety +2

    Tattoo artists are literally the chillest people

  • @ovrnightbeats6359
    @ovrnightbeats6359 Před 3 lety

    he has such a great vibe to him, seems like a chill ass dude

  • @bexo7406
    @bexo7406 Před 3 lety +4

    his laugh is contagious I love it

  • @drusinger392
    @drusinger392 Před 5 lety +34

    His laugh is amazing 😂

  • @estrellacasias
    @estrellacasias Před 4 lety

    Hes so chill not pretentious at all like I'd feel comfortable asking questions and genuine advice

  • @RoyaEnfieldBSAman
    @RoyaEnfieldBSAman Před 2 lety

    This dude is so chill. Love it, and great advice.

  • @M01234R
    @M01234R Před 4 lety +5

    This guy is the man, wish I could get something done by him

  • @BabvBlues
    @BabvBlues Před 5 lety +67

    Love this interview ^__^

  • @gagagucci
    @gagagucci Před 5 lety +32

    Thanks inked and Jon Mesa! Good info.

  • @defineandi9797
    @defineandi9797 Před 5 lety +11

    I love his little laugh, he's so handsome.

  • @blob23455
    @blob23455 Před 5 lety +47

    The Hygiene part was the funniest part! XD

  • @jessepond2062
    @jessepond2062 Před 5 lety +50

    I wanna get tattooed by this guy 👍

  • @satanballs
    @satanballs Před 4 lety +1

    I like this artist! Most artists are straight STUCK UP! Love this dude.

  • @chenaraseepersad3482
    @chenaraseepersad3482 Před 3 lety

    He’s so chill I love him

  • @Harloha
    @Harloha Před 5 lety +7

    Jon Mesa is so laid back and chill, dude is cool. Would be the shit to get some ink by him.

  • @Cdubble
    @Cdubble Před 5 lety +4

    He said it but I'll remind yall, drink water and eat before your tattoo or you'll pass out I've seen it happen. This is definitely the best video I've seen on here

  • @myviewsonly8980
    @myviewsonly8980 Před 4 lety +1

    Somehow, this popped into my recommended (I’m 21 male and don’t have tattoos, although I’m an ex heroin addict so I want one on the crook of my right arm to cover the scars). So idk anything about tattoos, but this dude is cool af! Like seriously, he was entertaining and genuine. Cool video!

  • @JOHAN-ml8vn
    @JOHAN-ml8vn Před rokem

    love how chill he is

  • @tarsishernandez7934
    @tarsishernandez7934 Před 4 lety +10

    he’s so down to earth and i love that !

  • @ready_red99
    @ready_red99 Před 5 lety +4

    My favourite artist on this channel

  • @BeeKay4444
    @BeeKay4444 Před 3 lety +4

    Also his laugh is everything.

  • @bigG88
    @bigG88 Před 5 lety +98

    What a chill dude. So many on these videos come across as pretentious db’s.
    Would love to get my other sleeve from him.

  • @korie4198
    @korie4198 Před 3 lety +3

    I always bring my artist a drink and snack as well because I want him to have energy and be in a good mood while he does my work.

  • @cheyanne510
    @cheyanne510 Před 4 lety +6

    I just got my first tattoo and it was inspired by on I saw on Pinterest. My artist made it her own and I loved it!!

  • @robertsonbautista1084

    My man! His shop is nyc is my go to. Tons of talented artist in that studio. Dude is working on my halfsleeve and im already getting tons of compliment on his work.

  • @Jade-uy5vv
    @Jade-uy5vv Před 3 lety +1

    His laugh is everything ❤️

  • @Romyyy9
    @Romyyy9 Před 5 lety +11

    he seems like a great person, very chill! I'd definitely get tattooed by him

  • @emuyouwho20
    @emuyouwho20 Před 4 lety +10

    Thank you Jon! I’m deciding on whether I get my first tattoo or not. This really helped guide me!

  • @thomassantomartino7337
    @thomassantomartino7337 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video with a lot of good advice. Thank you.

  • @Blindboiiiii
    @Blindboiiiii Před 5 měsíci

    It’s so nice to see someone in the industry not being a gate keeper, so many of these videos have tattoo artists hating on certain styles or types of clients, let people live and do what they want with their bodies!

  • @danbenson2085
    @danbenson2085 Před 5 lety +6

    Good video John, getting my neck done now, I think it may be my favorite haha

  • @diegoaltamirano5
    @diegoaltamirano5 Před 5 lety +22

    When I got my sleeve, told my artist what I wanted (Greek Gods) mostly realism. After that I trusted him to take his skill and put it on paper then my arm. Best decision I’ve ever made!

    • @TheAce1916
      @TheAce1916 Před 4 lety +2

      Exactly. My back piece and first tattoo I gave the artist a general concept and said to make it their own. Best tattoos on me

  • @julesjoy6499
    @julesjoy6499 Před 4 lety

    Man this dude is so damn chill.

  • @hippopajamas
    @hippopajamas Před 5 lety

    What excellent advice from a super chill dude! Wow!

  • @MommaCavy
    @MommaCavy Před 5 lety +6

    As for the free rein clients I told my artist that I really want to get a half sleeve done but I wanted it to have something to do with owls and literature, otherwise she could do whatever she wanted. I think it's kind of fun to see what the artist comes up with.

  • @G4V1N
    @G4V1N Před 5 lety +9

    Omg his laugh is adorable

  • @friendlychips
    @friendlychips Před 4 lety +2

    This was a very helpful and interesting video!

  • @maybevanesa9819
    @maybevanesa9819 Před 2 lety

    I love everything about his energy

  • @-nonsense-
    @-nonsense- Před 4 lety +68

    He lowkey looks like Masvidal.

  • @cassiusfelix2805
    @cassiusfelix2805 Před 4 lety +4

    I want this guy tattoo me he seems super chill

  • @danielhoward2611
    @danielhoward2611 Před 3 lety

    I got recommended an Ink masters episode on FB now I know a ton and am contemplating getting one.

  • @max_3626
    @max_3626 Před 5 lety

    Hope u guys hit 300k soon!!

  • @givemesomesugar
    @givemesomesugar Před 5 lety +23

    such a cool guy

  • @gagaforgloria
    @gagaforgloria Před 5 lety +6

    Love his laugh 🥰

  • @indiashante1560
    @indiashante1560 Před 3 lety +2

    He has the most adorable giggle lol

  • @ailedalanis9339
    @ailedalanis9339 Před 4 lety

    Been following Jon Mesa since 2014! He so talented and handsome 😂😍

  • @AnthoniCarmen
    @AnthoniCarmen Před 5 lety +4

    Legit the cutest laugh ever

  • @LPWWE06
    @LPWWE06 Před 3 lety +15

    Yea I get why Pete Davidson gets inked by this dude, he's cool as hell

  • @5464654135756
    @5464654135756 Před 4 lety

    He is so genuine.

  • @shelbycrutchfield845
    @shelbycrutchfield845 Před 2 lety

    Love this guys vibe.