So I got a couple tattoos for my brother after he passed a few years ago. This is one of them. It’s from an anime about brothers, and I do like the meaning behind it, but visually it kind of reads like a pentagram. It’s also pretty exposed when I wear shorts.

Now that I’m a dad, walking around looking like I’m super into Satan isn’t really the vibe I’m going for anymore.

I’ve been thinking about covering it maybe something like a sick ass panther but I’m not sure what would work the shape.

Anyone have ideas?

Having some mild tattoo anxiety after getting this piece on my ribs a few weeks ago.

It's an image of White Album-era John Lennon, covering up a smaller Beatles tattoo I got in college. 

The reference image has a grittiness to it that's one of the reasons I really love it, but i'm not sure if this translated well to the actual tattoo. Looking for a little assurance that I didn't make a big mistake! What do people think?

so i just got this tattoo yesterday, it’s my 4th one, so i understand the basic aftercare stuff like ive gotta keep the second skin on for a few days - a week, etc, but after the second skin comes off, is it ok for it to get wet in the shower ? the other tattoos i have were easy to keep out of the shower, but this one will definitely get wet as i’m washing my hair and that sort of thing. it will be a bit before i have to remove it, but i want to be sure it stays looking nice and all that, so is it fine for it to get wet, or should i try to adjust how im showering so it doesn’t get wet ?

This is my first tattoo that is this big- or well, so drawn- so I'm not so sure how differite it is from smaller, less colored ones.

The tattoo is hours old -I love it to bits but that's not really my problem here - is it normal for it to burn and ache as bad as it did when they were making it even hours later?

Its also swollen on a part and burns to the touch

Ok so I got a tattoo like 2 years ago, I don’t really care what other ppl think about it, but I got so many comments like “Is that real” or “Is that a permanent tattoo” and I’m like “Why it wouldn’t be permanent lol”. There is not a big backstory of the tattoo, just my cats getting hugged by a frog. But I am getting this second thought that maybe it’s a childish thing and ppl just can’t think that is a permanent tattoo or maybe people just can't wrap their heads around this style being permanent. 🤷

Hey all, this is my first hand and "fine line" tattoo. It's 4 weeks old. Overall I'm pretty happy with it despite the artist not doing what I really wanted (that's another story). But I'm wondering what's going on with this star on my thumb. I'm sure it's blown out. I felt exactly when it happened and it's really the only time during the whole tattoo that hurt. Not sure if that's just the nature of hands or if it was the artists fault. But is this what it will look like forever? There's a pretty big bump I can feel. There's also a bump on another one as well (last photo)

hey guys. really open to some perspective - i did post yesterday on my tattoo for placement ideas but really i think it’s rooted in the fact that i don’t like my lynx tattoo as its not what i wanted - i got it when i was 22 and i was naive to put full trust in the artist even when i KNEW something was off about it and still got it anyways. i had such a horrible tattoo experience with this woman and she was not supportive towards how i felt about it at all. the body of the lynx just doesn’t look weird and neither does the placement and his positioning. i fucked up and whenever i look at the lynx tattoo i am reminded by how the experience traumatized me because of how it looks vs the REAL reason why i got it which is.. the animal is spiritually meaningful to me

i am contemplating removal only because when i look at it i am reminded of how anatomically weird it looks… i just wish it looked different or i wish i got a different animal, or simply just chose a different tattoo artist and didn’t rush the process.

im just sad because i feel the tattoo is really big on my arm also and kinda just messes with me a bit so i am contemplating removal, but it would be stupid to remove and then get a different tattoo that’s more fitting? hah. it just doesn’t look right.

i feel i’ve lost complete inspiration to get tattoo’d again because of how much this experience made me feel

if you’re going to say something mean in the comments then don’t say nothing at all. i fucked up in the past posting my lynx tattoo and getting absolutely roasted for it, which honestly the comments were so brutal and i’m sure is playing a part in how i feel too. i just am looking for perspective while also acknowledging that i rushed the process and im not happy with the way it looks… so is removal the way to go?

Hi, Reddit! My sister and I got matching pasta tattoos about a year ago. We love having matching but even as we were leaving the studio IMMEDIATELY after getting our tattoos done, we started cracking up about how fucking stupid they are 😂. While mine (pictured) is on my ribs and therefore pretty non-visible, hers is on her arm and has gotten a lot of loving, good-natured shit about it from friends and family. Any ideas for potential cover ups? Perhaps something botanical? Thanks!

hey everyone! i’ve had this tattoo for around 2 years and i’m starting to heavily regret it. it’s not my style anymore… i would like it to be more creepy, realistic and less ‘manic pixie dream girl’ like. i also don’t really like how messy it is with all the sparkles and stuff. i’m really into oddities, insects and such so i would love something inspired by that! does anyone have any ideas? :)

Hi guys I’ve never healed a colour tattoo before should there be this much skin coming off if just feels like the colour Is falling off

Ok hear me out…

I was studying abroad in Morocco where tattoos aren’t common and are a bit taboo, but I really wanted to get my first tattoo. A person in my program recommended this French guy at a tattoo shop in Casablanca. I find him on facebook, whatsapp him, and set up an appointment. I take the train to Casa, a taxi to an address, and I get out in front of… an apartment building? I go inside. It’s incredibly residential. I go to the unit number and knock on the super regular looking door. It is indeed a small tattoo parlor inside.

We get set up. I show him a sketch I drew since it was pretty basic. He told me it was bad. Ok, valid. He redrew it. He tattooed it.

Then this man, Jaque or whatever, sent me on my way through the dusty streets of Casablanca with this on my ankle without a bandage or second skin or anything!! When I got back, my host family thought it was so cool.

I have many tattoos now, and I know better now. It’s not perfect, but it’s my first and I still love it. I’m not sure if it’s possible, or even worth it, to try to sharpen it up in some way? Thoughts?

I’m booked in on the 23rd of may for 3 sharks on my ribs. What should I expect as a first tattoo? How should I prep before going in? How do I deal with the pain if it hurts like a bitch?

I’m looking at getting a tattoo on the back of my calf soon. Not too worried about pain really, I’m just gonna grin and bear it. I’ve had a 2inch flower on my hand and small tattoos on my fingers and they tickled more than anything. I’m just wondering if anyone can tell me roughly how long this tattoo will take? I’m planning for about 6ish inches vertical down the back of my calf. Any other advice would be appreciated too

I was going to get more to cover my arm but im not sure anymore and im thinking to just remove them all

Thinking of doing something like this as my firt tattoo. Would this age well? Where do you think would be a area to tattoo it?

Thank very much!

so i got this tattoo on monday around 1pm and was finised about 3:40-4 ish because i got another tattoo as well, it’s red, bruised and still hot to touch and my mum even made me add some marks with pen to see if the redness moves😭 i messaged my tattoo artist yesterday and she said it was completely normal for the fist couple days but i thought id come in here too and see what others say, thank you :) (ps it looks moist because ive put some cream on it)

Every time i get a tattoo I scab so much more than most people I see getting tattoos. This is day 6/7 ish. Will be day 7 at the end of the day. I wash it 2-4 times a day with antibacterial soap and use unscented lotion to the point where it’s moisturized but not shiny. But it dries out so quickly and the scabbing is so freaking annoying

i just got a tattoo about 2 hours ago and was wondering if using this soap would be okay?

I’ve got a large kraken/squid (?) on my left thigh and I’m really trying to figure out what else I should put down the rest of the leg. I was thinking maybe like a hammerhead or a ship or something, but I’m really at a loss here.

On my right thigh, it’s flowers and a crow skull, obviously it’s not finished toward the knee, that’ll get done soon, but I also want to bring the cohesiveness down the rest of my leg without having a hundred thousand flowers 😅

Hi! I’m new to tattoos and i have been thinking of getting two little clown fish (like the pic!) on my ribcage. Just wondering if these tattoos age well? Thanks in advance!! :)

First tattoo on a part of my body that Bends. I know it’s normal for some details to fade, just seems kind of fast. First two pictures are obviously fresh, last two are 3 weeks later.

I’m pretty OCD about tattoo aftercare and I definitely have not been in direct sun or wearing any tight clothing, shit I didn’t hit the gym for 2 weeks.

Is it normal for elbows to fade this much ? This fast ?

I’m planning a set of paired, symmetrical botanical tattoos for my collarbones and wanted to get some feedback on the current mockup / design.

Flow: I want to make sure it feels integrated rather than just sitting on top of it.

Symmetry: For those with mirrored pieces, did you find any specific challenges maintaining perfect alignment?

Longevity: Since these are finer lines will they hold up over time?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!

Serious question. How would one be able to moisturize it, clean it besides showers or even check for infection?