<p>I want to get a tattoo. I'm about as straight-edge as they get, and am sick of it. So, I suppose getting a tattoo would be a way for me to rebel...a little. </p>
<p>I want to get "الايمان" (the faith) on the inside of my wrist (easy to hide place).</p>
<p>My worry is that I'm terrified of needles and excessive pain, but really want the tattoo. I'm a straight up wimp when it comes to pain, I think butterfly needles for drawing blood hurt. </p>
<p>I plan to suck it up, toss on some anesthetic and deal...but could use some advice or experiences from those who actually have tattoos?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t be too worried about it, really. I don’t know people who’ve had tattoos on their wrists, but I haven’t heard anyone I personally know complain about excessive pain. I know it varies between who/where it’s done, though.</p>
<p>I’d be more concerned with the artist than the tattoo itself.</p>
<p>(Absolutely do not go for a straight-edge tattoo. Or a tramp-stamp. Or anything too generic. Otherwise, more power to you!)</p>
<p>Another possibility is to get a piercing first. And i dont mean a normal ear piercing, but maybe something like a facial, ear cartilage, or body piercing. If you ask me, this is an better way to “rebel” because it is not nearly as permanent and much cheaper too.</p>
<p>I know some ppl that have got tattoos that are stupid as **** just because they wanted to rebel, so make sure you really really want it</p>
<p>Jazrie481: Eh, I’ve been better. Trying to fast as left me a bit on the weak side, at the moment. Yourself? And I do speak Arabic. I have trouble reading it, though.
I’m illiterate in several languages.</p>
<p>JTG123: No, I’ve had my mind set on this tattoo for several years. I’ve just been too much of a wimp to actually get it. I’m trying to schedule an appointment for this weekend and just suck it up.</p>
<p>^ Ah, I’m the opposite. I can speak it and write it, but can’t read it. The being able to write it and not being able to read it…interesting problem that occurs.</p>
<p>I really have trouble reading it online. The text is always absurdly small.</p>
<p>My recommendation is to do A LOT of research to find a tattoo artist who is clean and talented, even if you have to travel a bit to get the best. This will be on your body for the rest of your life and I would want to make sure that you find someone who isn’t going to screw it up. </p>
<p>Secondly, consider doing something such as having an artistic friend do a mock of the tattoo on your wrist in sharpie or henna so you can wear it around for a while. You might find after two weeks or so that you’re really tired of seeing it, and that’s a good indication that you’re not going to want it there for the rest of your life.</p>
<p>My best advice is to seriously think about this for at least 4-6 months before you actually get it done. The idea may seem great right now, but you might not be so keen on it anymore if you give yourself a lot of time to reconsider. If you really want this adornment on your body for the rest of your life, there’s no reason you can’t wait at least that long to make sure.</p>
<p>i’m a huge baby about needles, too, but i promise getting a tattoo really wasn’t that bad at all. i have a peace sign inside my right ankle.</p>
<p>it feels more like something stinging you than actual pain (and it’s super addictive–you’ll want another!). i remember i was pretty anxious and the tattoo artist made the first little stroke just to show me how it was and i was like, “oh, that’s it?”</p>
<p>he said women usually do better than men about it, too, for whatever reason.</p>
<p>i went to a reputable place, but i really didn’t need to carefully select an artist because my design was so simple. yours sounds like it would be the same.</p>
<p>Unless you cover it with make-up or you wear wrist-length sleeves all the time, it’s going to be easily visible…trust me. One of my best friends has a tattoo on her inner wrist.</p>
<p>Also, if you’re worried about visibility/what other people will think, that’s usually a good sign that you’re not ready for the tattoo yet.</p>
<p>If you’re dead set on a tattoo, just make absolutely positive you do your research. Go into the place before the day of your appointment to make sure it is sterile and clean. Ask to see a tattoo artist actually perform a tattoo…make sure they change out the inks/needle when they’re supposed to.</p>
<p>leah377-women naturally have a higher pain tolerance. It’s a built-in defense mechanism for having babies. :)</p>
<p>I was thinking more about employers who are not exactly keen on visible tattoos.
I just plan to slap a wrist watch or a bracelet or something on it. </p>
<p>Thanks Leah377, that was actually very helpful.</p>
<p>I probably should do more research on this place.</p>
<p>As I’ve already said, I’ve wanted this exact tattoo for several years. It’s taken awhile to deal with my fear of needles (which apparently, I haven’t fully.)
So besides additional smart ass comments, additional suggestions would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Questions/comments are warmly welcomed, rude comments…not so much.</p>
<p>Then again, it’s late (for me at least) and I’ve got horrible case of insomnia, so I’m a little grumpy. So, I’m sorry in advanced if I’m taking certain remarks the wrong way or responding poorly.</p>