I think you're wise for second guessing yourself. I'm still a youngin' myself, but I personally wouldn't get a tattoo until I can legally do it drunk.

I would wait on that one, a tattoo right on your hand is something people will always see and you can't really hide it like you could somewhere else, I say wait atleast 2 years.

What if you wanted to be a hand model in the future? then you could only do alternative kind of advertising.

I considered getting a tat when I was younger but I'm pleased I didn't. The designs I considered to be truly amazing back then, I would now regret having on my body permanently.

what is the design?

the short answer is yes, the long answer is yes

i'd recommend not having it done professionally though, def the wisest choice

well i dont see myself becoming a hand model. and even if i did, i could always use my other hand.



the design is something i doodled one day in history, its kind of hard to describe. its sort of an abstraction of a star in the henna style. that probably doesnt make sense...

I would say don't do it, and you may find it hard to get a Decent tattooist to do it too, as any tattooist with any sense will not tattoo what is considerd "public skin" i.e. any part of your body that can't be covered by normal clothing (gloves don't count).

and @ hadaloo most decent tattooists will not tattoo anyone who is on drugs or drunk.

I waited 3 years after I was legally allowed to have one before getting my first tattoo and still do not regret it 14 years later.

*shrug* if you're not 100% sure then wait a little longer. Give yourself a deadline, like "if I still want this in 2 years..." and then do it. That is sorta what I did. Though that was more than partly outta being a stunningly poor student. O_o woooohoo!



I can honestly say that I love my tattoo and don't regret it at all. :)

@ staffell - WTF? if she is going to get it done she shouold at least get someone who can do a good job of it rather than some backroom spunk monkey!

I think they will tattoo you anywhere you want as long asyou give them money.

at least thats how it works around here...maybe we dont have any artists with any sense, well I guess they sense when it comes to making a profit.

hahaha

it's more cost effective if you use a 2mil needle and ballpopint pen ink

i was being sarcastic btw

i would love to get a tattoo but i think im too indecisive

i knew a kid in h.s. who gave himself a tatoo with a needle and a pen.





i think he regretted after, especailly since it looked like crap

there are at least 3 people (that i know of) at my hs who have given themselves and others tattoos using needles and pen ink. although one used shoe shine mixed with urine. i kid you not.

wow, shoe shine and urine.

I wonder who convinced him or her that was a good idea, and then laughed at them after they thought it would work.

the design sounds nice though.



I'm pro ink on body. so I'd say yes, and you've thought about it long enough as well. 2 yrs is about the amt of time I spent thinking about my first one.



def get it done pro...

i'd say a BIG no to hand tats. Employers will look unfavourably on them!



Get temp ones instead- that way you'll never get bored of the design.

you've made this blog, which means you aren't ready.

think about it longer... you'r talking about THE HAND . i used to draw stars on my wrist a few months ago

I personally have a couple tattoos. It really depends on the person. If you really want it now, does it matter if you'll regret it in the futur? I'm sure i will regret mine someday, but i can look back and be like i was living in the moment, and this made me happy for at least a few years.

The hand tattoo is a little sketchy tho, just to let you know, the healing would probably be killer . but i guess thats part of the deal. U'll be so happy with the results!

just think everyone you shake hands with are going to see it...

dont get it... Wait till you're older. You are about to change into a different person being only 17

Hand, finger, and toe tattoos look REALLY BAD after several years.

on your hand? at any age id say no, not no to a tattoo but only to your hand :s

DON"T DO IT!

you'll regret it.

I've got two tattoos, but I waited until I was 21 to do the first one. A big thing for me was placement. Both of mine are sentimental and quite simple as well. I had thought about them for years and was very certain when I began the process. My first is on my lower back and the second was on my right wrist.



The thing about these was that they are easy to hide if necessary. The lower back is a bit cliche, but I liked the idea of it because it also isn't in MY face all the time so it's hard for me to get sick of seeing it.



The wrist was more personal (wise words pertaining to my grandpa, actually) and it meant a lot to me to get it. However, if need be, I can always wear long sleeves/a watch/a bracelet to cover it completely.

Blythed has an asstache! Pass it on!

I would wait if I were you. Just a year or two more. Things change. I got one at 21 and I'm still happy with it but I think I could have done better... hence my desire to get this one now...

I wouldn't get a tat on your hand. people will see that right away, and not everyone favors tattoos.

I got one right after turning 21 on my neck and now, almost 4 years later I wish I hadn't done it.

mezo, and its HOT!

i have wanted a tatoo for ages a small, plain, black star on my right wrist. I also always doodle it on and i f i regret it i could always cover it with braclets. But being 13 and my parents completly disagreeing, its like a impossible possibility.

the only people I know that regretted tatoos,

were the ones who got them young



my cousin, (who was 21 or 22 at the time) even regrets one of hers. I loved it, but she got sick of it and had it covered.



Wait as long as you can.

i know this girl who got "THUGLIFE" on her back.

she said she regretted it as soon as that needle hit her back. and i don't blame her.

Of course it is, blythed! It's on YOU!



I got my first tattoo when I was 20; a fairy on my shoulder. Since then, I have added to her with scenery that covers most of my back. In summary, think of something you can get that can be added to if you grow to not like what you originally got.

tattoos are OK, but wait a bit until you get one. I took a LOOONG time before I got mine because I wanted to be sure it's what I wanted and wouldn't want to get rid of it later. It's been almost nine years and I don't regret it one bit. Mostly becaue I designed it myself and made sure it was something that meant a lot to me and always wood. I'm going to get another one that has been about three years in the planning.



but if you want to "test out" a hand tattoo, can't you get one of those henna ones just to see how it would look?

wood = would