Arm tattoo

My name is Rebecca, and unless you’re new to my blog you know that I’m a big fan of tattoos. Here’s the story of how I got my dragon tattoo for free and how you can get your next tattoo free too…

Go here to get your free tattoo gift card

I can’t believe more people don’t know about this…

A couple of months ago I decided that it was time to get a new tattoo. I started surfing the web for a dragon tattoo design when I ran across an ad that claimed to be giving away free tattoo gift cards.

At first I thought “yeah right!”

…but then I couldn’t help but click it out of pure curiosity. Tattoos are so friggin’ expensive, and I’m not exactly rich. And boy, am I glad I checked it out!

When I landed on the site I was told to follow the instructions and I would receive a $500 tattoo gift card. I can’t really say I believed it, but I was like “what the heck, let’s try it”.

So that’s what I did, and exactly 6 days later…

I got a $500 tattoo gift card in the mail just as promised!

Here’s where I got it

I used my gift card to pay for a beautiful dragon tattoo (will post a pic later) that would have cost me $420 otherwise. I still have $80 left on the card. I haven’t decided what to do with it yet. I’m thinking about getting a small wrist tattoo maybe.

Anyways, I just wanted to share this story with you since I believe they’re still giving them away.

Go HERE to get your free $500 tattoo gift card.

I’m not sure how long they’ll keep doing this though, so go there right now if you want it.

Talk soon.
Love, Rebecca

PS. If you lack ideas for the tattoo you’re going to get with your $500, here’s where I get mine

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Questions To Ask A Tattoo Artist Before Getting A Tattoo
by Aurel Radulescu

If you are thinking of getting a tattoo, take the time to talk with
your tattoo artist. During the conversation, make sure to have a
list of questions that you would like answered prior to moving
forward with your decision. Below are a few questions that you
should definately consider asking:

–How long have you been in business?

This is important in determining how professional the work will be
and what type of reputation the business has. If the tattoo studio
is a member of the Better Business Bureau, check out their record
to see about any complaints that have been initiated within the
previous 36 months.

–What are your qualifications?

Before you see a doctor, isn’t it important to know that they are
qualified? Absolutely. The same is true with a tattoo artist. Even
though the two professions are completely different, there are
similarities in that both involve the use of needles and both
professionals must be knowledgeable in their approach at
sterilizing their equipment. An individual’s qualifications and
training history will tell you a lot about what to expect.

–Do you guarantee your work?

If the final image isn’t exactly as you had hoped for, will it be
fixed at n0 charge or what is the process if you are unhappy with
the tattoo? Is there any type of refund policy? These are all
important in determining service after the sale.

–Can I see samples of your work or do you have references?

If you want to know about the quality of work, you should always
ask for references in any business.

–How much will this cost?

Before agreeing to a specific tattoo design, you will want to know
the full cost involved. Large tattoos can be very costly, but even
the smallest design can be expensive if you are on a budget. Do
yourself a favor and avoid any surprises - ask about the costs
upfront.

–How many tattoos have you done?

This will give you a good indication of the experience level and
how much design work the artist has done.

–What is the likelihood of an infection and how may I prevent one
from occurring?

Every good tattoo artist can provide this information. He/she
should be able to tell you what to do to lessen the likelihood of
an infection and what to do if you suspect that one may be
developing.

–Is there anyone who should not get a tattoo, such as someone with
certain medical conditions?

This is important, especially if you are asking because you have a
condition that concerns you. Individuals with thin blood, for
instance, may be more cautious about anything that involves
breaking the skin or needles. The same is true of individuals with
other conditions, which should be addressed prior to agreeing to be
tattooed.

–If I have a fear of needles, is there any way to help me through
the process of getting a tattoo?

Don’t feel bad if this is you. A lot of people have a fear of
needles, which is a device used in creating tattoos. If you are
afraid, it never hurts to explain this to the tattoo artist
beforehand so that he/she can try to take extra steps to make you
feel at ease or to make the experience a less painful one for you.

–How long will the tattooing process take?

This is important, especially if you are getting a tattoo on your
lunch break. All kidding aside, you will want to know how long to
expect the process to take so that you can plan the rest of your
day accordingly.

This article is to be used for informational purposes only. The
information contained herein is not intended to be used in place
of, or in conjunction with, professional medical advice. Before
deciding on getting a tattoo or having one removed, the patient
must consult a licensed medical doctor for medical advice and/or to
determine the best course of action for his/her individual
healthcare needs.

Find more about foot tattoos designs, fairy tattoos and many other
tattoo designs and resources on Aurel’s website
http://www.todaytattoos.com/

Believe it or not, getting infected with some nasty blood disease
isn’t the only risk you’re facing in a tattoo studio.

No, I’m not gonna tell you about the risks of getting beaten up by
some huge, crazy tattoo artist with tattoos on every inch of his
body who freaks out at you after too many “pre-qualifying”
questions…

…Although now when I think about it, that might very well be a risk
worth considering

Well, that was a bad joke…

You have every right in the world to ask everything you want to
know before letting someone stick a needle through your skin
without getting beaten up, and the risk of that happening is
probably VERY small…

In fact, as I told you in my last email, “pre-qualifying” the
tattoo artist is a very important thing…

Ok, let’s get to the subject of today’s email…

What I want to talk to you about is the importance of having the
right mindset prior to stepping into a tattoo studio.

If you don’t have the right mindset, especially if you’re a very
impulsive person you risk….

1.    …allowing yourself to be taken in by the artist’s impressive
sales-pitch on why his award-winning studio is no doubt the best in
town and why you shouldn’t even think about getting a tattoo
somewhere else.

2.    ….fooling yourself into believing the artist when listening to
him/her explaining why that specific tattoo you glanced at for 3
millionths of a second is so special and “just perfect for you”.

3.    …being inspired by the atmosphere - the walls covered with
tattoo flash, the people getting tattooed in every corner of your
eye - the atmosphere that just screams: “getting tattooed is the
most natural thing in the world! I need to check out the designs on
the walls and pick one ASAP and then proceed to having one of these
cool guys put it on my skin!”

The solution to avoiding these obvious risks spells
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E.

Before entering a tattoo studio you need to…

…KNOW what kind of tattoo you want.

…KNOW that the studio/artist is a skilled, reputable one who takes
hygiene seriously.

…KNOW that you’re not going to make an impusive decision that you
will regret later.

Good luck!

Talk soon,
Rebecca

Let’s start by discussing weight loss…

Yes, losing weight CAN result in your tattoo changing shape, but it
can also hold its shape just fine.

If you fit one or more of the descriptions below you should
probably consider waiting until you’ve reached your desired weight
before getting a tattoo:

1. You’re planning to lose A LOT of weight very quickly.

2. You’re planning to lose weight and tend to develop stretch marks
easily.

3. You’re planning to lose weight and you’re part of the older
generation of tattoo freaks and your skin is starting to lose a
little bit of its elasticity, alternatively you have a very dry
skin.

If you just wanna shape up a little and lose a few pounds, then you
shouldn’t have to worry - even if you fit one of the descriptions
above.

Now on to muscle building…

Same thing here, if you’re looking to put on a LOT of muscle mass
very quickly,  I can’t guarantee that your tattoo won’t be
affected, unless it’s placed on a part of your body where you can’t
gain that much muscle mass.

However, for your muscles to grow fast enough to affect the shape
of your tattoos you’d probably have to use steroids. If you’re just
into normal weight lifting the amount of muscle gain is nowhere
near quick or dramatic enough to ruin your tattoos.

What about pregnancy then?

When getting pregnant the skin on your belly gets very heavily
stretched, which may actually be dramatic enough to cause some
reallybad distortion. Also worth considering is what your
belly tattoo will look like if you have to have a c-section when
delivering your child?

Personally I would recommend all women not to get a tattoo on your
belly area unless you are sure you’re never gonna give birth.

So to summarize - weight loss or muscle building will in most cases
not affect your tattoo, but if you’re planning to gain A LOT of
muscles very quickly, or lose A LOT of weight, I suggest you wait
with a tattoo until you’re done with the transformation - just to
be on the safe side.

And again, all you girls out there, please think twice before
getting a tattoo on your belly area!

Now don’t use your tattoos as an excuse for not getting in shape
{!firstname}. Tattoos look so much better on a healthy, lean body,
and unless you’re planning to become Mr. Universe in 30 days or lose
half your body weight, it’s most probably not going to hurt your
tattoos.

And if you haven’t got your first tattoo yet, that’s just another
great reason to start working out now so that your body will match
the beauty of your tattoo once you get it.

I won’t lie to you. Of course there will be a certain amount of
discomfort, but most people describe it with “not as bad as I
thought”.

Some other common words are “annoying” or “it feels like a hot
scratch”.

I would say that the level of pain depends on two things:

1. The person

2. On what part of your body you are getting tattooed.

What I mean by saying that the pain depends on the person is that
some people tend to be more nervous than others, and I would say
that the pain largely depends on your mental state during the
process.

Everyone has heard a horror story about someone they knew that went
to get a tattoo and the pain was so intense they passed out. Well
if your tattoo artist is a professional you should have minimum
discomfort.

One of the main reasons their tattoo was so painful is
probably because the tattoo artist was digging or grinding the
needles into the skin.

Another reason might be that the person was nervous and freaked out
to the point that once the needle hit the skin they were so tense
that they passed out.

Here are some body parts listed in order of the level of
sensitivity.

#1: Obviously the genitals are the most painful location for a
tattoo

#2: Your sternum, ribs, hands, and feet are very sensitive.

#3: Ankles, lower back, neck, under arm, around the groin area, and
head.

#4: The least sensitive areas, and generally most popular for that
reason, are your upper arms or forearms, calves, shoulder blade,
outer thigh, and bottom.

My best advice if you’re a “first-timer” and scared that it’s gonna
hurt is to be mentally prepared and tell yourself that it’s not
going to be that bad, cause it really isn’t. Try to be as relaxed
possible and take deep breaths during the whole process.