General Chat

Hi BB the swelling on mine took about a day to go down, and the soreness a couple of days! it depends on how big the tattoo and where it is i think! x karen

how long does the swelling take to go down?And when does the soreness stop? BB xx

Hi BB Well done!!! karen x

Well done - told you it would be OK!! My Mum said the same to me - and I'm more than twice your age!

Oh dear.....My mum just told me off for getting a tattoo,of all people u think she would know Im 22 years old and I can do what i want....lol BB xx

I got a rose,with hearts going down the stem,I even watched the woman do the coloured bit,Im getting brave in my old age! BB xx

Hi Donna, what design have you got, or have I missed you telling us?

Im back home!It doesn't hurt at all!the worst bit is when they do the outline,I had to bite my lip for that bit! Its hurting more now than they actual tattoo did,but thats cos it's on my hip and my jeans are covering it, I actually nearly fell asleep when she was doing the colour! If you want one,go for it,I'm the biggest wimp known to man and If i can do it anyone can! BB xx

my fella had a massive tattoo on his arm and he said that to begin with it does hurt a bit but then as it progresses you become numb to the pain and ignore it. With him it hurt a little bit afterwards because the skin was shocked(weird i know lol) xxxlisxxx

I have one on my ankle and I can honestly say it did not hurt at all and not because I was feeling no pain when I went in lol. The worst thing for me was the vibration. Sheila

I can see how one really good impressive tattoo could be called artistic/decorative; but I'm afraid when people go on to have more and more, all over, I call it a form of self-abuse perhaps for people with low self-esteem? Sylvxx

I have the one a tiger on my shoulder dont intend getting any more. Dx

I know people have free will to do with their bodies as they wish; but I don't like them. At least with ear-rings, clothes, make-up etc. you can change them whenever, but a tattoo is there for a long long time. Sylvxx

Good question, Sylv ! I think tattoos are really awful.

Can I be really boring and ask: why do people have tattoos? Sylvxx

I will stick to my transfers, if you will excuse the pun. No pain and if I change my mind, they wash off! And I can vary them according to mood.

Believe me my bum hurt! That means I have a small bum lol!!!! Caz xxxxxx

Tell me how you get on please x coz im a baby but want one lol

got two little ons on each shoulder too long ago to rem. sorry

Yes Liz mine on right shoulder hurt a bit I must say lol! Dx