To want a tattoo

Reading about tattoos just keeps reminding me of someone I nursed who had had an ankle tattoo .She was older she should have never done it in the first place .She should have had her circulation checked first.After having it done her legs were swollen beyond recognition and the resulting nasty big weeping foul smelling painful ulcers took months of dressing and support bandages .Gross .I know conditions and regulations are better now but all I can see is that sad blue butterfly still there on her ankle when her treatment was eventually completed reminding her of her big mistake after months of pain and misery .
So please please if you have a tattoo never never on an ankle when we have nt exactly a 20 year old circulation .There are health checks nowadays but I m not even going in to find out !
I may be over reacting but that’s my perspective on it.

Your body your choice. If that's what you want, do it.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this beholder thinks they look seriously awful even on very young smooth skin, but if you really think you are ‘missing out’ - then go for it. Life is difficult enough without regrets although I know quite a few youngsters who regret having had the tattoos.

I'm 61 and I've fancied a tattoo for years but never been brave enough. I will be some day. If you want to do it just go for it

Not something that I would want but each to their own. Just be Covid mindful.

Cannot for the life of me see why anybody would want one. Horrible looking on men, even worse on women. They are just so ugly and do nothing to enhance anyone's looks. But it's your body and you don't need permission if that's what you want - just do it!

I had one done when I was 60. It was a birthday or Christmas present from my daughters. Initially I was going to have a small shoulder one, but ended up with it on my back at the top. I love it (now 66); it's a Cornish chough! If you have it done anywhere that is at all tender, dose yourself up with painkillers first (or even a shot or two of vodka!). I didn't and it was extremely painful, especially the shading in! Like others, I would say that it's your body and so your choice to have a tattoo or not!

If you want one, why not? It doesn't have to be huge or a complete sleeve, there are many designs that are pretty and can be put into discreet places if you wish.
Just make sure that the tattooist is a good one and will only do a design that you are happy with - ask for references from others that have tattoos as to where they had theirs done.
It's your body, after all, not your son's!

NanKate

I often wonder what happens when someone has the name of a loved one tattooed on their body, then the relationship breaks up ?

It’s not for me, but if it gives anyone pleasure then go for it.

Wasn’t it Johnny Depp who had a tattoo of Winona (Ryder) and changed it to Wino after they split up?! Ps I am another in the “hate tattoos” camp

Not unreasonable - just mad!

My daughter has a lovely quote on her shoulder about her eldest, he is autistic. She & her best friend also have morse code on their wrists, bbf. Both well done & full of meaning to them.

I'm a Sherman too ... well, for the past 50 years. Hi Ethel !!

Personally I would not want one, but my opinion (or that of your son) doesn't matter. It's your body, if you decide you would like one..... go for it!

I personally wouldn't get one but that shouldn’t stop you! Life is for living, what were you thinking of getting? I’d love to get a little shooting star - but would never do it as petrified of needles and Mr DTG would throw a fit. ?

Or a great big one, if that's what you want!

If you want it have it.
I must confess I think they are horrible things & nearly throttled my elder son when he had some done (& had to have others on top when he realised that British Bulldog on his arm was not a good thing & his football club one faded.) Now he has Koi Carp over them. Still looks tacky.
However I did get my eyebrows tatooed a couple of years ago & I am delighted with the result. No more eyebrow pencil coming off in the heat or rain!

Go for it! Had mine done for my 49th birthday, small and on my hip, I know it’s there but it’s rarely visible to others but I love it. My now ex husband hated it which might just might have been what egged me on ?

If that's what you want - go for it! They make me feel quite queasy and completely irrationally that the person might not be trustworthy. Not my business what other people do, but can't help feeling that visible ones won't help anyone's career, but at 73 that shouldn't be a problem. Glad to say my son is so needle phobic that he would never get one.

I think 40 years ago the misconception was that they looked cheap on women Look at todays beautiful women on tv, magazines, the high street etc who have a tattoo or 2. Its mostly NOT women in low tops, micro skirts and 6” heels. Tattoos on ladies can look lovely. And as far as I'm aware there’s no age limit on getting one. Your body, your choice.

If it's your sort of thing, you can have tattoos which have a loved ones ashes mixed into the ink.

You should please yourself and not worry what anyone else thinks. I think you are very brave potentially having the tattoo on your thigh. All I can say is your thighs must be in a better state than mine- lol

Not my preference at all, but if you get one, get a visible one. No point in the pain if you’re just going to hide it.
Not quite sure I understand what you think you’re missing out on.
When I think of tacky and slutty, I remember being lectured in my teens by my grandparents about my (very discreet) lipstick and mascara. Those were the words they used then.

As others have said - your body, your choice - however I think they look dreadful on both men and women, especially when they have a lot of them. Dread to think what it will look like as the skin ages and wrinkles!
It could be said it is an age thing to feel they look trashy and cheap but as my young GD feels the same way, I won't beat myself up over negative replies!!

Spot on MissA.
I have one and my family thought it was a lovely gesture as i had dh`s name tattood on my arm for his 50th.

I had "This too, shall pass" tattoed on my wrist age 71. I love it, I keeps me grounded. I'm sure when the undertaker sees it he/she will be thinking 'Sorry missus, not this time!'