Tattoo Mistake #6: Getting tattooed by an amateur...

Just like picking the right studio is important, avoiding amateur tattoos is equally vital.  No matter how many he's done, your friend with the sewing needle and Bic pen is not doing you any favors by saving you money on a professional tat. 

What he is doing is ensuring you get a poorly executed design, with potentially dangerous inks, greatly increased risks of infection, and a tattoo that looks like you spent a bad night in a Tijuana prison.  This isn't the expressive, individual piece of artwork you wanted permanently on your skin. 

If you go with an amateur, you will regret it. No matter how much you save at the start, you will end up spending two or three times that at least in doctor's bills, cover-ups, or laser removal.

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Wishing You Awesome Ink,

Tattoos Unlimited