22 Posts That Will Make You Run Outside And Get A Tattoo Today
You get a tattoo, you get a tattoo, everybody gets a tattoo.
1. For horror stories about some less-than-stellar tattoos.
Including tales of drunken tattoo artists like:
"At a Memorial Day party about six years ago, a friend of mine got tattooed by a guy who was so drunk he forgot to use ink."
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Check out 16 Tattoo Horror Stories That Will Make You Permanently Cringe for more.
2. For bad news about those trendy finger tattoos everyone seems to be getting.
Turns out they won't last nearly as long as you'd like.
Check out Bad News, Y'all: Those Trendy Finger Tattoos Don't Age Well for more.
3. For a video that shows the difference between cheap and expensive tattoos.
Watch someone get three tattoos at different price points to see which price is worth the pain.
Check out This Guy Got An $80 Tattoo, A $400 Tattoo, And An $875 Tattoo To See If It Was Worth It for more.
4. For proof that tattoos have always been cool no matter what decade.
These vintage photos show a side to tattooing you've never seen before.
Check out 26 Badass Vintage Photos Of Tattoos From History for more.
5. For people who want a tattoo to showcase their love for feminism.
Like this badass quote tattoo:
"As soon as I heard the words they resonated with me." —catip
Check out 29 Badass Tattoos That Will Inspire Every Feminist for more.
6. For anyone who wants to have a permanent reminder of their favorite movie.
Whether it's your favorite quote or a specific image, sometimes movies stick with you forever.
"I have several movie tattoos, mainly from Star Wars, but somehow Carl and Ellie are my favourite." —evid
Check out 33 Beautiful Tattoos That Were Inspired By Movies for more.
7. For couples who are ready to take their relationship to the next level with matching tattoos.
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Including everything from simple puns to the most intricate geometric designs.
Check out 21 Really Cute Tattoos That Are Perfect For Couples for more.
8. For anyone who's ready to hop on the geometric tattoo trend.
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Some are straight black ink, some are color, but rest assured they are all gorgeous.
Check out 75 Graphically Gorgeous Geometric Tattoos for more.
9. For tattoo bracelets that are the perfect accessory for any outfit.
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Never fear losing a bracelet in the ocean ever again.
Check out 19 Tattoo-Bracelets That Will Look Amazing On You for more.
10. For anyone obsessed with a specific artist like Andy Warhol or Frida Kahlo.
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Why by a print of your favorite artwork when you can jut get it right on your skin?
Check out 32 Tattoos You Need If You Just Fucking Love Art for more.
11. For a less traditional tattoo placement.
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And yes, it's as painful as it looks.
Check out Armpit Tattoos Are Basically A Nightmare If You Are Even Remotely Ticklish for more.
12. For anyone who wants freckles but wasn't born with them.
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Here's a semipermanent solution if you just have to have freckles on your face.
Check out Tattooing Freckles On Your Face Is A Trend And People Are Like "Hmmmm..." for more.
13. For people who want a little more watercolor in their life.
Plus tattoo back stories like this:
"My tattoo is of the Kansas City skyline, and I got this just before a recent move across the country. These are the buildings that always remind me of home." —kyliewalkerc
Check out 37 Really Fucking Pretty Watercolor Tattoos for more.
14. And here are some tiny tattoos if that's more your speed.
Small tattoos with some big meanings:
"After my dad passed away, his birthday (10/23) has followed me. I look at the clock nearly daily at 10:23 and see it randomly on everything, from billboards to bingo cards. Now the number will follow me forever, like he will follow me forever. Done by JonBoy in NYC." —aluu121
Check out 61 Impossibly Tiny And Tasteful Tattoos for more.
15. For any art history nerds who want to get some ink.
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These tattoos belong in a fucking museum.
Check out 15 Tattoos That You Totally Get If You've Ever Taken An Art History Class for more.
16. For anyone who wants to hop on the newest tattoo trend.
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Move over finger tattoos, helix tats are here and they're a minimalist's dream.
Check out We've Reached Peak Minimalism With The Helix Tattoo Trend for more.
17. And for anyone who might be on the fence about getting a color tattoo.
Have no fear: Color is here and it looks fabulous.
Check out 52 Colorful Tattoos That’ll Make You Want To Get Inked for more.
18. How about something a little more temporary?
A whimsical temporary tattoo might just be cute enough to convince you to get the real thing.
Check out 25 Stunning Temporary Tattoos For People Who Can't Commit for more.
19. And finally, you can never go wrong with a little henna if you can't commit to a full tattoo yet.
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Henna is far more than just a temporary infinity symbol you get on the boardwalk at the beach.
Check out 86 Stunning Henna Tattoos for more.