While tattoos are great, it’s important that you don’t forget how serious they are. Tattoos are permanent body art, which means you should think things through before diving in. This is especially true if you’re a teenager. To help you out, we thought it would be useful to have a short discussion on this subject. If you want to learn more about this, read on as we discuss everything you need to know about getting a tattoo as a teenager.

Will Getting a Tattoo Hurt?

One of the first questions that people always seem to ask when it comes to tattoos is whether or not they will hurt. To put it simply, getting a tattoo hurts. However, the amount of pain you feel will depend on your pain tolerance and other factors, including where the tattoo will be placed and the tattoo design. Smaller tattoos tend to hurt less than large and intricate ones as they don’t require as much work. As far as location is concerned, you’ll want to avoid any areas that are near to the bone as these tattoos tend to hurt a lot more. If you’ve got a low tolerance for pain, then we recommend getting something small on an area like your forearm or calves.

Can Teenagers Get a Tattoo?

While this question may seem pretty straightforward, there isn’t one direct answer to this question. This is because each state treats this subject quite differently. For the most part, most states don’t allow minors to get a tattoo. The only exception to this is if the minor is able to secure their parent’s permission to get a tattoo. Some states even take it a step further and will require a parent to be present during the tattooing.

We here at Certified Tattoo Studios do allow minors to get tattooed as long as the minor in question has managed to secure parental consent. We require clients to have a parent or guardian present during the tattooing. You must also have a valid state-issued photo ID or a current year school ID.  To add to this, your parent or guardian must also have an ID as well your original Birth Certificate.

How Do You Take Care of Your Tattoo?

After you get your tattoo, it would be best to do everything you can to take care of it. Doing so will allow it to heal properly. You’ll want to keep the bandage on the tattooed area for 24 hours. Once a day has passed, you’ll want to air the tattoo out to promote healing. While you’re waiting for the tattoo to heal, we suggest that you keep it away from direct sunlight. You should also avoid touching the tattoo to avoid any complications.

Conclusion

We hope this article proves to be useful when it comes to helping you better understand the process of getting a tattoo. As you can see, there are a slew of different things you have to consider before deciding to get a tattoo. While it may seem like a good idea, it would be best to think things through before committing to anything. Remember, there is still a long time to get a tattoo so you don’t have to rush into things.

Certified Tattoo is the best tattoo parlor in Colorado that can bring your ideal tattoo to life. We have over 30 of the best tattoo artists around specializing in just about every tattoo style possible: realism, traditional cover-ups, full color, abstract, and more. Contact us today for a consultation!