Pain is relative. Everyone has a different threshold for pain. We’re not going to mix words, though it can hurt. Just not as much as one would expect. Some have compared it to a “hot scratching feeling for most people it is more annoying than actual pain.” But, people would not be returning again and again for tattoo after tattoo if it were that bad. Just remember it really depends on how you personally handle pain. Before you know it you will be back for another. They’re addictive!
Make sure you are well rested, well hydrated, and have eaten recently. Aside from that, take a shower, charge your phone or tablet up to full, and one or two friends accompanying you may be fine. But the fewer distractions you have the better!
It’s more important to be comfortable than to be fashionable. Relaxed clothing is better than restrictive clothes, and keep in mind you want to be able to cover up certain places that might show, depending on where you’re getting your tattoo.
Believe it or now most people tell us that they expected it to hurt a lot more than it did. Piercings hurt a little more intensely than tattoos – but the pain only lasts for a couple of seconds. Before you know it you will be back for another. They’re addictive!
Tattooing is not a quick process, nor should it be rushed as you will live with the results permanently. An average Tattoo (about the size of the back of your hand) usually takes about two hours to complete. Larger or more intricate pieces can take more time depending upon the complexity and may require a few sittings to complete. Before you know it you will want another one.
