https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:44:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-975924 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:39:36 +0000 Glory 975924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So pleased to hear you have it done and are pleased with the result. If you are comfortable with posting I would love to see a photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-975922 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 19:33:30 +0000 Kristin L 975922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Once it heals, can you post a pic?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-974802 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 20:56:45 +0000 biscuitsmom 974802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all! I got it done yesterday and am very happy with it. Took almost 3.5 hours and the last 45 minutes or so were painful, but so worth it!<br /> I did give him a tip of $50, I hope that was enough.... I thanked him profusely then and on FB where we both posted the results of the job. Very glad I waited the 3+ months for his time....</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-956374 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:50:28 +0000 Janet 956374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, such a sweet thing to have B with you always! Good luck and enjoy the process -- my husband said that he bonded with the guy who did his tattoo, which made it especially meaningful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-956043 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:13:08 +0000 rachylou 956043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I'm all teary. Biscuit is perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-956013 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:41:20 +0000 biscuitsmom 956013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn, TS and Karie! Really appreciate it.... I've had over 70 pets in my life, but my B is so special to me... probably because I've had him since he was 3 weeks old and saved him from abuse....Lyn, I hope it turns out well...I've seen those type of pics and they were awesome! TS, SO sweet of you to comment, please know B and I are pulling for you, with fingers and paws crossed tightly...Karie, thanks, I will and I'd love to see pics of yours! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-954444 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:44:09 +0000 Karie 954444@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Biscuitsmom, I have two tattoos - One is a pink breast cancer ribbon in remembrance of my mother, grandmother, and aunt who all died of the disease. I have forget-me-not flowers around the bottom of the&nbsp;ribbon because I used to plant them at my mother's grave. The tattoo is on my shoulder and is only visible when I wear something sleeveless.</p> <p>The other tattoo I have is a heart shaped scroll on my leg. I did that just for me, just&nbsp;because I wanted to.&nbsp;It's visible when I wear capris, shorts, or skirts.</p> <p>I want to get a third one, but somewhere not easily visible - my favorite quote (by Helen Keller) "Life is a daring adventure or nothing." I am quite adventurous, and it's nice when the tattoo you're getting means something personal.</p> <p>You'll have to show us a picture of yours when you get it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-954424 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:27:36 +0000 Transcona Shannon 954424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know nothing about tattoos and tattoo etiquette but just wanted to chime in and say how sweet and loving it is for you to get a tattoo of Biscuit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-954289 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:30:58 +0000 Lyn D. 954289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How lovely to have your Doggie pic forever- I have seen photos of lost children as tattoos and they are very lifelike and touching. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-954282 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:23:34 +0000 biscuitsmom 954282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS- I am going to the same place and having the same artist as Sal from Already Pretty got hers </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-954221 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:42 +0000 biscuitsmom 954221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much! I really appreciate the feedback. Liz, he really is talented...I'm lucky to get him- had to wait about 4 months for an appt. Yes, for sure you want somebody great 20% is a good amount. That is what my minimum is usually. Lyn, it's going to take about 3+hours, so at least $450-500. That's a lot of money for me, thanks for your input. Mochi, I think I need to pay up front..I already put $100 down to hold the date. Good point about tipping after! Love your 'sign'. IK, Great idea, thanks! Chewy, good luck with yours...I think they're fabulous...Deborah, I'm having a pic of Biscuit for mine...he's so special and I want a little of him wit me always Tips aren't usual there? Weird ! Funny how customs differ... Deb, thanks! How many do you have? Karie, I'm having a pic of my Biscuit done... I had brought a couple of pics to him when I had my consultation done...I agree, I think it will be great! Do you have any? Rachylou, oh yes, I definitely let him know I was honored to meet him and have him work on me It is hard to figure out what to get, but when you hit on it (which I believe you will) you'll know Good luck! Glory, thanks! I didn't even think of googling it... that makes perfect sense to compare with hairstylist...RJ, Yup, I put a $100 deposit down to hold the date. You are absolutely right about needing to love it..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-953537 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:47:53 +0000 RoseandJoan 953537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have always tipped my tattoo artist, even though in the UK we do not have the same tipping culture.</p> <p>It is common practice to pay a deposit when you book your appointment (it makes sense when you consider the artist will probably sketch ideas before you even sit in the chair) and I usually leave this deposit as the tip.</p> <p>This deposit also means you can walk away guilt free if you do not like the sketches produced, remember you can always walk away you have to be sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-953423 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:50:34 +0000 Glory 953423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOHH what is the tattoo? I would also tip. I googled it and the results pretty much say to tip but that is where the consistency ends. I would tip the same percentage as you would at the hair stylist. Does that make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-953350 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:42:00 +0000 rachylou 953350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd tip. I tipped my stylist who's salon was entirely hers until she raised her rates and told her old customers don't add tip to the higher rates. Owners' are business people anyways; generally, I think they appreciate respect.</p> <p>So... whatcha thinking of getting? I like the idea of a wishbone, but don't like the idea of copying... so have yet to come up with a good tatoo idea </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952997 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:39:49 +0000 Karie 952997@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have two tattoos. They were both done by the owner of the shop, and I gave him a tip. I feel that if you are pleased with their work, owner or not, you should tip.&nbsp; </p> <p>Do you know what you want the tattoo to be? Take a picture with you of what you want so he can get right to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;If the tattoo artist has to spend time looking at images with you, that's more money out of your pocket.</p> <p>Have fun with it! It's a great experience.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952990 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:27:10 +0000 deb 952990@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel it is the same as a hairdresser. If the person is an owner, I do not tip. My artist has never complained. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952933 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:16:35 +0000 Deborah 952933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tipping is&nbsp;really not the custom here and I am so glad, it must be quite challenging at times to know what the right thing to do is.<br />BM what is the tatoo going to be? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952891 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:08:40 +0000 ironkurtin 952891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When in doubt, ask.&nbsp; If you think he did a great job, let him know and ask if he'd be offended by a tip.&nbsp; If he's not, ask him what's typical.&nbsp; If that's more than you can afford, a graceful way to handle it is to say, "Oh, I had no idea.&nbsp; This is all I have right now, thank you so much."</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952848 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:57:25 +0000 chewyspaghetti 952848@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Biscuitsmom- I am also thinking about getting my first tattoo! I have no idea about the cost/tipping thing- I hadn't even thought about a tip! Glad you asked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952844 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:49:34 +0000 Mochi 952844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand that in general&nbsp;you're not expected to tip if it's the owner. But it's your call. PS: Are you paying upfront? Otherwise how will he give you better service by getting your tip afterward?&nbsp;</p> <p>Signed, person who is clueless about getting tattoos</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952842 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:44:54 +0000 lyn* 952842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would pay more than that for a good tattoo :p And I would definitely tip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952828 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:03:42 +0000 Liz A. 952828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, you should tip.&nbsp; I always tip 20% for everything to be safe.&nbsp; Unless the service is really bad.&nbsp; But I would say minimum 10%.&nbsp; Especially if you want to form a relationship with this artist for possible future tattoos.&nbsp; A good artist is key obviously when you're getting permanent art on your body. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952825 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:59:16 +0000 biscuitsmom 952825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nobody? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/getting-my-first-tattoo-soon#post-952817 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:39:24 +0000 biscuitsmom 952817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>by the owner of the shop (who sets his own rates.) He charges mega-bucks (to me) $150 per hour.... do I tip above that? </p>