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First, how old are you? There comes a point where your parents are just going to have to let go and allow you to make your own decisions. Just be forthright with them...don't try to hide anything about the tattoo. Let them know that tomorrow they should expect to see you with a tattoo.

It's also important to know what to expect when getting the tattoo. When you go in you'll probably be a bit nervous. This is normal. After you get settled in with your artist, the artist will shave the spot you're getting the tattoo. After that, the artist will trace the design onto the spot.

At this point you have the great opportunity to give the tattoo a test drive, as this is an exact copy of the tattoo in the exact spot where it will live permanently. Take your time looking at this. Look in the mirror. Walk around the shop for a little bit with it on. See how you'll feel with the placement. And if you decide you want to tweak the placement don't be shy about letting your artist know.

Okay, now you're ready. The artist will show you his tools, and then he/she will get to work. It's going to be a scary moment leading up to it, but the moment the needle hits you, the scariness subsides almost immediately.

Just know that it will hurt...anyone who tell you that tattoos don't hurt is lying. They do. It feel like someone is taking a hot knife across your skin, and you just have to sit there and take it and not move at all. But after a while the endorphins kick in, which give you a nice euphoric feeling.

Once the work is done the artist will wrap the tattoo either in seran wrap, or some sort of pad. This is because the tattoo is a big open wound, and you need to keep bacteria out of it. The artist will also give you detailed instruction on aftercare of the tattoo - when to take the wrapping off, when to wash it and what to wash it with, and how to keep it moisturized. You need to take these instructions as gospel and FOLLOW THEM TO A T!

Think of a tattoo as an extremely long-term investment. If you don't take care of it properly, it can get damaged and look terrible. You need to wash it, and keep it moisturized. And the most important thing is to keep it out of the sun for about 6 weeks while it heals. The sun can cause tattoos to fade, especially when they're heeling.

I recommend getting a Tattoo Goo kit. It has everything you need - soap, lotion, and moisturizer (this is the greatest stuff to keep a tattoo looking awesome) and a really convenient little sunscreen stick.

As far as being nervous about having something on you forever, just try to have some faith in your decisions. It's also okay to decide to not go through with it. Just listen to yourself.

Anywho, I have a few tattoos. If you have any further questions I'll be happy to answer.