Is it OK to ask people about their tattoos?

If you meet someone with a tattoo for the first time, don’t ask them what their tattoo means. It’s private. First of all, it could be very personal. It’s possible a stranger doesn’t want to share a story about a meaningful life event with someone they don’t know.

Do your tattoos have to mean something?

But everyone has a right to inking their body. We do not need to be covering something or replacing something else. Just as there does not need to be a meaning in the art of the tattoo, we need not meaning as to why we’re inking ourselves in the first place.

Is it rude to ask someone how much their tattoo cost?

Never rude and most tattoo artists are happy to give one, usually at a consultation. The process I’ve experienced most often goes like this: I decide what I want.

Are tattoos conversation starters?

It’s a great conversation starter. If you’re on a date and run out of things to talk about, just talk about your tattoos. You can start talking about your life around the times you got those tattoos, then they’ll start talking about their tattoos, or how they’ve been wanting one for a really long time.

Can you shave over a tattoo?

After getting inked, you can’t shave over the area of your new tattoo until it’s fully healed. This could take two to three weeks. When your tatt is properly healed and the skin feels back to normal, you’ll be able to shave as normally again.

Are people with tattoos happier?

Of those who have tattoos, 92 percent said they’re happy with their body art. While no one would suggest getting tattooed simply for the mental benefits, the act of getting tattooed and the aftermath can impact your mind in a positive way.

How do you give someone a tattoo meaning?

Maybe you’re seeking a detailed design of your grandmother’s face, or perhaps you just got engaged, married, or gave birth to your first child, dates also make for amazing tattoos because they serve as a singular reminder of a significant moment in your life. It doesn’t have to be anything traditionally grand, either.