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Need advice on what to do
I just want to start off by saying that I absolutely love my tattoo. It took me a couple of years to finalize the idea of getting this, and covering my old self-harm scars. Finally pulled the trigger. It took a couple of months to complete, but my artist did an amazing job. It's been about 2 weeks since I've gotten the tattoo, and unfortunately my blue bonnets did not take well. I'm pretty sure I had an allergic reaction to the amount of blue ink used. All the signs were there. I've already been in contact with my tattoo artist. I've been following his instructions to a T. It looks better now, but it will need to be touched up after it's done healing. There is where I need advice. I'm a little iffy on using blue ink again and getting the same reaction... So I was going to see if maybe it would look good if I requested to do some purple bluebonnets? I guess that's a thing? Purple bluebonnets lol.. What do y'all think? Should I just get the blue resaturated and take the 'risk', or request that I do purple? (I only say purple because my rose has purple and my skin reacted fine) First two pictures were taken immediately after completion, last one that's zoomed in on the bluebonnets was taken today. Originally posted by Sierratoninn on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Amputee tattoo, open to ideas
I feel BIG weird posting pics of my little arm (left arm, missing just below my elbow) online, but my artist has had my deposit for months and I just can't settle. He's totally fine tattooing my arm and I am a congenital amputee (amniotic band syndrome) so I don't have phantom pain or anything like that. I am very proud to be an amputee, but I find the appearance unappealing and I want a tattoo simply to decorate it. I've drawn on my arm before with sharpie and I do prefer it that way. Before I thought about having a complicated, sort of tapestry banner that featured natural landscapes from my home that wrapped around my arm, trying to make it as meaningful as possible, but it didn't just feel right. My current idea is to do a snake, which wraps around the lower part of the arm with the head coming up along the top flat of the elbow, the head ending on my humerous. Give me all your ideas. I like nature and animal themes, especially frogs and snakes, celestial designs/witchy designs. I like ornate features. I hope this is enough. I hardly know anything at all about tattooing. Originally posted by HermoineGrangersHair on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Still looking for answers
Does anybody have any idea what possibly could’ve went wrong with my tattoo? (last two photos are current) Had it just over a year, no luck with asking around. Originally posted by Beahatezyou on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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In love with my first tattoo, add text or leave it as is?
I finally got my first tattoo and I love it! However, I’ve had the idea to add “BE NOT AFRAID” in simple text in between the upper wings, like one word per line starting at the top of the wings and going down towards the sparkle. Should I add to this tattoo or leave it as is? :). Originally posted by Little-lamb-444 on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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I don’t think my tattoo is healing correctly any advice
I have recently got a new tattoo and have been following the after care routine. “Gently Wash with warm water and soap then rinse with cold twice a day and apply tattoo balm after” I haven’t picked at it or believed I have been rough with it and only got it 4 1/2 days ago I just want to know what I’m doing wrong. It has lost so much colour, I just want some advice please. Originally posted by -rye_bre4d- on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Why does my tattoo look like this
Why does the ink look like it’s disappearing? I’m doing the aftercare the same way I did for my other tattoos, but this one is healing differently I have two on my forearm and this one on my bicep I got it done last week and it took two days to finish. Originally posted by Patient_Decision2960 on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Is it too much?
I never intended to be someone who’s super tatted, I just wanted a few minimal ones. I rushed into approving the design for the most recent one on my side, and I really wish I had asked for it a lot smaller and more minimalistic. I worry that it doesn’t suit me, it’s far too bold and large, or that my tats look odd as is? I really either need some honesty that what I have going on is cringe, or reassurance that it looks nice and artistic. Originally posted by Badbloodsugar on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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My first tattoo done by an artist
A year ago I posted on here asking if I could turn my arm scar into a sword Here’s how it turned out What do you guys think I really like the artist as a person and the tattoo and really want him to do more for me. Originally posted by Kind_Owl_1069 on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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how do i fix this misspelling?
got this tattoo yesterday and just realized tomorrow is misspelled… my artist is my friend of many years and we both didn’t notice the misspelling at the moment but now my ocd is killing me and i need to fix it asap💔💔. Originally posted by Worried-Drawer-4360 on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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how do these type of tattoos heal or fade?
hi all, so i’m interested in getting a tattoo in this style within the next year or so. i really love the dainty xray look, but im concerned about it looking bad in the future. i know most tattoos look different with age, but im concerned with this blowing out early because its so fine line. i could be totally off with this because ive never gotten a tattoo, so any advice is appreciated. if anyone has gotten this style and has had it healed for a significant amount of time, id love to see it. thanks! Originally posted by Megan_png on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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I regret my tattoos so much
Hey guys. This is kind of personal and I know some people may not be happy about it but I just needed to get this off my chest to anyone who would understand. For reference I am 20 years old and in college and recently got some hand and finger tattoos. Prior to this I had only one tattoo on my hipbone. Initially, the designs I’d chose for my fingers were much much smaller but he told me they had to be this big, and kept going over them to ensure I wouldn’t need to get them touched up. I’ve heard mixed opinions on whether they are blown out or not. Overall, they are much bolder and heavier than I expected them to be, and have been a huge source of regret and shame for me. As well as this, I am very close to my family and they would be very disappointed to see these tattoos so I’ve been hiding them. I regret getting them done so bold and as someone going into finance after college (I thought I’d go into music or art at the time of getting them) and had a sudden love of business turn around , I am worried that I wont get any jobs. I’ve looked into laser removal but as a broke college student there aren’t many places that work for me. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on whether I am overreacting and they aren’t as bold as I think or if I’m just doubting myself? Thanks guys. Originally posted by Spacepuppyy on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 3:27 AM
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Is this good for tattoos?
Got a few tattoos that i'm currently using Bepanthen Tattoo on, they're reaching the peeling stage so should I switch to this and do the ingredients look okay? I used to use the green Aveeno moisturiser but can't use anything with gluten/oats anymore. Thanks in advance. Originally posted by Reasonable-Truck5185 on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 3:17 AM
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Reze from chainsaw man. Fresh
Just got this freshly done on my left calf. It was painful but I am pretty happy with it. Originally posted by XGonKillua on r/tattooadvice on December 9th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Hand tattoo touchups
Hi all! As you can see i got my hands done back in September. As far as hands go, they healed pretty beautifully. (Please ignore the cuts, etc. I’m in a cold climate with cats 😂) I am very happy with them! I went in knowing the fallout would happen. I have over 60 tattoos and i researched the heck out of these over the years. My question is more… is it even worth getting them touched up right now? Overall, i love them. But you can see where the fallout happened mostly around the knuckles which i knew would happen. Should i get them touched up now, and hope it sticks now, or just wait a few years if/when the fallout gets worse? Like i said, i got them into September so im not expecting anymore initial fallout. Also, wont lie; if it never sticks, idk if id want a touch up done knowing it’ll never actually stay because these sucked to heal 😂. Originally posted by KimiiKhaoss on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Negative comments lead to tattoo regret
I got this tattoo (it's my first tattoo) about a month ago and I've received a few negative comments. Is it really that bad? Personally, I think it's fine. But a bad comment always makes you question things. Originally posted by AppropriateFall541 on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Why does this placement look wrong to me?
This is the first tattoo I’ve ever had where I feel like it’s “wrong”. At some angles, with some necklines, I love it. And at others, I hate it. It’s been 2 weeks with them. I feel like they’re “floating” in relation to my sleeve. Has anyone else experienced this? What can I do to fix if placement or design is the issue? Originally posted by Boozypeach on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 9, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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3 months old…why does my skin look like this?
I got this tattoo three months ago, and it still looks like this. Doesn’t hurt or itch in anyway. Is this a psoriasis flair up? What can I put on it to make it go away? Originally posted by Late_Watch2542 on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Thoughts on new tattoo?
Just wanted to get some thoughts on my new tattoo? Was thinking about going back for some darker shading and thicker lines. Originally posted by DanielDonaldson2424 on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Unsure about arm
Basicly i have a small/thin arm and i was thinking about to put patchwork tattoo's. Would it be looking nice? Do i give up? Second picture is the example i want. But not the tattoo designs. İ am open for some ideas here on what concept, style i should go. Originally posted by AdGlittering6988 on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Thinking about getting this tattoo... Opinions needed!
Okay, honest opinions needed... I’m thinking about getting a kinda silly tattoo on my nipple, not super deep or meaningful, just something that makes me laugh. But now I’m second guessing myself… So I would like some advice on this particular tattoo on the image above. Is that doing way to much or whats the opinions on that? Thanks. Originally posted by Scared_Table_2046 on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Crazy Sal/Baseball combo.
Thoughts on this idea. Crazy Sal Cleveland Guardians mashup. Obviously my artist will have her own design. Picture just for an idea. Originally posted by Nakagura775 on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Hours to complete?
Hey guys I'm having a bit of a conundrum, I'm not really sure how these kinda things work. I'm satisfied with my tattoo and design, but I was told 2 sessions. I'm at 2 sessions with only half the shading complete. First session is pic 3, 2nd session is the first 2 pictures. You can assume the same level of detail on the unfinished portion This tattoo is turning into an extra session and it's now going out of original expectations on inital communication with my artist. I'm not satisfied with the progress on the 2nd session but IDK if that's a lack of knowledge on my part. This is about 12 hours of work currently, with each session being about 6 hours. How do artists typically handle increased time and costs to finish a piece? I wasn't really communicated with during the last session and just trying to see how to go about the convo with the artist, and if the work that's completed is also fair for 12 hours of work so far. Originally posted by CrackerOnCrack on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Is this healing ok for 1 week in
Originally posted by Tricky_Lengthiness21 on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Fresh. Friend of mine is new to tattooing and is looking for feedback on her work. I offered my skin for her to practice
I can post an update when it’s healed. Originally posted by Josephuse on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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half sleeve advice
(in this photo the cat tattoo is new but healed now) I have these two tattoos on my arm and want to turn it into a cohesive shoulder half sleeve nature and animals based but dont know how to tie more stuff in. Originally posted by Autumnragdoll on r/tattooadvice on December 8th, 2025.
December 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM