Discussions About Being Bald > Tattoos and Piercings
I want to get a tattoo but I am afraid what people will say
Frontier Guy:
Although I understand your concerns about others' reactions, I have to wonder whether they are more concerned about your HAPPINESS or your APPEARANCE.
If they are more concerned about your appearance that's quite superficial. Particularly if the subject is a tat which can easily be covered if needed.
I dealt with the same issues until I realized it is my life, it is my happiness. The people I spend time (now) with are with me because they want to be with me, regardless of shaved head, septum ring, being tall, etc.
I would wager that if you get the tat and it becomes part of you, you will find new self-confidence.
YOUR life will be so much more fulfilling when you can live honestly, being who you really are.
slymyke:
I would love to get one myself. It sounds like you have thought about it for quite a while, you know what you want and you know where you want it.... that seems to be what I can't decide for myself.
If you are concerned with what others would think. I agree with Hingatoo when he said you could get a small one that will easily transition into the larger one you want. This will allow you and others time to get used to it, plus allow you to move forward with it.
Cave Dweller:
I'll start off by admitting that I am not a fan of tattoos, but if it is what you want, and you have given yourself time to consider all the pros and cons of it, then I say go do it.
I like the advice the gentlemen before have offered about starting off with a small piece of what you ultimately want to do. To me, that makes a lot of sense, given that this is something permanent you are going to do to your skin.
Southworth14:
I gt my first tattoo at age 50 after wanting one for 30 years. Now I have two half sleeves, easily covered if I want, or easy to show in a t-shirt or sleeveless shirt. So if you want it, go for it. The three quarter sleeve shown will take about 16-20 hours to complete or 3 to 4 sittings. All the best.
Mike E. P.:
--- Quote from: Southworth14 on December 31, 2013, 08:19:40 AM ---I gt my first tattoo at age 50 after wanting one for 30 years. Now I have two half sleeves, easily covered if I want, or easy to show in a t-shirt or sleeveless shirt. So if you want it, go for it. The three quarter sleeve shown will take about 16-20 hours to complete or 3 to 4 sittings. All the best.
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