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Discussions About Being Bald => Tattoos and Piercings => Topic started by: Lew on June 01, 2017, 10:44:59 AM

Title: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Lew on June 01, 2017, 10:44:59 AM
After thinking about getting inked for over the past year, I'm finally going to take the plunge.  I have a thirteen-inch scar from an abdominoplasty procedure I had performed in 1999.  It has faded somewhat, but is still quite apparent.  I feel this is the perfect place to get my first tattoo.  I've always liked the celestial theme, so that's what I'm going with for my inking.  I've done a great deal of research, consulted with numerous artists, visited numerous shops, made a ton of calls, and chatted with tatted up friends.  My session is scheduled for June 9th.  I'll provide before and after pictures later this month.  Wish me luck! 
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Sir Harry on June 01, 2017, 11:43:52 AM
Can't wait to see the final result. Good luck!
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: nuts on June 01, 2017, 06:25:01 PM
 First the bald head, then the earrings and now a tattoo.  The change is complete.  Wow!
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: mrzed on June 03, 2017, 05:40:06 AM
That sounds like potentially a really large tattoo.  One sitting is planned?

I'm not ready for ink.

I agree with Nuts ... shaved head, earrings, tattooed. what next.
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Semi-Sly on June 04, 2017, 11:23:51 PM
Good for you buddy!  As they say in the world of tattoos; "Go big or Go Home!"

I just completed a tattoo of my entire back last Wednesday and on Tuesday will be starting a half sleeve of my left arm.
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: bald_737 on June 05, 2017, 10:15:06 PM
 @c3 @c3 show us your inked back then, hahaha
Good for you buddy!  As they say in the world of tattoos; "Go big or Go Home!"

I just completed a tattoo of my entire back last Wednesday and on Tuesday will be starting a half sleeve of my left arm.
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: mrzed on June 26, 2017, 05:29:57 AM
Did you get it done, Lew?
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Lew on June 27, 2017, 07:54:13 AM
Did you get it done, Lew?


Yes, I got the outline done on June 9th.  I'm going back this Friday (June 30th) to get color added and then it should be complete.  I'll post pictures once the redness subsides.  Also, I'm thinking about another piercing, so I may get that done on Friday as well.
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Semi-Sly on June 28, 2017, 03:43:59 PM
I have a few extra piercings myself Lew.  What are you thinking of getting pierced?
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Lew on June 29, 2017, 11:55:50 AM
I have a few extra piercings myself Lew.  What are you thinking of getting pierced?

I'm thinking about getting helix piercings in both ears.  I'm getting color added to my tattoo tomorrow, so if I get the piercings it will be then.  I'm leaning toward it, but haven't committed myself to it one hundred percent.
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: BigKen on June 29, 2017, 08:21:40 PM
For some reason I thought you've been inked for years Lew; that's cool though. I've been debating getting a tattoo for a long time. If I decide to get one, it will be a tiny cross on the side of my stomach.
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Semi-Sly on June 29, 2017, 08:25:30 PM
Hi Lew:

I love the look of a Helix. Sometimes I think that it looks better if on only one ear. 
I would really like to go in with you and get mine done again, but since I wear hearing aids now I cannot have the Helix.
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Lew on July 01, 2017, 03:48:43 AM
I finished up with my tattoo yesterday, eight hours total, and got helix piercings as well.  I'm very pleased with the results!

(https://s16.postimg.org/4pcr2c34l/Full_Size_Render.jpg-2.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uxnvrpn81/)


(https://s22.postimg.org/g6t8smafl/Full_Size_Render.jpg-3.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/dcq3f6899/)
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Dragon on July 01, 2017, 07:30:56 AM
Both look great, the tat is very colourful.  What's next......?
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Semi-Sly on July 01, 2017, 10:44:21 PM
Lew:

I think that they both look fantastic!  And I am really jealous not being able to have a Helix!!
Title: Re: First Time Getting Inked
Post by: Lew on July 03, 2017, 05:15:58 AM
This was my first tattoo and last one for now.  I think with the tat and helix piercings I'm set for a while.  I don't have any immediate plans to do anything else...for now.