Hi Everyone! I Got My First Tattoo Today.

[TheAsian]

Nice to meet everyone. I've just stepped foot into the tattoo world. I got my first tattoo yesterday at Vagrant Souls in Brooklyn. Awesome, awesome place.

At the moment, I am using a thin layer of Aquaphor after rinsing with soap. I'm assuming I should switch to lotion after a few days?

Also I realize this might not have been the best place for a first tattoo but it was a spur of the moment type thing, lol. YOLO

Also, those are chinese characters which translates to "Love Parents"

Anyway, nice to meet everyone!

[xcom]

WoW.

Welcome to LST. :)

[jen7]

Big step. Welcome to the forum.

[TheAsian]

WoW.

Welcome to LST. :)

Thanks!

Big step. Welcome to the forum.

Big step indeed. Thanks!

[marley mission]

first tatt on the neck...dang...cool - welcome

[TheAsian]

first tatt on the neck...dang...cool - welcome

Thanks man!

[finegentleman]

That was pretty reckless. I can respect that.

I'm Asian too and around the same age. Unless you're one of those Asians that look like they're 20 when they're actually 35. Also from New York.

dude how did your parents react?

[tacifone]

I am also new to the forums. That's cool that you went for a placement like that for your first tattoo. Hopefully going to get my first in a few months.

[TheAsian]

That was pretty reckless. I can respect that.

I'm Asian too and around the same age. Unless you're one of those Asians that look like they're 20 when they're actually 35. Also from New York.

dude how did your parents react?

Haha.. man, the thought of getting a tattoo popped into my head and I literally went to do it right after. I'm sort of a see things through type of person. And no, I'm 18 haha.

My parents? Well, my parents got divorced so I only had to face the wraith of my mom. She was kind of accepting which was kind of weird since she had told me in the past to never get a tattoo.

I am also new to the forums. That's cool that you went for a placement like that for your first tattoo. Hopefully going to get my first in a few months.

Yeah thanks man. Good luck on yours!

[tatB]

super cool dude

[jen7]

I hope you realize that neck tattoos can limit your employment options though....

[mtlsam]

I hope you realize that neck tattoos can limit your employment options though....

I think you may be a bit late with this message.

[TheAsian]

Yeah it can, I realize that. Although I plan on majoring in Criminal Justice and getting a job with law enforcement. I see plenty of cops with tattoos

[bongsau]

Welcome bud!

It's pretty tame for a neck tattoo, so your future is still bright as long as you work hard.

Now you've popped the tattoo cherry, go get some body work haha

Just don't get a grenade on your hand as the next tattoo otherwise I will flame you

[TheAsian]

Welcome bud!

It's pretty tame for a neck tattoo, so your future is still bright as long as you work hard.

Now you've popped the tattoo cherry, go get some body work haha

Just don't get a grenade on your hand as the next tattoo otherwise I will flame you

I actually wana get something done on the opposite side of that tattoo next ( other side of neck ).

Thanks though!

[Thailawson]

What does the tattoo say?

[misterJ]

Whatever happened to the good old arm

[TheAsian]

What does the tattoo say?

"Love Parents"

Whatever happened to the good old arm

I feel like its very clichéd, everyone gets their arm done first.

[xcom]

@TheAsian,

Been so young a neck tattoo was definitely a bold move. Here in Houston, Police officers must hide their tattoos and to my understanding neck tattoos are not allowed period. I could be wrong but this is what I got from my neighbor who is HPD Investigator. This type of tattoos I called "Life changing decisions" :D and I am not there yet.... I do applause you to take such bold move.

At any rate, Its cool and for sure different for your first tattoo! don't listen to me nor others, You do what you like and what makes you happy... :)

[TheAsian]

@TheAsian,

Been so young a neck tattoo was definitely a bold move. Here in Houston, Police officers must hide their tattoos and to my understanding neck tattoos are not allowed period. I could be wrong but this is what I got from my neighbor who is HPD Investigator. This type of tattoos I called "Life changing decisions" :D and I am not there yet.... I do applause you to take such bold move.

At any rate, Its cool and for sure different for your first tattoo! don't listen to me nor others, You do what you like and what makes you happy... :)

Not sure whether to be thankful or worried from what you just said LOL

[knucklehead211]

I'd probably go with worried to be honest. I'm looking at a career in law enforcement too, and most places will not even allow half sleeves. Neck and below the elbow are no go. However, it probably makes sense to research the departments around you's rules. Most of them are easy to find on google.

[OutOfIdeas]

Not to rain on your parade, but a lot of police forces across the country have policies against visible tattoos.

Edit: sorry I didn't realize the poster above me just covered this.

[TheAsian]

Well, it is what it is. I'm only 18 atm and have plenty of time to do whatever.

[blackdots]

Very gutsy, I respect it. Like others said though, it might hurt a little in the future.

Related question- I thought most shops don't tattoo hands/neck/face on people who aren't decently covered?

[TheAsian]

Very gutsy, I respect it. Like others said though, it might hurt a little in the future.

Related question- I thought most shops don't tattoo hands/neck/face on people who aren't decently covered?

Thanks man, I'll make it work.

And yeah, that's what I thought too.