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Real, trained tattoo artists generally don't give advice to scratchers, even if you are scratching on yourself. So I wouldn't expect much help. If you want to learn to tattoo, become an apprentice. What you're doing is just not cool. Scratchers are a real pet peeve of mine, so there it is.

So why are you tattooing yourself? Did you buy a machine on eBay and just decide to give it a go? Please don't tattoo anyone else. OK?

Nice. Very pretty work. Welcome!

It's fine. Leave it. Get more tattoos and stop worrying.

Just stop. For the love of god, please stop asking. Don't fuck with it. LEAVE IT.

It's just healing. Just let it heal.

Tattoos will look different on different skin, and it will change in appearace over time. If you are worried about how it will look long term (i.e., forever), then don't get one. Seriously.

What do you mean? You don't understand that expression? It just means you should quit worrying about your decisions re: the tattoo. That's all.

It's not bad at all. Quit beating yourself up about it. You'll get used to it. It won't go away completely with lasering, so unless you want to cover it up with something else, just leave it and get more tattoos.

WHEW! I'm glad you paid by the piece. :-)

I like it. Just leave it.

Welcome! Looks like it's healing well for you. Just don't overdo it. :-)

Didn't you post this exact topic on another part of the forum?

What @Hogrider said. Please just stop overthinking it. Just let it go.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Yeah, if you poked a hole in it, you need to remove it.

The tattoo shop I go to doesn't have a FB page or website. They have physical books of work, and they also post work on Instagram. I don't really think it is that weird.

Those times are pretty average. I think the difference is yours is REALLY SLOW. Again, think about a different artist perhaps?

Wondering the same. I've had a whole very detailed and elaborate half sleeve done in two three-hour sessions. Maybe try a different artist if you end up getting more tattoos?

Just ask here. We'll try to help. Welcome!

Thanks, guys. My artist wouldn't have tattooed him. He planned to tell him to eff off. Sadly, the other guys didn't see it happen, but I promise you they heard about it later. The place was so packed—it was all a bit chaotic. I'm just glad my artist stood up for me. He's a great guy. I love him. I like your filler, Dan!

I got this little tiny one for Friday the 13th. I was there early (first) because I had the day off, and it is my regular shop. I was texting with my artist the whole time before they opened and waited at the door. There was a short line, but I was there first, so it was all good. This big fat guy (who appeared to have zero tattoos, which is fine, of course, but kinda cheap to only get $20 tattoos) was at the front of the line, and he seemed to be eyeballing me. When the door was unlocked at noon, he PUSHED ME OUT OF THE WAY and blocked my entrance. My friend/artist saw him do it, and he just about lost his shit. All the guys in the shop know me and said, "We got you, Jen, you're first. Just go on back." So I sit down while everyone else is still signing in, and he starts tattooing me with the little cup o' coffee. My artist has steam coming out of his ears. He's furious because this guy shoved me. He yells over to the fat guy (who is now starting to get a tattoo), and says, "Hey, is he getting the cock? HE SHOULD. F***ing ASSHOLE." I had to convince him NOT to punch the guy. Meanwhile, big fat guy is scared shitless and never made eye contact with me again. Long story short, my friend is F***ing awesome, and he always has my back. And I like my little cup o' Joe. The end.

Annnnnnd this is why I love you.

Yeah, you were definitely touching it to much/over-moisturizing. I'd almost suggest trying a dry heal at this point. It'll be alright. Just hang in there.

I'd ask the artist you are going to use for ideas. My artist always has great ideas about what to add where.