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===Getting the Tattoo=== | ===Getting the Tattoo=== | ||
#Pick something small. Now is not the time for that full sleeve of a koi fish. A smaller tattoo will be much easier to hide, as it will take less effort to cover it. If your parents surprise you and your tiny tattoo is in full view, you can even slap your hand over it so they won't see. Hiding, and taking care of, a large tattoo is much more complicated. | #Pick something small. Now is not the time for that full sleeve of a koi fish. A smaller tattoo will be much easier to hide, as it will take less effort to cover it. If your parents surprise you and your tiny tattoo is in full view, you can even slap your hand over it so they won't see. Hiding, and taking care of, a large tattoo is much more complicated. | ||
| − | #*A small tattoo shouldn't be extremely detailed, as the fine lines will spread over time and blur the design.<ref>http://hubtattoo.com/long-term-tattoo-preservation-and-care2/</ref> A simple and bold design will age better. | + | #*A small tattoo shouldn't be extremely detailed, as the fine lines will spread over time and blur the design.<ref name="rf1">http://hubtattoo.com/long-term-tattoo-preservation-and-care2/</ref> A simple and bold design will age better. |
#*Think shapes like hearts and stars, arrows, crosses, musical notes, flowers, anchors, or paw prints. Or if you have major hometown pride, ask for a very simple, single-line representation of the skyline of your city. | #*Think shapes like hearts and stars, arrows, crosses, musical notes, flowers, anchors, or paw prints. Or if you have major hometown pride, ask for a very simple, single-line representation of the skyline of your city. | ||
#*A small tattoo might be easier to accept if they find out or you eventually show them. It might be the "ice breaker" that makes it easier for you to proceed with larger pieces. | #*A small tattoo might be easier to accept if they find out or you eventually show them. It might be the "ice breaker" that makes it easier for you to proceed with larger pieces. | ||
| − | #Get the tattoo somewhere hidden or easy to cover. There are plenty of spots on your body your parents rarely see, and these are great places to hide a tattoo. Keep the seasons in mind when you are thinking about a good spot--if you run around in a bathing suit all summer your back-of-the-shoulder tattoo will be in full-view.<ref>http://www.bustle.com/articles/79090-13-clever-hidden-tattoo-spots-to-get-inked-if-you-want-to-keep-it-a-secret</ref> | + | #Get the tattoo somewhere hidden or easy to cover. There are plenty of spots on your body your parents rarely see, and these are great places to hide a tattoo. Keep the seasons in mind when you are thinking about a good spot--if you run around in a bathing suit all summer your back-of-the-shoulder tattoo will be in full-view.<ref name="rf2">http://www.bustle.com/articles/79090-13-clever-hidden-tattoo-spots-to-get-inked-if-you-want-to-keep-it-a-secret</ref> |
#*Conspicuous or easily hidden spots include the inside of your lower lip, behind your ear, your ribs, your ankle, your foot, the inside of your wrist, your back. | #*Conspicuous or easily hidden spots include the inside of your lower lip, behind your ear, your ribs, your ankle, your foot, the inside of your wrist, your back. | ||
| − | #*Areas like the inside of the lip and bottom of the foot, and hands will fade much faster than other areas of the body, because those areas are constantly shedding cells and regenerating skin.<ref>http://emotionalmojo.com/think-it-through-before-getting-a-tattoo/</ref> | + | #*Areas like the inside of the lip and bottom of the foot, and hands will fade much faster than other areas of the body, because those areas are constantly shedding cells and regenerating skin.<ref name="rf3">http://emotionalmojo.com/think-it-through-before-getting-a-tattoo/</ref> |
| − | #Try white ink. If you have pale, un-freckled skin, you may want to consider a white tattoo. Geometric patters are especially striking in white, and white ink will be far less noticeable than other colors.<ref>http://www.whiteinktattooscenter.com/</ref> | + | #Try white ink. If you have pale, un-freckled skin, you may want to consider a white tattoo. Geometric patters are especially striking in white, and white ink will be far less noticeable than other colors.<ref name="rf4">http://www.whiteinktattooscenter.com/</ref> |
| − | #*It is imperative you get the tattoo where it will see as little sunlight as possible--even with a powerful SPF the sun can cause the white ink to disappear, just leaving some raised bumps and the memories of your rad tattoo.<ref>http://www.bustle.com/articles/84169-white-ink-tattoos-on-tan-skin-could-end-in-total-tragedy-so-slather-on-that-spf</ref> | + | #*It is imperative you get the tattoo where it will see as little sunlight as possible--even with a powerful SPF the sun can cause the white ink to disappear, just leaving some raised bumps and the memories of your rad tattoo.<ref name="rf5">http://www.bustle.com/articles/84169-white-ink-tattoos-on-tan-skin-could-end-in-total-tragedy-so-slather-on-that-spf</ref> |
| − | #Go to a reputable shop. You may be tempted to go the [[Give Yourself a Tattoo Without a Gun|stick-and-poke]] route, especially if you are under 18, but rethink that notion. Even if you sterilize the needles, you risk a serious infection, from skin infections to hepatitis to HIV. Plus, they rarely turn out very well.<ref>http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Home_tattooing</ref> | + | #Go to a reputable shop. You may be tempted to go the [[Give Yourself a Tattoo Without a Gun|stick-and-poke]] route, especially if you are under 18, but rethink that notion. Even if you sterilize the needles, you risk a serious infection, from skin infections to hepatitis to HIV. Plus, they rarely turn out very well.<ref name="rf6">http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Home_tattooing</ref> |
#*Bond with your friend not by giving each other stick-and-poke tattoos (and potentially a staph infection), but by going to the shop together and supporting each other as you get tattooed. | #*Bond with your friend not by giving each other stick-and-poke tattoos (and potentially a staph infection), but by going to the shop together and supporting each other as you get tattooed. | ||
| − | #*Check out the shop online and choose an artist you want to work with, whose style fits with your concept.<ref>http://www.blogher.com/10-things-not-do-when-going-get-tattoo?page=0,0</ref> | + | #*Check out the shop online and choose an artist you want to work with, whose style fits with your concept.<ref name="rf7">http://www.blogher.com/10-things-not-do-when-going-get-tattoo?page=0,0</ref> |
| − | #*Go into the shop to make an appointment and speak with the artist. The shop should be clean, and smell like soap and cleaning supplies. If not, go somewhere else.<ref | + | #*Go into the shop to make an appointment and speak with the artist. The shop should be clean, and smell like soap and cleaning supplies. If not, go somewhere else.<ref name="rf7" /> |
| − | #*For a small piece, you may be able to get tattooed as a walk-in, but the best tattoo artists are usually booked up well in advance.<ref | + | #*For a small piece, you may be able to get tattooed as a walk-in, but the best tattoo artists are usually booked up well in advance.<ref name="rf7" /> |
===Concealing the Tattoo=== | ===Concealing the Tattoo=== | ||
| − | #Follow the artist's [[Care for a New Tattoo|care instructions]] ''exactly''. If you get an infection, you're going to have to tell your parents, because you may need medical treatment. Tattoo aftercare includes not picking at or scratching your skin, which could make your parents suspicious, anyway.<ref>http://tattooartistmagazineblog.com/2015/01/07/11-tips-on-how-to-care-for-your-new-tattoo/</ref> | + | #Follow the artist's [[Care for a New Tattoo|care instructions]] ''exactly''. If you get an infection, you're going to have to tell your parents, because you may need medical treatment. Tattoo aftercare includes not picking at or scratching your skin, which could make your parents suspicious, anyway.<ref name="rf8">http://tattooartistmagazineblog.com/2015/01/07/11-tips-on-how-to-care-for-your-new-tattoo/</ref> |
| − | #*Don't try to hide your new tattoo by re-wrapping it. The tattoo artist will cover the piece immediately after tattooing and instruct you when to take it off. Do not wrap it again, with a bandage, cloth, or anything else.<ref | + | #*Don't try to hide your new tattoo by re-wrapping it. The tattoo artist will cover the piece immediately after tattooing and instruct you when to take it off. Do not wrap it again, with a bandage, cloth, or anything else.<ref name="rf8" /> |
| − | #*Tattoos cannot be submerged in water for at least two weeks afterwards, so if you are on the swim team, wait until the off-season.<ref | + | #*Tattoos cannot be submerged in water for at least two weeks afterwards, so if you are on the swim team, wait until the off-season.<ref name="rf8" /> |
| − | #*Tattoos can "weep" for a few days, so be aware some fluid (clear or the color of your tattoo) may soak through your clothes. You should try to wear something loose anyway, so the tattoo can get air and heal.<ref | + | #*Tattoos can "weep" for a few days, so be aware some fluid (clear or the color of your tattoo) may soak through your clothes. You should try to wear something loose anyway, so the tattoo can get air and heal.<ref name="rf8" /> |
| − | #Cover the tattoo with makeup. Once your tattoo is fully healed, you can disguise it with makeup. There is high-quality makeup made for this specific purpose, and it actually works. Many are strong enough to stay on all day, won't rub off, and may even be waterproof.<ref>http://www.austinpug.org/6-makeup-products-you-never-thought-of-to-cover-your-tattoo/</ref> | + | #Cover the tattoo with makeup. Once your tattoo is fully healed, you can disguise it with makeup. There is high-quality makeup made for this specific purpose, and it actually works. Many are strong enough to stay on all day, won't rub off, and may even be waterproof.<ref name="rf9">http://www.austinpug.org/6-makeup-products-you-never-thought-of-to-cover-your-tattoo/</ref> |
| − | #*In a pinch you can use white face paint to cover a tattoo. Paint two layers over your tattoo (allowing the paint to dry in between layers), then cover with liquid foundation the color of your skin. A spritz of hairspray can help keep it in place.<ref | + | #*In a pinch you can use white face paint to cover a tattoo. Paint two layers over your tattoo (allowing the paint to dry in between layers), then cover with liquid foundation the color of your skin. A spritz of hairspray can help keep it in place.<ref name="rf9" /> |
| − | #*If your tattoo is very dark or has bring colors, purchase a primer as well. This will neutralize the colors of the tattoo so it won't show through your coverup.<ref | + | #*If your tattoo is very dark or has bring colors, purchase a primer as well. This will neutralize the colors of the tattoo so it won't show through your coverup.<ref name="rf9" /> |
#Hide it with clothes and accessories. If you strategically placed your tattoo, it should be easy to hide with long sleeves, a thick watch band or bracelet, a bandaid or a ring. Just wearing your hair down can cover a tattoo behind your ear or on the back of your neck. | #Hide it with clothes and accessories. If you strategically placed your tattoo, it should be easy to hide with long sleeves, a thick watch band or bracelet, a bandaid or a ring. Just wearing your hair down can cover a tattoo behind your ear or on the back of your neck. | ||
#Be non-committal if the subject of tattoos comes up. Try not to be adamantly anti-tattoo. Say something like, "Actually, I think they can be really beautiful if they're done well." You could even hint that you would consider getting one someday. If you say there's absolutely no way you would ever get on in a million years and then your parents see the one you've been hiding, you're going to come of as a bigger liar. | #Be non-committal if the subject of tattoos comes up. Try not to be adamantly anti-tattoo. Say something like, "Actually, I think they can be really beautiful if they're done well." You could even hint that you would consider getting one someday. If you say there's absolutely no way you would ever get on in a million years and then your parents see the one you've been hiding, you're going to come of as a bigger liar. | ||
