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hey, well i'm 14/f. how old do you have to be to get a tattoo?? i know i'm to young now, but how long would i have to wait?? cause i really want one. a small one on my foot. see, my cousin and half-sis both have a tattoo on their feet, and i think it looks soo cute!! my cousin has her sign (leo) and my sister has that one thing sign from the video "Where is the love?" with the little box with the question mark, and around the box it says where is the love, and i can't remember what is on the other foot. and also, how bad does it hurt?? it looks like it would hurt pretty badly, and i don't always handle pain very well. like, what does it feel like? is there any examples? if and when i get one, i want it to be one of those Fleur-de-lis and it would probably be in pink. would that be cute?? i know i'm thinking of this too soon, but i think its fun to just think of different things that would be cute. anyways, thanks a bunch!!! LUVLUV!!!!
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Well to begin with, you are only 14. It's not a good idea to have something permanently drawn on you just because you think it's "cute." Your definition of cute will change over the next few years & you'll regret getting something that now looks tacky. Why not considering something that actually means something to you & that'll never change for the rest of your life? For example, on my right side (above my belt), I have "Live now" in Chinese symbols because I am someone who strongly believes we should live every minute like it's our last. Yes, chinese symbols are very typical, but I wanted something that only I would know what it meant. & No matter how old I get or how much I'll change, it'll never lose it's meaning. To answer your question - it all depends on where you live & the tattoo place's rules. Some tattoo places will do as young as 16, but will require parental consent (parent in present with an ID & signature.) If you're over 18, you can get it done anywhere without a parent. As far as pain - it's a tough one to call. Some people cry, some people like myself don't feel too much & laugh, & others are stuck in between & don't know whether to shed a tear or just keep biting their tongue. I can't tell you what your pain tolerance is, but I can say that'll atleast be a little uncomfortable. If you want to look into tattoos of other people, try: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location).
But don't be an idiot & get one @ 14. Wait till you're atleast 18. & if you still want the same tattoo by the time you are 18, then go for it if you want. There should be no rush to get the tattoo. You'll have it for the rest of your life & I am sure you can wait a 4 years before settling for something.
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To answer the question about the pain: I have a tattoo on my shoulder blade, and in that area it basically felt like I had a really bad sunburn and then a cat was scratching all over it. Eventually it went numb. Then mine hurt for like two weeks after, just like a bruise. The foot is gonna hurt because it's all bone, but if you really want it you can tolerate the pain.
And yeah, most places will let you get one at 16 with parent permission, that's how old I was when I got mine. Some places go as low as 14 with parent permission, but most places won't.
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Well, you can get a tattoo when you are 16 or 17 with your parents permission. But when you are 18 you can get a tattoo without anyone's permission but yours.
And about the pain, it doesn't hurt to bad, and after a while you get used to it. (No, I haven't got a tattoo, yet. But my dad has many tattoos, my friends have many tattoos too, and my mom has a few, and they all said the first time they got a tattoo it didn't hurt that much, and that you will get used to it)
Also if and when you get your tattoo make sure you are going to want to have the tattoo later on in your life, because these things are permanent. And it hurts like hell to get them removed!
Well, hope I helped
Good luck =)
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I may be wrong but I think you can get a tattoo at 16 (maybe at any age under 18) with your parent's permission. They have to sign a form of some sort with the parlor you have it done at. Otherwise you have to be 18. Different states vary because of different laws. In Tennessee you are considered an "adult" at 18. Where as in Texas it might be 17. You know what I mean?
I have never had one done (yet) but from what I understand it hurts like hell. They drag a needle full of ink through your skin basically. So I would imagine the pain is pretty high. But then again, I've never had it done.
I have no idea what a Fleur-de-lis is so I can't help you there. However, I do think the zodiac sign is a cute idea though. Whatever you get, make sure it really means something to you. Because once it is put in, it will never come out.
Goodluck!
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