L.A. Ink's Top 4 Tattoo Mistakes

The surest way to avoid needing to get laser tattoo removal is to make sure that you don't make the most common tattoo mistakes out there. Who better to know about those mistakes than celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D. from L.A. Ink? In order to assist their fans in avoiding tattoo regret, they've publishedthe top tattoo mistakes that they see. Those mistakes are:

1. Getting a tattoo that's too small. You should consider where it's going on the body and what the size should be in relation to that spot. Luckily, you can avoid tattoo removal and get additional work done instead if you've made this error.
2. Going to a cheap tattoo place. You get what you pay for. For that matter, you shouldn't go to a cheap tattoo removal specialist either!
3. Impulsive tattoo decisions. Don't get it when you're drunk or when you're feeling spontaneous. Think about it before you get it inked.
4. The romantic tattoo. We've said it time and time again, from celebrity tattoo removal to the average Joe, the most common reason to get a tat removed is because it honors a relationship that didn't last as long as the ink.

Yes, laser tattoo removal makes it relatively easy to get rid of a tattoo that you don't want. But take the advice of the experts to avoid having to go that route. Question of the Day: What do you think is the reason above most likely to cause you to have tattoo regret? photo link

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