00:00top 10 tattoo mistakes you'll regret forever before you sit in that tattoo chair watch this video
00:10these 10 mistakes have ruined thousands of tattoos forever
00:18welcome back to brain boosters stay till the end because number seven will shock you
00:27mistake number one wrong artist choosing the wrong tattoo artist
00:38many people choose an artist based on price whoever's cheapest gets the job
00:45but think about it this is permanent on your skin forever always check their portfolio first
00:54read reviews a good artist costs more but your skin deserves the best mistake number two
01:05name tattoo get in your partner's name tattoo
01:13statistics show that 80 percent of people regret this decision think about it
01:23relationships change people change feelings change
01:32but your tattoo stays forever think twice think three times mistake number three
01:45wrong placement
01:53hands neck and face tattoos fade the fastest because they are always exposed to sunlight and friction
02:05upper arm back and thigh holds tattoo ink the longest
02:12mistake number four
02:15too small and detailed
02:19getting a tattoo that is too small and too detailed
02:24this looks amazing on the day you get it
02:32but fast forward five years that beautiful design has turned into a blurry ink blob
02:39the ink spreads under your skin over time and l that detail disappears
02:47mistake number five
02:49mistake number five
02:51copying someone else
02:54copying someone else's tattoo design
02:58you see a design online and think
03:01i want exactly that
03:03but that tattoo tells their story
03:07not yours
03:08always create something unique that represents your story
03:14your life
03:18mistake number six
03:21getting a tattoo when you are sick
03:25your immune system is already working overtime to fight infection
03:31getting a tattoo at this time means your body cannot heal properly
03:38the result
03:40poor healing
03:41fading colors and possible infection
03:46mistake number seven
03:50bad aftercare
03:53bad aftercare ruins more tattoos than bad artists do
03:5750% of all tattoo problems happen because of bad aftercare
04:02no scratching
04:04no swimming
04:06no sunlight
04:07for at least two weeks
04:12keep it moisturized
04:14and clean
04:16every single day
04:19mistake number eight
04:23using cheap ink
04:27cheap ink fades quickly
04:29turns green or yellow over time
04:32and can even cause serious allergic reactions on your skin
04:38always ask your artist what brand of ink they use quality ink is going directly into your body
04:45mistake number nine
04:48making an impulsive decision
04:51you are feeling amazing
04:53and suddenly think
04:55let me get a tattoo right now
04:58stop
05:00never get a tattoo on impulse
05:02always wait at least two weeks
05:04if you still love it go for it
05:09and mistake number 10
05:13sun exposure
05:16sunlight is the biggest enemy of a new tattoo
05:20uv rays break down the ink in your skin and cause it to fade incredibly fast
05:28always use spf 50 sunscreen
05:31this one simple step will keep your tattoo looking fresh for years to come
05:37so there you have it top 10 tattoo mistakes you must avoid
05:43which one surprised you the most let me know in the comments below
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05:57see you in the next video
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