See beyond the design. Remember that tattoos will stay on your skin forever. You should pick a design that you personally want and that is significant to you. Do take note though that various designs may not have the same universal meaning as you would think. Flowers for example are definitely feminine but some particular kinds of flowers may also signify jealousy, flirtatiousness, unfaithfulness and folly. You can ask an experienced tattoo artist for design definitions. You can also research for them online. Decide on a design only when you like it very much and you know what it means.
Pick the Right Spot
Although tattoos can be placed anywhere, some parts of the body however are more ideal than others. Your choice of tattoo spot will depend on your particular purpose for wearing the tattoo. If you want something that can be seen, then you can settle for arm or facial tattoos. If you wan to be more discreet, then you can choose spots that can be hidden by choice. These include the lower back, foot and inner wrist.
Some areas on the body are also more common compared to others. These areas include the lower back and the arms. If you want to be more original, you can choose to have a tattoo on the foot, although this may hurt more than usual.
Size Matters
There are many designs, shapes, sizes and categories when it comes to tattoos. There is however, a big difference between designs for males and females. Those for ladies are almost always smaller than their male counterparts. There are big designs for women. These however are typically more delicate, dainty and refined. Tattoo artists may recommend designs for you but the final decision is always yours. If you want a tattoo that will make you seem more feminine, then opt for scaled down designs.
Get the Tattoo for Yourself
Get a tattoo because you want to. Getting one because someone else wants you to is never an option. You have to be certain that your permanent body symbol is your personal choice. This is especially important because tattoos are not universally appreciated. Some people tend to view tattooed women as tramps or sluts. If you make getting a tattoo a personal decision, you wouldn't worry too much about criticisms.
Pay for a Good Artist
The tattoo artist matters a lot. Reputable artists will always beg off from a design that is not feasible. They will also carefully counsel you about a bad design or tattoo spot location. You should settle for an artist who is experienced but who can be honest with you.
Great girl tattoo designs are hard to pass up. You should always be careful with your design choices though. Make sure you get your design right the first time. A botched up tattoo may be hard to fix.
