20 THINGS NOT TO SAY IN A TATTOO SHOP⚡Forbidden phrases according to tattoo artists
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- Being a tattoo artist is totally amazing. We get to work with people, draw every day, listen to cool music at work, and hang with our amazing crew. We are very privileged to be able to make our living from drawing art on people´s skin. But there is a catch. We do have our negative triggers. And I am going to explain why. Remember to Like, Share and Comment, and make sure you click the 🔔
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You look STUNNING with the pink eyeshadow! I looove the mix of typical feminity with tattoos, so gorgeous.
@@johnvictorengland7703 who are you to come on her channel and insult her? she is perfect as she is. She may not be to your taste, but that doesn't mean she's not beautiful. you should be ashamed of yourself. you are not a man. You're a pussy.
And also pink nails 😍
@@johnvictorengland7703 i guarantee you she didn't get her makeup and nails and tattoos to impress you or any other man lol
@@johnvictorengland7703 I bet she's glad she doesn't attract you
@@ryliewebb4050 I guarantee you that she did. Even if it isn't at a conscious level most of the things that humans do are in one way or another related to our most fundamental drive - reproduction.
I can't imagine being bold enough to tell a tattoo artist to hurry up while they hover over you with a needle 😂
Bold or stupid? 😂
Sorry but who complains about tattoos hurting when it’s being done. I have a face specially reserved for the pain but I say nothing 😂😂
Right not just the needle but they could fuck it up and you'll have that forever xD
My artist was doing inital line work for my tattoo. I had to piss REALLY bad, luckily she understood the peepee dance and let me go so she could finish her line work a minute latee.
@@sarahjanegray2417 do you also get extremely hungry during the process? I got my first tattoo done last year. Took to sessions and even tho I had breakfast before it I got so hungry from the pain xD
"can i pay you next week?" Yes, if you're getting your tattoo next week.
Faith Johnson I mean, on really big tattos that cost a lot of money financing or sthg like that would bé cool, I would love to have a sleve done with a lot of detail, but no way I could spend the hundreds of dollars in just one shot to spend the next few weeks getting my whole arm tatoed.
Victor Corpadea save up the money then get it. If you can’t afford it that way then you couldn’t afford a payment plan.
😂👍
@@victorcorpadea1340 A finance plan would be a great idea. They do it for Cosmetic Surgery now.
@@victorcorpadea1340 I mean, I know some tattoo artist will "finance" a tattoo if it's large enough to warrant multiple sessions. If you wanna get a sleeve, and it'll most likely take multiple sessions, then they might charge an hourly fee and you could save up for each tattoo session. Or they might charge you based on how far they got in the tattooing process For example, the artist got all of the important line work down on your sleeve and was able to get some shading done - that might be one price. Then next session, the artist managed to get all the rest of the shading done and add in color or other details, that may or may not be the same or different price. So it ultimately depends on the artist and the type/size of the tattoo. Nevertheless, the total amount spent on your tattoo will still be significant in relation to the piece.
When it comes to price, I think it’s fair to at least politely request an estimate once a design and size are finalized, even if it’s the artist giving the estimated time for completion with there hourly rate, gives us an idea to have the money ready when we’re there or come back at a later time
i asked an artist if they could give me a rough price bracket on what i could expect to pay for a forearm tattoo i sent them a picture of the tattoo which showed the size and detail in good quality still haven’t got a response tho
also couldn’t find an hourly rate anywhere on website or their personal profiles so asked for that aswell
Agreed. It's crazy that we have to jump right into tattooing before even knowing if we can actually afford it or not. The bare minimum should be having an average price per hour.
@@Grassgrassgrashey hope it went well!
@@Grassgrassgras I do this with my tattoo artist too, she always gives me a ballpark, she's usually right within €100. Not that I'd complain or anything I just want to be confident I can cover the price. Last think I want is an €800 bill and only €500 to pay with or something.
My mum took me with her to watch her get a tattoo when i was 10 years old, and I was in love with it all. I sat quietly, watching and memorising everything I saw. Now, 10 years later, I'm getting my first tattoo 😅
What did you get done?
Hope you had fun, my tattoo was on my spine, and I took a couple breaks. I love it though, and it still looks great
One of my favourite sayings... “A good tattoo isn’t cheap and a cheap tattoo isn’t good!”
so this!!
Manuela Tiefenbach I can't tell you how many struggle tatts I've seen
Yeah I'd rather slap down a stack of cash and get a wicked looking tattoo then pay $20 for some doodling lol
Not always true
I got cheap tattoos and they arr awesome
Girlll, the "hurry up" thing is the same with makeup. Girls be asking me for a black smokey eye with FULL GLAM and ask me if it can be done in half an hour. Not if u want me to blend sis
I feel thissssss u can't rush art bruh smh like damn how tf am I supposed to do this Nicely if I'm being rushed
Ive been there too!! Full glam and can you do it in 15 mins🥶😥👎
and NAILS. Girl told me halfway through she needed them done in 20 minutes. Then got mad when they were sloppier lol.
@@KaciCallahan can't rush perfection 😂
Full glam in half an hour 😂😂 been there too honey, clients sometimes can be so clueless
In my situation I asked for pricing just to have an estimate in mind on tattoo pricing. You have to think about the ones getting their first tat that have no clue how much they go for so that that they’re not super surprised on the price
I’ve thought to myself ‘please be almost finished’ with gritted teeth 😂, but no way would I ever say that or have the balls to ask them hurry up. The artist is taking their time for a reason, because they want to be accurate and provide you with an awesome looking tattoo. If it’s getting too painful during a long session, ask for a breather for a few minutes. Most are cool with that. But more than anything, show the artist respect!
Yes, the 'I hope you're almost done' while doing my best to appear calm. I'm typically so excited about the final result that I just focus on that. But location is everything, even in different areas in the same tattoo. One that is about two inches wide hurt twice as much as the needle reached my inner arm.
I was the same...coping OK up until going over the inside elbow bone and the point, I didn't know if I could hang on lol
when my guy was working on my elbow i was cursing him left and right and he was just laughing about it, cuz he knew i wasn't asking him to stop or slow down or whatever, i was just letting some pain-steam out . worked out perfectly anyway
Than there's me who doesn't wanna be judged so just grin and bare it lol
The worst I have done is ask “if you had a rough estimate of % of completion what would you say?” Because I wanted to mentally prepare for how much was left 😂😂 but I am also good friends with my artist so he’s used to whining 😂😂
Its funny how many people think the art-industry is a free service.
TheVaultdweller because it’s so easily consumed (essentially at the speed of light/ your brain neutrons) crazy
People just don’t think
Cheap bastards
They think being an artist is easy
Just because you can draw doesn't mean it is easy
Or a service that you can rent
TheVaultdweller that's how it is with everything that's not a necessity
Jay Monay Well put. I was just going to say that’s with just about every damn service that’s provided now a days.
Who the hell asks their artist to hurry up?! 😂
Vanessa Helbo Right? Or Can I pay you next week? Lol I’m sure they get it all.
Vanessa Helbo an idiot
I know who... Who doesn't have an idea what's art.... Beauty takes time...
3 and a half hours into a rib piece I was begging her to hurry up. I knew she wouldn't and aside from pain relief I didn't want her to.
@@americanbsavage689 well sure but in my mind there is a huge difference between being in your situation and asking it because you just don't want to commit to get a tattoo and all of the aspects of it. (I hope I make sense😅)
Tattoo pain is therapeutic. I love concentrating on breathing and slowing heart rate. It’s actually pretty healing and relaxing to control the pain.
Getting my first in 2 months. I will partially meditate.
I literally laughed very loudly at "pay you next week". You would not believe how many times I am asked this in a week. And a walk-in for a sleeve. All of these are spot on!
Paying a week after getting the tattoo is actually insane lol.
I am curious, for most tattoo artists, is it ok if I bring in my own art for a tattoo, like my own design? Just curious
@@setraline2863obviously
@@setraline2863 yes
@@setraline2863absolutely, that’s perfectly fine and helps with the visualization in the long run
‘Can I pay you next week’ I’d be so embarrassed to ever say that, even as a joke. That’s so disrespectful!
And you are gorgeous 💖
😘😘😘
Right if anything id pay before the appointment😂
I am way too anxious to have that kind of audacity.
that's like going to the store, buying like bread or something and going "oh i dont have money rn can i pay next week?" i mean it could work if you're really close friends or something and see each other or whatever, but in most cases it's hella embarassing to ask that
Honestly I've done that. I paid half before the session and then paid the week after as I was 300 short 🙈
“Don’t sleep with pets when your tattoo is healing cuz it might get infected”
Me with a new(ish) tattoo in bed next to my dog: “uh oh”
Same. lmfao.
Me too.
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If you wrap it in plastic when it’s fresh, and then put clean cotton clothes over night then it should be ok?
@@terryenby2304 unless it's tegaderm, a plastic film that is breathable and actually protects it from germs, don't cover it with anything other than clean clothes if that's an area that's covered with clothing. Covering it with plastic wrap or a paper towel prevents it from healing correctly and traps all the bacteria. It's more likely to get infected if you cover it up after you remove the initial bandage put on by the tattoo artist. Please stop advising people to cover it up. They could get an infection, lose ink, scar up, and just completely ruin the tattoo doing that. If you have a tegaderm put on by the tattoo artist you can leave it on for up to 5 days depending on the film used and once it's taken off you should just wash it and moisturize it but NEVER cover it up again.
So much respect for professional tattoo artists. The discipline level they require for that craft is amazing and often underrated. As a person who has a full sleeve, I fully understand what this artist is saying and good advice for anyone planning on getting inked.
I had a tattoo artist do an amazing piece on me that we expected would be a 6 hour sitting. It was done in 4. I still chose to pay for a 6 hour sitting plus tip. To me, it was 6 hours of work regardless of it taking less than that. I've never regretted the money I spent on that tattoo.
Why would you tip?
@imGlobL you're absolutely supposed to tip your tattoo artist
@@imGlobLOnly reason to not is if they mess it up in a bad way. The materials and whatnot is expensive so not tipping is pretty frowned upon if it's not for a good reason
Yea whats up with tipping? An artist is doing something they love NOT some minimum wage job that they have a gun pointed to their head to do.
@alicialebron8755 where does it say you have to tip? Here in australia it's not a requirement !!!!
"how much for a sleeve" is like asking: how much for a bag of groceries? depends what is in the bag. detail and time are huge factors.
I think a better way to phrase this is "what are your hourly rates?"
@Late to the Game sure if you want a pissed off tattoo artist who might just turn you away for your stupidity and yes they can turn you away just for that.
I think tattoo artists need to be cooler about coming up with an estimate though. Tattoos are expensive, and if you’re not rich you need to know how much to budget for. Like, I get that it’s always going to vary, but working class people need to know if they can afford to sit in the chair.
@@eliquate yeah but they need to know how detailed it will take to get an estimate
@@irishrose6055 but they should atleast say like, between 100-200 dollars or pounds, whatever currency, they cant say exactly how much but an estimate atleast bc if I have like 50 dollars with me and I get a tattoo and they say it costs 100 dollars, wtf will I do then?
So basically be smart, use common sense, and respect the tattoo artist.
And don't try to bring your pets
@Sserk Yendor are you 12?
@Sserk Yendor damn
@Sserk Yendor why though? It’s very respectable in some cultures.
Word
A good tip. I just got my first tat not too long ago. It was a memorial piece for my dad. Instead of what I was expecting he actually did it a lil different. There were supposed to be 3 roses on the bottom. He talked to me and said it would be better if there was one rose. This was coming from the dude that owned the shop. He explained why it would look better and I said ok. In the end it went past my expectations and I love it. Always listen to the artist. Don’t ever second guess them. They know what they are doing
This exact thing happened to me with my first tatt. Except it came out worse, not better, I was so nervous about what to expect that I just blindly agreed with what he was saying.. lets just say the musical score on my arm no longer makes any musical sense... 🤦♀ (in our email consultations I had already told him that the score was from an important piece of music, but I guess he forgot, or, said something that I just didn't hear properly at the time of the session. I am also autistic so don't always process information/questions immediately).
I was 15 when I got my quarter sleeve, I’m 18 now and I’m STILL IN LOVE with it and my whole sleeve is almost done now ☺️💞✨
No tattoo artist is putting ink on a 15 year old kid unless its some back yard scratcher i bet your tatts look awsum😂😂😂😂
@@loustorie2183it’s actually very nice he did an amazing job, been a year since my comment and it’s definitely the tattoo I get the most compliments on 😊
@@loustorie2183I went to a shop and he had 10 years of experience ☺️
I will never understand why people don't want to pay artists for their craft.
because they think they are brain surgeons because they know how to draw, if you are good at art and love what you do why charge someone to draw something, Tattooing on the other hand is also a bit overpriced its not worth 180-300 n hour its really not and for them to charge someone so much money for needle being shoved in your arm a million times. Don't get me wrong I respect the craft but not the way artist complain about everything, it is part of customer service if you don't have good customer service skills you should not be a tattoo artist.
Sage Taylor
i get what you mean, but also, artists in general charge money for commissions because that is their profession, you cannot expect someone to do something free regardless of their passion because this is how they make their living. brain surgeons and artists work in different fields, and don’t forget when you’re paying an artist you’re paying a qualified and experienced one, you’re paying for the years of time and training they have put to get to this level. the expensive tattoos are the good quality ones and the ones that have had the most time perfecting
@Sage taylor
People are entitled. They think just because it's art, doing it is reward enough. People just can't grasp the concept that this is a job and a business just like anything else and you can't live off the love of the trade. Just because you love something doesn't mean you should do it for free. These aren't just doodles hanging on your parents refrigerator this is professionally done then put on your skin forever. It takes time. It takes care. It takes money! 😯 Graphic designers and other artists get the same kind of bozos thinking they can get their stuff for free or discounted because "art isn't a job, it's a hobby". People need to know they aren't just paying for the art they are paying for artist's time. If all these artists did all these drawings for free then they wouldn't have time for things they are actually making money with and they have a greater opportunity to have their art stolen and someone else does the tattoo. At that point they lost money. That sucks! Just like any other business the paying customer is the top priority. I feel it's not a hard concept to grasp but for other it may be a little more difficult, I suppose.
If you don't like the price of the art then I guess you didn't really want that tattoo.
Sage Taylor I wouldn’t say that’s overpriced when you factor in the equipment they have to have and maintain, replacement needles (new one after every tattoo), ink, amongst a lot of other items that they have to buy themselves. They also have to pay to have a slot in the shop so really you should also be tipping for the service as well.
So sometimes I think it's probably because they are unsure if it'll turn out as something they like. Like I don't want to pay for something that doesn't look the way I imagine it to look. Problem with that is, if I wanted it to look exactly how I imagine, I should do it myself. I can't so I give my best description to someone and pay them to make their interpretation of that.
The list of people never to be rude to.
tattoo artists
Your barber
ANYONE YOU ARE BUYING FOOD FROM
As a barber and hairstylist, I have SO many people be rude to me. Not so much anymore because I’ve been lucky enough to be booked out pretty solid a few months in advance so I have the luxury of turning rude people away now. But in the beginning and really even 5 years in, I’d have people be absolutely HORRIBLE and rude. We all do lol even the top stylists in the world who I’ve watched lectures or anything like that. Even Linda! It’s so sad but it’s true! If I had the bravery of her though I’d probably have had the rude people out a lot sooner! Lmao
You wouldnt believe how many Flaut the Food Maker rule.
Bartender. Don't be rude to your bartender.
Anyone altering your appearance or making something that you will ingest
I feel like the only thing you need on that list is "anyone".
I get the point you're making, but I think the most important thing to focus on is that you shouldn't be rude to people full stop.
I sure am glad I found your channel! I very much appreciate your straightforward attitude! I have a number of very nicely done body art, and have always wanted more. Now that I am 64 years young, I have only one tattoo left to go, and I am doing well keeping my art looking good while I age!! Keep doing what you do!!!
A lot of the things you said really make a lot of sense. I love my tattoo artist and want to show them respect and appreciation, your video helped a lot for some little niceties I never thought about. Thanks yo!!
Customer: Can you hurry up?
Tattoo: No Regerts
Lmao
💀💀💀
Dyslexia says “ that looks about right” 🥲🙃
LMFAOAOAO
"no ragrats" ya nah I'm sayin
My last shoes: $35
My last pants: $7
Shirt: $5
Make up (full face) $85
Dye and cut my own hair, I’m CHEAP. But my last tattoo was $350 because cheap tattoos aren’t good and good tattoos aren’t cheap.
Liking those priorities 😎
Wth your makeup so expensive wtf 🤣😂
@@hectorsoto8805 probably 1 foundation and 1 mascara haha yep make-up is crazy expensive 🤑
@@BARBIE1988 but why claim she’s “cheap” and then proceeded to say she spends 85 on her face
@@hectorsoto8805 No idea, this actually kept me up thinking about it haha. Just thought your comment was funny, went shopping with my boyfriend before lockdown and he wanted to treat me on some stuff in Douglas (a make-up store in the Netherlands) and the poor thing was shocked about the prices, the look on his face omg, then go to the parfum section whahahaha I thought he would pass out.
Great stuff. Your such a class act. Love the hair. Smiles
What an refreshingly honest straight forward intelligent person! Just Great!
"Can i get a sleeve done today?" I literally laughed out loud 😂
Trina Kat I couldn’t even tell you how many times I’ve had someone ask my that!!!
That answer should be "Yes! With henna ofcourse?"
Me too!!!! ❤️
my brother got a sleeve done in a day. He has an extremely high pain tolerance. The artist didn’t think he would be able to handle it, but he did. They ended up giving him a lot of free merch. That being said, the sleeve was just a repetitive pattern - which I’m not saying isn’t painstaking for the artist, and they did make the appointment for it a few days prior still - but it did reduce the time spent in preparation.
i would say yes. all black
a lot of this is the same as being a hairdresser “can i get a sleeve done today?” it’s the same as saying “i want to be platinum by the end of my 2 hour appointment” when they’re a level 1
I know I’m just like yeah if you also want it fried dyed and laid to the side or it looking like little thin rat tails coming from your scalp then yeah I can get it done in two hours
Vodoo Child the darkest brown there can be, like almost black... I think-
I am a cosmo/barber and this made me chuckle. Soooo true!!
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can't even get to platinum in one sitting without frying my hair, and I'm a level 5/6.
@@Eccentricspirit man I laughed at this
Love the channel Linda!I've heard a cheap tattoo isn't good,an a good tattoo isn't cheap!awesome vids keep them coming
Getting my back covered I’m 3 sessions in. I had a rough session today and could only sit for an hour, I felt horrible and felt like I was wasting his time. I ended up apologizing profusely for not preparing properly and paid him for 2 hours and threw a tip on top. Be good to your artist and they will take good care of you.
Its so sad that you have to say "we don't draw for free". People's art and precious time is not free! Get real!
Well, people often push me to draw for free, I am really tired of people forcing me to draw for them FOR FREE, I did spoke up but people still ask me to draw for them for free by giving me that shitty puppy face and instead of giving them sympathy or chance, I just said no and ignore them, I just said to them 'get someone else to draw something for you for free or something'.
Graphic designer here. Same thing: do the work and I’ll see if I like it. BTW I’ve got another artist working for free so I can see which one I want to pay. Nooooo freebies or spec work ever and don’t start that early in your career bc you think you have to get your foot in the door. Appreciate your channel.
@Sserk Yendor uh oh. Someone is attention starved.
@@sidthejovian5105 good. That's really shitty of them.
@Sserk Yendor bye
I don't understand as to why people are finding her harsh. I feel she's super professional & straight down to business. NO BS. Loved it. If I ever get a tattoo, it better be her or someone as professional & dedicated like her. Loved it. Subscribed.
😘
She’s not even rude.
i don't think she is harsh enough
some people don't like directness and being straight to the point. I'm Dutch, and by our standards she's being super polite about it.
British in general are a little more polite, but hey, to each their own.... now hurry up! jk
you are spot on with your analogy of price, paying once for the tattoo and buying clothes when they wear out. Thoe things are like your ink/gloves, they are a consumable. pain is nothing more than weakness leaving the body and an integral part of the experience
Thank you so much for all of the information you related in this video. I'm getting my first tattoo in a couple of days so I really appreciate knowing a bit about what I will be facing. I'm really looking forward to getting my first tattoo. I had a consultation about 2 weeks ago to discuss with the artist, and with the information from you I believe I'm ready for the experience. Hope I heal well because I found a couple of other pieces of art I'd like to have applied. Thanks again Linda, thanks for the info.
Linda: "in my country we have no age limit, but I'm hoping there will be"
Me: pauses video, looks up where Linda is located on Instagram, returns to video
Linda, 2 seconds later: "....in Norway"
Me: ...oh
literally, same hahaha
Me too. Although I knew Linda was too logical, rational, and intelligent to be American.
🤣
Same.... and now the kicker, I don't have any tats nor do I want one, but hey it's cool whoever like thems. lol
Unfortunately in certain countries, especially in Eastern European ones back in the 80's/90's, tats were considered a jail/prison stamp, so yeah it's a cultural thing. Probably things have changed by now, but I wouldn't know.
@@Channel-bm1lp just like most Americans.
- An American
Getting a tattoo is a ritual. This art is thousands of years old. It has to be highly respected. And so has the artist.
Mhm
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@Sserk Yendor is that you in your picture?
It doeznt have to be respected at all. Try speaking for yourself and your own opinion as apposed to pushing your agenda as my opinion and putting away my personal choice as you claim your statement as a fact.
@@zandiskoul bruhhh... Shut up it's not that deep 🤦
I'm surprised that you've had so many ignorant questions! I feel like my grandkids know better. I waited til I was 40 to start my tat journey and I absolutely love all 4 of my pieces. More to come! You are both smart and beautiful. Thank you for the chat
I got 3 tattoos this year (my first ones ever) & the first two ones weren't really painful but the third one was a bit harsh. Still I can't imagine telling the artist to hurry up or stop, especially since a part of it was the words "endure survive" so that would be ironic...
Well to my knowledge is not bad to say you wanna stop for a little bit. Tattoo artists know that not all clients can stand pain all the time so if you need a break usually they do not say anything
"things you shouldn't say in tattoo shops"
*Intro ends*
"Hi there"
My dumbass: wait what
I shit u not did the same thing
Had the same reaction xD
Same lmao
you cant say "Hi there" but you can say "Hey Hey Hey" ;)
Drew Van Vacter 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Me too!!!
"How much for a sleeve?" It'll cost you an arm.
Haaaa ba dum tss. Alright dad, well played.
@@jtodd0221 😁
nice
Number 2: It’s your job to explain this to a client. Do you know how much every service costs outside of your own profession? Every professional has to explain their fees. Totally get the other triggers though. Thank you for sharing.
@@staciesmith874 I also loved her examples "How long is a road" a road is a specific distance which is mesaurable
"How big is a house" All houses have an exact sq footage.... LOLLOLOL
I was laughing and shocked at the same time. The stories you must have. Good for you for being so professional.
Love your focus!! I’m the same when machining a part. That alone told me what a professional you are. I would definitely go to you for my next tattoo.
She’s being honest, not rude. Imagine the roles were reversed and someone did any of these things to you.
Agreed but the only way to learn is ask.
I’d kindly let them know what I could. Not everyone knows how a system works. By saying you shouldn’t ask certain questions it’s saying you already need to be in an “in” club to partake in something. It’s like people forget that they didn’t know anything about something then they first got started.
At least for me, if I felt a little annoyance from asking a question, I’d run out of there as fast as possible. I wouldn’t trust the person if I couldn’t freely ask questions.
Exactly 💯
It is possible to be both simultaneously....
When I was a kid, I use to love going with my dad to his tattoo shop. Course I wasn't disruptive. I knew the shop wasn't a play ground. So I use to play chess with the other artists when they were between clients or I'd even play chess with a client while they were waiting. If I did start to get restless, I went in the back room where they had an Xbox set up. Or if a client or artist needed a drink or snack, (gotta keep ur sugar up) I would go get them one so they wouldn't have to stop what they were doing.
Mercedes Delahunt then your dad named you Mercedes
That’s really wholesome actually
Awesome
I always watched tattoos since I was 2 my uncle tattoos and I loved watching them as a kid
I love designing my tattoo and I love it more when the artists adds to it.
Thanks for this! I got my first tattoo at a flash a few weeks ago. It’s a small tattoo and prob took 30 minutes. It hurt and I wanted to ask so bad “how much longer?”, but I didn’t. It seemed common sense. After watching this, I’m glad I didn’t say any of this and hopefully passed the vibe check
I love how she is so sophisticated and completely breaks the stereotype that “all people covered in tattoos are ignorant”. Simply not true
I love when people ruin steryotypes, bc most steryotypes are annyoing to me
Uh, what? I didn’t know this was a stereotype, so I guess I _was_ ignorant, at least about that. I’d say more so ppl covered in bad tattoos dude. I know tons of bright intelligent thoughtful folks that are covered in them. Sorta seems like a thing to help folks that need a reason to feel better about themselves.
lol I havs a degree in math. The looks professors gave me as I walked into their class with full sleeves and hand tattoos was priceless
Girl you literally have an aura of pure confidence and professionalism about you. I’d have no problem trusting you with a piece
'Its very difficult to give a price'
No. No it isn't. If you can't give a straight answer to a common sense question something shady is going on. Nobody in their right mind gets anything done, let alone a tattoo without knowing what it costs
Fr even if it's just a ballpark estimate. How am I supposed to know if I can afford this shit or not
I think she meant it's difficult to give a price without all the details of what kind of tattoo you want
Thank you for explaining the deposit process. I didn’t know that you could tell them you didn’t want the tattoo after they drew it for you, so I ended up getting it anyways. I suggested a different placement and the artist was very strict about where he wanted it so I just went with it. I feel like I had to follow through bc he already Drew it out. The tattoo he gave me is way too light and looks like a child’s henna tattoo. I hate it and it was the most expensive tattoo I’ve ever gotten, $500 for a small cyber sigel band that took 1.5 hours, out of the artists home. Next time I will definitely do more research before getting my next tattoo! You seem very professional and aware of your clients concerns.
I'm going through the pain and expense and long process of having a tattoo removed. Because I didn't like the drawing or the placement but the dude insisted that I trust his "artistry". Very few tattooists are actually artists. It's a hard lesson, no more tattoos for me.
I love her attitude compared to other tattoo artists. She takes time to explain and isn’t cocky. Subscribed 🙂👍🏽
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@@electriclinda hi my friend my name is Jay fleming and I want a t tattoo
Mother of Tattoos
Yess please tell people the snobby tattoo artist fad ain’t cute because now less people get tattoos because of it .... they are also the cause of the stereotypes we get in other work place like people with tattoos are rude,grimy,reckless. They just feed the negativity on tattoos. Tattoos are beautiful and I love this video thank you!
i agree. many are so overego.
Getting a tattoo is getting a cosmetic procedure. Treat it as such.
I love this. I am 29. I have always wanted to be covered in tattoos but I am an artist myself (not a tattoo artist) but I am very hesitant because I don't know who I can trust to get a tattoo that I will be happy with. this was very helpful because I don't want to offend or make an artist mad if I have certain requests. very helpful and I have faith I will still have a ton of tattoos before I die lol just need to find good artists....I don't live anywhere where I know of good tattoo artists in my opinion. thanks for this video. this definitely helps a lot...let's people know what is more helpful than irritating to the artists. like letting them know the kind of style I want or the imagery or whatever.i understand certain tattoo artists are better at certain styles and details. so I wanna be able to communicate what I want without offending. I know they are expensive either way but I'd rather start out with lines and shading and if I want color let it heal and go in for color later. this was a great video ♥️♥️🤘
I love how she explains everything after saying the don'ts
I really appreciate your "no bullshit" attitude. You come across very friendly and honest, while still remaining a woman not to be messed with. I hope to be more like you one day ❤
Wow! ❤️ Thank you!
I totally agree. I can be this way, but only with people I DON'T know. 🤣
I think she seems like she expects everyone to know everything and is condescending to those who don't
Me too
Well the tattoo shop she owns is called attitude so I guess it fits xD
I've been getting tattooed on for 40 years mostly homemade type tattoos The Story of My Life I thought maybe I'd be offended or I would think this is dumb I could not have been more wrong I am so impressed by your advice and would feel honored to be tattooed by you
Thank you SO much for the philosophical treatise on the difference between "temporary", and "permanent". 🤘
I will never forget a tattooist who was doing some work on me . This kid of about 17 came in and wanted a neck tattoo . A large one. The tattooist spent about 2 munities talking him out of it. Thats the guy you want doing your work on you. A tattooist with integrity . He was also a great tattooist
Sadly I don’t have my older brother’s paws so I couldn’t get my tattoo on top of my hand, the artist kept showing me and had 2 sizes and showed me realistically how bad it’d be on top of the hand then showed me a perfect spot under my wrist and I love where he placed it. We talked over when I get more cash to continue working on the piece adding more
@@bd1zzlehand tattoos are easy and not sore
turn from your sins and turn to the living GOD. JESUS CHRIST is LORD. forsake all your evil ways and live for your Creator, God.
I mean he prolly just gonna go get it done by a shorty artist instead
@@inactiveuser555 WTF are you on about??
I 100% thought she was American until she said she was from Norway...her accent is so spot on
Same!!!🖤🖤🖤
I was just saying this same thing!!
Came here to comment this, this is the third or 4th video I've watched and had no idea she wasn't American.
Having never known, or heard someone from Norway, it's Truly interesting stuff.
@Tweed Penguin My thoughts exactly.
It's not only that but in Scandinavia the schools teach many languages early on, English, German and some of Europes leading languages get used a lot, so in Scandinavia I feel more than anywhere else English is more commonly used other than the native language.
Best advice for anyone getting a tattoo as well as a reminder for those adding more tats!!!! Much love!
Lmao my tattoo artist told me (during my first tattoo) “it’s gonna hurt a lot, but you wanna know the good news? It’s not gonna hurt me one bit” 😂😂
Drawing takes time. Tattooing the skin takes time. If you want a tattoo, pick a day when you have nothing important planned. Never rush an artist.
Agreed lol. Wow I can't believe take tattooing like this
It probably has more to do with the pain. Many people think they have a higher pain threshold than in reality.
Truth. You never know how long you'll be there. I always clear my schedule. An artist could guestimate 3 hours, but it could actually run you 5 hours. Best rule of thumb is to assume the worst case scenario and completely clear your schedule and expect to stay longer. If it's a piece you're paying good money for, why rush it?
“Can I book you for an event”?
“Do I look like a clown”
anonymous J “Yes”
:/
yea I LOVED that part! lol
anonymous J they should have said appointment 😂
@@josiejelacic 😂😂
When I got my first tattoo it was during the first couple of covid lockdowns and the studio had a rule that only the person getting tattooed could be in the studio, but because I was nervous and it was my first tattoo my artist and the shop let me bring my friend (1 friend)
I was extremely grateful
I love tattoes but got my first one at 29. And I love it! Now almost year later I got 4 in total, I am happy I waited so long.
Man I thought she was just gonna rant about the typical things you hear but she was very nice and informative about all her points. Really love the video !
" if you want it bad enough you will deal with the pain " That was deep
It’s true
I’m so worried I’ll have to get a simple tattoo in sessions because I’ve suddenly developed a weird pain issue- makes it hard to breathe- but imma try to sit through it cuz “if you want it bad enough enough you will deal with the pain”
@@spencerwagner903 hi, I have a chronic pain disease, and I have actually found that being in excruciating pain 24/7 actually makes getting tattoos even easier. I think I’m so used to pain that it just makes the pain of the tattoo seem more bearable. Everyone is different, of course, but that has been my experience. I truly wish you well and hope that you get your pain issues resolved!
@@SW21057 thank you! I’m just scared cuz when my dog hits me running I feel like I can’t breathe for a minute, but maybe laying down will help and like you said you kind of get used to it I guess
@@spencerwagner903 I get it. I really do. I feel the same way when my tank of a dog runs into me going 3 million miles an hour! But tattoos are really more of an annoying, irritating pain, rather than a sudden, shocking pain. To me it feels like someone is scratching me over and over again in the same spot to the point where it’s just really annoying. And of course you have to prepare for some soreness when healing. But as long as you go into it understanding that, yes, there is some pain involved, I think you’ll be ok.
I never really thought about dogs and cats being an issue with tattoos but it makes so much sense, one day when I’m much older and able to get tattoos I’ll have to remember that
Just make sure to get it wrapped up. I always wrap my tattoos and keep them wrapped for a few days. At least until it isn’t sore when I poke it. Then just peel it off in the shower and make sure your keeping it clean with soap
New to the tattoo world, so appreciate the lesson in manners and etiquette.
I want tattoo artist to do best job he/she can do . never ever rush your artist . but the way I Love your make up .
I already have 2 tattoos but I always come back to this video just to make sure I'm not a dumbass 😂
Me rn
I just got two tattoos the other day and I watched this worried that I said something on the list 🤣
I have three, one of them brand new and I pretty sure I have said a few of these : /
I just don’t want to be rude ya know? I’m afraidddddd
Same
Linda,, you're just spitting facts. i worked with 3 artists so far, and thank god i never asked any of those questions. let the artist make their own design or modify your own design, don't bargain on the price (there's other shops you can check for prices. but don't freaking haggle at any shop) and take whatever time's needed for the tattoo . if the result is shit, ONLY THEN you can complain :)
Amazing video Linda! Some of these people just don’t have common sense and ask ridiculous questions. Keep up the amazing content.
Man, that "Hurry up" part got me. My first tattoo artist got all flustered when he looked at the clock and realized he only got the line work done. I told him not to worry about the progress and do his best and I'll just book a second session. Next session he gave me an extra half hour. Patience is key for sure. And sometimes it pays off. If the pain is too much, no shame in calling quits and coming back later.
My poor artists told me she took 3 times the normal amount of time she spends on line work because I kept unintentionally moving due to pain. She never once got frustrated or irritated with me and was very understanding and sensitive to what I was experiencing. I felt so bad but she made the experience as easy as possible for me (also note this was a rib tattoo, so a very sensitive spot). I don’t understand how people can be so insensitive to their artist especially knowing the artist is altering their body permanently
Hell I've got my right forearm done and had to do 3 separate sessions to finish it off. It's kind of a celtic design so a ton of knots and whatnot that just looks sick as hell imo and a lot of others being that its the tattoo that I get the most attention from, well that and my eye brows. Lol. Took roughly 6hrs to do all the outline which was one session and the shading took roughly another 7hrs which we decided to do in 2 separate sessions. funny thing is I also have my whole back done and that whole tattoo took approximately 5hrs total so that should kind if tell you how much detail my forearm tattoo has.
@matchboxmango I've always delt with the same 2 artist and anytime I've had a appointment I've onlly had to wait about 20min for them to get setup and ready plus maybe another 5min or so to shave area and thoroughly clean area to be tattooed. Personally though I prefer dealing with the wife artist simply because she has a very soft hand so by far less pain than her husband who has a heavier hand and kinda drills into you sometimes but then again my skin tends to be a bit tougher than most so sometimes they don't really have much of a choice but to drill into me in order to get the ink nice and vibrant. Lmao
It's worse when you see that "artist" is hurrying - checking the clock, etc. and then after you need to tell him that there are spots where he missed, went too fast with the outline so it fallout etc. I think golden rule is pick the best of the style in your country even if it means waiting more or saving more money.
you are/were a good client.
I once had a tattoo put on my back. It took 3 sittings. I forgot one of the appointments and I felt bad about it, so when I went in for him to finish the tattoo, I gave him an extra 300 for the missed appointment.
amazing, sending love.
A amazing artist of mine, my favorite always. I @ 1st I missed so I had to come in for deposit.
All clients should be like you.
tootse roll pops really help with keeping your mind off the pain, i think all artists should keep them on hand!
This list is great! Watching your video should be a prerequisite BEFORE you book an appointment bc you may change your mind after LISTENING to the replies and explanations. VERY informative!
I’m not even an artist and I HATE people who try to rush tattoo artists and expect them to do great work for cheap.
It's very different, but I relate to this as someone who does makeup🤦♀️Some people expect a full beat face with amazing details, colors and perfect skin and blending in just 20 minutes like no girl/boy, you want a great outcome then you can't rush the artist.
Of course makeup comes off quick so you definitely wouldn't want to rush your tattoo artist cause that's permanent, unless you get it removed which 1) is expensive and 2) it's painful
I agree. I'm an apprentice but before that, when I was getting tattoos, I would ask my artist how long it would roughly take cos I have a really low pain tolerance and I'm just curious how long more I would have to suffer for :'-)
I just imagine all of these questions in different scenarios and careers.
Boss comes up to you: 'Can I pay you next week instead of this week?'
That's what the client is essentially saying to a tattoo artist🙄
I know when I got my back piece, The Artest rejected my first idea, so a sat back and thought, and told them what elements I needed in it and told her everything else you can run with. Getting ink is a collaborative effort between artist and client.
The cost thing really struck home with me! I used to think this way! But hearing her say that really hit me hard! It's true! If I'm going to have this design for the rest of my life I should pay for that! I only have 6 tattoos, but I love all of them and they were worth every penny I spent on them!
Because people who aren’t artistic don’t understand that drawing is work. They think we’re just pleasuring ourselves when we draw.
Thank you, i just wanted to write that!
People are not trying to be rude, they just dont get it.
I tried explaining that before, art is work, guy asked me how is it work if I'm an artist? Um it takes effort, focus and concentration which in turn takes energy .
@@justinneal9056 I tried that too, but gave up. A person who doesent make art, can not relate. I first tell the customer my fix cost per hour. Then i take a piece of paper and split my work up in sketching, prepairing and painting. We count the hours and the cost for needed material ; that ist the price. Most customers then understand how much work it is and will accept.
If it is too expencive you can offer a cheaper price if he choises one colour less. Or a smaller size.
But i refuse to use cheaper materials or skip importand preparing. Gotta go.
Hahaha
Correct!
This is why I started paying my Tattoo artist in advance for the design and then payment when I get the tattoo. We worked together on a sleeve and built trust over time. He helped me out when I got hit with some unexpected financial fees and I paid him 50% extra for my next tattoo because he had spent a lot of time resizing and making sure it fit perfectly. We're great friends now and I built his son his first gaming PC. He was there for me as a friend when I needed it. It's great. Respect for their time and work and authenticity goes a huge way.
This is wholesome :)
Stoppp this is so wholesome😭❤
Struggling financially while paying good money for tattoos is about the most absurd thing I’ve heard this year. ^^^this is not uncommon for tattoo enthusiasts and is yet another reason why tattooed people are stigmatized by rational and sane people.
@@alexblaze8878 I know right?! How dare someone try to do things they find long term enjoyment out of when they've gone through temporary hardships based on not making absolute perfect decisions in their life? The NERVE!!
@@scrape559 he’s getting tattoos even through financial hardships. Good grief! I can’t think of anything more irresponsible (besides buying drugs and alcohol) that a person could waste their money on when they’re already having financial hardships.
Hey 'Linda' have just seen your vid! I could listen to you endlessley! how interesting you are, you got me going with the humour about the clients/punters laughing I am. Your know-how and info on subject is what I am sure most people anyhow would want to hear in my opinion. Tomorrow I will be having my first 'Tattoo' done a small pink butterfly on inside wrist loads luv Tim.........
Oh man, this is 🔥- really good to know these things 🙏🏾
Sadly enough, I work at a surgical clinic and we get alot of the same shit. Bringing their dog, bringing their kid, "I had surgery yesterday and I'm in pain." I also love people refusing to do the aftercare and then complaining that they have a staph infection. Yes, coat your open surgical incision with Vaseline and bacitresin, or, my personal favorite, essential oils, and see where that gets you. I'm all for a little lavender oil for a headache bit you have a hole in your chest, put a bandage on it. I also work in a greenhouse and get people asking for the exact plant they saw online. Not talking same variety, I'm talking exact same branch structure, number of leaves, etc. You know this is a living thing that takes years of work to grow and I don't control where and when it grows. It's a living art. People don't get living art
I hate who "tattoo people" are now.
My coworker has a gorgeous sleeve and her sleeve took a year, not a day. The fact that people ask these questions are idiotic
Kathy Ramos I‘m in the middle of make a sleeve and it‘s a long process. I think people are just idiotic sometimes.
Okay dicks not everyone knows everything you go ask 100 people the same question about tattoos a whole hell of a lot will not know so just because someone asks a question don't mean they are an idiot being a do k makes you one tho
Most of these questions I thought her answers were just common sense
Yeah a friend of mine has a sleeve and it took like three years
BAR Chaosmaster339 “being a do k makes you one thou” lol that makes no sense
i auto played into this. all i can look at is your hair, it's awesome! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Then i see the artwork all over your body canvas. just wow 💛💛💛💛💛
"Can you hurry up, please"! Hilarious. Wow. People really say that? I'm not into tattoos, BUT, I had to watch this...and it was worth the time. I respect your professionalism and your craft. Great video. Liked.
Well for the same reason someone says that when they get their hair done or their makeup: if they have their appointment booked at a day they have something else (silly I know but it happens) they might get anxious they won't be there on time so they want to hurry the process
Or because they are in pain sometimes they might say like "hurry up I want this done with" which is silly considering they could just ask for a break or something but I suppose it is another reason why someone might say that
I love videos like these especially being someone who has no tattoos and really wants them
Kristen Apponey same
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Same I want a forearm half sleeve
Advice is to think it over and go for it when you're ready. No rush decisions.
If you're really serious and want one. Take the advice of "Formless Show" below and ask to see their portfolio. It's samples of their work in
pictures. And get an idea from that and talk to them about it. See what they suggest a lot of times they have great ideas. As for the pain...
yes their is pain. Because the needle is going into your skin. But a tattoo is an expression of yourself. In my opinion... done right. It will be
worth every penny you spend. I have 6 tattoo's and I love them all. Especially the star on my left hand that I did myself. Just make sure you
give it a lot of thought okay? Because a tattoo is forever! ( : ^ D )
The nails, your braids. Your tattoos and attitude. I'd love to get a tatoo by you.. I would trust you.
ME TOO but she is in another country than me
You should only get a tattoo based on sanitation and their artistic skills lololol
Saaaaame!!
Same need a plane ticket to Norway
Same. I would travel to get a tattoo by her. Just saying.
Thank you. I'm new to this, so stuff like this, the Dos and Don'ts, it helps a lot.
Thank you. Conduct is important
finnaly some really good tattoo video. I love how gentle with talking you are.
Good thing I'm introverted. I won't say a thing to them unless they start talking about a heavy metal band or something.
Books, art, and dogs are what get me going
Same way. I have 2 friends who are artist and unless we talk about something we both like, we just stay quiet.
Being an introvert is a quality that is usually a big plus for us artists
Same
Say the phrase "prog metal" to me and I open like a flower. 😋
Lost my Son when he was 20. Decided to get a Memorial tattoo on my inner wrist. Gorgeous Angel wings with his name and dates. Love it. Best artist ever. 6 months later fell and broke both arms. The one with the tattoo had to have surgery and my Tattoo got cut from top to bottom. I cried more over that than the break. Jackie
So sorry for your loss
So sorry!
That's really sad. Could you contact the artist and maybe get it reworked or even on another part of your body? (Jan Griffiths).
Omg I'm so so sorry! 😭 that's genuinely heart breaking.
@@KikitheBarber that would be so amazing!
Oh my god, this video was so honest and amazing. Thank you for your beautiful content
My friend really wanted me to be with her for her tattoo, she was really nervous, I immediately said to ask her artist because I understand that some artists don't like other people besides the client, for whatever reason, but thankfully they were okay with me being there and my friend said my being there and talking with her helped a lot, so definitely ALWAYS ask first but also be willing to accommodate accordingly for both the client and artist
The "oh my god it hurts." That's what I'm worried the most about, I'm afraid that when I get my first one, that I'm going to annoy my artist kinda thing.
I got two tattoos yesterday they were my first tattoos and I thought it was gonna hurt me more... it feels like a cat scratch
don't be afraid of that! tell the artist that this is your first tattoo. they will get you through it. i have 3 tattoos now and its really not that bad I promise
Much of it depends on placement of the tattoo but honestly it isn’t that bad. My wife hates needles and sat stock still for her tattoo then went back later on and had some more added to it. You’ll be fine
Just give your arm the occasional pinch, practice ignoring it. It's called compartmentalization, the brains gating system for pain. As far as I've seen, tattoo is somewhere in between a cat scratch and a mild burn. With a little mental training you won't have to deal with the full pain for more than a few seconds. Hope this helps.
@@susanalopez2130 oh WOW