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81 Cool Tattoos That Didn’t Turn Into Permanent Regrets (New Pics)

IL WI Bobby Hill The Guardian

A tattoo is a lifetime commitment. If it turns out to be an epic fail, you'll have to deal with an abhorrent piece of “art” for the rest of your existence. On the flip side, a stunning design will be something you’ll proudly wear forever.

Today, we’re focusing on the latter. Here are some of the most eye-catching skin art pieces shared on the Tattoos subreddit. It’s a thriving online community of more than a million members who are all about paying homage to some of the best body art snapshots on the internet.

Scroll through and see if any of these designs inspire you to get inked yourself.

#1 “This Little Cat” Artist Nicholas Hald, Origin Tattoo, London England

#2 I Lost My Old Boy Sebastian Last Month. I Had My First Tattoo In His Honour. Art By Storm At Black Dagger Tattoo In Qld, Australia

#3 My First Tattoo! Done By Picsola In Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

While the impression is that tattoos are well-thought-out, a recent poll found that 3 out of 10 are the result of spur-of-the-moment decisions. Specifically, 17% of respondents reported that their body ink was done the same day they decided to get it. 6% of respondents, meanwhile, had theirs within an hour of deciding.

#4 Patchwork Style Banjo Kazooie Tattoo. Done At Authentic Ink Sydney By Min

#5 Sushi Dragon Done By Yudai At Freaks Tattoo, Japan

#6 ‘Lost Property’ - By Leigh At Canberra Ink, Canberra

Whether you decide to get inked on a whim or you give it a lot of thought, you wouldn’t want the tattoo to be a disaster. Having them removed is not only supposedly ten times more expensive but also much more painful.

So, how do you avoid regret? Doing research would be a start, even just by looking through the artist’s flash book, according to Brooklyn-based artist Angel Garcia.

#7 Memorial Piece Our Twin Girls We Lost. Done By Sydney At Duluth Tattoo Co

#8 What I Asked For vs. What I Got, Darin Ennis, Tattoo Charlies, Louisville, KY

#9 I Fixed A Portrait Tattoo!

“It matters to artists that their clients feel good about what they’re getting into, no matter how much time that takes,” Garcia said in an interview with The Guardian. “It’s part of what you’re paying for.”

Establishing boundaries is another important thing, according to artist Alejandra Pires. One piece of advice she shared is not to agree to a design you’re feeling hesitant about.

#10 I Don't See Too Many Tattoos On Darker Skin Here. So Heres Mine! Done By Khangd At Paul Le Art Studio, Texas

#11 My First Tattoo! Done In A ~10 Hour Session By Tom Osvath Of Mayday Tattoo Co In Chicago, IL. (Design And Finished Product)!

#12 By Eric Stricker At Ds Tattoo, Buenos Aires, Argentina

“If the vibes ever feel off, it’s not only OK but better to back out than to get the tattoo, even if you lose your deposit,” Pires said in the same interview with The Guardian, noting that artists are normally receptive to design change requests, even during the appointment itself.

#13 Kintsugi Over Scars By Me (Jojo.tattoos) At Nomad Ink, Wallasey, UK

#14 Fully Healed Lilith Torso By Javier Antunez (Me) Tattooed Theory, Hollywood FL

#15 Best Friend Passed Away Last Year. Got My First Tattoo To Remember All The Good Times We Had. Thanks To Tom At Crock Ink, Nancy, France

When it comes to choosing a design, Garcia says it does not need to have a grand, significant meaning. She noted that having a liking for it is a good enough criterion.

“To say, ‘Me liking this design is enough’ – that’s sentimental too, in a way,” she said. “That can be empowering.”

#16 My First Tattoo! A Koi Sleeve Completed By Caio Pineiro At Kokoro Tattoo London

#17 My Cat Entering A Room, By Yonatan Dagan Of Trst Tattoo, Haifa, Israel

#18 My Cat Ending An Astronaut, Done By Phil Kaulen (Atelier Phil Kaulen), Cologne, Germany

#19 2 Full Days For Matching Dragons Done By Jade Stephenson At Halifax Tattoo, UK

#20 Frog By Buoy At Tromsø Classic Tattoo, Norway

#21 Lil Guy W/ Silver Balloon, Ari, Gallery Tattoo, NYC

#22 Monty At The Honorable Society In La — He Brought The Phoenix I’ve Wanted For Ages To Life!

#23 Second And Final Session Done By Fana Garcia At Mystic Addiction Tattoo In Topeka, Kansas

#24 Start Of My 101 Dalmatian Sleeve- By Ben Ochoa At Manor No.9 In Anaheim, CA

#25 My First Tattoo, Done At Circa Studio (Barcelona) By Ivan Casabo

#26 Suncatcher Done By Guest Artist Yeriel At 'Mommy I'm Sorry' In Stuttgart, Germany

#27 Greek Mural By Yasin Er, Ink Station / Istanbul

#28 Wrong Place Wrong Time. John Hales Everett Tattoo Emporium Everett Wa

#29 First Tattoo. Artist Is Landon Morgan In Denver Co, Previously At All Sacred

#30 First Tattoo! Clarinet Designed By My Father And Done By Pascal Guimond At Sinister Skin In Port Moody, BC

#31 Decided To Get My First Tattoo On My 23rd! Thanks Ty! (Kindhand Tattoo/Menomonie)

#32 A Complete Stranger And I Got Tattoos Of Each Others Face - By J-Cee Capilia, The Fall Tattoo, Vancouver Bc

#33 Done By Amber Winter At Body Of Art Tattoo In Dayton, KY

#34 Black By Hoode At Black Vulture Gallery, Color And Design By Rachael Shelly At Forever Valentine Tattoo, Philadelphia

#35 The Ol’ Plague Doctor By Aaron Riddle At Sacred Saguaro Phx, AZ

#36 Darth Maul - Dj Tambe - Bad Apple Tattoo - Las Vegas, NV

#37 1.5 Years Healed Front Piece Made By Me (Ivan Zagusta), Zaraza Tattoo, Warsaw, PL

#38 My One Piece Tattoo By Kozo @ NYC Bang Bang

#39 Pulp Fiction / Adventure Time, Done By Jaxx At The Crows Nest, Johannesburg

#40 My First Tattoo Done On My Rib!! Done By Z At Dork Tattoo Shop In Louisville, KY

#41 Done By Max Kaspar At Northwest Tattoo In Eugene, Or

#42 Charmander After The Storm. Designed And Tattooed By Laura At Counterspell Tattoo In Rochester, NY

#43 From Concept To Reality: 18 Months And 30+ Hours Later

Done by Rachael Shelly (color - 10 sessions) at Forever Valentine Tattoo/ Black Vulture Gallery, and Hoode (blackwork - 3 session) at Black Vulture Gallery, Philadelphia. 2-3 sessions left for touchups.