What was once the property of sailors, outlaws and rock stars has now become a popular body decoration for many people. It's no longer just about anchors, skulls and cobwebs, people have found many ways to express themselves with their tattoos. You may be considering buying your first one, but fear of the unknown can sometimes stop you. The best thing you can do is learn about the process by which human skin is transformed into a beautiful work of art. The first step is obviously to work on your own tattoo idea. A tattoo is something that will stay with you for the rest of your life, so think twice before getting one. Nothing worse than an insignificant tattoo that might make you regret it one day. There are few topics you should avoid if possible, like religion, politics, or anything that brings you to sex. There are also times when you shouldn't get a tattoo, like when you were drunk; when you want to be tough or cool; or even when all your friends have theirs and you feel like a stranger... The best is to construct the ideas by yourself, to try to make a list of things ...