Word to the wise for tatoo guys/gals. In this day and age, it is crucial to have a tatoo done by a professional. My nephew got one, and according to him, the style that is popular with young folk is the plain-colored ones, with only one color ink as opposed to the multi-colored ones. He has a Celtic band around his upper arm.
After transcribing reams of paper relating to blood diseases for medical advisory committees, I am very aware that there is a danger to one's health when getting a tatoo if it is not done correctly by a PROFESSIONAL. I don't like to be the bearer of bad news on this thread, but I have a personal reason why I elected to respond.
You see, a very good friend of mine, who is my age, got a tatoo in her early twenties. About 5 or 6 years ago, she became quite ill and was told that she has hepatitis C. Nine out of 10 people who have hepatitis C today do not know they have it because it is a disease that can remain dormant for 20-plus years. However, when it hits, it is fatal. Even though she did receive a liver transplant, she is still extremely sick, experiences many side effects from the medicines, and her days are numbered.
Years ago, my brother fell in love with a gal from Arizona named Yolanda and had her name tatooed on his forearm. He eventually decided he didn't want to go around the rest of his life with "Yolanda" on his arm, so he elected to get a cover-up tatoo which was much bigger and more painful (IMO).
Not trying to be the grim reaper here, but I just want to throw this out there. Temporary tatoos are fun, but the permanent ones, if you must get one, do make sure you are getting it done by a reputable tatoo parlor.
JAM