Four Less-Talked-About Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Tattoo

My experiences after getting my first large, visible tattoo.

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I remember the moment the needle touched my skin for the first time. I was bare-chested, reclined on an uncomfortable leather chair. Even though my eyes were closed, I could feel the artist’s face getting closer to my body. My palms were…