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There are lots of decisions to be made if you are getting a tattoo. The design of the tattoo, the size and the location on your body are all things you must consider. Even if you have decided on a theme, size and location for your tattoo, there are dozens of designs available for most themes.

You should also decide if you want to have a permanent or a temporary tattoo, or a single or different colored tattoo. Another very important factor is the size. You can choose a big tattoo like a sleeve tattoo that covers one area of your body like legs or arms or a small tattoo like a wrist tattoo, to cite some examples.

If you are planning on a small tattoo, the temporaries are a great way to find out how you like the design and location. You can also get opinions from your friends and family.

Since these tattoos are small, you can easily hide them with your sleeves or pants or anything. This is very convenient especially if you will go to a formal event or meeting, like a job interview or a conference where having a tattoo is bad for your image as a responsible and hardworking employee.

Small tattoos can usually be completed in one sitting. Larger tattoos, especially those done in several colors, usually take several appointments. They are also a lot more costly than small tattoos. If cost is a serious consideration, you can get a small tattoo that can later be incorporated into a larger design if you wish. Discuss this option with your tattoo artist.

It isn’t smart to get a tattoo with the idea that you can have it removed. While it is possible for a doctor with a surgical laser to remove a tattoo, it’s an expensive procedure and can leave a scar or an area of lighter pigmentation on your skin. Large tattoos may take several appointments to remove and may still leave a trace of the design behind.

You have to take good care of your small tattoo because they fade more easily compared to big tattoos. Do not try to rub the area where you have the tattoo. When you take a bath or a shower, gently wash the area with the tattoo.

Some parts of your body where small tattoos can be drawn are on the wrist, finger, neck, back of the neck, near the bell button, and so on. These are very small so you can place them wherever you want.

Popular designs include oriental symbols and characters, zodiac signs, flowers, insects, cartoon characters and religious symbols. Celtic knot work may be used as a ring around the fingers. It is important to choose the right design and location because this design will be with you as long as you live. don’t select a design you may not be happy with in a few years.

For those who like tattoos, but cannot display their body art at work, multiple small tattoos can be placed in a number of areas that will be hidden by your work clothes. If you decide on several tattoos, it is wise to stay with a single theme and chose different designs that harmonize. They will still be visible, at least to you.

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