How to Find the Perfect Design for Your Tattoo

Historically, tattoos have had different meanings depending on the culture in which they were used. Nowadays, tattoos still have a meaning but a more personal one. And the reasons why you would want to get a tattoo can be many. Maybe you want to remember a moment of your life, you just want something you like on your skin, etc. 

As said, the reasons are many and all of them are valid. But let's talk about an issue that most Australians have when they want to get a tattoo. Putting the idea down on paper that they have in their head. Hence, today we will give you some tips so you can have your dream design easily.

With this, you will be able to walk into a tattoo parlour in Melbourne. And get the tattoo that you want to be done.

1. Look out for some inspiration

   You may already have some idea of what you want to get done. Well, it could be anything like flowers, an animal, or a truly specific idea. To get the exact image, you can just go ahead and dive on the internet. Search on the web (Instagram or Pinterest are ideal) similar tattoo ideas. After that, make a mood board of the ones you like the most.
   
   
   Your tattoo design doesn’t have to be exactly the same. It could be simply a picture or drawing. The important thing here is that you’ve gathered as many elements that you like as you can.

2. Check which tattoo style you like

   Any design of a tattoo can look completely different depending on the style. This could be an exciting part of the research phase. In fact, you may find that you love a style you didn't know about. So, take your time to stalk the work of some tattoo studios with different styles.
   
   
   Here is a list of the most popular styles in the past years:
   • Blackwork
   • Old school
   • Neo Japanese
   • Dot work
   • Realistic
   • Watercolour

3. Try to sketch your idea

   After having ideas gathered and choosing the style, try to sketch your tattoo. We know it is not easy to accomplish if you’re not used to drawing. But don’t worry, actually some tools can help you with this.
   
   
   You can try using Photoshop to give life to the idea that you have. With the pictures that you have, try to accommodate them to form your idea. Remember it doesn’t have to be perfect or finished work as it is just a sketch.
   
   
   If you find it hard to work with Photoshop, then you can use PowerPoint. It’s easy to use and almost everyone knows how. Another idea: Print the images, put them the way you would like them, and then trace them.

Don’t forget to work with professionals:

Any professional tattoo parlour in Melbourne will have tattoo artists that will help you. Some studios charge an extra fee for working on your design idea. But believe me, spending money on this would be worth it. Before selecting a tattoo artist, you should ask some questions to your tattoo artist to get an idea about their work & experience. 

Here we will go with some advice when working with the tattoo artist:

• Keep your mind open. They’re professionals and they’re experienced; they know what can work better. So, listen to their ideas and let them show you how they will work.
• Sometimes the main idea turns out to be different from the final design. But don’t worry; that is part of the process.
• If you’re stuck with a very specific idea, then tell the tattoo artist. That way both of you will be saving time. If you’re not willing to experiment with the design, then it's fine. Just talk about that with the professional.
• If they give you the final idea and you don’t like it, then say it. Any professional that is involved in creative works is used to this. So, don’t worry; just take your time to explain what you would like differently. 

After all of this, you will have your perfect design. And there’s nothing compared to have a tattoo that you really love.

Last pieces of advice…

• Always ask to see the package of your needles

  Let me say first that any respected tattoo parlour always does this. They will show you the closed and brand-new package of the needles. This is something that is a must, and it’s your right as well.
  
  
  Remember that your health is always the most important thing, so don't put it at risk. If by any chance they don’t want to show you this, then don’t let them tattoo you.

• Prepare for the healing process

  There are special items that will make your process better. In some tattoo shops, they sell protective tattoo film. This will help with the healing process and it will make it better. 
  
  
  Or you can purchase a special cream for the aftercare of your tattoo. It will provide you with the exact amount of hydration that you need. With this product, you will have perfect healing. And you'll be ready to show off your amazing tattoo to the world.