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The Perfectly-Right Tattoo For You -- 5 Valuable Tips Will Help You Get There

So, you have finally decided you're getting a tattoo. You even got the right designated spot for it on your body. That's Great! Still, something is missing… oh, right, you still don't have any idea what is it going to be. Star tattoo, Koi Fish tattoo, Butterfly tattoo, Chinese letter tattoo, dragon tattoo or maybe … a cross tattoo?
Sounds familiar? Trust me, I have been there too.

When I was looking for ideas for my tat, I started by searching for the reasons why do people get one. While there are as many reasons for getting a tattoo as there are people getting one, I have found that most of them fall into these 5 top reasons.
It helped me a Lot in making the right decision. I hope it will get you closer to your tattoo design idea just as well.

Reason #1 – EXPRESS YOUR PERSONALITY & INDIVIDUALITY

Think about your personality for a moment and the things that distinguish you from other people. Think about the things that mean most to you in life and have almost become inseparable in your life. Think about the things that can portray you best or the things that you would like to be portrayed by in the future. It can be an animal, name, symbol, character, a drawing or a great combination. Your tattoo is all about YOU! And as such, the more personal and meaningful it will be to you, the more it will appeal to you and you are likely to grow comfortable with it.

Reason #2 – COMMEMORATING YOUR LOVED ONES

Think about someone you deeply love. Someone special that means the world to you.
Either they are alive or have passed away; it can be a parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse or a loved friend.
Someone that you would like to have close to you, very close, at all times.
You might want to regard it as a vow to love and treasure them – forever.

Reason #3 – COMMEMORATING AN IMPORTANT MOMENT OR EPISODE IN YOUR LIFE

We all have our special moments and episodes in our lives we would always like to keep close, with us. Finding your unique way to commemorate those special unforgettable moments in a tattoo are most likely to result in an unforgettable one.

Reason #4 – COMMEMORATING AN ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUR LIFE

Think about something you have achieved or very much would like to achieve in life. Something you aspire towards.
We all have them. It might be something BIG but it doesn't necessarily have to be.
It might be as a small achievement, which its significance marked or will mark a major step in your life!

Reason #5 – HARD TIMES YOU HAVE ENDURED AND PREVAILED

Some have experienced them more than others; however, enduring and prevailing from hard times generally turn into the most significant moments in one's life.
Lots of people commemorate those episodes in a tattoo. To some it serves as a reminder to what they have been through, never wanting to forget. To others it serves as a reminder to something they have managed to overcome. Hence, they actually commemorate their inner-strength in order to remind themselves it always dwells within them.

I truly hope this article has helped you jump-start your ideas and that it got you a step closer in finding the perfect tat for you. Remember:
Choosing where you want to apply it on your body and where to get it done are important but it is of much greater importance to comprehend why you really want one. Having a tattoo created for the right reasons, and reasons that are truly important to you will help increase the enjoyment of the design for years to come.

About the Author

Olga Zitner is the owner of nowthatsatattoo.com and a veteran tattoo enthusiast.
Olga likes guiding people and helping them decide which tattoo is right for them and she is very good at it.
She also likes to write about it in her blog.
If you're looking for tattoo design ideas or would like to comment on her articles you are welcome to do so at her blog.