Every year, thousands of travelers choose Ireland as an opportunity to get a tattoo. A fun, crazy project that will immortalize your stay in Ireland forever! To make sure you don’t regret your decision and that it doesn’t turn out to be a bad idea, here are a few tips!
Okay, we’re not going to get all sanctimonious here, but let’s get one thing straight: tattoos are permanent! That’s why it’s a good idea to plan ahead so you don’t have any regrets!
To make sure everything goes smoothly, don’t hesitate to think in advance about what you want to get tattooed. That way, you won’t have any regrets tomorrow!
As far as tattoo artists are concerned, Ireland is home to some of the biggest names in tattooing. Famous the world over, each has his or her own speciality, signature and style. Also, don’t push the first tattoo shop on the corner: don’t hesitate to find out beforehand if his style suits you, if his reputation is up to scratch, the quality of his line, the cleanliness of the premises (compulsory sterilization…etc), his rates, and of course, to consult his portfolio of creations!
Ideally, you should have a good relationship with your tattoo artist, so that he or she understands your expectations and is in tune with you.
In general, you’ll have more choice in larger cities like Dublin, Galway, Cork or Belfast.
Prefer smaller pieces: too big a tattoo could take up too much of your time, not to mention complicated touch-ups later on. Healing time may also become a concern, preventing you from swimming or sunbathing, for example. A big sacrifice on your Irish vacation!
So much for our advice. Enjoy the moment!
