When I was younger, I was obsessed with Henna tattoos (and had permanently stained fingertips!). However, if you’re going to have a full-on tattoo, you should view the decision as one which should not be made lightly.
For all intents and purposes, tattoos are permanent, unless you want to undergo sometimes painful (and usually expensive) removal treatment. Historically, it’s been laser removal, though recently there have been other methods suggested. This resource appears to have very happy customers.
However, to avoid this problem in the first place, it is VITAL vital (yes, nearly a shout!) that you put as much thought into it as possible.
This means doing a brainstorm of what designs appeal to you. It also means checking on-line for inspiration. There are plenty of sites which give away free designs, but everyone has access to them, so they cease to be unique or of much interest. As someone who is serious about having a tattoo, you should really consider joining an on-line community which will provide you with plenty of design ideas. You can then use them to come up with your final design.
Here’s a quick run-down of my top three recommendations – the good, the great and the excellent:
THE GOOD = Chopper Tattoo
- large pool of original designs
- easy-to-use site
THE GREAT = Tattoo Designs
- huge stash of tattoo designs
- on-line phrase translator (English to Chinese, Arabic and Hebrew!)
- free audio guide and e-book when you sign up
THE EXCELLENT = Tattoo Me Now
- large database of designs
- discussion forum (where you can chat to others like you and get more ideas)
- members gallery (to get more inspiration and show off your awesome tat once inked on)
- videos
- tool to find your local tattoo parlor
Each has its own strengths, but Tattoo Me Now appears to provide the fullest service to someone needing as much information as possible.
Happy researching – remember, a tattoo is for life, not just for the time you’re in the chair or for when you have this book! 
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