A tattoo pain chart can help you know which body part is least painful to get a tattoo on. Read on for help, before you plan your next tattoo type and location.

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If you are a tattooer, or just have tattoos, you will be inevitably asked, "Does it hurt?". While this may seem like a ridiculous question (of course it hurts!), it should not be surprising that it would be asked. According to a survey taken in 2012, only 21% of the people in the United States have a tattoo. That means that if you have a tattoo, you are likely to encounter four people who have no clue what the experience of getting a tattoo is like. Given the taboos still associated with…

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How much does getting a tattoo really hurt? Our tattoo pain chart breaks down what you - or your client - can expect, as well as how you can lessen the pain of getting a tattoo.

Once you have an idea of what you want in a tattoo, figuring out placement is the next important step. “From your head to your toes, each area offers a different canvas for your creativity,” says tattoo artist Okan Uckunn.

Tattoo placement planning