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Tattoo & Piercing addictive

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Darcy37 · 22/04/2022 14:49

Anyone else feel that after they got 1st piercing or Tattoo they can’t stop planning the next one or three??? Think at 44 I’ve gained confidence to take control of my own body.

I’ve a long wish list for both piercing & Tattoo
piercings:
conch
shein men x 2 each ear
3rd lobes
Forward helix
tragus right ear

tattoo:
left thigh
recover pelvic tattoo
left hip to rib
foot
side boob
ankle

what you all planning?

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Darcy37 · 19/05/2022 10:58

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 19/05/2022 09:46

Wow, that's really quick for your daith to heal! This is my third attempt at a helix and while it goes crusty every so often it's doing better than the previous ones. I had a flat done but had to have it removed as it migrated. That was during mask wearing though. I'd love a forward helix, but I think it would get caught up in my hair. How do you sleep when you have fresh cartilage piercings in each ear?

I've got Thumper from Bambi on my hip. He was my first ever tattoo and definitely not something I would choose now! I keep thinking about getting him covered up but I'm sort of attached to him. I've also got a black outline of Mickey and Minnie Mouse on my stomach to remind me of the best holiday DH and I have ever had. Again possibly not one I'd choose now but it does have happy memories. My final one is three pink and purple roses on my lower back. it was done to cover up an old one and ended up having to be a lot bigger than I expected and took a lot of getting used to - I was googling tattoo removal after the first session!

I'd love this tattoo but really don't think I could stand the pain!

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As daith has healed so quickly I can sleep on right side. I use travel pillow & put rolled up towel or cushion behind my back to try & stop me rolling over onto left side. The tattoo I'm getting on Monday is on left side so don't want to lie on it for few days either. I've attached a pic of type of tattoo I'm thinking off for my breast. Something bit bigger flower with swirls going down below nipple.
Ur tattoo idea looks great, the pain is short lived, if u want it go for it. My flat healed easily but it closed when had to take piercings out for op & didn't put them back in quick enough. Will redo if get helix healed.

Tattoo & Piercing addictive
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Darcy37 · 19/05/2022 11:02

kayslyre · 19/05/2022 10:45

I'd like a tiny wild flower, all in pastel colours inside my wrist, or somewhere hidden. I don't have any tattoos.

I did have a navel piercing some 20+ years ago, but I took it out and now it's healed (presumably) but you can see the hole where it was. Could that be repierced does anyone know? I think I'd like to have it back.

If this is ur 1st tattoo you could get some temporary tattoos and try them in places 1st. I got a few off Amazon & Etsy that last wk or more, helped me decide on placement & size I liked or didn't like.

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leotardrock · 19/05/2022 12:50

I tend to one ear at a time so I still have a side to sleep on!

So I had third lobe piercing plus a forward helix on one ear.

Then a third lobe piercing on the other one with a conch about 6 months ago then last week the piercer was offering any piercing for £15 with an apprentice so I had a rook!
Really liking the rook I have to say!

I had my nose & bellybutton done about 30 years ago! 🤣

Lanawashington · 19/05/2022 14:40

I've got 14 piercings so far, a few more I want but haven't got round to having them done yet

I've built up quite a collection of tattoos now. 28 so far, and next weekend I've got a full day session booked in to start on a sleeve

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 19/05/2022 16:04

I'm now considering a forward helix as I can't think of anything else that will work with me having to wear Airpods!

I might be brave and get the flamingo on my ankle. I'd love a wrist tattoo but can't bare anyone touching my wrist so it won't be happening!

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Darcy37 · 19/05/2022 17:02

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 19/05/2022 16:04

I'm now considering a forward helix as I can't think of anything else that will work with me having to wear Airpods!

I might be brave and get the flamingo on my ankle. I'd love a wrist tattoo but can't bare anyone touching my wrist so it won't be happening!

Would a flat or two work with air pods? Go on get the ankle tattoo if you have wanted it for a while.

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Darcy37 · 19/05/2022 17:06

Lanawashington · 19/05/2022 14:40

I've got 14 piercings so far, a few more I want but haven't got round to having them done yet

I've built up quite a collection of tattoos now. 28 so far, and next weekend I've got a full day session booked in to start on a sleeve

What other piercings would you like? What's ur fav piercing? I love my tragus and looking forward to changing jewellery in daith. I waiting (impatiently) for my tattoo artist to send through the design for next week's tattoo. Seriously considering asking if she has time to do a small tattoo as well as my coverup.

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TheGlitterati · 19/05/2022 19:13

I think it’s quite normal!

i have:

1st & 2nd lobes
conch
tragus
2x helix
1x forward

daith next and two more forwards and I’m done.

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Darcy37 · 26/05/2022 17:25

Update, got my coverup done on Monday. Fine flowers with leaves to cover the dreaded entwined hearts. Love the new tattoo, healing well. Problem is I now really want another one. Thinking foot, front of thigh of side boob.

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PinkCosYouAreSoVery · 18/08/2022 20:54

@Darcy37 Im intrigued to know how your piercings and tattoos are doing! I'm currently about 6 weeks into healing 2 helix and a forward helix after having to remove them last year after they flared up and failed to heal after catching covid. My only serving cartilage piercing from last yeas is my conch. Im soooo hoping my new ones will be staying as ive spent a fair bit on the jewellery.

Im also so tempted to get a delicate small flower tattoo on the side of my little finger or foot. I love agapanthus ...it'd be my first.

Sriv82 · 31/08/2022 11:47

I love piercings and tattoos.

I have both ear lobes pierced and a cartilage piercing. Keep it nice and simple.

currently I haven’t got any tattoos.

my wife is addicted to piercings and tattoos as well.

she has 8 ear lobe piercings on her left ear starting at the bottom and working up her ear, there is room for a few more and she has her tragus pierced.

her right ear currently she has 3 lobe piercings and is planning on adding a mid helix and upper and maybe conch or rook.

she has her nose and Monroe pierced and has a large back tattoo piece she is plannning on a arm sleeve, a leg sleeve and an under boob tattoo and I want her to get a small cherub on her shoulder blade to represent our children.

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