be it a celebrityinspired trend or something with a personal connection tattoos can be tricky to choose and commit to for first timers the battle is not just about choosing the perfect design but finding the right artist learning how to care for the tattoo all the safety measures and much more a change in your look is always exciting and while not painfree getting ones doubts settled can at least make the process easier heres a lowdown by tattoo artists on all that you should expect and know before heading for your first tattoolady gagascript tattoos are in trend right nowtattoos are a form of selfexpression and most professionals suggest turning something personal into body art and choosing a design with personal meaning or connection customers however are often influenced by celebrities and trending designs when priyanka chopra got a script tattoo i had many customers asking for similar designs most people directly or indirectly try to copy celebrities says aaryan owner and tattoo artist aaryan tattoos lately he adds hindi and sanskrit words and religious symbols and portraits have surely been gaining popularity lokesh verma owner and tattoo artist devilz tattoos says minimalistic floral designs and calligraphic designs are the latest trend among girls many people are also opting for large portraits of shiva demi lovato tattoos on bony areas hurt more than fleshy onesthe pain caused while getting a tattoo is bearable for most however it also depends on factors such as an individuals pain tolerance size and the kind of design as well as the body part one is getting tattooed say professionals bony areas like fingers elbows lower back collars bones are the more painful spots the fleshier the area the less it hurts bony areas are comparatively more painful but the experience on the whole is bearable says suhasini gour coowner and tattoo artist the rabbit hole when it comes to designs aaryan adds big tattoos with deep shading also known as colour packing in which the ink needs to be bold and dark are more painful visit the studio prior to fixing an appointment safety and hygiene standard are extremely important while getting inked visit the studio before booking your appointment so you can get a better idea about the place hygiene standards and safety measures followed by the studio says aaryan adding it is also important to go through the artists portfolio and ask questions about the ink cartridges and the equipment used at the studio as sometimes the artist is good but heshe doesnot always employ the right procedures which can lead to dangerous skin problemsakshay kumartreat tattoos like you treat a wound say expertstattoos heal just like any other wound except theyre not as deep and heal much faster says ali burrni owner burrnink studio the new ink must be left undisturbed and clean do not prick or scratch the skin also one cannot go to the gym or exercise for 7 to 10 days to avoid sweating and stretching