I like most tattoos, though some can look shockingly bad. I already have one on my shoulder blade, and am currently designing a half sleeve that I'd like to have done later in the year. I'll probably have more done at some point too (they can become addictive!).
What they have done is personal choice, though
where they have it needs a bit of thought. For example: having one on your hand might seem good to you, but a lot of people would form an opinion without talking to you. Look at Cheryl Cole. Quite stunning to most people, but most of them think she's a chav because of that tribal thing on her hand, as well as the tacky floral thing on her leg.
Personally I don't like any ink that people have done behind the ear or on their neck. Tribal tattoos are too common & chavy nowadays, as are most generic 'tramp stamps' (a flower, bow, etc on the lower back).
Plus, after 20 years or so the colour will fade. So if it's a colour tat you'll probably need to have it touched up or it'll look like a smudge!
I highly recommend that they get a design down on paper, and if after a few months they definately want it then go for it. I know several friends who rushed out, not knowing quite what they wanted, and now either wished they'd had something else or have had something added to it.
Has she got any ideas in mind yet Dags?
Wind her up & tell her you're thinking of getting a pound note put on your wang, because you like to 'watch your money grow'! There are other quips to that but I'll leave them to the other lads
