Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Tattoo in Oklahoma

Getting a tattoo in Oklahoma is not as bad as what it seems. There are a few things that you should think about before doing so and we will cover this in this article.

When Oklahoma finally passed the law to allow people to obtain tattoo shops, people found it interesting enough to go and check them out. I for one did not. The reason that I didn't was because I am deathly scared of needles. I got over this fear after my son had died. I had been wanting a tattoo for a long time but could never work up the courage to get one. I swallowed my weakness for about three hours and sited there in a chair waiting for the Jo, who is the owner of Ink Addiction in Yukon Oklahoma, to get through poking me endlessly in the arm. My tattoo was a memoir of my son, Gaje Florence. My husband got the same tattoo on him from the same lady who did mine.

Now, before I get into my life's story, I am going to tell you about a few things that have to do with getting a tattoo in Oklahoma.

First of all, the pain does go away. The best that I can explain it is, it felt like a mechanical pencil was scraping my arm. Please note that all people and places of the tattoo vary. This is only an example of getting one in my arm. My husband said that it felt like somebody was scratching him. The biggest pain that I felt while getting the tattoo was when Jo got close to my shoulder.

Oklahoma law prohibits anyone that is under the age of eighteen from being in a tattoo shop. I know that most of you are probably thinking that I am not telling you anything that you don't already know. Well, maybe but I am not done. Some people believe that a child under the age of eighteen in allowed to be in the tattoo shop or obtain a tattoo as long as they are accompanied by and adult, this is not true. In fact, it is a $5,000 fine if a minor is present in a tattoo shop. So, unless you want to pay the fine, it might be best to find a babysitter.

What you should bring is also a very important part of getting a tattoo. Make sure that you bring your picture I.D., they will not let you get a tattoo without one. This applies to everyone, even if you think you look like your are eighty.