TATTOOS IN OCHOS RIOS JAMAICA?????

i'm going on vacation soon and i was wondering if anyone knew of a
credible artist in ochos rios jamaica/
if you could tell me that would be fabulous.
thank you.

Itradedlaughs schrieb:

> i'm going on vacation soon and i was wondering if anyone knew of a
> credible artist in ochos rios jamaica/
> if you could tell me that would be fabulous.

I don't have a shop recommendation for you, just a piece of advice:
don't get tattooed on vacation. You're going to be sore, and you're
going to have to avoid the sun until it's healed enough to smother it
with sunblock. Unless you're going on vacation for a couple of months,
this could take up significant amounts of your time ;).

Alternative: Get it done on the last day or so and be uncomfortable on
the way home (provided you find a decent shop).

Nina

Itradedlaughs wrote:
> i'm going on vacation soon and i was wondering if
> anyone knew of a credible artist in ochos rios jamaica/
> if you could tell me that would be fabulous.
> thank you.

Go parasailing instead. Fun. Otoh, a tattoo remembrance sounds great,
too. I stayed at the Ocho Rios Sheraton Hotel... which I believe has
gone the way of the dinosaur. Never looked for a tattoo shop there, but
did enjoy the Jamaican hospitality, music, and booze. ;o)

If you choose to get your tattoo while there, I'll kindasorta echo the
words offered elsewhere in this thread - have the tattoo done on the
last day or so rather than being uncomfortable during the meat of your
vacation.

Have fun! Post pics! :o)

--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/

thanks for the advice, but i am a tattoo virgin, and i was wondering
how incredibly uncomfortable it will be if i do get one while on
vacation (even if it is way small)
Curt James wrote:
> Itradedlaughs wrote:
> > i'm going on vacation soon and i was wondering if
> > anyone knew of a credible artist in ochos rios jamaica/
> > if you could tell me that would be fabulous.
> > thank you.
>
> Go parasailing instead. Fun. Otoh, a tattoo remembrance sounds great,
> too. I stayed at the Ocho Rios Sheraton Hotel... which I believe has
> gone the way of the dinosaur. Never looked for a tattoo shop there, but
> did enjoy the Jamaican hospitality, music, and booze. ;o)
>
> If you choose to get your tattoo while there, I'll kindasorta echo the
> words offered elsewhere in this thread - have the tattoo done on the
> last day or so rather than being uncomfortable during the meat of your
> vacation.
>
> Have fun! Post pics! :o)
>
> --
> Curt
> http://curtjames.com/

Itradedlaughs wrote:

> thanks for the advice,

You're welcome. (And you're welcome for Nina's advice, too. ;o))

> but i am a tattoo virgin,

Everyone has been one (or continues to be one), right?

> and i was wondering how incredibly uncomfortable it will
> be if i do get one while on vacation (even if it is way small)

Honestly, if it's a way small tattoo then you will not be (in my
opinion/just a guess/your mileage may vary/don't hold me to this/etc.,
etc.) incredibly uncomfortable at all.

My first tattoo measures about...

http://www.geocities.com/curt_james/stuff.html

(scroll to the lizard ink blot)

an inch or so by maybe two or so inches. Took minutes to complete and I
was out the door, no longer a tattoo virgin. After care was next to
nothing. I just left it alone as per the often recommended advice. I
didn't go swimming in the surf though, so...

Still, I'd wait towards the end of my vacation to get one done.
Whatever you choose to do, I suspect you'll live. :o)

When do you leave for Ocho Rios? Are you flying or is it part of a
cruise you've planned?

Regardless of transport, enjoy yourself!

re

> Curt James wrote:
> > Itradedlaughs wrote:
> > > i'm going on vacation soon and i was wondering if
> > > anyone knew of a credible artist in ochos rios jamaica/
> > > if you could tell me that would be fabulous.
> > > thank you.
> >
> > Go parasailing instead. Fun. Otoh, a tattoo remembrance sounds great,
> > too. I stayed at the Ocho Rios Sheraton Hotel... which I believe has
> > gone the way of the dinosaur. Never looked for a tattoo shop there, but
> > did enjoy the Jamaican hospitality, music, and booze. ;o)
> >
> > If you choose to get your tattoo while there, I'll kindasorta echo the
> > words offered elsewhere in this thread - have the tattoo done on the
> > last day or so rather than being uncomfortable during the meat of your
> > vacation.
> >
> > Have fun! Post pics! :o)

--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/

thanks curt and nina. but im still wondering, what will i NOT be able
to do once i get the tattoo. (like how long will i have to wait before
i can swim...expose it to the sun....typical vacation stuff)
thanks again.
Curt James wrote:
> Itradedlaughs wrote:
>
> > thanks for the advice,
>
> You're welcome. (And you're welcome for Nina's advice, too. ;o))
>
> > but i am a tattoo virgin,
>
> Everyone has been one (or continues to be one), right?
>
> > and i was wondering how incredibly uncomfortable it will
> > be if i do get one while on vacation (even if it is way small)
>
> Honestly, if it's a way small tattoo then you will not be (in my
> opinion/just a guess/your mileage may vary/don't hold me to this/etc.,
> etc.) incredibly uncomfortable at all.
>
> My first tattoo measures about...
>
> http://www.geocities.com/curt_james/stuff.html
>
> (scroll to the lizard ink blot)
>
> an inch or so by maybe two or so inches. Took minutes to complete and I
> was out the door, no longer a tattoo virgin. After care was next to
> nothing. I just left it alone as per the often recommended advice. I
> didn't go swimming in the surf though, so...
>
> Still, I'd wait towards the end of my vacation to get one done.
> Whatever you choose to do, I suspect you'll live. :o)
>
> When do you leave for Ocho Rios? Are you flying or is it part of a
> cruise you've planned?
>
> Regardless of transport, enjoy yourself!
>
> re
>
> > Curt James wrote:
> > > Itradedlaughs wrote:
> > > > i'm going on vacation soon and i was wondering if
> > > > anyone knew of a credible artist in ochos rios jamaica/
> > > > if you could tell me that would be fabulous.
> > > > thank you.
> > >
> > > Go parasailing instead. Fun. Otoh, a tattoo remembrance sounds great,
> > > too. I stayed at the Ocho Rios Sheraton Hotel... which I believe has
> > > gone the way of the dinosaur. Never looked for a tattoo shop there, but
> > > did enjoy the Jamaican hospitality, music, and booze. ;o)
> > >
> > > If you choose to get your tattoo while there, I'll kindasorta echo the
> > > words offered elsewhere in this thread - have the tattoo done on the
> > > last day or so rather than being uncomfortable during the meat of your
> > > vacation.
> > >
> > > Have fun! Post pics! :o)
>
> --
> Curt
> http://curtjames.com/

thanks curt and nina. but im still wondering, what will i NOT be able
to do once i get the tattoo. (like how long will i have to wait before
i can swim...expose it to the sun....typical vacation stuff)
thanks again.
Curt James wrote:
> Itradedlaughs wrote:
>
> > thanks for the advice,
>
> You're welcome. (And you're welcome for Nina's advice, too. ;o))
>
> > but i am a tattoo virgin,
>
> Everyone has been one (or continues to be one), right?
>
> > and i was wondering how incredibly uncomfortable it will
> > be if i do get one while on vacation (even if it is way small)
>
> Honestly, if it's a way small tattoo then you will not be (in my
> opinion/just a guess/your mileage may vary/don't hold me to this/etc.,
> etc.) incredibly uncomfortable at all.
>
> My first tattoo measures about...
>
> http://www.geocities.com/curt_james/stuff.html
>
> (scroll to the lizard ink blot)
>
> an inch or so by maybe two or so inches. Took minutes to complete and I
> was out the door, no longer a tattoo virgin. After care was next to
> nothing. I just left it alone as per the often recommended advice. I
> didn't go swimming in the surf though, so...
>
> Still, I'd wait towards the end of my vacation to get one done.
> Whatever you choose to do, I suspect you'll live. :o)
>
> When do you leave for Ocho Rios? Are you flying or is it part of a
> cruise you've planned?
>
> Regardless of transport, enjoy yourself!
>
> re
>
> > Curt James wrote:
> > > Itradedlaughs wrote:
> > > > i'm going on vacation soon and i was wondering if
> > > > anyone knew of a credible artist in ochos rios jamaica/
> > > > if you could tell me that would be fabulous.
> > > > thank you.
> > >
> > > Go parasailing instead. Fun. Otoh, a tattoo remembrance sounds great,
> > > too. I stayed at the Ocho Rios Sheraton Hotel... which I believe has
> > > gone the way of the dinosaur. Never looked for a tattoo shop there, but
> > > did enjoy the Jamaican hospitality, music, and booze. ;o)
> > >
> > > If you choose to get your tattoo while there, I'll kindasorta echo the
> > > words offered elsewhere in this thread - have the tattoo done on the
> > > last day or so rather than being uncomfortable during the meat of your
> > > vacation.
> > >
> > > Have fun! Post pics! :o)
>
> --
> Curt
> http://curtjames.com/

Itradedlaughs wrote:
> thanks curt and nina. but im still wondering, what will i NOT be able
> to do once i get the tattoo. (like how long will i have to wait before
> i can swim...expose it to the sun....typical vacation stuff)
> thanks again.

Search string was: fresh tattoos and swimming

http://www.sharptattoos.com/summertime.html
http://www.ultimatearts.com/faq/swim.html
http://www.everytattoo.com/tattoofor...65ffa e13b5c6


Realistically, you're not going to die. (Well, otoh, there ARE
sharks...) But I'd recommend avoiding the ocean swim and the sun
exposure following a fresh tattoo experience.

Again, have fun in Jamaica!

re

> Curt James wrote:
> > Itradedlaughs wrote:
> >
> > > thanks for the advice,
> >
> > You're welcome. (And you're welcome for Nina's advice, too. ;o))
> >
> > > but i am a tattoo virgin,
> >
> > Everyone has been one (or continues to be one), right?
> >
> > > and i was wondering how incredibly uncomfortable it will
> > > be if i do get one while on vacation (even if it is way small)
> >
> > Honestly, if it's a way small tattoo then you will not be (in my
> > opinion/just a guess/your mileage may vary/don't hold me to this/etc.,
> > etc.) incredibly uncomfortable at all.
> >
> > My first tattoo measures about...
> >
> > http://www.geocities.com/curt_james/stuff.html
> >
> > (scroll to the lizard ink blot)
> >
> > an inch or so by maybe two or so inches. Took minutes to complete and I
> > was out the door, no longer a tattoo virgin. After care was next to
> > nothing. I just left it alone as per the often recommended advice. I
> > didn't go swimming in the surf though, so...
> >
> > Still, I'd wait towards the end of my vacation to get one done.
> > Whatever you choose to do, I suspect you'll live. :o)
> >
> > When do you leave for Ocho Rios? Are you flying or is it part of a
> > cruise you've planned?
> >
> > Regardless of transport, enjoy yourself!
> >
> > re
> >
> > > Curt James wrote:
> > > > Itradedlaughs wrote:
> > > > > i'm going on vacation soon and i was wondering if
> > > > > anyone knew of a credible artist in ochos rios jamaica/
> > > > > if you could tell me that would be fabulous.
> > > > > thank you.
> > > >
> > > > Go parasailing instead. Fun. Otoh, a tattoo remembrance sounds great,
> > > > too. I stayed at the Ocho Rios Sheraton Hotel... which I believe has
> > > > gone the way of the dinosaur. Never looked for a tattoo shop there, but
> > > > did enjoy the Jamaican hospitality, music, and booze. ;o)
> > > >
> > > > If you choose to get your tattoo while there, I'll kindasorta echo the
> > > > words offered elsewhere in this thread - have the tattoo done on the
> > > > last day or so rather than being uncomfortable during the meat of your
> > > > vacatio<snip>

--
Curt
http://curtjames.com/

Itradedlaughs schrieb:

> thanks curt and nina. but im still wondering, what will i NOT be able
> to do once i get the tattoo. (like how long will i have to wait before
> i can swim...expose it to the sun....typical vacation stuff)
> thanks again.

Swim: about a week, after all scabs have fallen off and the skin is
smooth again.
Expose it to the sun: ideally, never again, at least not without
sunblock. While it's most vulnerable in the first 4-8 weeks, UV rays
will fade a tattoo over time. At least avoid sun*burn* like the plague.

I'd still prefer finding a competent artist at home so you have someone
to go to if there's a problem. The prospect of a customer never
returning *could* lead to "interesting" business practices...

Nina