Picking the right tattoo design, especially if it is for your first one, is a tough choice that requires a good deal of thought and effort. You have to remember that whatever you choose is going to be with you for the rest of your life, so you should probably put more thought into it than you put into deciding what to get from the Taco Bell drive thru.

Luckily your friends at Inked are more than willing to share our expertise with you. Here is a collection of tips that we think might be useful for you as you consider your next (or first) piece of ink.