Why Homemade Tattoos Aren't a Good Idea

There have literally been hundreds of millions of tattoos applied to people around the world throughout time. A good portion of these tattoos have been applied by unskilled, backyard tattoo artists. Keep in mind that I use the phrase "tattoo artist" very loosely here.

There are so many things that can go wrong when someone gets a homemade tattoo that it's just not worth the risk. Some of the risks include:

• Ugly tattoos
• Light or faded looking tattoos
• Blurry tattoo lines
• Infections

These are just a few of the things that can go wrong if you decide to get a tattoo applied in your buddy's basement.

The main reason that getting a tattoo applied at home is a bad idea is because the ink is often applied too deeply which makes removing it later virtually impossible.

Save yourself the embarrassment and trouble and politely decline the next time your best friend suggests that you should give each other "BFF" tattoos with a homemade tattoo gun!