If you are planning to get a tattoo, you might feel overwhelmed with all the available options. There are thousands of designs that you can choose from. One design could have several variations and you have to choose which one is the best for you.

You should also decide if you want to have a permanent or a temporary tattoo, or a single or different colored tattoo. Another very important factor is the size. You can choose a big tattoo like a sleeve tattoo that covers one area of your body like legs or arms or a small tattoo like a wrist tattoo, to cite some examples.

You can also get opinions from your friends and family.

Since these tattoos are small, you can easily hide them with your sleeves or pants or anything. This is very convenient especially if you will go to a formal event or meeting, like a job interview or a conference where having a tattoo is bad for your image as a responsible and hardworking employee.

Larger tattoos, especially those done in several colors, usually take several appointments. If cost is a serious consideration, you can get a small tattoo that can later be incorporated into a larger design if you wish. Discuss this option with your tattoo artist.

Large tattoos may take several appointments to remove and may still leave a trace of the design behind.

Small tattoos do tend to fade more over time than large tattoos. Avoid rubbing the area of skin where your tattoo is located. Never scrub or use abrasive skin cleansers on your tattoo, especially when it is new.

While the location of large tattoos may be limited to certain areas of the body due to their size, small tattoos can be placed almost anywhere on the body. Many women like a dragonfly or flower design on their wrist or above the ankle bone. Some people like to use the back of their neck.

Women often chose roses or butterflies for a small tattoo. Other floral designs and religious symbols like crosses are popular as well. Men and women may opt for Chinese or Japanese characters or zodiac designs for their small tattoos.

People who need to hide their tattoos can choose to have a number of small tattoos place on different areas of their body where they won’t normally be apparent. It’s a good idea to make sure the designs harmonize while still making a statement about your personal taste.