Tattoo or piercing?

First let me say: I am 17, and I have no reason to get a tattoo or piercing. I just really want one.





Should I get a:


-nose ring


-cartilage piercing


-ankle tattoo


-lip ring





Which one is less painful?? I also have to think about school. I don't want to get something and then have to take it out





Most popular?
Tattoo or piercing?
Lip ring
Tattoo or piercing?
i just got a lip ring like 3 days ago it didn't hurt when i got it but after i got it done it started to hurt and it is still really uncomfortable when i eat and stuff like that i also have to clean it as often as i can and i after i do it starts to sting a bit but after it heals it will be so worth it
Reply:They all hurt.





They are all passe...common.





Why not be 'original' and


get neither.
Reply:cartilage piercing (painful for some, but easy to hide)


OR


Ankle tattoo (painful %26amp; easy to hide)
Reply:since you are a bit young I say go with the cartilage piercing and later as you get older you might decide to do something more extreme
Reply:NOSE RING it doesnt hurt at all and its easy if you dont like it all you have to do is let it close up


start with a piercing then once you think your ready get a tatoo
Reply:The least painful one is the cartilage piercing.
Reply:Cartilage piercing. Tattoo's don't hurt, but they're uncomfortable; however, not reversible. Piercings you can just take out and let the hole close. Nose rings, in my opinion are less attractive than just a normal, non-holed nose. A lip ring on a girl is disgusting.





I'd go with a cartilage piercing because they really don't hurt at all, they just look like it. They look good, too.
Reply:well your too young to get them on your own, so i geuss you have a parnent going with you. i would say get a nose pericing or cartilage piercing. I've had both and for me the cartilage hurt worse than the nose, but it is really different for everyone. I dont know what your school rules are but you should check before you bet anything done. dont to ankle tattoo, it will look stupid, and a lip ring is a bit masculine in my opinion.
Reply:If you're still at school you may need to remove the peircings - so I would go with the ankle tattoo.





I had one on my ankle done when I was at school and it was easy to hide. It also didn't really hurt (that much)





I've also got my nose pierced and it made my eyes water for a while but not all that painfull.





Good luck whatever you decide!
Reply:It all depends on what you look like. Some people can pull off piercing and others can't. A tattoo done right looks good. I can't speak for all piercings, but I do know a nose wasn't that bad. You should survive it.
Reply:Heyoo,





I think that you should get an ankle tattoo. Its kinda painful, (I have one) but you'll live dear. Also, its so easy to hide!!!!!
Reply:i have nose ring dat doesnt hurt at all promise. cartilage piercings however do and both nose and cartliage are still popular for the most of it. ankle tattas are Out! but lip rings are the most common thang i see other than tongue piercings which you didn t minchin so bottom line go with the LIP!!!
Reply:Nose rings are in thses days. I've got 2 holes in one nostril and it does not hurt. I did the first 1 myself when I was 16 years old and did the second myself when I was 20. I've had them for a while. I also just recently gotten two tatts. One on my right shoulder blade and one on my upper right are. Not to mention I have one on my thigh. No they didn't hurt, but they are very addictive. Once u start with tatts you won't be able to stop. So really think about it. And c if that's something you want to do.
Reply:I'd get the ankle tat.
Reply:Well the least painful would be the cartilage piercing.


The most popular is the nose ring.





If you're worried about school then a nose or lip ring wouldn't be the way to go.


A cartilage piercing is more easily hidden.


And the school couldn't do anything about the ankle tattoo if you got one since it's permanent.





I would say go for the cartilage piercing.
Reply:Nose rings and lip rings will have to be taken out for school... and without meaning behind the tattoo you'll possibly regret it when your older. I'd so go with the cartilage piercing.
Reply:Lip rings are the hottest.and why would she have to take it out for school?
Reply:First of all none of them really hurts, the tattoo can vary from person to person, but i was laughing when i got my ankle tattooed (yes right on the bone too) cause i finds the vibrations from the ink gun tickles. If your doing if out of bordom then i strongly advise you to forget the tattoo, if not you'll regret it later on.





As for piercings, you should consider the aftercare before hand.


nose and cartilage piercings doesn't hurt at all, due to the fact cartilage has no nerves and there's very little skin in both locations, most you feels is just pressure and it's over in a few seconds. the aftercare for these piercings are the same, just keep them clean, you can by a product from your piercing, like dragon mist spray that will help it heal fast and keep it clean, plus help reduce possible sorness fast.





a lip piercing, is similiar, you have to keep the outside clean, and use an alcohol-free mouth wash several times a day, after meals, before bed, and you shouldn't smoke or drink during the healing, but hey i'm not your mother, lol.





the piercings aren't so bad but a tatt is something that should include a bit of thought first, impulsive tattoos are usually regretted.





Also if your worried about not being able to have the piercing in school, then you can always use a retainer after it's healed while your in class. it's clear plastic jewelry that's available for all piercings, and it's really hard to see unless they know you have the piercing and is looking for it.
Reply:* nose ring: doesn't hurt, will most likely make your eyes water- because the nose is such a sensitive spot- but not painful... might also bleed a lil, but like I said- no pain


* cartilage piercing: these hurt me-- if you go get your ears pierced- especially your cartilage- go to an actual piercing place where you'd have it done by a professional and with a needle... if you go to a piercing place in the mall- where they use the piercing guns- those destroy (break) your cartilage and make for a slower healing process and more painful.. I have 10 in each ear- and its taking FOREVER for my latest 2 cartilage (the very top of my ear) to heal- and I had them all done at piercing pagodas in the mall- no fun there for me.


*I don't personally have the ankle tattoo but I have one on my foot and on my hips-- tattoos aren't as bad as people make them out to be-- believe me


* lip ring: I have my labret pierced (middle, right above chin- except I have mine up higher- closer to the bottom of my lower lip)... this one I didn't feel more than a pinch-- doesn't hurt... and mine is easily hidden by my lower lip-- but I had it pierced that way on purpose.





I love my labret- but a lot of people are getting them nowadays- so I guess it goes with the whole most popular part... but I didn't get my piercings because I wanted to have a popular piercing- I got it because I've always wanted it....





By the way-- Your going to have to wait until your 18 to get any of this stuff done, every where you go-- your going to have to be 18 or have a parent or legal guardian sign for you