Henna Baby
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141905)
Philippines
February 11, 2016 10:51pm CST
My friend was thinking of getting a tattoo but too scared to visit the ink parlor because of the pain that she thinks that would kill her. She has been telling it to me for years now that I told her that we can just drop by and have it on to anywhere of her body. I gave her several ideas of tattoo design and showed some pictures to her so she will not have a hard time to think of the design. She wanted a girly-fancy-thing. I gave her a butterfly design.
In one of our out of town trip in the northern part of the Philippines, I again convinced her to have a tattoo since she already have a copy of the design that she wanted but then again the was freaking her out. Good thing in a nearby park, we saw this henna tattoo artist, I recommended that if she was not really that ready then having a temporary tattoo would do and minus the pain. After waiting for 30 minutes, the henna tattoo really look good on her back.
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7 responses
@zebra2222 (5268)
• United States
12 Feb 16
I have never had a tattoo and have no interest in having one on my body.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
12 Feb 16
@zebra2222 I do feel the same way. Henna is not permanent so it can be used for fun.
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@JudyEv (382107)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Feb 16
I really don't like them. I think it is an ingrained thing from childhood when only sailors and 'people of ill repute' had them. It is becoming unusual to see a young person without them nowadays.
@JudyEv (382107)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Feb 16
@Shavkat Tattoos are becoming more and more common. I've also read that tattoo removal is the new growth profession! I hope your girl-friend thinks long and hard and gets a tattoo she is really happy with - if she gets a permanent one that is.
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@owstalaga (4825)
• Philippines
29 Mar 16
Haha, me too! I wouldn't want to have anything permanent on me. I prefer temporary tattoos, that's why I made my own designs. 
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@owstalaga (4825)
• Philippines
31 Mar 16
@Shavkat Hahaha, so get temporary tattoos only. I can make some for you if you want. It's more affordable than the rest of those available online.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
12 Feb 16
I would try henna since it's temporary and she can see if she will get the real deal. 
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
12 Feb 16
@infatuatedbby I would also like to have one. For the real one, I don't think I would.
@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
12 Feb 16
I have had a few tattoos done just feels like someone is running their nail over you. Unless you get it on a real sensitive area.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
13 Feb 16
@ricki_911 You are very courageous for having these tattoos. I can't imagine how painful it is.
@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
14 Feb 16
@Shavkat It depends on your pain tolerance. But it was not painful at all, tickled actually.
@Ladypeace (2028)
• Singapore
12 Feb 16
I'm glad your friend got what she wanted. You were nice to offer her ideas and support. Henna is a fantastic option in this case.
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@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
12 Feb 16
@Ladypeace She was really happy to try it. I am not sure if she will have the real thing. I hope it is not her option.
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