For the uninitiated, the question that swirls around in the mind most is just how much pain one can expect to undertake when getting a tattoo. As tattooing is actually the application of ink into the skin via infinitesimally small punctures, it is only realistic to expect some type of painful sensation. In all reality, there is no one size fits all answer. This is mostly because a tolerance for pain can vary from one individual to the next. Certain tattoo designs placed in areas, such as the feet or ankles, which have more nerve endings than fat tissue can also mean a more sensitive reaction.

Whether or not an individual opts for coloring or shading will be an issue as well. Different sized needles or using a tattoo gun with multiple needles can affect pain levels as well. Those who have a difficult time getting just their sun tattoos put on may decide to forgo any coloring; however, there are those that feel coloring is much less painful, especially when a smaller needle is used. Though getting religious tattoos is a popular trend most individuals with tattoos recommend skipping the feet, the knuckles, the back of the hands or the shoulder blades.