Answer from Vika Vika[newbie]
No, 14 is too early, they say it hurts
Answer from Anton Artamonov[newbie]
I want to do the same thing 6 friends beat them up and say they don’t give a damn, it doesn’t hurt them, they’re 19 and don’t want to
Answer from Yina Barto[newbie]
No
Answer from Ioksana Babayanovna[guru]
Wait until 18. You will decide there.
Answer from Sasha Larionova[newbie]
Is it possible or not - a stupid question! but is it NEEDED? Once you grow up, your tastes and interests will change, you will get tired of the tattoo, and then it will be very difficult to remove, and you may be left with a terrible scar for the rest of your life! so I don't recommend it!
Answer from Dr. PLUNK[guru]
If you're asking, no...
Answer from Junone Neuwelt[guru]
Answer from Dmitry Kotofey[guru]
Answer from Victoria Dmitrieva[master]
Answer from Lyudmila Vinogradova[guru]
Answer from Angelina Belousova[expert]
Possible, but not necessary
Answer from Muminat Eskerov[active]
Answer from Summer Spring05[guru]
no better than 18 and older.
Answer from ARP?[guru]
A
Answer from Camilla Shalina[newbie]
Answer from Milena Vysotskaya[newbie]
Answer from AlenaAE[guru]
Answer from AlenaAE[guru]
You will still grow and the picture will stretch - in some places more, in others wider. Of course you do, and we’ll laugh later!
Answer from Milena Vysotskaya[newbie]
It’s not worth it) It doesn’t hurt, but it’s not pleasant. At your age it hurts. Believe me, it’s better to do it when you’re 16-17 years old.
Answer from Camilla Shalina[newbie]
I did it when I was 15, the inscription is 12 cm, somewhere just below the stomach, it doesn’t hurt that much, they tried to dissuade me too, but I did it and I’m happy with the result)
Answer from ARP?[guru]
They let me in at 13, but I changed my mind
They let me in because I’m not like other teenagers, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I’m generally different and they trust me
A
if you don't have a brain, then do it, but if you don't have a brain, don't do it, otherwise the guys will look at you differently
Answer from Muminat Eskerov[active]
I want it too, so now I’m wondering if it’s worth it
Answer from Summer Spring05[guru]
no better than 18 and older.
Answer from Angelina Belousova[expert]
Possible, but not necessary
Answer from Lyudmila Vinogradova[guru]
My son got a tattoo at the age of 14, he says it didn’t hurt, now he’s 23 years old and now I’m to blame, in his opinion, for not forbidding him to do it.
Answer from Dmitry Kotofey[guru]
not worth it because I hate tattoos... disgusting ffff...
Answer from Victoria Dmitrieva[master]
Of course you can do it, it won’t hurt too much... but then where will you get the money to remove it? This is the main question, as for me.
Answer from Dr. PLUNK[guru]
If you're asking, no...
Answer from Junone Neuwelt[guru]
In a good salon they won’t do it until 18.
And tattoos made at a young age (considering that a teenager doesn’t have a damn thing and needs to be hidden from his mother - these are usually all sorts of small rubbish like inscriptions or birds), in the future you still have to interrupt - because they float and in general, compared to those done later look like shit)
Answer from Yina Barto[newbie]
No
Answer from Ioksana Babayanovna[guru]
Wait until 18. You will decide there.
As we have noticed, teenagers often ask the question: “where to get a tattoo in *cityname*?” After a while, parents have a question: “Where did my miracle child do this nasty thing?” It's time for us to ask the question - what threatens tattoo artists, besides getting raked over the head by the parents of a unfortunate child?
We have prepared several questions for a group of lawyers from St. Petersburg, from the Law is the Law company. Here are the answers to our questions provided Dmitry Ozimok, head of the company and lawyer - Law Firm “The Law is the Law”.
Can a minor get a tattoo? Can a minor get a tattoo? Since tattooing is labor, there will also be payment for labor. Will this be legal? Can a child make a transaction?
For convenience and less repetitive information, we have combined the first three questions into one.
Yes, virtually all people can get a tattoo, but under certain conditions.
In this case, going to a tattoo parlor implies the citizen’s disposal of funds.
According to Art. 26 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, a minor aged 14 to 18 years has the right to independently, without the consent of parents, adoptive parents or trustees, dispose of their earnings, scholarships and other income, and make small household transactions. In relation to other transactions, a minor aged 14 to 18 years must obtain the consent of legal representatives (parents, guardians, adoptive parents).
That is, a minor can only make small household transactions. The legislator does not give an exact definition of a small household transaction, but it is assumed that it can include only those transactions that do not exceed the monthly income of a teenager, and also satisfy only such everyday household needs as the purchase of food, textbooks, clothing, etc.
According to Art. 28 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, young children aged 6 to 14 years have the right to independently carry out small household transactions to dispose of funds provided by a legal representative or with his consent by a third party for certain purposes or for free disposal. All other transactions are carried out on their behalf by their legal representatives, that is, the agreement with the tattoo parlor will be concluded by the parents, not the child.
Thus, minors can get a tattoo, but only with the consent of their parents or other legal representatives. Such consent can be notarized, then the personal presence of the parents is not required.
What can stop tattoo artists from tattooing a child?
A tattoo artist can be stopped from applying a tattoo by the lack of an identity document (passport), a document confirming kinship (birth certificate) or the authority of a legal representative, as well as circumstances that call into question the voluntariness of the minor’s decision.
What responsibility does a master undertake to tattoo a child bear, and does he bear it?
Firstly, the tattoo artist bears civil liability for a poorly performed tattoo service, as well as criminal liability for causing harm to the life and health of the client, and this applies not only to minors, but to all citizens who get tattooed. tattoo artist.
The responsibility of the master is determined by the contract that you negotiate. The contract usually stipulates that the client makes a tattoo of sound mind and solid memory, has no aesthetic complaints against the tattoo artist for the work done, since he has assessed the portfolio and estimated at what level and in what style his tattoo will be performed. The master, in turn, must tell the client, at the request of the client, about the medications and consumables that are used during application. After completing the work, the artist is obliged to tell the client about the rules for caring for the tattoo, and the client, in turn, is obliged to follow these rules.
Secondly, with regard to liability for applying a tattoo to minors, here it will be proven in court by filing a statement of claim on behalf of the legal representatives of the minor for various purposes (invalidation of the transaction and return of funds, removal of the tattoo at the expense of the tattoo parlor or tattoo master, etc., at the discretion of the applicants and based on a court decision).
Since children are now accelerated, is it necessary to require a passport/other document to confirm age?
A passport must be required in any case, since we are talking about establishing the age for the legality of the procedure for applying a tattoo and concluding an agreement for its direct implementation.
conclusions
Conclusions for tattoo artists
Guys, don't give tattoos to minors or minors. There is a chance to get a hat from your parents. You will also get screwed in court later. The same money is not worth such problems, even despite the fact that 95% of tattoos done in adolescence will be interrupted, and this is still money for you, dear artists, because cover-ups are more expensive.
Conclusions for teenagers
As mentioned above, you, dear teenagers, will sooner or later change or remove your tattoo. In addition, if the tattoo is done on places that are still growing, for example, on a girl’s chest or on a boy’s back, then the tattoos will stretch and float along with the skin. So you’d better think twice, otherwise you’ll have to cut off your hands once, either to yours or to the tattoo artist.
If you want to convince your parents, I have some advice for you:
- Show them the tattoos. Beautiful, worthwhile work. You need to convey to adults that a tattoo is not always a partak or a prison tattoo, but a form of art.
- Earn money for a tattoo yourself. For parents, this is two arguments at once: firstly, the family budget does not suffer, and secondly, this is an indicator of your zeal, because in order to earn a good tattoo you will have to work very hard.
- Take them to a reputable tattoo parlor. Parents are always concerned about your health, and you must show that the tattoo procedure will be carried out in sterile conditions and will be safe for you. In order not to make a mistake, you should come to the salon ahead of time and discuss the visit with the tattoo artist. He will have to tell your parents about the process itself.
Conclusions for parents
If your child has passed all the above steps, but you still refused him a tattoo, then be prepared for the fact that sooner or later your child will come with a tattoo made in Vasyan’s garage from the fifth entrance, from which there is nothing special to take. And it will be a great success if everything is fine with your child’s health after this, not to mention the appearance of the tattoo, especially after healing.
If this scares you, meet your child, help him choose a good, not a stupid and tired sketch, add a little if he is missing. In return, you will receive the child's respect, you will be his hero, and you will not have to worry about the infection that he could pick up from Vasyan and his garage.
A tattoo can be done without any problems from the age of eighteen; any adult can simply come to the salon and express such a desire. To get a tattoo at an earlier age, you will need not only the desire, but also the consent of your parents, recorded in writing, in addition to this, you will have to present an identification document.
Tattoo removal is a rather painful and expensive procedure, and it is not always effective.
This alone can dampen the desire to get a tattoo at the age of fourteen or fifteen, since it is quite difficult to persuade parents to make such a decision. But this is a bureaucratic problem. Technical problems are a serious argument against getting a tattoo at an early age.
Fourteen to fifteen years is a time of active growth and hormonal changes. At this time, it is still quite difficult to predict how a person’s figure and proportions will change. Therefore, even the most beautiful and detailed one can “float” and lose its attractiveness as such natural changes occur. Correcting something like this may not be easy in the future, and “covering up” a bad tattoo will cost a considerable amount.
A tattoo is forever!
In addition, many teenagers have very radical views, as a result they most often order aggressive, rather large areas. Over time, a person’s views change, as do his ideas about his body and soul. So after twenty to twenty-five years, many want to get rid of the tattoo, which was the result of a rash decision, or change it again. This is especially true for drawings applied to open parts of the body - arms, stomach, legs. Such a regular reminder of a dubious decision can be very annoying, besides, the drawings can simply get boring, so they are better in places that can be hidden under clothes.
When looking for your image, it is better to experiment with temporary tattoos.
It is also necessary to take into account that tattoos on visible parts of the body can change the perception of people around them about their wearer. And if in the future you are going to build a career in any serious corporation or do business, tattoos can seriously hinder you in this.
Hormonal changes are another reason not to get a tattoo as a teenager. Some tattoo artists believe that during such a restructuring of the body, the ink may not adhere properly or even cause allergic reactions. It is better to wait until the end of adolescence and then apply a tattoo.
In this article we will tell you how we do tattoos and piercings for teenagers. Cast: psychologist, tattoo artist and lawyer, who wishes to remain anonymous. Tattooing under 18 We do not tattoo children under 14
In this article we will tell you how we do tattoos and piercings for teenagers. Cast: psychologist, tattoo artist and lawyer, who wishes to remain anonymous.
Tattoo under 18 years old
We do not tattoo children under 14 years of age.
We do it for teenagers from 14 to 18 years old, but only in the presence of at least one parent. Before the session, he will be required to show supporting documents and sign a consent form.
Piercing under 18 years old
The rules are the same as with tattoos: from 14 to 18 we do it only in the presence of a parent and with his written consent, and until the age of 14 we don’t do it at all. No exceptions.
What the law says
According to our legislation, the profession of a tattoo artist does not exist. Getting a tattoo is not a medical procedure. The work of tattoo artists is not regulated by laws, like, for example, the work of doctors.
Are your parents threatening to drag through the courts any artist who dares to give you a tattoo or piercing? It is unlikely that you will be able to punish the master for this, but there may be different situations. Imagine: to get a tattoo on your back, you had to take off your T-shirt during the session. If desired, this can be subsumed under the article “corruption of minors.”
Therefore, an adequate master will not undertake to give you a tattoo without your parents. A master who makes tattoos at home may agree, but this should be approached with caution. It’s easy to run into unsanitary conditions and all that.
Are you allowed to get tattoos and piercings under 18? We read the Civil Code, Article 26: “Minors aged 14 to 18 years have the right to independently, without the consent of parents, adoptive parents and guardians, make small household transactions and other transactions.” The law does not explain what “small household transactions” are. But if you look closely, a tattoo can hardly be called a small everyday transaction.
In short, until the age of 18 you will have to accept that your parents or guardians are responsible for you. After 18, you will receive all the rights and freedoms: you will be able to vote, get tattoos, get married, etc.
What the masters say
A word from one of our most experienced masters, Igor Golitsyn:
Three or four times I tattooed young people under 18. I worked in the same way as with another client. Masters are not psychologists or nannies. Either I approach all clients responsibly, or I approach them all irresponsibly. It doesn't matter to me what age a person is. I'm just doing my job. But I think it’s very important to tell teenagers about all aspects of life with a tattoo.
What psychologists say
We asked psychologist Dmitry Panasyuk, who works with teenagers at the Architecture of the Future center, for a comment.
Who usually gets a tattoo or piercing?
Often the desire to get a tattoo or piercing occurs among teenagers who have problems with self-confidence, adaptation, or who have conflicts with their parents.
I had teenagers who consulted me about tattoos: they say, I want to get one, but I don’t want to tell my parents. Some started with one design or piercing, but did not stop there.
I'm not trying to dissuade you. I try to break down this decision into pros and cons: tell you what you can gain and what you can lose.
I also advise you to take a break, not to do it at the same moment as you want.
So what can you lose?
First of all, you can change your mind later. Today you got yourself “Vasya, I love you” or some fashionable symbol, and tomorrow you stopped loving Vasya, and the fashion for the symbol has passed.
Secondly, others may not understand. You need to be prepared for this. We got a tattoo, you like it, and your friends say: “Pfft, some kind of hat.” Or parents may not accept it because they were raised in a completely different culture, where a tattoo was considered unacceptable, a sign of a criminal, a prostitute or a “dirty punk.” Or the parents have some friends. And so they go to their dacha, and they tell you: “Sorry, we can’t take you, they won’t appreciate your tattoo.”
And thirdly, life can change. Elementary: there are companies that have a strict dress code. If you have a tattoo, you may not get a good position there. Or you meet a girl’s parents, and they have a stereotype: if you have a tattoo, it means you have a criminal record, and their attitude towards you will deteriorate.
What can you get?
Increase your self-confidence. It is no coincidence that people started getting tattoos back in the Stone Ages. This art has deep roots.
Or you want a tattoo to join some group. For example, to fans of your favorite football club or an underground music scene. You do it and they accept you there.
Another tattoo or piercing is a way to control your life (or show that you can control it). My body - I want and I do.
Besides, a good tattoo can be simply beautiful. This is creativity.
What about the physical consequences?
They are. In teenagers, the body is not yet fully formed. We grow up to about 21 years old - and the tattoo stretches. How the drawing will behave and where it will lead in a couple of years is unclear. What if the beautiful cat ends up turning into a rat?
And don’t forget about hormonal changes. A teenager’s body is already in a stressful state all the time: hormonal storms, changes, and here something else unusual happens to the body. They inject dye into your skin, essentially a foreign object.
So what should I do if, for example, I’m 17 and I want a tattoo or piercing?
Before you decide to get a tattoo, you need to clearly understand: it will remain on your body for life. Of course, it is possible to remove it, but this is fraught with scars, burns, infections and other unpleasant consequences. In order not to regret later, it is better to refuse:any tattoos in the form of genitals or, even worse, on them;
a drawing that came to mind in an inadequate state (intoxication, during a period of special joy or sadness);
an image that has something in common with a school or institute, since after a while it will become insignificant and simply useless;
something especially popular right now (emblems of musical groups, TV shows, images of characters from films, books and comics).
Tattoos with the name of a lady of the heart or a beloved man are popular. But, according to tattoo parlor workers, owners of just such designs most often turn to the artist with a request to remove or redo the tattoo. Therefore, even if the relationship seems eternal, and the intentions are the most serious, it makes sense to think carefully about the advisability of such an act.
As for inscriptions in exotic and unfamiliar languages, everything is not so simple here either. Before applying any phrase to your body, you should not just find out, but thoroughly study its meaning. This is especially true for various symbols in ancient languages, as well as hieroglyphs, which often have double connotations.
How not to make a mistake in choosing
It is necessary to start choosing a tattoo, first of all, with the design and plot: will it be just a beautiful drawing, an inscription or some kind of symbol. You shouldn’t chase fashionable tattoos that are full of Internet pages. It is better to sketch a sketch yourself, based on your internal state, and contact the master with a request to improve the drawing.Then you should forget about the tattoo for a while, this could be several months or even a year. If, after such a long period, the desire to apply this particular design to the body has not changed, then, perhaps, you can go to the salon.
When choosing a tattoo, you need to consider the location of application. This is an issue that requires special attention. It’s better to figure out in advance how the tattoo will look with different clothes, shapes, and styles. In addition, given the fact that the pattern will remain on the body for life, you need to remember that sooner or later the skin will age and sag. Will the chosen design look beautiful on a flabby and wrinkled body? Most likely no. Therefore, the best place for a tattoo is where the skin remains elastic for a long time.
Choosing a tattoo is a very personal, even intimate question. It is better to apply a tattoo in adulthood, when a person has already sufficiently known himself, his strengths and weaknesses. Then a drawing characterizing character, talent, principles or dreams can decorate his body. Only in this case will the tattoo become not just a decoration, but a real talisman and life guide.
