The internet is full of misspelled Japanese Kanji or Chinese Hanzi characters simply because the clients weren’t sufficiently invested in researching the meanings of a certain symbol, ending up tattooing something dull and meaningless, instead of deep and meaningful.

That said, if you’re tattooing a verse, quote, or symbol, make sure to research it thoroughly, especially if the term is in a language that you don’t understand quite well and you need assistance translating it. If everything on your end is done well, it’s still important to communicate your wishes with your tattoo artist, as mentioned earlier.

If you have to ask a lot of questions ask them, and if your tattoo artist is feeling uncomfortable with them, find a new one. Your skin is getting stung with an ink needle so you need to ensure that you’re on a safe note when getting a tattoo. Don’t forget to research your tattoo studio too.

Now, let’s get to the mistakes themselves, and what to do.

Early Mistakes During The Tattoo Session

It’s important to be patient while your tattoo artist is working on your tattoo. The tattooing process includes shading, brushing, inking, and much more, so your tattoo may not look at what you want to look at first.

However, if there’s something that doesn’t look right for you, like an outline, a certain color, or a pigment, it’s important to voice it to your tattoo artist as soon as you notice it.

Remember not to be shy, because you’re paying for that tattoo after all. If you notice that the needle is forming a shape on your skin that doesn’t resemble what you gave to your tattoo artist, it’s important to voice it.

Note: The best solution is to tell your tattoo artist as soon as you see that something is going wrong.

That’s because if the mistake is noticed earlier, it’ll be easier to fix, and it won’t be too painful and cause too much discomfort to you and your tattoo artist.