Alright, let’s talk about this lip tattoo thing. The “shameless” one, yeah? I actually went ahead and got it done a while back.
Decided one day, kinda spur of the moment, kinda not, that I wanted something just for me. Something hidden, you know? And the inside of the lip felt like the spot. Took me a bit to actually commit, kept thinking about it.
Finding the right person
First thing was finding someone who’d even do it. Not every tattoo shop is keen on inner lip stuff. Asked around, looked at some artists’ work online. Didn’t want some scratcher messing it up, even if it’s hidden most of the time. Found a place that seemed legit, felt comfortable with the artist’s vibe. It wasn’t super cheap, gotta say. Heard these things can range quite a bit, some artists charging top dollar. Guess you pay for someone who knows what they’re doing in a tricky spot like that.
Getting it done
So, I booked the appointment and went in. Wasn’t too nervous, more curious about how it would feel. The artist cleaned the area inside my lip, which felt weird enough already. Had to hold my lip pulled down, which isn’t exactly comfortable.
Then came the needle. Man, that was a strange sensation. Not gonna lie, it didn’t tickle. It’s a sensitive area. It wasn’t like, the worst pain I’ve ever felt, but it was definitely uncomfortable. A sharp, buzzing feeling. The whole thing didn’t take too long, thankfully. It’s a small spot, and the word “shameless” isn’t exactly a huge piece.
- Holding lip open = awkward.
- The buzzing needle = definitely noticeable.
- Glad it was quick = yes.
Healing and after
Healing was… interesting. You can’t really bandage your inner lip, right? Just had to rinse my mouth out a lot, especially after eating. Avoided super spicy or acidic stuff for a few days. It felt a bit swollen and tender. These inner lip tattoos are known for fading too, sometimes really fast, sometimes unevenly. Mine held up okay, but it’s definitely softer looking now than when it was fresh. It’s not like a tattoo on your arm, that skin inside your mouth is just different.
So, why ‘shameless’?
People ask why I got that specific word. Honestly? It just felt right at the time. Maybe a reminder to myself, maybe just because I liked the sound of it tucked away in there. It’s kinda funny, having this word “shameless” in a spot hardly anyone ever sees unless I deliberately show them. It’s my own little thing. Not really trying to make a big statement with it, despite the word itself. It’s just… there. Part of the experience, part of the record. Done.
