Tattoo minimum age

[Fester]

Hi all. My 16 year old daughter wants a tat! (against my wife's better judgement). She has tried in Adelaide but the minimum age here is 18. We are coming up for a holiday in a couple of weeks to the Gold Coast. What are the laws in QLD? If need be we are willing to authorise it as her parents if consent is required.

Cheers, Fester

 

[Aussie Python Lover]

Its 18 all around australia ( I think).... Well it is here in Darwin so Im guessin probably the same all over

 

[da_donkey]

Iam not sure of the laws up there, but as a 27yo with tatts, i realy think that 16 is too young.

JMO

Donk

 

[cheazy]

im in syd and i have 2 friends who got theres at 16, dunno wether they had to hav parental consent or not

 

[Scale_Addiction]

i got my first tat at 14-15 in qld. guess it depends where you go, plus - you used to be able to get done under 18 with parental permission. i haven't looked in a while though, i'm 24 now. steer away from shops in prime areas. look in the burbs maybe...

 

[Reptilian]

Hi, my understanding is that you can get it under 18 with parent consent...My 17 year old sister got one but my parents had to go and give consent...Its the same with body peircings too...

 

[kelly]

I think it depends where you go.
In Perth my friend was 15 when she got her first tattoo, she said that they didn't even ask her for ID and she does NOT look 18. So I suppose the place might have been a bit dodgy

 

[nickamon]

As far as I know, you have to be 18. I was busting to get a tattoo as a teenager, but 18 came and went, and I remain ink-free as I get closer to 30.

I got some piercings in my late teens, but took the jewellery out after a few years. The scars are tiny - so no glaringly obvious reminder of my crazier youth to see in the mirror.

 

[Chris89]

In some places in queensland it's a minimum of 16 years old with parents concent.

 

[Fester]

Iam not sure of the laws up there, but as a 27yo with tatts, i realy think that 16 is too young.

JMO

Donk

Tell my daughter that! I told her no more piercings after the navel. Then came the nose.
Then she wanted the lip. That I definitely said no to. But then I said a discrete tat on the shoulder you may have in lieu of the lip thing! I just don't want her going to some backyard
"artist". I would rather say yes and have some control where she gets it done. Her brother said he has a mate that can do it. I have seen some of his mates and I would rather not go there!

 

[Fester]

Hi, my understanding is that you can get it under 18 with parent consent...My 17 year old sister got one but my parents had to go and give consent...Its the same with body peircings too...

Body piercings here in Adelaide there is no minimum. You see very young kids with their ears pierced. It is only tattoo's.

 

[Chris89]

if you come up to Brisbane try:

Electric Expressions
The Piercing Shop
(There's on at Redcliffe on the waterfront)

 

[kelly]

Tell my daughter that! I told her no more piercings after the navel. Then came the nose.
Then she wanted the lip. That I definitely said no to. But then I said a discrete tat on the shoulder you may have in lieu of the lip thing! I just don't want her going to some backyard
"artist". I would rather say yes and have some control where she gets it done. Her brother said he has a mate that can do it. I have seen some of his mates and I would rather not go there!

Believe me - Get her to get her lip in lieu of a tattoo!
I guarantee she'll get sick of her lip piercing and take it out and she'll be left with a tiny scar instead of something she can never remove.
I had my lip pierced, that lasted about a year haha so glad that wasn't a tattoo

 

[slip_phreak]

umm in nsw i think its 15years with parental concent.. some piercings are over 18 only like gential & eyebrow (i think) for example.

 

[wardy]

nsw is 16 with consent but there is many places around that will do with out consent gotta stear clear of them they are usualy the1s usuing dirty needles.

 

[Fester]

nsw is 16 with consent but there is many places around that will do with out consent gotta stear clear of them they are usualy the1s usuing dirty needles.

That is my concern!

 

[wardy]

That is my concern!

when getting a tattoo go to a few tat shops and check them out ask them questions have a look at there portfilo< (spelling??!) and see if yu can watch them tattooing some else watch if they are using gloves and changing the needle for every colour. dont just go to 1 shop go to half a dozen. i cant remember the link but try searching google for stuff what to do when getting your first tattoo.

 

[nightowl]

yeah I would do a lot of research on artists and their quality of work, as well as hygiene standards. A lot of artists specialise in certain styles so, depending on your design, it may pay to get an artist who is better at that style.

Most artists use disposable needles/bars these days. Some also use disposable tips and tubes as well. Just double check anything they re-use is auto-claved before use.

Go in and check out the shops, having a look around at the general hygiene and state of the place. Ask a lot of questions and make sure the design you pick is a pearler....coz it's gonna be on her skin for a long time!

Good Luck!

 

[Lucas]

If you aren't happy with the quality of the work don't be afraid to ask them to touch it up.
I've had quite a few fix-ups free of charge due to me not being happy.

If the tattooist is reputable they will be more than willing to ensure you are happy. Its their business they are advertising through their ink work.

 

[Retic]

16 is definitely too young.