Both my mister and my son told me they think they're very painful- but they both still want more! That's the part I don't get. Why go through that again? I was in pain almost every day with headaches until recently, an I hated it. I wouldn't voluntarily experience bad pain just to have a picture on my skin. My son actually had to take a break during his tattoo and eat some candy. He looked a little woozy. I thought "Good! He won't want more anytime soon. He'll wait until he's old enough not to regret what he chooses." But he's already bothering me for another one! Bee's always wishing we had the money so he could get more. If we had the money for it, I think Bee would have full sleeves. I couldn't take that much pain. I'm a wimp.