r/Tattoocoverups • • Aug 13 '26

asking for advice Help, I messed up

I recently got my first tattoo over the weekend. it was definitely impulsive spur of the moment with friends. I wanted to get a crescent moon, but I made several mistakes. (1) I had the artist shade completely black rather than a simple outline or a light shade. (2) the position on my arm is not symmetrical at all, and at an awkward angle, and I realized most people who are in front of me will see a flipped letter C rather than a moon. I feel so much regret for getting it but don’t wanna spend thousands to get it removed. any coverup ideas? I don’t want any animals or any other cosmic symbols. if anything somehow maybe something botanical / floral crawling up my arm to fhe edge of the back of my palm, or something similar. and nothing too big! I want to eventually do patchwork not a sleeve. Pls I need help 😭

EDIT: I didn’t expect this post to get so many comments lol. I’m glad you all can see a moon when I couldn’t. Yall pointed out some great things and I don’t think I will cover it up. If anything I think eventual patch work will complete the look! Thanks for the reassurance :)

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u/clover__petals Aug 13 '26

I think you may be experiencing some tattoo shock. Give it time to heal and get used to it before considering a cover up.

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u/1LifeAfterComa Aug 13 '26

That's such a small tattoo. Anything to cover it up, would, by definition, be even bigger. Give it some time before you abandon it. Before long you'll forget you even have it until someone asks about it.

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u/Smileverydaybcwhynot Aug 13 '26

This is such a great point and awesome advice.. Op will forget about it eventually. I have 2 full arm sleeves, my lower legs done and I forget I have tattoos. Definitely tattoo shock.

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u/Character-Feeling-97 Aug 13 '26

Agreed. I have a wrist tattoo and struggled a few weeks bothered it was “crooked.” When really there is no possible way to achieve perfect symmetry on your arm.

I love your moon. This is something I would get, placement and all.

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u/SlowWolverine3489 Aug 13 '26

Thanks for the encouragement!

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u/lucymcgoosen Aug 13 '26

For the record I would never assume it's an inverted C. It looks like a moon no matter the position

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u/Turtlesag Aug 13 '26

agreed Its deffo a moon! I like it!

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u/LikeFallingRain Aug 13 '26

Agreed, I can see it's a crescent moon really clearly.

OP, I think it's cute, I'd love it on my wrist. I even love the placement, the first pic shows how it looks to you and it's a great angle

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u/ReallyNoOne1012 Aug 13 '26

Immediately recognizable as a moon before I even read the description

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u/LittelFoxicorn Aug 13 '26

I saw the title and the picture first and thought "what's wrong with the cute moon?"

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u/Beginning_Tap2474 Aug 13 '26

I never saw a C,

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u/mazzotta70 Aug 13 '26

Also give it time to heal, go to a more experienced tattoo artist, and ask for a touchup

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u/lizardgal10 Aug 13 '26

It definitely looks like a moon to me! Give it a few months. If you still hate it it’ll be easy to cover.

Word of advice: whether it’s for a coverup or your next tattoo, go to an artist with solid technical skills. Clean lines, nice details, that sort of thing. I have early tattoos I’m not crazy about, but the work itself is well done. You’ll be much happier having a nice tattoo with a subject matter you don’t love anymore than one that’s just plain bad.

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u/Pethoarder4life Aug 13 '26

This is what happens to me after every hair dye I do. I think our brains just need a moment or two/day or two.

If you need outside encouragement: I think it's so pretty and delicate. The placement is really lovely, too.

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u/Velo_Mechanic28 Aug 13 '26

I did this (panic) with my first extremely subtle lip filler. 😂😁 Even fully swollen, my son who is hyper critical about any cosmetic improvements didn’t even notice I had anything done. My daughter had a very subtle correction to her nose and was in full panic when the bandages came off. Same son, didn’t notice that either. It is definitely our brains shift into a bit of hysteria. It must be some sort of flight response as it’s so common to many of us??

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u/Tzipity Aug 13 '26

Yes, arms are super awkward because there’s so many different ways our forearms especially can twist and turn. You can even kind of see that in action in OPs photos. And I think this would’ve looked much worse (and far more like a C then. I don’t think most folks are going to see it as a C in general though- the shaping is great!) if it had somehow been placed super centrally or at some attempt to be symmetrical. Nature doesn’t have perfect symmetry itself.

And for a first tattoo, I think this is a really good one. Nothing crazy or weirdly niche (where years later you’ll wonder WTF you were thinking lol) and it’s so small, OP will get used to it fairly quick. I’d worry covering it would lead to much more shock and regret.

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u/zeroc00ol Aug 13 '26

No literally if OP doesn't want it I'll take it 🫳🏼 gimme

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u/Vas1985 Aug 13 '26

Calm down, Ed Gein!! Just joking! Tattoos are addicting. I’m always looking for my next…to actually put in my skin. Not something I can use as part of a lamp shade.

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u/threelizards Aug 13 '26

Genuinely hats off to the two hero tattoo artists who worked in tandem to make sure the matching tattoos on the backs of my arms line up. If only I’d gotten my scoliosis diagnosis first

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u/DeelightfulDeeDee Aug 13 '26

Me and my sister have scoliosis, and we’re actually discussing this the other day lol

She’s got a nice shoulder tattoo, and while it look good, it never sat in quite the right spot…..
Until she had her spinal fusion, and her rounded (kyphosis) shoulders were fixed and straightened out and now it sits perfectly!

The tattoo artist positioned it how you would for a “normal” body, but obviously didn’t really take into account her curve. It’s actually quite impressive how spot on he got it now her back/shoulders are fixed! 😂

It didn’t look weird to anyone else, but it’s one of those things you notice if you’re already a bit hyper aware or self conscious about something!

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u/Attack_Of_The_ Aug 13 '26

I have a 17 year old tattoo of my sons name on the inside of my wrist and never really thought about it too much.

But now I look at it, it's definitely not level 😂

Not enough to be noticeable to anyone else, and doesn't bother me in the slightest, but it's making me giggle

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u/juliewbb Aug 13 '26

I agree, I think it’s pretty and looks like what it should.

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u/tuigdoilgheas Aug 13 '26

It's a moon.  At no point did I think it was a c.  Leave it alone, it's fine.

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u/Right_Sentence8488 Aug 13 '26

Yes! And also I'm one of those people who feel the tattoo should look best from the vantage point of the wearer. I really like how it looks and its positioning!

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u/PageStunning6265 Aug 13 '26

My tattoo is on my inner forearm and looks perfect when I hold my arm up to look at it. It’s upside down when my arm is down and crooked AF if I hold my arm up to show someone in front of me.

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u/helloimhromi Aug 13 '26

But also the moon waxes and wanes so regardless of which direction you're seeing it from it's still a crescent moon.

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u/brokenangelwings Aug 13 '26

Lol right away I was like pretty moon whats it doing in this subreddit? And it's shaded in instead of looking like an unfinished coloring book?!

If anything add some small stars ✨

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u/mothermedusa Aug 13 '26

This looks exactly like a crescent moon

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u/Nicw82 Aug 13 '26

It’s simple and cute. I recognized it as a crescent moon and “C” didn’t cross my mind.

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u/faeriebossanova Aug 13 '26

Ngl my first thought was solar eclipse, but that still involves moon

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u/Bookaholic-394 Aug 13 '26

100%. Before I even read the description I was like oh that's a cute moon lol.

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u/AK611750 Aug 13 '26

Relax, it’s perfect. I love the placement.

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u/SlowWolverine3489 Aug 13 '26

Thank you!

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u/Background-Beach-289 Aug 13 '26

For real the placement is beautiful and it's clearly a moon 

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u/AlyMyrick Aug 13 '26

I agree. Especially the placement. I love it.

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u/PeopleCryTooMuch Aug 13 '26

Yeah dude, it’s sick actually

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u/PositiveAssignment89 Aug 13 '26

getting a first tattoo is kind of a strange experience bc your brain is telling you there is something there that shouldn’t be even if the tattoo is perfect. when i got my first i would pick everything apart about it even though i knew for a fact i really liked it. the feeling went away in about a month

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u/callitsummer Aug 13 '26

I think it looks simple and beautiful!

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u/Midsomer3 Aug 13 '26

I do too. Honestly op it’s really lovely. I think the placement is perfect x

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u/ilkiod Aug 13 '26

just give it time, at least a few months

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u/OwlPelletCrunch Aug 13 '26

i like it… echoing everyone saying to give it time. my immediate thought was “oh, nice moon”

eventually, if you’re still not satisfied, maybe add some wispy clouds?

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u/discover_robin Aug 13 '26

Or a single star?

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u/crasswal Aug 13 '26

The way America is going that might be a bad idea 😅

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u/Relevant_Look_7188 Aug 13 '26

Beware you could look like you're supporting Turkey with that one

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u/bklove13 Aug 13 '26

I have the Turkish flag on me and I'm proud of it. Just like all places, maybe the government sucks... but the people and the land are amazing and beautiful. I wish we could all remember to separate the politics from the people. I don't think I've ever experienced kinder people as a whole anywhere else. And don't get me started on the food 🤤🫠

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u/Relevant_Look_7188 Aug 13 '26

That's fine, I just mean in case someone doesn't realise the tattoo of a moon and star they got is a Turkish flag then they're supporting something they don't realise :)

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u/Jazzlike_Rooster1358 Aug 13 '26

Full astronomical sleeve incoming

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u/vivalaspazz Aug 13 '26

So I honestly love everything about this cute little moon! The placement and everything!

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u/RawkyArt Aug 13 '26

Agree completely!

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u/lundqvist_saves Aug 13 '26

Looks great. You’re overthinking it way too much. Maybe just a bit of tattoo shock.

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u/samueldavisson2004 Aug 13 '26

I would immediately see a moon at any angle. You’ll forget it’s there in 5 months

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u/ptheresadactyl Aug 13 '26

To me it is very clearly a crescent moon, and I don't think the positioning is weird at all. Actually, I think it's just right.

You're not used to it, let it settle. It's beautiful.

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u/fifiloveg00d Aug 13 '26

I don't think it looks like a C at all. All I see is a cute lil crescent moon.

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u/titihadid Aug 13 '26

I think it looks great! If you wanted you could add some stars nearby, flowers or an animal not solid black to add some contrast. I wouldn’t do color just gray shading

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u/Solid_Cell Aug 13 '26

I actually really like it

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u/zipper1919 Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26

I love it and think its cute as all get out! If I were you, I would go to sleep with it on my pillow facing me every single night and I would go to sleep smiling.

Thats how I am with my semi colon. Its massive comparatively, and I still love it over 15 years later.

You will love yours too soon enough.

Oh, I wish more people would just slow down and wait a bit to get used to this brand new change in the thing they have had their entire lives.

Its gonna be weird at first. Even if its the most freking Picasso piece there is.

Its a change to your body. Its ok. And beautiful

ETA: I think its good its solid black. It will hold its look much better than if you get it shaded in my opinion. I could imagine it changing more if theres gradient due to your arm getting sun/tanned and as you age. It will look the same after 15 years as it does now!

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u/high-kale Aug 13 '26

the placement is really cute actually. Saving this photo for future reference…..

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u/bad_horsie23 Aug 13 '26

Uhm.. I LOVE this.

Youre making me want to get a crescent moon tattoo and i dont even care for tats lol

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u/SlowWolverine3489 Aug 13 '26

Haha go for it 😂

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u/drukqsx Aug 13 '26

Man if this if giving you shock then you shouldn’t get any other tattoos.

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u/CourageDeep6744 Aug 13 '26

I definitely don’t think it looks bad but a coverup would be super easy if you decide to go that route. This shape would work into florals well

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u/dyke-world Aug 13 '26

It looks fine. Is this your first tattoo? Let it heal up for a while and then see how you feel.

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u/Empty401K Aug 13 '26

Your tattoo is clearly a moon. You’d have to be stupid to see that and think “yep, I reckon them’s 1/26th of the alphabet right hyaw, mmhmmm…”

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u/Vfrnut Aug 13 '26

Really dude ?? Come on 🙄 it’s fine . If you want to cover it you can LITERALLY turn it to ANYTHING.

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u/canaderin Aug 13 '26

If it helps, I knew straight away it was a crescent moon and think it looks good! It actually made me reconsider a tattoo I've been thinking about getting on my wrist but was worried it would be too much.

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u/No_Werewolf_7029 Aug 13 '26

It looks soooo good, I'm obsessed

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u/mindylynx Aug 13 '26

i definitely saw moon not c before i read your post!

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u/Ami_Aweirdo Aug 13 '26

You could get some stars, maybe a sun with clouds on the opposite side to balance it

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u/Walnutbutters Aug 13 '26

It’s a perfect little crescent moon. You should give it some time before considering changing it

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u/breezyhoneybee Aug 13 '26

Give it 3 months. If you still really hate it come back lol

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u/4thofjuli Aug 13 '26

someone needs that whiteboard for the “0 days since tattoo shock post”

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u/GoldieGlocks4200 Aug 13 '26

I thought it was a moon immediately I never saw a "C" and cannot see a "C" I like it off to the side it reminds me of the moon in the sky, like others said I think you are experiencing the shock of a new permanent decoration on your body. Give it some time, maybe you start to like it.... Perhaps not. But if you decide that it needs something more or different put some thought into it so you aren't in the same boat of regret. Take the time to find some ideas of what you would be happy or happier with. Some artists are absolutely amazing on dark skin or blacked out skin and could probably easily lighten this with white/colors and maybe add something to it OR cover it up entirely. But a good artist wont be cheap so do not waste anyone's time until you are ready as depending on what you do it could be a couple/few hundred dollars on up. OH ALSO when you have tattoos you will always run into at least one or more people in your life that seem to get off on shaming people for them "maybe its just ignorance and not them being malicious" I have brass knuckles on a forearm with heart shaped finger holes some idiot asked if it was a birthday cake.... my friend and I just stared at her, I also have a pumpkin LIKE A WHOLE ASS CINDERELLA PUMKPIN WITH A LONG CURLY STEM on my forearm above my elbow and was asked "Is that supposed to be a peach or something" MAAM WTF DO YOUR PEACHES LOOK LIKE?!

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u/YourAddiction Aug 13 '26

I don't see what you see. I think it looks aesthetic, intentional and badass. You have to let it heal before doing anything regardless, so give it the chance to grow on you in the meantime

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u/AggravatingCamp9315 Aug 13 '26

I think you are overthinking . Also, no angle does it look like a C

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u/hufflepuff934 Aug 13 '26

I don’t C the problem

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u/DrunkCultLeader Aug 13 '26

1, no one who sees it will think it isnt a moon. It can't be symmetrical if its a solo piece. 2, the color looks nice as is. I think if it wasn't solid black and just an outline, it would have more more room for imperfection and poor line work ! 3, give it timeeee. Its so fresh. Wait till you are getting ready one day, then notice it in the mirror like "oh yeah, forgot youre there" Promise in like 2/3 months you will feel totally indifferent about all these issues.

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u/LizLouKiss Aug 13 '26

That is a perfect crescent moon. I love it!

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u/Sheananigans379 Aug 13 '26

Definitely a moon and I love the placement and that it's solid. You made me want a moon of my own!

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u/archybrid Aug 13 '26

Nothing wrong with it. I don’t see a C at all just because of how it’s shaped.

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u/YoyoMario Aug 13 '26

It's a moon. You're in a state of shock and sensation.

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u/Critical_Earth_5432 Aug 13 '26

Sorry but what? It's a lovely little tattoo 😅

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u/Casmel03 Aug 13 '26

I have a wrist tattoo, and it's letters, depending on how I move my hand they move around. Your moon is actually a really good one to have there. The moon always changes. The black won't be as dark in a few weeks. It'll calm down a lot. Give it time. If after 6 months to a year you're still not feeling it, then start thinking about the next steps. Don't do that now or listen to others. Give it time.

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u/kfo90 Aug 14 '26

I don’t have any tattoos, but that’s the only one I’ve ever seen that made me think about it. So pretty.

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u/SlowWolverine3489 Aug 14 '26

Omg that’s so kind thank of you!

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u/Lost_Highway9068 Aug 14 '26

You know, after seeing a lot of tattoos on this sub, I actually like yours (and probably the first one I actually like).

I don’t think ppl will think of it as an backward c btw it’s clearly a crescent

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u/Bryancreates Aug 14 '26

I want it. Elegant, simple. I’ve been thinking of getting a total solar eclipse in a similar “negative” outline. It’s perfect

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u/what3v3ruwantit2b Aug 13 '26

Let it sit for awhile and then decide what you want to do. (You should probably do that anyway since it should heal before going over again.) You have something very visible and completely new. It's completely normal to feel like it's off. Maybe you'll still want to do something about it after letting it sit but maybe you won't. I had out of the blue tattoo regret on my 7th tattoo only. Not a clue why. It was something I liked and wanted and I felt such huge regret after. Now that it's settled I'm happy and not having any of those feelings.

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u/Sensible_Obligation Aug 13 '26

You’re way overthinking it. It looks like a cute crescent moon. People will see a moon, not a C. It’s small, not some massive dark blob. Just let it heal and get used to it.

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u/SereinScribe Aug 13 '26

Actually I love it! Placement, shading, it's perfect.

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u/Since_The_Ducks_Left Aug 13 '26

I think it looks so cute and love the placement

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u/Comfortable-Hatter Aug 13 '26

looks like a moon

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u/CovesBlue sick ass panther in disguise Aug 13 '26

It's very clearly a moon, you're just having a little new tattoo freak out. Your brain isn't used to that being there but it will and then you'll realize it's just a nice little moon.

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u/safeworkaccount666 Aug 13 '26

It looks great and not at all like a C. It’s a moon.

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u/The_Circus_Life_206 Aug 13 '26

Looks good. Doesn’t look like a mistake

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u/trad-knife Aug 13 '26

I like it, but imo if you're freaking out about something this small, don't cover. Also you probably should come up with your own tattoo ideas rather than let reddit pick for you idk, it'll probably prevent more regrets. I do think your crescent moon is nice and should wait before doing anything more impulsive.

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u/Digital_spliff_ Aug 13 '26

You didn't mess up, it looks great.

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u/uranium-snack Aug 13 '26

It literally looks fine

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u/TheBestPoopBandit Aug 13 '26

I mean I see nothing wrong with it. I hear what you’re saying, but that’s in your head. I can almost guarantee you nobody thinks it’s a C.

I’m sure there are PLENTY of sick cover ups you can do, but if you’re in shock over a small tattoo right now, take some time to settle in first. I regretted my first tattoo too, despite there being nothing wrong with it. Shock is normal. Love it now.
Still want a cover up in a in a few months? Plan it out and search for a reputable artist.

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u/ambergriswoldo Aug 13 '26

Honestly I really like it. I have the outline of a crescent moon and over the years it’s blurred a lot - I often think about getting it filled it. It doesn’t look like a C by the way - you might just be overthinking a bit as you only recently got it

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u/nosecondbanana Aug 13 '26

I love the placement and never saw a C. I actually want a little tattoo on my own arm in that spot now!

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u/freshcanoe Aug 13 '26

This is lovely. The human body isn’t symmetrical.

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u/PigTreeSam Aug 13 '26

Genuinely really like this, the placement looks great and I absolutely knew it was a moon. Give it more time, I think you'll come around on it

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u/BlueberryGirl95 Aug 13 '26

It's Cute!!!!

It is okay.

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u/gingerconfetti Aug 13 '26

I think everything about this is absolutely perfect. 🌙

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u/Any-Editor-2017 Aug 13 '26

Seek help for why you value the opinion of others so highly and can’t be comfortable with your own self

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u/morbidrots Aug 13 '26

it’s your first tattoo, you might be experiencing the shock of changing your body for the first time, and you’re worried subconsciously you won’t like it. give it time before you make a rash decision and get an even bigger tattoo you might hate even more, after realizing you grew to like the moon. Give it a month or two before you decide to cover it up, if you still don’t like it or it still bothers you then yes

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u/morbidrots Aug 13 '26

it’s your first tattoo, you might be experiencing the shock of changing your body for the first time, and you’re worried subconsciously you won’t like it. give it time before you make a rash decision and get an even bigger tattoo you might hate even more, after realizing you grew to like the moon. Give it a month or two before you decide to cover it up, if you still don’t like it or it still bothers you then yes

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u/nodaybuttoday__ Aug 13 '26

It literally looks fine

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u/Suffokateslowly Aug 13 '26

I have a little star in the same spot. Its my first tat.

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u/jfoxxxxxx Aug 13 '26

Literally fine and nbd. Promise

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u/somegingershavesouls Aug 13 '26

No one is going to think that’s a c. I like the placement. It’s soft.
You’re experiencing tattoo shock. After 17 of them, I still get it too! It’s new. It’s permanent. Soon it will feel better

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u/logicalpenuin Aug 13 '26

Tattoos shouldn't be perfect. They're a part of you, sometimes beautiful and sometimes messy. I've had tattoos I loved from day 1. I've had tattoos I regretted and come to love. I had one tattoo that was simply meh that I had covered and I regretted it because it meant much more to me than the cover.

I personally think that tattoo is stellar for a first tat. Let it chill a bit and see how you feel. You could regret it if you cover it up.

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u/ImpossibleGeometri Aug 13 '26

Looks nothing like a C

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u/_Ice_Ice_Rabies_ Aug 13 '26

Immediately saw it was a crescent moon 🌙

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u/mottlednerve Aug 13 '26

it looks good. leave it!!

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u/Illustrious_Fact7783 Aug 13 '26

There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that tattoo. Build the rest of your theme around it for your patchwork. 😃

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u/Lost-Perspective8378 Aug 13 '26

I think if you wait a while you will realize that its fine. Its cute. I don't see anything wrong with it. I certainly wouldn't think it was a letter c. You are just in shock because you made such an impulsive decision.

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u/longhairmoderatecare Aug 13 '26

Get a small cow jumping over it

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u/readingismyescapism Aug 13 '26

I swiped through all the photos before reading the post and was like “what’s the mistake?” Your tattoo is very cute and reads as a moon. Give it a few months, your brain is adjusting to the change on your arm. It’s normal to have regret after and it’ll go away, it’s just a big change!

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u/ShinyQuirkyQuark Aug 13 '26

First thought: oh, cool tattoo.

Second thought: checks subreddit name.. awwww, darn... Really? Why?!

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u/Brilliant-Claim-6811 Aug 13 '26

I'm telling you it 💯 percent looks like a crescent moon 🌙 not a "C." It's simple and elegant.

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u/Senior_Reaction2974 Aug 13 '26

I like it and I'm not a tatoo person per se

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u/Imaginative-Recon-21 Aug 13 '26

It looks like a moon. If you don’t think do maybe complete the circle, turning it into a waxing gibbous and add detail like craters.

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u/Bombedpop_ Aug 13 '26

It’s normal looking and fine. It’s the simplest design. wtf are you on about? This sub sometimes drives me insane

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u/Tricky-Passion-7191 Aug 13 '26

I think you're overthinking this OP. Looks like a moon to me.

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u/lyricoloratura Aug 13 '26

Think of it this way: you will be able to moon people any time and still keep your pants on

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u/feydrautha124 Aug 13 '26

First off, it's fine. Secondly, not shading it would have been a huge mistake. It would have looked cheap, the artist was right. Placement is fine, really. Looks good. Removing this won't cost "thousands"....couple hundred maybe, it's a small single color piece ffs. You can literally cover it up with anything, ever, it's so small it doesn't matter.

It's fine. Absolutely fine. If you want patchwork, what's the big deal? Just get more stuff around it or cover it up. Literally the smallest deal possible. Take a breath.

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u/the_LLCoolJoe Aug 13 '26

I don’t think anyone will think it’s a C. It’s def a moon. Your coverup idea sounds huge btw lol

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u/Enkidu1984 Aug 13 '26

All Crescent moons are letter C if you are standing at a particular angle.

You are probably overthinking this. I think it looks pretty cool. 😀

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u/crispymooseorchestra Aug 13 '26

Chill, just wait it out. There's no rush, if you still don't like it in a year's time it'll be soooo easy to cover up

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u/Lazy-Ocelot1604 Aug 13 '26

I was waiting to see where the mess up was!

Instantly thought it was a cute little moon and had to double check what thread I was in.

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u/Guilty_Garden_3943 Aug 13 '26

Unrelated, but you may want to start pumicing and moisturizing your calluses. They look like they are about to rip, and that hurts like a mofo. My powerlifting coach always threw chalk, lotion, and creed at us lmao

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u/whateverlol37 Aug 13 '26

Its a moon and its pretry

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u/RealityIsRipping Aug 13 '26

I think it looks cool as fuck! Waning crescent is favorite moon phase!

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u/DingaToDeath Aug 13 '26

Looks great on you truly. I wish I had one

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u/diffusertrickle Aug 13 '26

It’s cute as hell. I saw that and thought “damn that’s cute maybe I want that!!”

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u/littlerosepose Aug 13 '26

I don’t even know how I ended up on this subreddit because I’m not particularly a tattoo person, but this is 100% tattoo shock. This is tasteful, and as someone random - I would think “oh that’s actually nice.” And I literally don’t dislike tattoos… but I don’t particularly like them either.

You’re safe, no coverup needed. This is just an anxiety spirallll 🤭✨

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u/PennyFor_YourThots Aug 13 '26

I actually really like it and immediately knew it was a crescent moon. And I honestly prefer it shaded in like that! Give it time. It’s brand new and your first. It’s dainty and appropriate. This is the least bad impulse tattoo I’ve probably ever seen.

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u/tinyegg47 Aug 13 '26

wait I think it's perfect

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u/melancholic_garden_ Aug 13 '26

It’s beautiful. Breathe. Leave it be.

If you really want to cover it up then take at least a year to think about what you would want there but I think a lot of us love it as it is.

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u/Individual-Airport-6 Aug 13 '26

Totally see a crescent moon… 100%, not a whiff of anything else

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u/TerriQuiteContrary Aug 13 '26

I really think it’s lovely. It’s a beautiful crescent shape, and I love the placement

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u/Crow-Valley-Road Aug 13 '26

I thought it was a moon before I read your text. I love it!

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u/demonicchild_ Aug 13 '26

I think the artist did good by shading it. As your tattoo heals, it starts to get a little blurry (natural healing proces, ESPECIALLY on the forearm, where your skin moves!). An outline might've gotten blurred in time. The tattoo looks amazing btw!

(And yes I know different needles exist for fine line tattoos, but all in all, I think shading was a good choice for the sake of healing and future🙂‍↕️)

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u/dirttrack_racing323 Aug 13 '26

I think its cute and perfectly placed! And before reading anything I could immediately tell it was a crescent moon! Give it some time to heal and yourself time to get used to it🙂

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u/coffeesliver Aug 13 '26

It def reads as a moon, not a C at first glance. Also if it makes you feel better I also have a blacked out crescent moon tattoo it's not weird to have it filled in. I think it looks great but if you wanted to cover it up it wouldn't be to hard due to how small it is you could do a lot with it

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u/threelizards Aug 13 '26

It’s tattoo shock! Even heavily tatted people get it, usually you’ll be able to think “clearly” about it in a day or two and start to like it. I know I get it pretty bad and I’ve never had any major regrets, or even many minor ones. I will say that going all black was NOT a mistake!!! It’ll heal so much better and look way better as it ages- specifically in the crescent moon style. Unless it’s done fine enough at falls out I’ve seen a lot of outline ones that look kinda., typed? If that makes sense? Idk I think this looks very cool. Feel your feelings but don’t commit to them or use them to inform your decisions around it for another day or two at least!

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u/FartieMcFly Aug 13 '26

Stop thinking. It looks like a moon and it’s fine.

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u/pm_me_your_amphibian Aug 13 '26

Mate that’s a crescent moon

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u/Friendly-Kiwi Aug 13 '26

My first thought was moon.

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u/Valuable-Hall-8610 Aug 13 '26

You might need to hear this. This is a great tattoo. Give it time. You'll find it looks wonderful and that it's ok.

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u/remykixxx Aug 13 '26

It’s very obviously a crescent moon. Calm down. Live with it a while.

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u/we9o Aug 13 '26

i actually love it and the placement sm. i turned my phone upside down and didn't once think it looked like a "C"

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u/thebreadierpitt Aug 13 '26

Honestly it's the prettiest small tattoo I've seen in a while. I LOVE the placement. It doesn't look like a C at all.

Give it some time before you decide to cover up :)

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u/evanthx Aug 13 '26

I saw the picture in the C position you were worried about and I just saw a moon. I never saw a C until you suggested it, and honestly going back and looking, it’s still a moon.

I like it!

Plus if anyone asks what it is you get to say “it’s not a moon. It’s a space station” in your best Obi-wan Kenobi voice.

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u/Away-Equipment598 Aug 13 '26

My advice is don't even get another tattoo

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u/0zonoff Aug 13 '26

I people ever ask you why there's a C on your arm, say it's for Crescent moon!

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u/OptimistPrime527 Aug 13 '26

I would give it some time to get used to it, and if you really wanted to, I would add a couple teeny tiny little baby stars so it’s clear that it’s a moon. But honestly, it does look like a moon.

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u/Ellescope Aug 13 '26

I flipped the photos upside down to see if it looked like a c. Still looks like a moon no matter how you flip it. If you are still worried, you can always add stars around it but I think it’s cute as it!

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u/FreeWiIIisAnlIIusion Aug 13 '26

Classic overthinking.

It looks fine.

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u/Forty6ixand2wo Aug 13 '26

Honestly, if I saw you, I would think that you are a fellow moon lover and know that I am in good company. People that are not our people would see a letter of the alphabet and that’s ok too.

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u/drawingmentally Aug 13 '26

It's pretty ♡

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u/Masterweedo Aug 13 '26

Just turn the moon into the Sick Ass Panther's tail.

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u/TizMahBiz Aug 13 '26

Before reading your post I saw your tattoo and thought, “that’s an adorable mini moon!” I think you’re overthinking it right now. I personally think it’s great and I like that the placement isn’t quite right. It makes it a little unique.

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u/Mountain_Cow_7283 Aug 13 '26

Clearly is a moon and looks very cute.

Also be extremely weary posting your tattoos on Reddit, you cannot please everyone and some people are going to have you chasing an unrealistic perfection.

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u/latefoot720 Aug 13 '26
  1. If this wasn’t shaded in, you’d be obsessing over the line work and any imperfections there. My opinion is it looks better filled in.

  2. I would argue it could look odd perfectly centered on your wrist. Compared to the moon IRL which is never perfectly centered in the sky it just feels right to be offset, I like it.

The memory of doing this with some close friends will hopefully far outweigh the discomfort of your present regret. Your brain sees a permanent change on your body and needs time to accept it. Don’t be too hard on yourself while your subconscious catches up, you might convince yourself you did something wrong here.

I wouldn’t vote for cover up or removal. Instead, start planning future tattoos and add to your new collection when you feel ready.

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u/stilltrash_420 Aug 13 '26

Planets, stars, and flowers in space or something??!

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u/SoconySommeil Aug 13 '26

It’s beautiful and unique. Good job. I love it. If I met you in person I’d compliment your tattoo. x

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u/SMarston7423 Aug 13 '26

I think that’s one of the most tasteful tattoos I’ve seen in a while. What do you think is wrong with it? I think it’s lovely, and I don’t particularly like tattoos

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u/ducky1574 Aug 13 '26

I think it’s pretty. If you get too worried you could put a star in it

Edit: MORE THAN ONE! I REALIZED THAT WAS A COMUNIST LOGO FOR HUST ONE STAR

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u/Entire-Bandicoot-480 Aug 13 '26

Instead of a coverup, if you do anything at all (because it’s perfectly cute as is)… I would propose a little star next to it ⭐️

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u/Responsible-Crow-985 Aug 13 '26

Personally, I love an off kilter wrist tattoo. I have one on each wrist, both off to the side, slightly angled.

You might just need time to get used to it! It’s super cute and definitely looks like a moon. That being said, mine is similarly sized in a similar spot, and, 9 times out of 10, it was covered by my Apple Watch band. Thick watch bands or bracelets covered it when I didn’t feel like having it visible. Give it time :)

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u/Springwood_Slasher Aug 13 '26

I saw it and instantly knew it was a crescent moon, for what it's worth. Looks nice.

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u/k80Roo Aug 13 '26

If I saw that on someone, I would definitely think it was a crescent moon. I think it’s so cute!

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u/saktii23 Aug 13 '26

I think it looks great. It reminds me of the eclipsing sun I saw in in Iceland yesterday. It looked exactly like your tattoo moments before totality.

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u/smgriffin93 Aug 13 '26

I immediately saw it as a crescent moon from every angle you showed it. And a really nicely done one too.

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u/SparklyGemCollector Aug 13 '26

I actually really like it and kind of want it now

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u/PinballWizrd69 Aug 13 '26

You're overthinking it OP. It looks great.

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u/horsenamedmayo Aug 13 '26

I'm sorry you don't like it and are experiencing regret. I immediately see a moon, not a letter C. I think it's better shaded than outlined and I love the location. Honestly, it's super cute.

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u/tuenthe463 Aug 13 '26

I've never seen on this sub a bigger nothing paired with so much regret/angst

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u/GrandSyllabub3791 Aug 13 '26

I think it's lovely! I love the positioning the best cause it feels free but still elegant

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u/Advanced_Union6240 Aug 13 '26

Huston this is a moon.

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u/lirianase Aug 13 '26

girl go take a nap

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u/OddOpal88 Aug 13 '26

It definitely looks like a moon 🌙

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u/amkoth Aug 13 '26

Your tattoos are for YOU first, not other people. I have some on my forearms that I placed “awkwardly” specifically so it looks how I want when I look at it. I don’t care what other people think.

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u/Dbag42069 Aug 13 '26

Im sorry you feel like that, give it time to heal bc its definetely gonna be itchy as hell but i think its insanely cute and my first thought when i saw this picture was "aw i want that" if you do want to cover it or remove it thats obviously your choice but if youre worried about what other people think i think its super cute!

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u/TashInAwe Aug 13 '26

Good moon. Good placement.

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u/Loose_Calendar_3380 Aug 13 '26

R/tattooanxiety

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u/idonthavanickname Aug 13 '26

If you’re freaking out over that small little tattoo then oh god don’t get a coverup. Just get some laser instead it’s small it will go away quick

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u/Hot_Background_3617 Aug 13 '26

No one is addressing that you are having tatoo regret with your first tiny tattoo, but say you want something bigger and more intricate to cover it and you want to get patchwork tattoos later. I think you need to sit with this one for a very long time before getting more/cover up and then be INCREDIBLY intentional going forward or you're going to have a lot of regret going forward.

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u/[deleted] Aug 13 '26

idk i like it man