Body modifications, especially tattoos, can be the ultimate form of self expression.

Here are some things you should know before getting a white tattoo.

The ink is also thicker, making it more difficult to achieve clean lines (via Bustle).

Man holding tattoo machine

The darker your skin is, the more dramatic the tattoo will look due to the contrast.

If you’re super pale, the white tattoo may be hardly visible.

“But no one is posting photos of their 4- or 5-year-old white tattoos on Pinterest or Instagram.”

Woman with white tattoos

Just confirm to keep your expectations realistic.

Inking a tattoo