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When determining the placement of your word, tattoo artist Cassie May said to consider your long-term body-art plans. 

"Placement can make or break the future of your tattoo plans," she said. "A mistake I commonly see clients make is failing to think long term."

For example, she said if you think you may want a sleeve one day, don't use up precious real estate with a "wrap-around script tattoo in the middle of your forearm."

She added that even one small piece "could interrupt the cohesion of your tattoos down the line," so you should decide on your eventual staple pieces before selecting a placement. 

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