Getting a tattoo is not as simple as going to the studio, choosing the design and making an appointment. Although it seems logical, you should consider a few things to ensure that the experience is totally satisfactory and that you leave the studio with a work of art on your skin, remember it is for life. I propose 5 tips for your first tattoo, the most basic ones you should take into account if you are a first-timer.
1. Choosing the right design
It is recommended that you take the time to choose the design you are really looking for, not a similar one, but the one that makes you 100% sure that you want to get a tattoo. You should also keep in mind that certain designs will look better depending on your skin tone, as well as the location, where you should take into account several factors, from the type of design you chose to the size or even how it could affect you in the future to wear a tattoo in visible areas. Even if you have a design you like, look for an artist who can personalise it for you, it is important to give your touch to the tattoo, not a copy.
2. Be choosy when choosing a tattooist
Choosing the right tattoo artist is perhaps one of the most difficult and subjective points, especially if it is your first tattoo and you don't have any experience. It is important to look for an artist who develops the style of design you are looking for and research their portfolio to see the quality of their work. You must be demanding, as what you are getting is permanent. If it is not clear to you from their work, visit the candidates and talk to them directly, this can tip the balance, when in doubt, getting to know the person who is going to tattoo you is important.
3. Prepare properly for the session
Think that if you are going to have a medium or large design tattooed, you may spend several hours in the tattoo booth, try to make this time enjoyable. For example, bring things that can keep you entertained, you can bring some music, maybe a movie on your mobile to watch or you can talk to a friend to accompany you. It is advisable to wear comfortable clothes, nothing tight and something that will help you withstand either the heat or the cold, as during the session your body will regulate your body temperature differently. Staying properly hydrated is also important, so bring a few bottles of water or your favourite soft drink.
4. Do not consume alcohol or other drugs before the session.
Going to a tattoo session stoned is not a good option as it affects your mood, your perception of pain and your blood circulation, which can directly affect the tattoo and the final result. In reality, if you've chosen the right tattoo artist, they won't tattoo you drunk or stoned, but just in case, you know you shouldn't do it.
5. Follow pre- and post-session care
Every professional tattoo artist will provide you with a series of care and recommendations that you should follow to the letter both before and after the session. Your tattoo will not be ready when you leave the studio, but weeks later, when it has finished healing properly. Follow the steps marked by your tattoo artist for a correct healing of the tattoo. You will avoid possible infections, think of it as a wound.
Note, in the case that you are going to get a piercing, these tips are equally valid, choose a good piercer, check his photo book to see if he makes the piercing you are looking for, do not consume substances before the piercing and take care of it as the professional explains, think that the care of the piercing is very important because it can get infected more easily than a tattoo, it can get caught and hit ...... and can be more problematic, be careful with your piercing while it heals.
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