In recent years, many people have all kinds of tattoos
Tattoos that used to be the exclusive sign of street gangsters and illiterate people
Now it has become one of the fashionable ways for people to express themselves.
The content of tattoos is no longer the shoulder-length dragon and the downhill tiger.
From stylization and aesthetics, to personal symbols and psychological needs
There have been many different manifestations of tattoos
Maybe you are thinking of getting a tattoo
But before you walk into a tattoo parlor and get ready to take off your clothes and start getting a tattoo
You should understand first, what to prepare or think about next
1 Safe tattoo, especially important
Tattoos look much cooler than scars and wounds
But new tattoos are still a wound
Indistinguishable from all kinds of cuts, scratches, stab wounds and other wounds on the skin
There is also a risk of infection and disease
So you have to make sure of a few things
Plan in case your tattoo gets infected
where you can get help and recovery
Infections include excessive redness and tenderness around the tattoo
Persistent bleeding, pus, or discoloration of the skin around the tattoo, etc.
Of course, all regular tattoo parlors will use
Disposable Single Use Tattoo Supplies
Most of the tattoo operation rooms will also be relatively sterile.
The above issues need attention
But don’t worry too much
If you have heart disease, diabetes, etc.
It will be difficult to recover after a tattoo, causing unnecessary trouble
Or you have an infection, a skin disease, an infectious disease
Tattoos are closely related to the skin
If you must get a tattoo, please be prepared for the bad effect of the tattoo
Or you have a scar constitution, metal allergy
and during women’s menstrual period, pregnancy, and breastfeeding
Scar constitution can lead to hyperplasia, and some colored pigments can cause metal allergy
Women’s physiological period, pregnancy, lactation period will have a strong decline in immunity
In the above cases, it is best not to tattoo
If you are allergic to metals, but want to get a tattoo
Please try to choose black and gray tattoos
Most black pigments are plant-based and contain no metal components
Under the age of 18, without a guardian
Most shops usually do not accept tattoos
2 Want to know what content or pattern you want to tattoo
The tattoo artist will customize the subject, style, etc. you want
Give you some advice and planning
But whether these are suitable for you, only you know
Think about what you want to say
Because your tattoo will stay with you forever
(Of course, there are a lot of tattoos covering and cleaning now, but they are very troublesome)
3 Make a draft of your own tattoo
Your draft doesn’t have to be perfect, tattooists are artists too
if you can give a good idea
Your tattoo artist will be able to express it well
Or you can also find some favorite tattoo pictures for reference
But don’t get the same tattoo
It’s embarrassing to bump into shirts, let alone bump into tattoos.
4 Find the spot on your body where you want to get a tattoo
and make sure this place is suitable for tattoos
5 Find a tattoo artist you like and trust
If you like tattoos on a friend
Then the tattoo artist he recommended must be very good
or find it online
Is there a tattoo artist who is good at the tattoo style you want
Tattoo artists are generally available on various social media
Publish your own work
6 Choose a tattoo parlor
Make sure the tattoo parlor is clean, hygienic and safe
Confirm that all tools and supplies that come into direct contact with the skin are disposable
(Including needles, gloves, masks, etc., very important)
Regular tattoo parlors usually take pride in their cleanliness
Don’t be afraid to spend time and energy in the store to consult and communicate
To make sure your tattoo has the effect you want
The time spent on transportation and communication is especially worth it
7 Stay away from informal tattoo parlors
If the tattoo parlor doesn’t look clean
If a lot of things look cluttered
If you feel a lot of discomfort
Then find another better tattoo parlor
8 Communicate with the chosen tattoo artist
Tell your tattoo artist all about your tattoo
What to tattoo, where to tattoo, how big
Show your tattoo artist a good reference
Communication pattern creation ideas, styles, details, etc.
9 Confirm the price time, and deliver the deposit
After confirming the position and size of the tattoo pattern
Basically you can confirm the approximate price of this tattoo
There will be some discrepancies, but not too much
unless you know each other very well
Most tattoo parlors will require you to pay a deposit
Usually about 20%~50% of the original price of the pattern
The deposit will best cover the total price of your tattoo
Of course you’re not tattooed here in the end
The deposit is usually not refunded to you
After all, I have done a lot of work for your tattoo design.
Last confirmation time
Including the time of drawing, the time of modification, and the time of finalization
and tattoo time
Some tattoo parlors will ask you to sign a tattoo agreement
The content of the agreement is usually to inform the tattoo risks and disclaimers
10 Wait patiently for your pattern to finish
Tattoo artist confirms client wants tattoo
To start drawing the manuscript, and then to the final drawing and confirming the manuscript
It may take a lot more time than you think
Creativity, graphics, color matching, lighting, upper body effects, and more
So in order for your pattern to meet the requirements of the tattoo artist for yourself
Please give him a little more patience and time
Of course, if you can’t wait, you can still urge him
11 Confirm that the pattern to be tattooed is accurate
Especially textual tattoos
Make sure every word is accurate
This will stay in your skin forever
If there is any place, any small place, that you don’t like
Be sure to let your tattoo artist know
You don’t need to feel any embarrassment about it
Just tell your tattoo artist
I don’t like it here, I might need more/less something
The tattoo artist does not get upset or insist on personal opinion
After all, he’s trying to understand more of what you’re thinking
And if the understanding is not accurate, Ta knows how to adjust
If the tattoo artist shows resistance, or is angry
or argue about the changes you wish to make
You need to listen to and consider the professional opinion of Ta
After all, a tattoo artist’s specialty is tattooing
Of course, if it makes no sense
Then you can thank Ta and change to another tattoo artist or tattoo parlor
You are the one who will wear this pattern forever
If the tattoo artist can’t get your tattoo to look the way you want it
Ta may not be right for you
12 Preparations before going to the tattoo parlor
Prepare skins 12 hours in advance
Contains hair removal from tattoo area
And remove the epidermal keratinous tissue of the tattoo site
(wash with soap)
Be sure not to scratch the skin at the tattoo site
If it is not convenient for you to do this work
Please inform your tattoo artist in advance
Must be the night before tattoo
Avoid alcohol, staying up late and strenuous exercise
Make sure your body is fully rested and relaxed
Be sure to eat well before tattooing to ensure physical strength
(It also consumes stamina when being tattooed)
You can bring your family and friends to accompany you to get a tattoo
In order to ensure the working environment of the tattoo artist
Preferably no more than two people
And most importantly: do not bring pets and children
Bring your iPad, phone or ebook and your charger
or something else that distracts you
Wear loose, tattoo-friendly clothing
Bring your good mood and get a tattoo
13 Preparations for the tattoo to start
The tattoo artist will first self-clean and disinfect
Then put on a clean new set of disposable gear
The part of your body that is about to be tattooed will also be cleaned and disinfected
The tattoo artist will transfer the image to be tattooed on your body
And confirm the final position and size of the tattoo pattern
The tattoo artist will take it out in front of you
Disposable items for your personal use only
Including tattoo equipment, needles, pigments, ointments, special tissues, etc.
Non-disposable items will be disinfected in front of you
Finally assemble, prepare and adjust all the tattoo supplies needed
Of course, every tattoo artist has his own set of operating habits
The process may be slightly different
14 Try to relax as much as possible during tattooing
You may be nervous about getting your first tattoo
But please calm down and keep the tattoo area steady
The tattoo artist will try to make the tattoo process not too painful
You can take out the phone, iPad, etc. you have prepared before
Or listen to a song, watch a show, or chat with a tattoo artist
Make sure you do everything the tattoo artist says
Such as moving, adjusting posture, etc.
You need to stay awake as much as possible during the tattooing process
If there is any discomfort
Be sure to communicate with the tattoo artist in time
Try not to use anesthesia, it will affect the tattoo effect
15 A final look at the end
Check it out after the tattoo
Is there anything you feel dissatisfied with?
if needed
The tattoo artist will also be happy to help you with some adjustments
Most tattoo parlors will take a photo for you as a record of your work
At this time, you can also take a selfie with the camera for a while.
But please be sure to protect your privacy when publishing your work
(The place where the code should be marked must be marked, you know)
16 Take Care of Your Tattoos
60% tattoo + 40% recovery = a good tattoo
The tattoo artist will bandage you and tell you how to recover
Be sure to listen carefully to the recovery method that the tattoo artist tells you
This ensures a healthy recovery of the tattoo
Also keep in mind if you see any signs of infection
such as pain, spreading redness, swelling or pus
Please see a doctor or your tattoo artist immediately, this is very important