First-time tattoo experience

The points listed below are taken with precise caution to lead a first-time tattooee obtain his or her right tattoo.  Whether it is the first-time or subsequent tattoo art, indiscriminately the points apply.

Avoid sporadic mental pressure

Do not rush to tattooing because of minute influence from some other source.  This is a lifetime decision.  Take time when the emotions have gone down to weigh if you necessarily need a tattoo.

Choice of tattoo design

After setting your mind to long term commitment for tattoo impression, the next thing should be the choice of tattoo design.  Ensure what you have in mind is cherishable for a long time.  Do not be compelled by a lover such that when the first rosy glow of romance fades to the deepest purple of reality and courtship sweetness lost in bitter experience of life, you want to completely erase the reminder tattoo.

If you want a tattoo which is expressive, that is, has a meaning visit a proper consultant or tattoo specialist.  For example, should you want to express bravery and agility then you may go for perhaps a tattoo of lion or tiger. 

Make the right choice.

Your first-time tattoo choice may also be on pre-designed (collected) tattoos or tailor-made.  Pre-designed are readily available in flashes, tattoo design magazines or through internet.  Tailor-made are those tattoos that you will want to design on you as your need may be. 

Sometimes your first-time tattoo may entail choice of a flash tattoo with minor modifications.  Your worry should be the ability to pay more. Own designs demands more time input from the tattooist.

At times, you may see one wearing a tattoo you want so much. 

Do be careful. 

Some people will not take it likely aping what they have. 

In simple terms, other people would like to be unique with the tattoo they put on.

During your choice, put in your mind too, the more complex the design is, the longer the time it will take for a given tattoo impression.

Tattoo Studio/lab choice

Now that you have chosen your tattoo design, where or in which studio will you want the art be done?

Tattoo studios are everywhere but your art choice is paramount.  Aim at those studios that execute high disciplinary measures in areas of cleanliness in and out of the tattoo studio or lab.

A tattoo studio should practice hospitality, proper hygiene, pre-tattoo and post-tattoo counseling and it must have good reception techniques.

You should highlight tattoo studios with high professional etiquette and do away with mediocrity.

Your choice will note good studio organization in terms of reception office and a waiting room with displayed awards of high professionalism practice. 

Charts on the walls should not be scary. 

The music played in the tattoo shop should be soothing and attenuated to appreciable volume.

A good reputable studio should be having gifts or souvenirs from remarkable customers or tattooees.

Theatre room should be accessible for you to see what takes place during the tattooing procedure. 

If what is done is good why should it be hidden? 

This is a true tattoo expression; unless the design is being applied on private body areas and the tattooee had requested for absolute privacy.

A washroom for after-tattoo work should be isolated. It should look pretty and have running water.

In all the circumstances put hygiene first because it is the inside of your body you are making protrusion by your first-time tattoo.

Choice of tattooist

Who will do the art work on you?

By the time you have chosen the studio, we believe you will already have made your selection as far as the tattooist is concerned.

Your choice should be making a list of tattooists who are appealing to you.  Even though there could be magazines, journals or videos depicting the exemplary work, some of them may be there as gimmick to boost their tattoo business. 

Display from audio-visual devices are susceptible to manipulation.  You cannot rule out that. 

Therefore take the initiative and meet the tattooist in person.

During the meeting occasions with the tattooist, carry out your preliminary tests. 

Observe the client handling procedure with respect to all that pertains to tattoo practice.  Perhaps his or her handling ways exercised on you would not be as you anticipated. 

A good one should exhibit flexibility to accommodate you and your tattoo choice.

If it he or she does not measure to your desires, remember your life as the body he or she will be working on.

Trudge on if he or she is not compliant. 

You will get the suitable one.

Choosing of body part for tattoo placement

This depends on exhibitive properties and pain effect.

An exhibitive property is classified as displayable and concealed.  Displayable are those that can be visionary consumed by the public at ease and you can show the tattoo at will anywhere. 

Concealable tattoos are associated with those tattoos with extreme theme, secret social groups or tattoos performed in private parts.

After identifying the body part the pain-effect take the following role.

How much pain are you willing to withstand?

Body parts do not have same sensory nerve density.  It is upon you to choose the part you will find comfort in. 

According to experience, the capability to withstand the stress caused by pain, differs from one person to the next.

You are the master of your body.  You know where it pinches most.

Now have location where the tattoo will be deposited, what next?

Appointment with the tattooist

You will make a date with your favorite tattooist pertaining to when the tattoo will be done.

Your tattooist will advice you to observe the following:

1.       Eat well prior to tattooing,

2.       Keep off impairing drugs like alcohol or aspirin.  Their presence in body leads to profuse bleeding because they thin blood,

3.       Avoid smoking two days to tattooing if you smoker,

4.       It is unwise to tattoo during pregnancy. If you are a lady and expectant you are advised against going for tattooing,

5.       Get proper rest a day to tattooing to keep off fatigue and stress,

6.       Ensure you are healthy.  Confirm with your doctor.  Make sure you alert him or her of your intension. You doctor will advice accordingly and you will be safe to take or not to take the tattoo.

Planning ahead

Tattoo when done it is wound.  It is a discomfort you have to plan for ahead.

Remember immobility  when done in certain areas. You cannot walk with a big tattoo on your heals.

Screening from strong irradiation like sun and radiant heat is recommended if you do not want completions.

If you are an employee, bear in mind, tattoo wound will hinder your performance.   Seek for a leave-off. Rest will be necessary.

Which attire will want to wear during the tattoo impression?

You will not want your favorite attire be stained.  In this effect, spare attire that will auger well for the occasion.

Otherwise have a lovely first-time tattoo experience or if it is a subsequent one.