Your First Tattoo...What To Expect
Once you have decided on your particular design, the location of the tattoo on your body and have chosen the tattoo shop, you are pretty much ready to be inked. Always remember...when choosing a tattoo studio and artist, there is a checklist that should be performed. Asking the artist how long they have been with the tattoo studio, how long they have been tattooing and who they trained with is a must, as it must be taken into account that anyone can open up a studio with ink, a machine and a little money. It is the clients responsibility to do their own research and to not to be afraid of asking questions.
Essential when choosing a tattoo artist is to ask to see photographs representing the artists work. Most artists will take pictures of their work to keep in a portfolio to show future clients their skills as a tattooist. As a client you should make sure to peruse these books carefully as the tattoo artist can claim skills in drawing anything. The last thing you want is to have a poorly done representation of your tattoo permanently inked to your body.
In addition, the client should check the tattoo shop for easily cleanable surfaces inside as well as for modern sterilization equipment. Be aware that as a client, you are completely within your right to ask to see the sterilized, individually packaged equipment. The packaging for the tattoo equipment should be opened in front of you and if the equipment is already opened and laid out, new equipment should be requested.
The cleanliness of the tattoo shop is paramount. There should be no animals in the establishment or food and drink of any kind. These factors may sound obvious, but if you are a first time customer, you should be aware that a tattoo shop should be a sterilized environment and that it should present itself as professional and as clean as a medical facility.
Before the tattooing can start, the artist will usually ask the individual to fill out a form consenting that they are not pregnant, nursing, under the influence, among other things. Legal documentation of age will also be required. The area where the client is actually tattooed should be an entirely separate room situated away from waiting areas or other sections of the shop.
The tattooing process itself will begin with the artist making a stencil of the tattoo and placing it onto your skin. Once the location of the tattoo has been agreed to by you and the artist, the artist will take out new, individually packaged equipment and attach the needle to the machine. This machine injects ink into the skin using a cluster of needles that are soldered onto a bar and this bar is then attached to an alternating unit. The unit constantly and swiftly drives the needles to puncture the skin at a rate approximately 80 to 150 times a second. The tattoo artist is obliged to wash their hands before the procedure can begin and also prepare the area where the tattoo is to be placed by thoroughly washing it to prevent cross contamination. When the preparation is complete, the tattooist must wear gloves at all times, changing them frequently. During the procedure the artist should wipe the tattooed area frequently with a disposable towel or cloth. The outline of the design will be done first and the artist may change the needle or the whole machine itself when coloring in larger spaces of the tattoo if the design is large or where there is color involved in the tattoo.
How much does getting a tattoo hurt? It's true that everyone has a different threshold of pain. What one person considers not painful at all could be excruciating to another. Some people describe the feeling as a hot scratch. Some say it's annoying...like a bad sunburn. Most say it was not nearly as bad as they feared. Consider this...nearly everyone is nervous when they go to get a tattoo. It doesn't matter how many tattoos you already have, there is always a feeling of apprehension when you sit in the chair. This is your body's natural defense...endorphins. Your own endorphins will kick in and help to ease any pain or discomfort you may experience. The first minute is usually the worst, and then when you realize it doesn't hurt that bad, you calm down and the rest is a cake walk
Now that your new tattoo is finished and clean, it needs to be treated just like a wound. A protective layer of unguent (usually A&D ointment) will be applied to the tattoo to prevent invasion of airborne bacteria that can cause infection. Then a bandage will be applied, and it will be taped up to make sure it is secure. It is important that you keep this bandage on for the amount of time your artist instructs.
Your artist will now give you aftercare instructions. These should be given both verbally, and on a piece of paper for you to take home with you. It is very important that you listen and follow the instructions you are given. From this point on, it is your responsibility to make sure your tattoo is well taken care of. The artist cannot be blamed if you get an infection because you didn't follow their directions.
You are now the proud owner of a beautiful new tattoo. Before you walk out the door, be sure to thank your artist, and please don't forget to tip them. Show how much you appreciate their work and dedication. Refer your friends to them. When you go back for your next tattoo, you will have established a good relationship with your artist, and you can be assured they will be there to help you if you ever have any problems or questions in the future.
2. Tips On Choosing Your Tattoo Parlor
Once you have made the decision to get a tattoo you’ll need to find a qualified tattoo parlor. This is a very important decision, as it can easily make or break your tattoo. Before you decide on a tattoo artist or tattoo parlor, you must first see if they are qualified. There are hundreds of thousands of tattoo parlors out there, some better than others. If you go to a less than perfect tattoo parlor, you could very well end up with an infection that can cause you more trouble than you ever thought possible. Finding out how long a parlor has been in business is very important – as this will tell you how much business the parlor receives.
When you look for the best parlor you should always watch for those who have the best history with keeping their equipment clean. Clean equipment and a clean studio is without a doubt the most important consideration when dealing with tattoos. If the artist isn’t licensed or not a professional there will be little to no guarantee that the equipment is clean. Health is a big concern with tattoos for most people, and for good reason. If you are looking to get a tattoo you should always make sure that the artists are licensed, the parlor is clean – and the equipment is sanitized and cleaned after each and every tattoo.
The best tattoo parlors will welcome you in with open arms, anticipating your business. When you meet the tattoo artist, he should be friendly and not intimidate you at all, nor should he at any time attempt to push a design on you. Under no circumstances should the artist try and talk you into getting a more expensive tattoo design if all you want is something small and simple.
Pushy sales and unfriendly salesmen are common pitfalls with most businesses. Tattoo parlors should always be friendly and open to what you want. Although the more experienced tattoo artists will offer their opinions, they shouldn’t try to push you around. If a tattoo artists thinks there will be a problem with your design or if he thinks he can do anything to improve it, he will more than likely let you know. If he is able to save you some money, the higher quality tattoo artists won’t think twice about doing so.
Before you decide on a tattoo parlor to do your tattoo, you should always compare what’s available to you and weigh out your options. The higher quality tattoo parlors will cost quite a bit of money, more than the other parlors. This is to be expected, as the higher quality studios cost more to pay their artists and keep their parlor nice and clean. These parlors are among the best in the world, with sparkling floors and a clean interior. The tattoo artists here ensure that their rooms are clean, with most wiping down their equipment and materials every chance they get.
The ideal way to find tattoo parlors in your area or close by is to use the Internet and search or just open a local phone book. If you look for the keyword tattoos, you’ll find several that are relatively close to you. Once you have found some addresses, simply drive out there and take a look around. If you like what you see, you can always come back. You shouldn’t rush your decision – but instead look at what each tattoo parlor ha
3. Lower back tattoos are perfect for young girls
Lower back tattoos are considered perfect of all female tattoos. It highlights the natural curve of the female figure and are considered perfect for ladies seeking inked sex appeal with the added benefit of hiding the tattoo whenever deemed necessary
Tattoos on the lower back have become popular in the past ten years. At some time tattoos were considered to be the symbol of bad character but today the entire outlook has changed. These tattoos are nowadays considered as a reflection of the mind and behavior of the individual who wears them. A number of designs are available and one can perfectly depict his or her attitude in the pictorial form with lower back tattoos. Some of the popular lower back tattoos considered is Butterfly tattoo designs, Celtic lower back tattoo designs and flower tattoo designs.
Celtic tattoos include several Celtic arts and designs. Celts are a clan which lived in Europe and spoke their own distinguished language and it is well know that in case any individual is getting a tattoo done also wants to include alphabets then he must it in such a manner that the letters matches the exact work of art and don’t appear different from the original design.
The letters of the tattoo must look as a part of the entire design and not vary from it. This is definitely possible in the case of lower back Celtic tattoos. This is due to the fact that in case of Celtic tattoos the alphabets can be woven into the design with the aid of several Celtic knots.
There are several variations of lower back tattoo designs therefore it’s not difficult to find something that matches your personality instead of going for standard tribal tattoo design which appears offbeat. So if you are a young girl then you must definitely go for Lower back tattoos.
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