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Tattoos: the design and the studios, important things to take into account

20 August 2009 One Comment
Feminine Tattoos are great!

Feminine Tattoos are great!

The Tattoo making process is a simple procedure that involves a number of aspects and important things that you need to know if you are considering having a Tattoo for the first time. The first of all is clear: You must remember that a tattoo will be there almost forever, that’s it, forever. That means that even if you are sure that you like certain tattoo now you must think widely and look at the tattoo with other eyes, so you are 100% sure that you will like this tattoo in the future. The process of choosing must be as intensive as you can, in order to find the perfect tattoo for you.

One trick, that lots of people do is to place the tattoo in an almost hidden place, so you won’t be bothered by seeing it everyday. Just like you will see a tattoo in the throat every time you look at the mirror, placing it in the back, or in the ankle, will minimize the chances of making that tattoo boring for you.

Once you are sure about your tattoo design, you must then chose the Studio where you will get the tattoo. There are a number of things that you must look when you enter in an studio for the first time. First of all look the place. Does it look tidy? Or is it messy and dusty? Hygiene is SO important when you are going to have a tattoo. Think of a tattoo as a wound in your skin. The placement of pigment under the skin’s dermis is seen by the body as an invasion, and it treats it as an infection. Here is the thing: You Don’t want the place to be messy when you are going to have such an invasive intervention in your body, even if it is external and not so serious.

Just after looking how the place is, you should check for works that the tattooist has made in the recent time. You will think about a design as amazing, but it has to transfer to your skin by hand. That requires a good amount of skill, so you want to see how that guy has made other tattoos. Besides you can look for more designs over there.

When you chose your tattoo design, talk with the tattooist about your idea: where do you want to place, how big will it be, and if you want some special color to it. He will advise you about particular problems, and you will have some expert opinion, that you must take into account. Once you decide everything, ask for prices and make questions about the equipment: is it sterilized, or new, where is the place where the tattoo will be made and what safety procedures they follow to avoid bad tattoos. Once they have gained your trust, and you have decided the design, proceed to it. It won’t last too much (depending on the size) and it won’t hurt so much as they say. The first moment is the most painful, once that moment has passed, you body will develop a certain amount of tolerance to the pain.

Once the tattoo is done, wait till they cover it and ask for special procedures that you will have to follow in the next weeks, like: don’t drink alcohol, don’t let the sun go in your tattoo, and give it an special paste until the wound cures. Even if all of that sounds so serious, don’t worry, thousands and millions of tattoos has been made over the time, and almost all of them go nice and tidy. But remember, you need information and don’t rush before making the final decision. For a good list of Tattoo Studios and Tattoo Designs follow the next link.

Tattoos

Photo credits: Sir Mervs @ Flickr

One Comment »

  • Jane23 said:

    Cool! I will have a tatoo soon!!

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