Saturday, 21 August 2010

Information To Understand Before Getting A Tattoo

By Kenneth Orr
One of the first things you should do before getting a tattoo is talking to the artist that you're going to be working with. You want to be asking him everything you have on your mind about your new tattoo, so everything is clear and explained. You should also find out about the artist himself, his experience and style, and anything that could affect the end results.
You also want to look into the background of the entire shop. Try to find out how many years they have been business, and try to get a sense for their customer base and whether or not they are known for quality and service. Quick online checks can help to provide a lot of this information these days, and you can also look into the Better Business Bureau if they are a member of that organization.
You should also find out about his qualifications as well. Experience is a must here, as infections and other diseases can easily be contracted if the equipment isn't clean. Tattoo artists deal with needles on a daily basis, making experience very important. Finding out how much experience and qualifications a tattoo artists has will tell you quite a bit about what you can expect from them.
Back to the parlor itself, try to find out if they guarantee their work. This shows confidence in the end product, which is a good thing in and of itself. But it also means that should anything turn out not the way you had in mind, you will be able to get it fixed without charge, which is what a high quality place should do for their clientele.
The cost is also very important. Before you decide to get a tattoo or agree to anything, you'll obviously want to know the full cost. The bigger tattoos can be quite expensive, although even the smallest of tattoos can be expensive as well, especially if you're on a budget. You can save yourself a lot of time and prevent any type of surprises by knowing the costs upfront.
You should also find out some information about infection and how you could deal with post-tattoo issues. Friendly tattoo parlors will be more than happy to talk to you about how you can treat your tattoo, prevent and stop an infection, and more. They should also assure you that they do everything they can in terms of cleanliness and the environment to prevent these issues before they arise as well.
Having a fear of needles is a very real and serious concern for many of us, and this obviously makes getting a tattoo very difficult. If you find yourself in this position, talk to your artist about it. While you can't escape using a needle for a tattoo, you may be able to alter your positioning or other factors to help ease the experience for you. The more comfortable you are, the easier it will be for everyone involved.
Asking questions is never a bad thing when it comes to getting a tattoo. If a tattoo artist hesitates to answer any question you ask or acts hasty towards you, you should always leave and find another tattoo artist. Tattoos always have risks and concern, which is why tattoo artists should be more than willing to answer any questions that you may have. Asking questions can help to ease your concern and make you feel better about the artist - which is why you should always make sure you write a list of questions before you visit the tattoo parlor.
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