7 Things to Know Before Getting Your First Tattoo
Are you thinking about getting a tattoo? Then you should know these seven things BEFORE.
1. Where is your threshold of pain
Are you planning your very first tattoo? Then it doesn’t matter at all if you don’t yet know how sensitive you actually are to pain. In order to get to know your limits better, however, it is better to first reach for a part of the body that is comparatively not too sensitive to pain. The following applies: The more fatty tissue there is between the skin, muscles and tendons, the “less” it will hurt to get tattoos in these areas. These include, for example, the lateral forearm, upper arms or the thighs. On the other hand, areas such as the ribs, hollows of the knees, elbows or everything around the lumbar region are particularly sensitive to pain.
2. What time of year should you go to the tattoo artist?
In order for a fresh tattoo to heal well, it should not be exposed to direct sun and lots of water. So it is not particularly suitable for summer vacations. In winter it can also be annoying to cover the fresh wound with layers of fabric that can be quite itchy. Good times of the year are spring and autumn.
3. Care after tattoo
Some tattooists will provide you after the treatment with a special ointment, which can be applied to the fresh wound for care. Find out beforehand whether your tattoo artist does the same or whether you have to take care of an ointment to heal the wound yourself. This prevents, for example, that the tattoo starts to bleed.
4. Find out more about tattoo and the tattoo artist
Speaking of information: You should also get reports about the tattoo artist of your choice! After all, you will want to live with the result for many years. Take a look at photos of his previous work, for example – you can find them online or in the store. In the social media you can also find many customer opinions of salons and artists.
5. Can small corrections be made afterwards?
If it is really a matter of small things, for example a line that is drawn too thin, then this is usually not a problem. If you notice that you are not completely satisfied with a detail, then get back to your tattoo artist as soon as possible. Optimally, up to a week after the first appointment. Then you can talk about a solution. For small optimizations, this is often even free.
6. Better to start small
You absolutely want an XXL back tattoo? No problem! But start with a small motive first. You don’t know how your skin will react before the first stitch. So you can play it safe if you dare to go step by step.
7. You need to shave …
… or may be shaved. Depending on the place you have chosen, you may not even think about the fact that you have more or less body hair there. If you don’t take care to remove them with the razor beforehand, the tattoo artist will do it.