Pre Tattoo Appointment Tips and Suggestions

PREPARE

What you can & should you do in preparation for a tattoo session:

1.     Get hydrated. Drink at least one (1) to two (2) liters of water a day. When you are hydrated, your skin is hydrated and will be able to maintain a better heal and withstand longer sessions.

2.     Lotion the area to be tattooed every day, or twice daily. Again, the healthier your skin, the better the results.

3.     Exfoliate the area 1-3 times weekly. Exfoliation should be gentle with a loofah or basic body scrub.

4.     Get a good night sleep the night before. Please don’t drink the night before the appointment.

5.     Please EAT BEFORE your session. This is a massive workout for your body and IT NEEDS FUEL for a big session. When you are hungry, pain management is much more difficult.

What you SHOULD NOT DO before a tattoo session:

1.     No tanning, fake tanning, chemical peels, sunburns, major cuts or scrapes, in the area to be tattooed within a month prior to your session.

2.     No extreme weight lifting in or near the area to be tattooed at least 2 days prior to your session to prevent unnecessary swelling & soreness.

ON THE DAY

1.     Please do not bring the entire family or crew unless they are also getting tattooed. One on one experience is much better for the artist’s concentration.

2.     For safety reasons, please do not bring small children or babies.

3.     Please do not schedule something immediately after your tattoo...in case we are running behind or long.

4.     Please do not use any numbing products on the area to be tattooed and please do not come in under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.