6 Things You Should Know Before Getting Your First Tattoo

1. Try not to copy other designs.

When you're looking for the ideal tattoo for you, try to do a little research, so you'll know how common it is for people, and how many people in social networks in industry magazines already have it.

According to Ben Lankin, owner of studios in the UK, "Although it is understandable that you admire the designs that other people have, if you come to a studio and ask for an exact copy of what someone else has, it can be seen as shameless to imitate the work of another tattoo artist Inspire yourself in designs and facts, but use your imagination and incorporate something of your own personality when you explain to the artist the direction you want to give your tattoo.

2. Do not get carried away by fashion.

Once your tattoo is done, removing it can be an expensive, long and very painful process. The laser is not easy, and there is no guarantee yet that it will eliminate all the tattoos, due to the different existing techniques, inks, and size of the pieces.

It is not that you think about how you will look at 80, what we advise you is to think more about the present and how your tattoo might affect different areas of your life, such as work (do you think that in your field having tattoos can have an impact on your potential employers?)

The decision to have a tattoo made with the professional tattoo machine gun or not is 100% yours, but many people get carried away by the enthusiasm of the moment, without thinking about consequences.

3. Find the right artist for your tattoo:

It is very common to think that any licensed tattooist can draw any style of tattoo, but in case you did not know, many artists specialize in different areas of tattoo design, so make sure you find one that has a job similar to what You are looking for your first piece. Make sure you know the full name of the artist, who works in a known place, with high standards of hygiene, where the tattoo needles and disposable latex gloves are used only once.

4. Try not to go to hot places 6-8 weeks after tattooing:

Although it can be an obvious tip, we must mention it since being in the middle of summer and with holidays on the doorstep, it is possible that you forget the effect of the sun and the UV rays on your tattoo.

Do not make an appointment with a tattoo artist to make a tattoo with the tattoo gun kit if you have a trip near a hot city for the next 6-8 weeks. The sun can be very harmful to your tattoo and can discolor the work as well as increase the risk of infection in your skin.

5. Feed your body properly:

The morning of the day you will make the jump it is vital that you feed yourself well and that you have your high sugar levels before sitting with the tattoo artist, especially if you are going to be in the studio for a long time.

For Ben, the ideal breakfast for someone preparing for their first tattoo consists of protein, along with some whole-grain toast or bagel, accompanied by a Greek yogurt, honey, and fruits. You have to be full for the day that is coming.