Finding the Right Artist
- Research tattoo styles and artists on social media.
- Check for licences, insurance, and hygiene standards.
- Consider travel if the right artist isn’t local.
- Decide between machine or hand-poke tattooing for different effects.
- Provide reference images but trust your artist's creative input.
- Consider timeless designs over trends.
- Placement and size matter—small tattoos can look awkward in large spaces.
- Hand tattoos fade faster due to frequent use.
- Sit with a design for a while before committing.
- Partner’s names are risky—stick to meaningful, permanent memories.
- Listen to your tattooist if they advise against a design.
- Prepare by moisturizing skin, avoiding caffeine, and eating well.
- Bring snacks, a charger, and warm clothing for longer sessions.
- Inform the artist of allergies and medical conditions.
- Never get tattooed while drunk or sick.
- Follow aftercare instructions carefully—keep it clean and moisturized.
- Avoid sun exposure and submerging in water during healing.
- Long-term, use sunscreen to prevent fading.
- Laser removal is an option, but time-consuming.
- Cover-ups work best with darker designs like panthers.
- Some embrace tattoo regrets as part of their personal journey.
