1. Start small.
If you're new to tattoos, don't be afraid to start small.
Give yourself the opportunity to explore the process, how your skin reacts to
ink, and what your body's ability to heal itself is.
2. Know your pain tolerance level.
There is nothing wrong with asking more of yourself, but
with the first tattoo, it’s best for you to know how to respect the limits of
your body. If you are very sensitive, do not choose the rib area, back of the
knees, elbows, or groin for your first tattoo.
3. Consider the season.
Going out in the sun or soaking in water can damage a recent
tattoo, so it is best for men who love the beach to avoid getting a new tattoo
in the summer. It is more practical to get one in the spring or early fall. You
won't get burned, but you can also leave your arm or leg tattoos exposed
instead of covering them with any fabric that annoys you while the tattoo
heals.
4. Do not get carried away by the cheapness
Unless you have a few trusted friends to vouch for a
suspiciously cheap tattoo spot, if that sounds too good to be true, it probably
is. You are changing your body for life. If it's not worth a decent investment,
I don't know what it's worth.
5. Find your artist.
Find out who you trust your body to. Pick an artist at least
a week in advance and review their portfolio before getting started. Make sure
you really enjoy their work and that their style matches yours. You will need
to have photos of your work in the store and on the Internet for you to see. Be
sure to also read reviews of other tattoo parlors and different artists on
Facebook, Yelp, etc., as they will help you determine if you're happy with your
choice.
6. Choose wisely
No matter how in love you are right now, putting your
girlfriend's name on your body is a very risky decision. Make sure that you are
100% confident in your decision so that you do not regret it later, because it
will accompany you for the rest of your life. As my tattoo artist once said, “Would
you like to take it off? Fine, bring me a saw. "
7. Keep your face away from it.
Any face other than yours is perfect, even a cat's ...
8. Think about it
Take some time to make unquestionable you're happy with your
choices - layout, layout, and artist. This may be fine, but keep in mind that
tagging your body for life is a great solution. While it is more than okay to
choose something other than the cornerstone of your existence, make sure to
make that decision in your right mind and for reasons that are right for you.
9. Fix:
Once you've got it all figured out, make a commitment.
Confirm the appointment, add it to your calendar, let everyone know, and stay
tuned. Many people have been talking for years that they want to get a tattoo
and never get one. If you want it, you have to do it.
10. Buy Bepanten in advance.
Your tattoo artist can give you a moisturizer, but he can't,
so just in case, buy a tube of beaten from the pharmacy before heading to the
tattoo parlor. This rash cream is great for sensitive and puffy skin and will
prevent blood from leaking out of a new tattoo at the wrong time. If your
tattoo artist gives you a moisturizer, use that cream and make sure there is no
problem with applying an ointment like Bepanthene or Aquaphor. Apply it at
least twice a day for several weeks.
