You?re getting a tattoo and it?s going to be your boy (or girl) friend?s name across your chest with hearts and birds. Stop right there! Let?s talk about how to choose a tattoo you won?t regret.
While it isn?t the norm, it is an unfortunate possibility if you aren?t careful. Here are the safety precautions you must take before getting your tattoo:
Go to a reputable artist and tattoo shop. Ask around. If you see someone who has a tattoo that you like (or is particularly well done), ask the person for the shop or artist?s name. Most people don?t mind being asked who did their tattoo. Go online or search the yellow pages. Many shops advertise their sterilization processes and procedures, or advertise that their artists have taken special courses provided by the local health department.
1.) Why am I getting a tattoo? Is it self-expression, marking an important life milestone or turning point, paying tribute to an important element in your life (perhaps your love of antique cars or cats)?
Maybe you do love someone and you want them to see that in a very permanent way. Most agree that it?s fine to have the names of children, grandkids, parents, etc. But most also agree that tattooing the name of your one true love (Michael Forever) might be a problem if your one true love turns out not to be.
Ask to see the equipment that will be used. All needles should be brand new and in sealed packages. Your artist will open them in front of you. If that doesn?t happen, walk out. Tattoo guns will be covered with plastic film and your artist will wear disposal exam gloves. If your artist has to take the gloves off for some reason, he/she will put a fresh pair on when they return to begin working on your tattoo again. The tattoo shop should look clean. It?s probably not going to look like your doctor?s office, but it should be neat and clean and reasonably organized.
Always follow your artist?s instructions for tattoo care. Aftercare is very important for proper healing and a great looking tattoo. Knowing what safety measures should be in place before you get inked will help you stay safe.
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