Once you decide on a design, you need to know the best place to get it done, who will be doing it for you, what precautions to take and how to take care of your tattoo. If you are afraid of needles or pain, the process becomes much more complicated.
Do not get a tattoo if you think you will remove the tattoo. Tattoos are, by definition, permanent. Think carefully about which design you will be happy with over the coming years. It is best to choose something that has a personal meaning or create something really original together with the artist.
Once you've chosen a design, it's time to inquire about available tattoo artists. You are looking for experienced craftsmen who work in hygienic conditions.
Watch what you eat and drink the day before your tattoo. Your skin needs to be ready for ink, and that means proper nutrition and rest. Avoid drinking alcohol, as this can increase bleeding. You should also avoid processed, too salty or too sweet food, as this can lead to inflammation, writes Klix.
Tattooing is a painful process. Each person deals with this pain differently. Even after the tattoo is finished, the skin will be red and sore to the touch.
After you get your first tattoo, you need to take care of it. As experts say, a tattoo should be taken care of like an open wound. Wash it often with water and mild soap. Dry the tattoo with soft paper, then treat the tattooed area with creams.
Tattoo removal is possible, but difficult and expensive. Lasers deliver very short pulses of high-intensity light to the surface of the tattoo. The ink in the tattoo breaks down into small particles that the immune system throws out during the weeks after the treatment.
However, this treatment costs about $200 and must be repeated several times. You should be aware that the treatment is also very painful.
Bonus video:
