So many people ask, even people who have many tattoos, does it hurt when you get it on your head, how bout your back, etc… Over the past 25 years of getting tattooed I have found that there is no standard area that hurts or doesn’t hurt. I know people that have had their heads …
Category Archive: The Ink Posts
Jan 17
What to look for in a sanitary shop environment
The current popularity of tattooing and body piercing has also brought an increase in potentially hazardous conditions. I am posting the following guideline of what to look out for (in this situation, “artist” refers to both tattooists and piercers): Lighting: The area must be well-lit. Counter and floor space should be lightly colored so dirt …
Jan 17
RESPECT: What to ask from artists?
It has been brought to my attention that some tattooists have an attitude problem when it comes to potential customers. Tattooists (and piercers!) people from all walks of life may be interested in body art. A potential customer shouldn’t feel out-of-place or ashamed for walking in wearing a business suit or an LL Bean dress. …
Jan 17
What sorts of things to look for in the shop
Looking critically at the shop is as important as choosing your artist. Make sure the place is clean. Make sure the artist uses disposable, single-use needles, and uses an autoclave for all other equipment. Don’t be afraid to ask them, either. What does the shop look like? How is the atmosphere? If you are a …
Jan 17
What to ask when looking for a tattoo shop
Some reasonable questions to ask in your conversation that shouldn’t take too much time for the artist to answer: What is their favorite style? Is there any one particular subject they like to do? How long has the shop been here? How long have they been at the shop? How long have they been tattooing? …
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