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This article was co-written by Sasha Blue. Sasha Blue is a licensed piercing technician in San Francisco County, California. Sasha has over 20 years of experience as a piercer, starting her apprenticeship in 1997. Since then she has helped clients beautify with jewelry and is currently a piercing technician for Mission Ink Tattoo & Piercing.
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Getting a tattoo is an enjoyable but also painful experience. To ensure that you have a successful tattooing experience, and with as little pain as possible, you can do a few things to prepare in advance. You need to make sure you understand the process, prepare your body well, and be satisfied with the tattoo design when you visit the tattooist.
Steps
Make sure your body is ready
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Drink water. Before getting a tattoo, you need to provide enough water for your body. Drink plenty of water within 24 hours before getting a tattoo and avoid becoming dehydrated.
- How much water you need to drink to replenish your body will depend on each person’s condition. [1] X Research Source Some experts recommend drinking 8 glasses of water a day, but your body may need more. [2] X Trusted Source Mayo Clinic Go to Source
- Skin that is adequately hydrated will be in better condition when getting a tattoo. This means that the surface of the skin will absorb tattoo ink more easily, making the tattoo more accurate than when tattooing on dehydrated skin.
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Do not use blood thinners. To limit bleeding, you should avoid using blood-thinning products for 24 hours before getting a tattoo. Do not drink alcohol before tattooing. [3] X Research Sources
- In addition, you should avoid taking aspirin for 24 hours before getting a tattoo. Aspirin thins the blood, so it makes you bleed more than usual.
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Wear comfortable clothes. Depending on the size of the tattoo, you will probably stay in the tattoo parlor for a few hours. You should wear comfortable clothes so that you can ease the uncomfortable feeling during the tattooing process. [4] X Research Sources
- In addition, you may be asked to wear loose and comfortable clothing so that the tattoo artist can easily access the tattoo site. If you want to get a tattoo in a place where you usually dress modestly, when you go to the tattoo site, you should wear clothing that makes it easy for them to access the tattoo site.
- For example, if you want to get a leg tattoo, you should wear shorts or a short skirt, so that the tattoo artist can easily access the tattoo site. Similarly, if you want to get a tattoo on your biceps, wear a blazer.
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Eat before going to the tattoo parlor. It is important that you eat well before going to the tattooist so that you do not get dizzy when tattooing. Getting a tattoo will hurt, so don’t make it worse by getting dizzy or fainting. [5] X Research Sources
- Low blood sugar can increase your body’s response to getting a tattoo, putting you at higher risk of fainting from pain.
- Eating well before going to the tattoo parlor will provide you with stable energy and stamina to withstand the pain of tattooing. You don’t have to eat exactly one thing, as long as it provides the nutrients your body needs to stay fit, eating foods high in protein instead of sugar will help you last longer. . [6] X Research Sources
- If the tattoo lasts several hours, bring fast food, such as oatmeal. The tattooist will be happy to take a short break so you can stay in good shape.
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Skin Care. You don’t need to take good care of your skin before getting a tattoo. Just moisturize your skin with your usual cream for a week before getting a tattoo if your skin is dry, to get the perfect tattoo. Besides, don’t let the tattoo site get tanned. You should apply sunscreen before leaving the house.
- Even though the tattoo site will need to be shaved off, most tattooists don’t want you to shave yourself first. Instead, they will shave just before getting the tattoo to make sure that any skin irritation doesn’t interfere with the tattooing process.
Plan the perfect tattoo
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Think about a tattoo design. Tattoos reflect a part of who you are and you will express yourself through the tattoos that people see every day. With that in mind, let your imagination run wild and envision a single tattoo that will convey the message you want to people. For example, a tattoo might be associated with a symbol that has a special meaning to you, an animal you’ve always loved, or a color that represents a stage in your life.
- Think about a tattoo design before you go to the tattooist.
- When thinking about a tattoo, you should also consider its size. For the first tattoo, you should get a small tattoo. This will help you experience the pain, and know how you will react when it hurts, without having to endure the pain for several hours while sitting in the chair to get the tattoo. [7] X Research Sources
- Think of a tattoo design that you will be satisfied with in the future. Although you can remove a tattoo, it is an extremely painful, expensive and time consuming process. [8] X Research Source So think about permanent tattoos from the get-go and get a design you’ll be happy with in the future.
- You can prepare a specific tattoo or ask the tattooist to create a custom design for you. This is up to you.
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Go see a tattoo artist. With a desired tattoo design, find the right tattooist. You can find an artist through word of mouth, assuming your friends have a tattoo with a professional artist, or you can go online to find tattoo artists in your area. Once you’ve found a tattooist, read online reviews and browse their tattoo collections online or in-store. If you like their style and reputation, and think they can realize your ideal tattoo, make an appointment. [9] X Research Source
- Most artists will sketch out the tattoo so you can agree from the start. If there is any problem with the tattoo that you do not like, feel free to discuss it with the tattooist so that they can proceed with the tattoo you desire.
- Some tattoo artists are very popular and it is not easy to book an appointment. You will need to make an appointment with them several months in advance. However, if you like the work of a tattooist, the wait will be well worth it to get a great tattoo.
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Consider tattoo placement. No matter where you can get a tattoo, there are some areas that cause you more pain than others. For your first tattoo, consider getting a tattoo in a fleshy and insensitive spot. This means that the area is not in the bony position and is not painful to the touch.
- For example, a tattoo on the foot will be more painful than a tattoo on the calf, because a tattoo on the foot will affect the bones more directly.
- Particularly sensitive sites include the feet, the insides of the arms and thighs, and the ribs. In general, avoid locations where the bones are close to the skin and less exposed to the sun. Areas that are not exposed to the sun are often more sensitive, so tattooing will be more painful. [10] X Research Source
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Consider pain. It’s best to understand how painful getting a tattoo can be before you begin. This will help you mentally prepare for the experience. Many people describe this pain as like a fingernail scratching a sunburned skin. This pain is hardly obvious, but it becomes sharp when the tattoo needle hurts you, hits the bone near the bone, or repeats in the same place.
- The tattooist will apply some numbing medicine to the skin to relieve the pain if you can’t stand it. However, local anesthetics can make the tattoo color fade and make it take longer for the tattoo to heal. Ask your tattooist about this, but be aware that not all tattoo artists are willing to use anesthetic.
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Care after tattoo. You need to keep the tattoo away from water and sunlight for a few weeks after getting it. This means you should have a plan for when to get a tattoo so you don’t have to reschedule to accommodate your recovery. For example, if you’re going on a swimming vacation, don’t get a tattoo right before your trip. [11] X Research Source
- The tattooist will give you instructions on how to take care of your tattoo. Instructions include when to remove the bandage, when to clean it, what tools to clean it with, and what you need to do to make sure your recovery goes well. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask the tattooist while you’re still in the shop or give them a call with questions afterwards.
Q&A with experts
- What can I do before getting a tattoo to relieve the pain?
Believe it or not, getting enough sleep and eating well before getting a tattoo is very beneficial for you.
- Should you shave before getting a tattoo?
No need. The tattooist will shave the area to be tattooed regardless of whether you shaved it or not.
- Which position will hurt the most when taking pictures?
Everyone is different, so in the same spot some people feel pain but others don’t. In general, though, the ribs, sternum, and abdomen are all sensitive sites. Just keep in mind that a little uncomfortable time will give you a personality tattoo to carry with you for the rest of your life.
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This article was co-written by Sasha Blue. Sasha Blue is a licensed piercing technician in San Francisco County, California. Sasha has over 20 years of experience as a piercer, starting her apprenticeship in 1997. Since then she has helped clients beautify with jewelry and is currently a piercing technician for Mission Ink Tattoo & Piercing.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 18,414 times.
Getting a tattoo is an enjoyable but also painful experience. To ensure that you have a successful tattooing experience, and with as little pain as possible, you can do a few things to prepare in advance. You need to make sure you understand the process, prepare your body well, and be satisfied with the tattoo design when you visit the tattooist.
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