7 common questions about tattoos

The tattoo artists answer questions and make suggestions to ensure you get a good tattoo

The art of tattooing has grown and become very popular in recent years. Nowadays, anyone who has a tattoo on their body is no longer judged and discriminated against for it. They are designs that tell a story, show personality or simply adorn the body.

As the demand increased, so did the styles of designs and new tattoo artists, techniques and studios emerged. It’s no wonder that tattooing is a topic that tends to generate a lot of questions. Therefore, tattoo artists Elvis, of Elvis Tattoo Art, and Caio Garcia answer some of the main questions. Watch!

1. How should the design be chosen?

It is important that the client has an idea of ​​the design or, at least, the style/meaning of what they want to get tattooed. The choice of design should be made based on your personality, your taste, regardless of the opinions of others. People often choose designs that are in the fashionwhich is not recommended, because the tattoo is forever.

2. How to choose a tattoo studio?

Having good local references and knowing if it is legal to practice tattooing are essential precautions. It matters if certify that the materials used by the tattoo artist are sterilized in an autoclave or completely disposable. You should also look into the hygiene of the place. Another important point is to know the job of the tattoo artist before getting tattooed, to ensure the style you like.

3. Is there any care before tattooing?

It is important to eat before the tattoo, as well as to avoid the use of alcohol or other types of drugs. Care such as asepsis of the skin with alcohol and depilation of the place where it will be tattooed should be done by the tattoo artist at the time of tattooing. Also, more hydrated skin is better.

4. How to relax when getting a tattoo?

Putting on some ambient music you like or grabbing headphones to listen to your playlist can be a good option. It is imperative that the tattoo artist explains everything procedure so that you can rest assured at that time.

5. Does it hurt a lot to get a tattoo on your skin?

Everyone asks this when they think about getting a tattoo or talking to someone who has one. However, pain is a very relative sensation and each person has a different perception. One option is to do something very small the first time, to see how it feels. However, in general, themost painful places they are foot, ribs, knee, palm, chest and joint sites. Regions with many nerve endings are usually the most sensitive.

6. Can any area of ​​the body be tattooed?

At first yes. However, there are areas that fade very easily, such as the palm of the hand, the space between the fingers, the sole of the foot, the knee, the elbow and the inside of the lips. Therefore, they are not highly recommended. If you plan to get anything tattooed in these places, you should be very careful.

7. Can any skin be tattooed?

Any skin can be tattooed, but regions with moles, scars, or keloids must be cleared by a dermatologist. Otherwise, it’s not a recommended practice. Also, it is important to ensure that there is no allergy to the pigments that will be used in the tattoo.

Source: Terra

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