| Avoid the pain and misery that a lot of people | | | | influence of alcohol or drugs |
| have gone through when they got their tattoos. | | | | Bring a friend or family member, if that will help |
| You must be eighteen years old to get a tattoo. | | | | you sooth your nervousness and give your |
| This is not because the age of legal consent, but | | | | somewhat strength |
| also because most of your physical growth has | | | | Take along your favorite CD or MP3 player to |
| stopped at that point. | | | | listen to while tattoo is being placed. |
| When the time comes, here are a few | | | | Come to the studio in comfortable, loose clothing. |
| recommendation to prepare yourself to get the | | | | Take a shower or bath beforehand, be clean. You |
| tattoo done in a comfortable condition: | | | | may have to refrain from shower or bath for a |
| Eat a light, healthy meal two or four hours before | | | | few days after the procedure, be prepared for |
| your tattooing appointment, or at least drink | | | | that. |
| some juice or non diet soda to keep your blood | | | | Get a good night rest the night before the |
| sugar level up. Never go to a tattooist under the | | | | procedure. |