| Many people make the mistake of rushing into | | | | work, and ask if they have a few references |
| getting a tattoo before they have fully | | | | they can provide. |
| researched what getting a tattoo means. Like | | | | -Infection: any decent tattoo artist should be able |
| most of life’s important decisions, getting a | | | | to tell you about the risk of infection and how |
| tattoo should not be done on a whim, as it will | | | | you can prevent it, as well as what you should do |
| certainly have lasting effects. The last thing you | | | | if you think that your tattoo is infected. |
| want is to dislike your tattoo, or get a poorly | | | | -Placement: the tattoo artist should be able to help |
| done tattoo because you didn’t spend the | | | | you decide where the best placement is for your |
| time checking into the tattoo parlour and the | | | | tattoo. |
| artist who is inking you. | | | | -Whether a tattoo is right for you: there are |
| Here are some questions that you should ask | | | | certain medical conditions that should preclude a |
| before you commit to a tattoo: | | | | person from getting a tattoo, such as blood |
| -Years in business: you want to find a parlour that | | | | disorders or infectious diseases. A good tattoo |
| has been in business for a while, and you definitely | | | | artist should know whether you are a candidate |
| want to check them out through the Better | | | | for a tattoo. |
| Business Bureau to see if they have had any | | | | -Needle fear: there are many people who have a |
| complaints. | | | | fear of needles, and if this is you then you will |
| -Qualifications: certainly you wouldn’t put your | | | | need an extra-experienced tattoo artist who can |
| body in the hands of someone who is not qualified | | | | help you through the process. |
| or experienced, yet many people do this with | | | | -Length: you will want to make sure that you |
| disastrous results. | | | | have enough time to get your tattoo completed, |
| -Guarantees: what happens if you are not | | | | or if it is a large tattoo perhaps break up your |
| impressed with the tattoo, will they fix it at no | | | | tattoo session into a few components. |
| charge, or offer a refund? | | | | Hopefully with a thorough investigation of your |
| -Samples / References: of course the tattoo | | | | tattoo artist you will be more comfortable going |
| artist could very well tell you that they are | | | | into get your tattoo, or you will head yourself off |
| fantastic and have all happy customers, but the | | | | from going to a tattoo parlour with a less than |
| proof is in the pudding. Check out pictures of their | | | | stellar reputation. |