For me… and every artist Hygiene is a priority!!
Fresh Gloves are worn through out the entire tattooing process. All Machines and bottles are wrapped and bagged to prevent cross contamination, Each and every one of our clients get new pre-sterilized and packaged needles and tubes for every sitting – they are opened while we are setting up the machine right in front of you.. and are disposed of at the end of your tattoo session. once your tattoo is complete, we thoroughly sanitize the entire work station and area
Tattoo’s HURT – no doubt about it, but its probably not as bad as you are thinking… unless your doing your ribs or foot.. but even then -its not “unbearable” kinda feels like a cat scratch.. its irritating, and annoying, you cant “move” and you just gotta deal with it until your tattoo is done.. depending on size and detail, its not “that” long in reality.. and then its all over – and your on your way to “healing”
Healing is the most important. keep it clean.. and well moisturized.. no picking, swimming (includes, pool, lake, ocean, hot tubs.. or bath tubs!! ) or sun exposure for at least 2-3 weeks.. avoid clothing that might rub on your tattoo and NO SCRATCHING!! it will get itchy – it is a normal part of healing.. but please.. no scratching!.. you will scratch off scabs that might also remove your tattoo!
after its all healed.. 3-4 weeks.. if something picked off.. for what ever reason, i will give you 1 free touch up… over the next year…. after that its $20 for the next touch up/repair for the first year… after the year is up it is then full price to repair your tattoo -