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Quality Tattoo Shops

STEP 3: Choosing the proper Tattoo Studio

  • Tattoos last forever!

  • Check the autoclave and sterilization certifications

  • Check that the artist wears protective gloves

  • Check artist certifications

  • Is the artist vaccinated for Hepatitis B?

  • Make sure that the equipment is clean/new. Ointments, ink, water, should be taken from seperate containers

  • Cleanliness counts: Tattoo parlors are becoming more mainstream, but don't take it for granted that the place is clean. Ask for a tour and be discriminating when deciding about the cleanliness and quality of the establishment.

  • Sterile needles should be taken from an autoclave bag in front of you. After use the needles should be disposed of appropriately.

  • Fresh inks: Colors come from inks, and every ink should come from a bottle that's poured into a small cup specifically for your tattoo. Just as you don't want to share needles, you don't want to share inks. If ink remains after a tattoo has been completed, it should be thrown away.

  • Check to see examples of artist designs, and also pictures of finished designs.

  • Take the time to shop around. Check out many different artists

First timer.
[My First Tattoo] Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:07 pm
Blargh :(
[Tattoos] Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:47 pm
Shitty ink everywhere...uugh
[Tattoos] Sat Jul 04, 2009 7:56 pm
Tattoo Highway
[Tattoos] Sat Jul 04, 2009 10:33 am
Aftercare help
[Tattoos] Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:52 pm
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