7 common tattoo questions

Tattoo art has grown and become very popular in recent years. Nowadays, those who have a tattoo on their body are no longer judged and discriminated against because of it. They are designs that tell a story, show personality or just adorn the body.

With the increase in demand, the styles of designs also increased and new tattoo artists, techniques and studios emerged. It is no wonder that tattooing is a subject that tends to generate many questions. Therefore, tattoo artists Elvis, from Elvis Tattoo Art, and Caio Garcia answer some of the main questions. Check out!

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 he wants to tattoo. The choice of design should be made according to your personality, your taste, regardless of other people’s opinions. People often choose designs that are in thefashionwhich is not recommended, because the tattoo is forever.

2. How to choose a tattoo studio?

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

3. Is there any care before tattooing?

It is important to eat before the tattoo, in addition to avoiding 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 must be done by the tattoo artist at the time of the tattoo. Furthermore, the more hydrated the skin is better.

4. How to relax when getting a tattoo?

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

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

Everyone asks this when thinking about getting a tattoo or talking to someone who has. 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 placesare 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 regions 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 inner part of the lips. Therefore, they are not highly recommended. If you are going to get something tattooed in these places, you should be extra careful.

7. Can any skin be tattooed?

Any skin can be tattooed, but regions with moles, scars or keloids must be authorized by a dermatologist. Otherwise, it is not an advised practice. Also, it’s important to make sure if there’s any allergy to the pigments that will be used in the tattoo.