5 things to know before getting a tattoo
IN FRANCE 20% OF FRENCH PEOPLE HAVE A TATTOO. HOWEVER, GOING UNDER THE NEEDLE OF A TATTOO ARTIST IS FAR FROM BEING AN ANODINE ACT. IT’S EVEN IRREVERSIBLE AND EVEN TATTOO REMOVAL TECHNIQUES CANNOT PERFECTLY ERASE AN INK DRAWING.
The tattoo is irreversible. A good reason to think twice before going to a tattoo parlor and going under the needle of a tattoo artist. And it is not the 61%* of tattooed people who admit that they would not get a tattoo if they had the possibility of going back who will say the opposite!
Allow yourself time to think
Tattoos done on a whim are usually the ones you regret! No need to run to the nearest salon to get the latest trendy design inked. On the contrary, a tattoo is indelible and must be carefully considered. Our advice? Consult those around you before going under the tattoo artist’s needle… and don’t blindly trust them. This is how you end up with an incorrect quote or a huge spelling mistake or a Latin or Italian phrase that means nothing tattooed on your body....
Choose your tattoo artist wisely
This may seem obvious but some people are still too careless when choosing their tattoo parlor and this can only be a cause of disappointment. According to the National Union of Tattoo Artists (SNAT), the profession would have more than 15,000 tattoo artists on the national territory in 2020 (compared to around twenty tattoo artists in the mid-1980s), so there is no need to force ourselves to conclude with the first tattoo salon. tattoo that we would come across... To choose your tattoo artist, we take into account several parameters:
Observe all of his work,
Even if you only want a small tattoo in a discreet area, it is always a good idea to make sure that the tattoo artist knows how to draw very straight lines, make beautiful solid colors...
Ensure compliance with hygiene rules
Again, this makes sense...
Beware of attractive prices
€75 per hour is the average price to get a tattoo. But this can cost up to several hundred euros (€200). Beware of a scam if you are offered a much more expensive tattoo and, likewise, worry about a price that is too low which could be a sign of poor quality...
Some areas are very painful
Before you decide, it is better to know what you are exposing yourself to. The most painful areas? The ribs, neck, armpits, feet and hands... So many areas not really recommended if you are cozy and/or for a first tattoo! We consider that the least painful areas are the outside of the arms, the upper back (spine excluded), the shoulders, the calves, the buttocks... For the most sensitive, know that, as when opting for laser hair removal, it is possible to reduce pain through the application of anesthetic creams...
Choosing the right time to get a tattoo
In case you didn't know, it is recommended to avoid the sun for the 15 days following the tattoo but also not to get a tattoo if you have tanned skin. And for good reason, the sun will harm healing and the sharpness of the drawing, sharpness of the drawing which will also be of lower quality on tanned skin (because it is thicker). The right time to get a tattoo:
In winter
In summer if you opt for a non-exposed area
Don't party the day before D-Day
Alcohol, anti-inflammatories and aspirin tend to promote blood thinning. The day before you get your tattoo, you try to maintain an impeccable lifestyle: you won't regret it once you're under the needle! The ideal? Moisturize the area where you are going to get tattooed and maintain a healthy lifestyle to arrive well rested on the big day! Finally, remember to have a good meal before the T moment to avoid a hypoglycemic attack!
* According to a study conducted by the Qapa temp agency