Tattooing Tips

• Before visiting the tattoo studio make sure that the tattoo studio has biohazard containers for blood-stained objects, sharps containers for old needles, autoclaves and accessible facilities for washing the hands with hot water and soap.
• Go for a knowledgeable, well-mannered and helpful tattoo artist.
• A knowledgeable tattoo artist will not tattoo minors, mentally ill and also the drunken ones.
• A professional tattoo artist ensures that the customer is satisfied with and sure about the design before applying the tattoo design.
• He will be in a position to answer all your questions.
• You must insist that the tattoo artist wash his or her hands with water and soap or a standard sanitizing agent, and wear latex gloves.
• Before tattooing, make sure that the artist always opens new, sterile needle packages in front of you and always use new, sterile disposable instruments.
• Always keep in mind to remind the artist to use fresh ink for each session.
• The tattoo artist must provide clear tattoo aftercare instructions and products
• To ascertain authenticity of the artist you can enquire about his/her association with professional organizations and groups.