How do I select a good tattoo parlor?

Answer 1

Ask around. Look for clean places that have been in business for a while. Ask to look at photos of work they've done in the past. Ask about their needles. And just for good measure check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure they don't have any complaints lodged against them. There are so many bad tattoo artists out there doing horrible work, make sure you find a really good parlor.

Answer 2

The best way to select a tattoo parlor, in my opinion is to shop them out...Now by that I don't mean going around and trying to find the cheapest one...You don't want to do that; this isn't shoping for car insurance. In the tattoo industry, you generally get what you pay for. You're not shopping for price, you're shopping for cleanliness, artistic quality, professionalism of the artists and reliability of business. Lemmee' break it down:
Cleanliness: Is the shop clean? Ask how and how often they sterilize their equipment. Ask if they re-use their sharps (YUCK!).
A good shop should be comfortable, but impeccibly clean at the same time. Autoclave sterilization is the only thing that will kill the spores of many viri, bacteria and blood borne pathogens (REALLY NASTY DISEASE-CAUSING GERMS). How often are they nspected by the local/state health dept. and what was their last score (they have to tell you by law if you ask!).
Artistic quality: Do the artists have photographic portfolios of their work? How long have they been tattooing? Do you know anyone who has received work from the shop in question?
Professionalism of the artists: How eperienced are the tattoo artists in question? Will you be getting a tat from an apprentice (I've seen this happen) or one of the regulars? How do they fell about intoxication during the tattoo process (ALWAYS A BAD IDEA)?
Reliability of business: Is the work they do guarenteed? DO you get a free toch up or two within the first year? Have they ever been sued?

I hope these answers helped. I've been working in tattoo shops for over 15 years and what I've told you is all from personal experience. Enjoy!

Answer 3

Cruise a bunch of tattoo parlors in your area. Review their design inventory, if they have it on display. Ask questions about cleanliness and sterilizing procedures. Ask if they do custom designs. Ask people you know, or who have tattoos that you like, for recommendations.

Answer 4

I'd say word of mouth. Usually people with multiple tattoos have an artist they really prefer over others. Shop around, talk to people.

Answer 5

go to all the tattoo shops in town look at the artists porfolio of tats they have done ask about sterilization and if they can show you proof that their equipment is new and clean!!!

Answer 6

You should ask around and see which one other people like. Also call different ones and ask some questions about there pro ceders and the needles they use and how sanitary they are.

Answer 7

see who is licensed by your states board of health....many here in IN are and have to have the license in public view

Answer 8

one who practices good hygiene.