How many of u see the tattooist change / put the needle in front u b4 they start to tattoo u?

Answer 1

I see it everytime,
I DO it everytime.

Nothing's worse than opening new needles, and the customer not seeing it, so they tell people and have the assumption I did not have a new needle. It is always prudent to keep people aware of how clean and sterile you are making the procedure. It gives them reassurance, and that's what they need, they need a safe, sanitary tattoo, and a peace of mind. (Because most of them are nervous as soon as they come in the shop)

To people who are unsure, ALWAYS make sure that your artist is clean and uses sterile equiptment, and always has new, factory sealed needles. It is not rude at all to ask. It is your right to.

Answer 2

First of all after every tattoo that is done the needles should be removed and the machine cleaned. At NO TIME should an artist be removing an old/used needle casing prior to tattooing you. (Get up & leave if this happens to you.) Every artist knows that once you complete a tat you disasssemble, throw out your used equipment and never install new needles and casing until the next customer is ready and you know exactly what he or she wants and where they want it.
Absolutely everytime I have had my tattoos done, my artist has installed the new needle cartridge and the guides from the sterile wrap.

Answer 3

I'm sorry, but I'm not sure where or what kind of information you're getting. A tattoo needle that hooks up to the armature bar of a tattoo machine? Medical supply houses don't carry them. Only tattoo supply houses do. Was he using professional equipment, in a licensed tattoo studio? Just wondering about his need to explain. Aids dies within a few seconds of hitting air. Hepatitis C, however, can spring back to life within thirty six hours dry. That is the real danger. And we wear gloves to protect ourselves, more so than the other way around. We've all stuck ourselves at least once. But there are more factors than I have time to list, that can contribute to bloodborne pathogens. In a studio that's up to code, you have little chance of getting anything but a tattoo. STD's, I'm not sure why you're worried about. Take care.

Answer 4

Miss Murder is 110% correct (she is what I consider an excellent tattoo artist)

The same thing goes for piercings as well. I show everyone that what I am using is new and clean and sterile. I open the packaging in front of them and make sure they know everything is clean. I change my gloves ALL the time just because I don't take chances and I'm a professional with what I do which is my passion. All good tattoo artists and piercers make a point to reassure you that everything is safe and clean because you are nervous enough as is.

Answer 5

I have seen the tattoo artist take the needle from the package each time i have had a tattoo done. They always made a point to open in front of me, and explain their policies on cleanliness.

Any professional tattoo artist / shop should do this.

Answer 6

I've been going to the same guy for a little over 6 years (many, many hours of work) and he shows me the new needle every time. He points it out to make sure I'm looking. Then when he's done he makes sure I watch him break the needles and put them in the sharps bin. every time.
He doesn't have to show me, but he does. And I apreciate it.

Answer 7

every time and that is why I have the following tatts, plus I love the noise of the gun.

I have the sun & the money going around my belly button.
I have a bunch of grapes on my upper left arm.
I have a purple lotus flower on my lower back.
I have a purple heart on my right bum cheek.
I have purple flowers on the top of my left foot.
I have a tribel lizard on side of my outer left heal.
I have a a face in a flower/sun on my left shoulder blade.
I have a celtic knot on my right shoulder blade with a name under it which I had done before I married my ex husband and I am going to have it covered up once my friends wrist get better as he has just had an operation on his arm.
I am not sure what to have done, I would like a large Bettie Paige on my back and strawberries entwined in to a trible marking on my upper thigh.
I had my first tattoo at the age of 24.
I designed my own, so they are all one offs.

Answer 8

You should always see them open new needles. Don't be scared to ask them to open new ones if you did not see them open the first package. They wont be offended at all. They understand that it is your health at risk, and they wont mind.. If you dont see new needles, get the f**k outta there. Better safe than sorry!!

Answer 9

My tattoo artist always opens the new needle in front of me. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Answer 10

Every time I go & I been going to tattoo studio for tattoos for 30 yrs.