Whats the best way to prepare for a tattoo? I'm gettin' my first tattoo in four days and I want to know if theres any specific way to prepare.
2007-02-02 14:27:22 · 9 answers · asked by NONAME 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
Eat before you go. Brush your teeth or take some mints. Bad breath sucks, and depending on where the tattoo is being placed, you may be up close and personal with your artist for a while. But the fun starts when you get there. I love ambiance, so maybe it's me. The sounds, the smells, the silly little trinkets the artists have laying around, and of course, the pain. I could go on and on. These things are the best part of the expirence.
2007-02-02 18:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by B aka PE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-Eat well before hand. Your blood sugar drops while getting a tattoo, depending on the pain, and you don't want to pass out if it gets too low.
-No booze or painkillers. They can thin the blood, which is not good as is, but it also can make the ink bleed out more.
-If you are too nervous, take someone with you! Having someone there to talk to, just for distraction purposes is great. Also, having another perspective, especially one that knows you well, can help you be reasonable. Some people have this notion that they are getting a tattoo, that they have to be tough and not show anything. Thats why you might need a friend to smack you up the head, and tell the artist that a break is needed.
-With the above said, listen to your body. Make sure you are feeling alright that day. Nervousness is fine, and completely normal. Just if you like you are coming down with something, take care of that. The tattoo can wait.
-Prep any questions you need to ask the artist ahead of time. Helps with the nervousness, I've felt. Heck, type out a list if it. May seem silly, but it shows that you are serious, atleast to yourself, if not the artist.
-Make sure your clothing/shoes are appropiate. When a friend of mine got tattooed on her shoulder blade, we ended having to swap tops because she had a regular shirt on, when a tank like I was wearing was more appropiate.
-The night before or even the day of, do things that relax yet keeps you from dwelling too much on it. Play a video game, do yoga, listen to music. Whatever it is. Just go easy if it's weight lifting or something. Save your energy *points to the second hint*
I think that's it....everyone is different...this is all I can think of at the moment. Hope it helps, and have fun!
2007-02-02 22:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by Banshee Fay 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
i just got my first one last week. make sure to eat a good meal before you go. the stress and having your endorphines kick in actually uses up alot of energy...you want your blood sugar level to remain at a decent level. Try to relax...when getting it, I used the same method as when I had my daughter....breathe slow breaths and concentrate on one object. Try to get lots of sleep the night before. Best of luck and hope that u love your new ink!
2007-02-03 02:17:26 · answer #3 · answered by kristina807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are getting a tattoo
you should have already
talked to the artist. He
should have given you
all the info you need.
Just relax and enjoy the
experience. People always
focus on the negitive..pain.
Be different, focus on the
reason you are getting the
tattoo in the first place.
2007-02-02 23:43:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Tattoos aren't bad, there really isn't a way to prepare for them. They are more annoying than painful. I got my first tattoo on the bone of my ankle, which is one of the worst places. It just gets really annoying after a little while. Good luck though!
When you are done make sure that it doesn't get dry or flake up, it will ruin the color.
2007-02-02 22:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie D 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
not really, just be sure to eat a good meal before you go and bring a book or a person to occupy your time while you are there. i get bored if i don't have something to do and it hurts a lot more when you are just sitting there with your thoughts. good luck!
2007-02-02 22:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by somebody's a mom!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shave the area before you go...
That was the ONLY irritation I had from mine... razor burn from a dry razor before the tattoo was done.
2007-02-03 13:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by * 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
be ready for pain. also take a shower and scrub with a loofa or puff to get dead skin cells out of the way. and then moisturize.
2007-02-02 22:30:49 · answer #8 · answered by that girl 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
wear something warm and eat before you go. it's not as bad as your anticipating.
2007-02-02 22:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by pooh 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋