how can you know if the tatoo shop is clean they might lie to u.?

Answer 1

Most of the answers above are good (except I'm reasonably certain there isn't any specific, direct regulation of shops by the Dept of Health).

Lying to you, however, is if you just talk to them. I'd assume you'd walk a bit through the work area and see for yourself.

To add, though, any shop that cares will keep throwing examples and proof at you until you can *only* say "I don't trust you". Sure, they might get a little annoyed if you're there everyday watching them tattoo, especially if you get in their way. However, you'll have to come to a time when you'll have to either admit everything is good or believe - somehow - that you're missing some crucial detail that you can't pin down. You can only look for that lost earring under the lamp post for so long before you'll have to admit you lost it in the dark some distance away.

Answer 2

There are a multitude of places you can actually check before you even step foot in a shop. visit : http://www.nationaltattooassociation.com/
http://www.safe-tattoos.com/
If you do plan on just venturing into a shop? Look for the following:
If your state requires creditation-then check for it. It could include: health and saftey (first aid and CPR), Hazmat and disposal credits, communicable disease control credits, cross contamination credits and other safety material credits.
Ask what chemicals they use.
Ask what metals they use.
Look at their set up-does it look sterile? Is it dust and smoke free? Is ot odor free? What types of floors do they have(carpet holds bacteria)?
Is it non-cluttered?
Are they personable-or do they make you feel like your are a burden?

Establishments should meet a criteria that is healthy, clean, sanitary and able to meet your needs physically and personally. Ask to see credits and references via pictures-talk about concerns, health issues and medical issues-OPENLY.

If you do not feel comfortable-walk away.

Ask how they clean their metal materials. Gas and Autoclaving is the most common practice. Do not be afraid to peek in and make sure. A tattoo artist should respect a customer that is worried, concerned and interested in their ability to keep you happy.

Avoid ALL shops that: can offer no info above-are not licensed, if need be, allow smoking in a shop, have been known to tattoo drunk or persons on drugs, are known for "other" activities besides that of tattooing and piercings.

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Answer 3

You'll know by doing your research and asking a lot of questions. Ask to see their autoclave certificate. Ask them if their needles and tubes are disposable. Watch them do a tattoo. Watch how they set up for a tattoo. Are they using the same ink that they used on someone else? Or do they put it in little disposable caps? Are they putting on their gloves and touching things that aren't sanitized and then touching you? Those are only some of the things that I would look for. If the shop looks like a dive, it's probably a dive.

Answer 4

Look around yourself. If you ask to see the 'tools' and they are loose in a drawer or something like that I would walk right out. Most of the time they are in steril envelopes or packages like at the dentist. The ink should be used only once too. Make sure that all unused ink is thrown away after each customer.

Answer 5

generally now a days tattoo shops are very clean, because of liability reasons. make sure you do some research on the shop, and maybe talk to someone who has recieved a tattoo from the shop. also...its important that you watch the artist prepare the tattoo gun. meaning he or she opens the needle from a new package and cleans the gun before using it on you.

Answer 6

Go in and look around. Ask lots of questions. Make sure they use sterilized guns and new needles. Also make sure the artist changes his gloves if he touches anything not pertaining to you or your tattoo, such as answering his phone etc. Make sure they have the health Department certificates in plain view as well.

Answer 7

The local board of health may have some info, call them.
When you go into the parlor to look around they should have their Board of Health inspections posted.

Answer 8

Lie to you about what?
Panda: "Excuse me, I might want to get tattooed here. Are you clean?"
Tattooer: "Yup"
Panda:"Hmm, I don't know if I believe you"
Tattoo: "Well, look. here's this sterilze thingy, and this and this and this...."
Panda:" Hmm, I still don't know if I believe you. How do I know you're not lieing?"
Real, Old School Tattooer: "Then take your chances or get the F* out"

Answer 9

A good tattoo artist will show you the enclaver (sterilizer of tools) and insert a brand new needle with you sitting there. They are also regulated by Health Department..........If they don't have an enclave machine or new needles............STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!