{"id":41665,"date":"2018-12-06T12:20:26","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T11:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/?p=41665"},"modified":"2023-03-28T09:48:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T07:48:38","slug":"first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/tattoo\/first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"First Tattoo Guide: Prep for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As surprising as it may sound, getting a tattoo has a lot in common with getting married. You\u2019re excited, nervous, you\u2019ve hopefully put a lot of thought into it, and you\u2019re doing something that is meant to last forever. When it comes to big moments like these, you\u2019re going to be overwhelmed with emotions. As with planning a wedding, if you\u2019re thinking about getting your first tattoo, you should know\u00a0as much about tattoo preparation as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article may be just what you were looking for. This is essentially a first tattoo guide, containing everything you need to know about getting inked. We\u2019ll tell you what to do before visiting the tattoo parlor, what to expect once you\u2019re there, and how to take proper care of your new ink once you\u2019ve got it. Your tattoo artist should give you tips too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nervous about where to get your next tattoo? See reviews, photos, and more from tons of parlors near you on Booksy.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdl.booksy.com\/BfmJ9EVgcpb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/28094539\/tattoo2-1.jpg\" alt=\"where to get your next tattoo\" class=\"wp-image-41666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/28094539\/tattoo2-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/28094539\/tattoo2-1-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/tattoo\/first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners\/#before-getting-your-tattoo\" >Before Getting Your Tattoo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/tattoo\/first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners\/#think-it-through\" >Think It Through<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/tattoo\/first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners\/#get-laser-hair-removal-first\" >Get Laser Hair Removal First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/tattoo\/first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners\/#research\" >Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/tattoo\/first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners\/#a-high-quality-tattoo-will-cost-you\" >A High-Quality Tattoo Will Cost You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/tattoo\/first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners\/#physically-preparing\" >Physically Preparing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/tattoo\/first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners\/#at-the-tattoo-parlor\" >At the Tattoo Parlor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.booksy.com\/us\/tattoo\/first-tattoo-guide-prep-for-beginners\/#proper-aftercare\" >Proper Aftercare<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"before-getting-your-tattoo\"><\/span>Before Getting Your Tattoo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"think-it-through\"><\/span><strong>Think It Through<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is probably the most important step considering it will be on your body forever! You don\u2019t want to have a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CO9ysLspb4Q\">no ragrets<\/a>\u201d situation on your hands. Make sure it\u2019s something you want on your body forever, whether you\u2019ve been thinking about a specific style or design for a while, or it\u2019s a fresh idea you liked from Pinterest. Sleep on it, preferably more than once, to make sure it\u2019s exactly what you want. Getting your first tattoo is not the time for hasty decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"get-laser-hair-removal-first\"><\/span><strong>Get Laser Hair Removal First<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have been seriously contemplating getting laser hair removal on an area you want a tattoo, then hit the pause button. The lasers used in laser hair removal can damage natural skin pigment and tattoos. That means, that before you sit down in the chair to get your ink, you need to have your laser hair removal sessions done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/blog\/us\/5-laser-hair-removal-types-decoded\/\">Laser hair removal<\/a>&nbsp;usually takes several sessions to complete. So think ahead and book your consultations now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdl.booksy.com\/BfmJ9EVgcpb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"research\"><\/span><strong>Research<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research, research, and again\u2013research! Don\u2019t go to a tattoo artist with a broad idea of what you want and then expect them to read your mind. This can truly end in disaster if their vision of what you want doesn\u2019t sync with yours. Before walking into the tattoo parlor, spend some time scouring Google reviews, asking tatted friends who live in the area for a referral, and finding inspiration photos on Pinterest or Instagram to find a few designs that you can show your artist. All of these things will lessen your margin of disappointment!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-high-quality-tattoo-will-cost-you\"><\/span><strong>A High-Quality Tattoo Will Cost You<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those who ink are called tattoo&nbsp;<em>artists<\/em>&nbsp;for a reason. Using a needle to paint on someone\u2019s skin, with a steady hand we might add, and make it look beautiful is something extraordinary. As a part of your tattoo prep, check up on prices at the tattoo parlors you\u2019re interested in, as well as the artists you\u2019re interested in. Some may cost more than others depending on experience. It\u2019s common for tattoo parlors to advertise a minimum price to protect their time and daily income. If you\u2019re wanting something very small and fine, it could take the artist 5-10 minutes to do the work, but you\u2019ll likely be charged the minimum, which, depending on the parlor, could be anywhere from $60 \u2013 $120.This is not a vintage market, so bargaining for a lower price is close to an insult for these artists.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/28094638\/tattoo3-1.jpg\" alt=\"A High-Quality Tattoo\" class=\"wp-image-41671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/28094638\/tattoo3-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/28094638\/tattoo3-1-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"physically-preparing\"><\/span>Physically Preparing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon arrival, your tattoo artist will prep your skin and sanitize the area, but moisturizing for about a week ahead of time wouldn\u2019t hurt.&nbsp; Minimize your consumption of things that thin your blood, like alcohol, painkillers, and caffeine about 48 hours before getting inked. Thin blood means more bleeding at the time of getting your tattoo, which could affect visibility for the artist. Lastly, don\u2019t go to the tattoo parlor with an empty stomach. Your body will need energy and strength, especially if your tattoo will be bigger in size or in a more sensitive body area. Think of your body going through an experience like blood donation\u2014bring snacks to keep your body stabilized!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feel like you\u2019re missing something? Find everything you need to know about your next tattoo visit on Booksy.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdl.booksy.com\/BfmJ9EVgcpb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"at-the-tattoo-parlor\"><\/span>At the Tattoo Parlor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proper research about the tattoo parlor is something that should be done prior to your appointment. Once you get there, if you can cut through the nerves and excitement, make note of the following things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the artist wearing gloves?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are the tools continually being sterilized between customers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are the needles new and unpacked from sterile packaging in front of you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When beginning the work, the artist will dip the needle into ink and then turn on the motor. That motor will move the needles and allow the artist to apply the ink under your skin. We won\u2019t lie to you, it\u2019s not the&nbsp;<em>most<\/em>&nbsp;pleasant experience you\u2019ll go through in your life. The feeling of getting a tattoo is often compared to tiny pinching of the skin, quickly and continually. Don\u2019t be afraid to tell them if you need a quick break.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/28094729\/tattoo1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tattoo Parlor\" class=\"wp-image-41676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/28094729\/tattoo1-1.jpg 650w, https:\/\/bks-blog-prd-wp-new-blog.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/28094729\/tattoo1-1-300x185.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"proper-aftercare\"><\/span>Proper Aftercare<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your artist doesn\u2019t provide you with a takeaway or a one-sheeter for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/booksy.com\/blog\/us\/tattoo-care-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to take care of your tattoo<\/a>&nbsp;once you leave the parlor, ask them for the best resources.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To clean your tattoo, use lukewarm water and a mild liquid soap or antibacterial gel \u2014 most soap that you wash your hands with will work just fine. To dry off the washed wound, touch it delicately with a paper towel so that it absorbs water. Wash the skin area 2 or 3 times a day. Contrary to belief, Vaseline can cause infection by trapping moisture and bacteria in. Opt for light ointments with vitamin A instead. Ask your artist what they prefer for their own tattoos. Avoid submerging your newly tattooed area in a pool or bath during the healing process, about 3 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope our tattoo guide put you at least a little bit at ease! If you\u2019re not sure where to start, let Booksy help you out. Find locations, services, reviews and more on the Booksy app and book your appointment today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Booking your next tattoo just got a whole lot easier. Find tons of 5-star parlors near you on Booksy.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cdl.booksy.com\/BfmJ9EVgcpb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As surprising as it may sound, getting a tattoo has a lot in common with getting&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":41681,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":"","_ppma_block_editor_authors":""},"categories":[177],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[193],"class_list":["post-41665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tattoo"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>First Tattoo Guide: Prep for Beginners - Booksy.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Approaching for your first tattoo appointment is exciting, although it does come with some prep on your end. 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