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Frequently
Asked Questions
Does
it hurt?
Does it hurt? Yes. Tattoos
hurt. Stubbing your toe hurts, getting your eyebrows waxed hurts. Does a
tattoo hurt that badly? No. Tattoos are more irritating than anything
else. I have had people compare the feeling of a tattoo to a bee sting
or a scratch, some have even said that it tickles. A tattoo does NOT
feel like a shot. The needle is going up and down so fast that it does
not feel like a needle. Tattoos only start to hurt if you get a very
large tattoo. Anything that is small and only takes an hour or so is
going to be something that you can bear. It is always a good idea to
break a tattoo that is going to take a fair amount of time into a few
parts. Often times you can get the outline and then go back when the
outline is healed to get the color. You do not have to do this, but for
any tattoo that is going to take more than three hours, it is a good
idea.
If you are worried about the
pain, you can take a few non-blood thinning pain relievers. Do not get
drunk. Alcohol does nothing for pain and it makes you much more likely
to make bad decisions and get sick. There is not a tattoo artist in the
world who likes to clean up vomit. Do not drink. Likewise, other illegal
substances do not do a whole lot for your pain either. Some of them
actually make it worse by increasing your sensitivity, making the tattoo
seem like it is taking much longer than it actually is, or making you
more likely to get light headed. Stay sober.
If you are a female, it is a
good idea not to go during “that time of the month”. You are much
more sensitive to pain then that at any other time. Going when you are
sick is not a good idea either. Your body is already dealing with
whatever illness you have and making it deal with a tattoo can be too
much for it. Eat an hour or so before the tattoo. Having low blood sugar
makes it more likely to become light headed.
Is
It Safe ?
In
today's day and age the most ask question in a tattoo parlor is "Is
it Safe?" The Answer - "YES". Professional Tattoo Artists
take pride in not only their work, but also the safety of their
customers and their own personal safety.
How
long does a tattoo take to heal?
This depends on where you are
getting the tattoo, who does the tattoo and how you take care of it.
Tattoos that are on the lower part of your body will take longer to heal
(they also tend to swell more.) Unfortunately, some tattooists are a
little more “heavy handed” than others, which means that they tend
to upset the skin in the area of the tattoo more. This causes the tattoo
to take a little longer to heal. Tattoos that are constantly picked at
while they are healing will take FOREVER to heal. Not only that, they
will look spotty and inconsistent when they do. When the tattoo starts
to develop a scab, you should leave the tattoo alone unless you are
washing it or using whatever ointment the tattooist told you to put on
it. Those scabs that you develop need to fall off when they want to come
off, and not before. Picking at a healing tattoo is about the worst
thing that you can do to it.
How
can I tell if the needles are sterile?
It is not enough to have a
new needle; it also needs to be sterile. An autoclave is the only way to
properly sterilize anything. NOTHING ELSE works. An autoclave uses a
combination of steam and pressure to kill any sort of germ or virus that
may be present. When an artist puts something into the autoclave each
item sterilized should be in its own sterilization bag. Each
sterilization bag will have an indicator strip on it. Different
companies use different colors, but if you are curious about it, you
should ask the artist to show you a bag that has not been sterilized so
that you can see the color change of the indicator strip. Some change
from yellow to pink or from blue to brown. That indicator will show you
that the bag has been through a sterilization process.
Can
I get the outline and the color on the same day?
A common misconception about
tattoos is that you cannot get the outline and the color the same day.
You can. The only time that I recommend that people get the outline one
day and the color after the outline has healed is when the tattoo will
take more than three hours or when the client does not have enough money
to get the whole tattoo that they really want. A lot of tattooists will
do the outline for half of the price of the total tattoo, so that is an
option if you find something that you want that you can’t quite
afford. Other than that, there is no reason you cannot get the outline
and the color on the same day.
Why
should I eat before I get a tattoo?
A tattoo puts a stress on
your body. The process of the tattoo is something that causes your body
to release endorphins (your body’s natural painkillers). Too many of
these endorphins released into your body while you have low blood sugar
(i.e. when you have not eaten in a while) will cause you to pass out.
Yes, really. People who pass out when getting a tattoo are not passing
out from the pain; they are passing out because their body just “shuts
down” on them. Most people who pass out say that the tattoo was really
not hurting that much.
In addition to eating before
the tattoo, it is important to breathe when you are getting the tattoo.
Sometimes people unconsciously hold their breath. For those who are
interested, the entire time I have been tattooing. Women handle endorphins better because
their bodies are better suited to dealing with long term pain (i.e.
childbirth)
What
about the Colors?
The
colors are also made for single service. How does that work? The inks
are poured into a small cap. This cap is used only for your tattoo and
then disposed of after the tattoo is finished. Once again as soon as you
sit in the tattoo chair you will then see the artist pour the ink into a
fresh new cap, and at the end of the tattoo you will see the artist
dispose of it.
I
have dark skin, what colors can I get?
It, of course, depends on how
dark your skin is. People who are very dark are best off getting black
tattoos. Any color that you get will, of course, show up to a point, but
will not be bright. You will have to get much closer to the actual
tattoo to see the color at all. Some colors will just disappear. When
the tattoo heals, your skin grows over the top of the tattoo, and you
have to look through that layer of skin to see the tattoo. That layer of
skin has color in it, and affects the color of your tattoo. The lighter
your skin is, the more colors you can use. I have even seen people with
very light skin get many bright colors that look like they have faded
when they get a tan.
Why
can’t I go drunk?
Being drunk does not help the
pain of a tattoo, and in fact can make it worse. Most tattoo artists
will not tattoo you if you are drunk for many reasons. First, you do not
make good rational decisions when you have been drinking. A tattoo
artist with a conscience will not want to tattoo something on you that
you may regret. You will have a much harder time holding still when you
have been drinking, and holding still is very important. It is hard to
do a good tattoo on a moving target. You also have a far greater
likelihood of throwing up. No one wants to clean up puke. To top it off,
people who are drunk are obnoxious. Go sober, it really is not that bad.
The funny thing is the toughest looking guys who
you would think could handle anything are generally the ones who drink
to avoid the pain.
Can
I smoke while I get my tattoo?
NO, we do not allow smoking in the tattoo shop
so that we may keep a cleaner and more sanitary shop. During
medium and larger tattoos you will usually be offered a short break, so
feel free to step outside and have a smoke if you like.
Do
we need an appointment?
Appointments are not always necessary but
recommended especially during the weekend. We DO NOT take
appointments over the phone, only in person with a $20 deposit.
The reason for this is we need to see what is going to be tattooed so
that we may determine the proper amount of time to allow for the
appointment and the $20 deposit helps to insure that you will come back
for your appointment and not waste our valuable time. If you do
not show up for your appointment and do not call in advance to cancel
you will loose your deposit.
You also need a appointment for custom work. This way the artist
has time to really do a good job on the drawing for your tattoo. No
matter how good the artist you will get a better job if you allow the
artist time.
Does
a tattoo hurt after it is done?
A tattoo is painful while you are
getting it, and it may be a little sore after it is done, but a tattoo
really does not hurt any more than a rugburn or sunburn would. The
tattoo will hurt a little if someone bumps it, it might feel a little
warm, but it is not going to be very painful.
Can
I get a tattoo without the dark outline around it?
Some tattoo artists are very
reluctant to do a tattoo that does not have an outline around it. While
it is true that colors or colored lines will tend to spread more over
time than black lines will, this should not prevent you from getting a
tattoo without the black outlines if that is what you really want. Color
lines will spread more than black lines because all tattoo colors are
pigments. What that means is that the colors are little tiny particles
suspended in a clear liquid. Black is an ink, which means that the
entire liquid is colored. If you get an all color tattoo, you need to be
especially careful not to expose it to the sun.
My friend said that they
would give me a tattoo out of their house. It is cheap. Why shouldn’t
I do it?
Good tattoos are not cheap, and
cheap tattoos are not good. Not only that, but someone who is working
out of their home probably does not have an autoclave. An autoclave is
the only thing that will effectively sterilize the non-disposable
instruments that are used in tattooing. Even if the
artist is using a new needle (and even a new needle needs to be
sterilized) if the tube is not clean, you could still catch something
from your tattoo.
Tattoos are cosmetic items.
They are not essential to health or well being, and it is silly to take
unnecessary risks to get them. I have only known a very few artists that
work out of their house because they want to. They do exist, and the few
that I do know are very good, however, this is the exception as opposed
to the rule. You have to ask yourself why the artist is working out of
their house. In many cases, it is because they were not good enough to
be hired at a shop. That is not someone that you want to have tattooing
you. I cover or fix up tattoos that people got out of someone’s house
at least once a week.
I
don’t want to get something that is on the walls of a tattoo shop,
what can I do?
Most tattoo artists will be
more than happy to do something that you have designed or found. It is a
nice break from doing all of the flash that is on the walls. Finding
your own design is also better for you, because you are getting a tattoo
that is more personal and unique. I always tell people that ideas for
tattoos are everywhere. I have tattooed designs that are engraved on the
bottom of plates, floor mats from cars, stuff off of tee shirts, things
from the Internet, band fliers, necklaces, rings, photos of places and
people, CD jackets, pictures out of magazines. You name it. Most tattoo
artists will also draw a tattoo for you without any type of picture from
you, usually at no extra charge. If you want something like this, it is
a good idea to try to find something that is similar to what you are
thinking about so that the artist has a better idea of what you are
looking for. If you can’t, sketch something. Every time I tell people
to draw something, they tell me that they cannot draw. Find a friend who
can, but even if you think you cannot draw, any type of drawing that you
give the artist will help. It is really hard to read peoples’ minds,
and I would take a bad drawing that at least gave me some idea of what
the person is looking for, over trying to figure out what they want by
drawing a hundred different ideas out, any day.
Understand that if you want
your own tattoo, or if you want a tattoo artist to draw something, you
may not be able to get the tattoo that day. Often times the tattoo
artist will work on the design when they are not busy tattooing, or when
they go home. Sometimes the artist needs to look at reference material
that they may not have at the shop.
Can
we bring in our own design?
Of course you can bring in any type of design you like such as
your own drawing, something from a book, t-shirt, off the internet, etc.
We can also custom design something for you based on you ideas or
reference material. There is a $20.00 deposit for
this work.
I
am pregnant; can I get a tattoo?
Some tattoo artists will tell
you that you can, and some will tell you that you cannot. At my shop, we
have a policy to not tattoo women that are pregnant. It probably is
safe, but there is no reason to take any chances. Getting a tattoo puts
stress on your body, stress that you can do without if you are pregnant.
You are not even supposed to take aspirin or drink caffeine while you
are pregnant. Women have had miscarriages for seemingly no reason. There
is no reason to take a risk and put something foreign in your body.
What
is a sterile chain of events and why is it important?
The term sterile chain of
events means that when a tattoo is being done, care must be taken to
ensure that everything that is touched during the tattoo process is
either disposable, autocalveable, or covered with something that is
thrown away after the tattoo is done. Anything that a tattoo artist
touches during the course of a tattoo is potentially contaminated. This
includes light switches, telephones, power supplies, cords, and chairs.
The tattoo artist must either put on a new pair of gloves before
touching anything that is not covered, or have that item covered with
some sort of plastic. If a tattoo artist does not do this, you may be
able to catch something from whoever was getting a tattoo before you.
Look at it this way,
1)
tattoo artist does tattoo
2)
person getting tattoo has hepatitis
3)
tattoo artist has hepatitis virus on his gloves
4)
tattoo artist answers phone that is not covered
5)
you come in to get a tattoo
6)
tattoo artist uses new gloves, inks, needles, etc., but answers
the telephone while tattooing you.
7)
Tattoo artist’s gloves have hepatitis virus on them again, and
now you may get it in your
bloodstream.
This is called
cross-contamination. This is something that tattoo artists who are
working out of their house may not know about. This is something that
tattoo artists working in shops may not be aware of. A sterile chain of
events means that care is taken NOT to cross contaminate anything, to
ensure that each and every thing that is in the work area stays clean
and uncontaminated.
How
should I find an artist?
Finding a good tattoo artist
is something that takes a little bit of research and time. I always
recommend that people start by looking at tattoos that you see around
town. If you see some tattoos that you like, ask the person where they
got it and WHO did it. Sometimes a good artist will be working with
people who are not as good, or that have a different style that what you
are looking for. If you find an artist that you like just from asking
around, great. If not, you have to do a little more research. It is good
to go to EVERY shop in the town that you are in and look at several
things. When you walk in the shop, does it seem like it is clean? Is it
well lit? Does it smell good? Do you feel comfortable in the shop? I
strongly believe in first impressions when it comes to tattoo shops. If
you are not comfortable there, there is probably a reason. Look
somewhere else.
After you have gotten a feel
for the shop itself, ask to see the portfolios of the people that work
there. Each artist should have a portfolio of photographs of tattoos
that they have done. Really look at the tattoos in the pictures. You do
not have to like what the tattoo is; you have to like how it looks. Are
the lines straight and even? Is the color bright or patchy? Do the
tattoos look like they are placed well? Do not just go for whoever has
the most pictures in their photo album, some good tattoo artists are
really picky about what goes into their photo album and will only put a
few very nice tattoos in it. Some tattoo artists continually have their
photos stolen, and may not want to have a lot of photos. Not only do
they only want to show their best work, but they may be afraid that
someone will steal their pictures. (I know it sounds silly, but I have
probably had about 20 pictures stolen over the course of my tattooing
career). Look for an artist that has a style that you like. If you want
something that has a large amount of bright colors, do not get tattooed
by someone that only has black and gray work in their photo album. Some
tattoo artists have specialties and although they are very good at what
they do, they cannot do other styles as well.
When you see some pictures
that you like, talk to the artist. Ask them all questions that you have
about the tattoo that you want, their sterilization procedures, and
price. Ask to see the autoclave. It must be a autoclave and not one of
those dry heat "pizza ovens" only a autoclave will kill the germs. If the shop does not have an autoclave,
leave. Do not get tattooed there, there will be too much of a risk of
catching something from getting the tattoo. If the artist is busy and
does not offer to set up a time to talk to you more, or if the artist is
short with you, I wouldn’t suggest getting a tattoo from them. All of
the questions that you have are legitimate concerns that you have the
RIGHT to ask. You do not need an attitude from someone when you are just
trying to protect yourself.
When you go in to get the
tattoo, make sure that everything that the tattoo artist touches during
the tattooing process is either disposable or covered. If a tattoo
artist touches something during the course of the tattoo without
covering the item (i.e. the phone, a lamp, spray bottles etc.) there is
a chance of cross contamination, in other words, you could catch
anything that the last person the artist tattooed has. Make sure that
the needle that the artist uses is in its own sterilization pouch. There
are many different brands of pouches, and a lot of these look different,
but they all have a spot on them called an indicator strip. This is an
area of the sterilization pouch that will change color when it is
sterilized. Some change from yellow to pink some from blue to brown. Ask
to see the pouch that the needle is in, and then ask to see a pouch that
has not been through the autoclave. The indicator strips should be a
different color. I show everyone that I tattoo this and explain to him
or her what I have just explained to you so that they know. A tattoo
artist should be willing to do this for you. Again, it is a legitimate
concern. If the needle is not in a pouch, if the artist is just pulling
it from a drawer or something, do not get the tattoo. There is no 100
percent way to be sure that the artist is using new sterilized needles
on you, but this is the way to be the most sure. If the artist tells you
that the needle is new and therefore does not need to be sterilized,
again, you do not want to get the tattoo from that artist. A new needle
is not sterile. Plain and simple. You do not want a non-sterilized
object going into your skin. The artist should be wearing gloves when
they set up their machine. Are their hands sterile? Probably not. I know
maybe this sounds like overkill, but it is better safe than sorry.
I
am thinking about getting a tattoo in a private area, what should I do?
Most tattoo shops will
provide in some way for your privacy. Check out what provisions they
make for people who want tattoos in a private area. Females could always
go to a female tattoo artist, if you are concerned about being exposed
in front of a member of the opposite sex. Some tattoo artists may be
willing to set the tattoo up for a time when the shop is not actually
open, to further provide for your privacy. No provisions made for your
privacy will help if you do not dress appropriately for the tattoo. If
you want a tattoo on your lower back, it is probably not a good idea to
wear a dress. Think about the area that you want tattooed, and then try
to wear something that can be moved to the side easily. Do not let a
tattoo artist make you get undressed more than you feel comfortable
with. There is really no reason that you should have to remove more
clothing than the actual area of the tattoo. In other words, if you want
a tattoo on your upper thigh, you should not have to sit around in
nothing but your underwear.
How
old do you have to be to get a tattoo?
The laws about the minimum
age for getting a tattoo vary from state to state. To answer this
question, you would need to call a tattoo artist in your area for an
accurate answer. I will not tattoo anyone under the age of eighteen for
several reasons. A tattoo lasts forever, most people my age do not have
a very good concept of forever. A person who is under 18 is not able to
make decisions that could potentially affect all aspects of their life.
Because they are so permanent, there really is no rush. Some people that
are under 18 have not finished growing which could affect how the tattoo
is placed later on (think about how birthmarks will migrate while a
child is growing).
If you are under age, you may
be able to find a shop that will tattoo you with parent’s permission,
however, these are usually not the shops that you would want to go to.
It takes ethics to not tattoo someone under the age of 18, just like it
takes ethics to not do a bad tattoo, to not over charge someone, to not
use dirty equipment, and to touch up a tattoo later if it has problems.
If someone has a lack of ethics in one area, what is to say that they
don’t have a lack of ethics in all areas? My advice, wait until you
are 18.
My
underage child wants to get a tattoo, what should I do?
This is sort of a moral
dilemma that I have been facing for years. Tattoos are THE MOST
permanent thing that you can do to yourself. I do not think that people
under the age of eighteen should be getting tattoos. Not only does the
tattoo last forever, but it also has social implications that people who
are young just do not think about. With all of that being said, I would
much rather tattoo someone who is under the age of eighteen than to have
them go somewhere were the sterilization procedures are such that they
could catch something. I would rather tattoo them than to have them sit
at home with a needle and ink giving themselves a tattoo that they are
probably going to regret in the future. With all of that being said, I
still will not tattoo people under the age of eighteen. It is illegal in
Georgia, and I could go to jail, or be fined. It is not worth it to me.
I have actually had parents call me asking to tattoo children as young
as twelve. It is somewhat sad.
Whatever you do, do not tell
your child that tattoos are disgusting, or that only certain types of
people get tattoos. That message just doesn’t work anymore, too many
well known stars that teenagers look up to have tattoos, and any kind of
discouragement along those lines will likely make the child more
interested in getting a tattoo.
Do
people have allergic reactions to the ink?
Yes, people do, but it is rather rare. An
allergic reaction will make the tattoo look like it is still healing.
The skin may be flaky, the area may be raised, and the color will look
off. Often times, the area will be very itchy. It is impossible to tell
if someone will have an allergic reaction to the ink before you start
the tattoo without doing some sort of patch test. This could include
rubbing some of the ink on your skin (any signs of sensitivity above the
surface of your skin would surely indicate a problem if it were tattooed
under your skin). You could also have a small dot of the colors that you
want tattooed in an inconspicuous area. I would not really recommend
doing this unless you have many allergies, or you are very concerned.
Only one people that I have tattooed has reported any kind of allergic reaction. Black seems
to be the safest color, I have never heard of a reaction from that,
while it seems like red gives people the most problems. Of course, there
are huge amounts of ink manufactures, and you may have problems with a
color from one company and no problems with the same color from another
company. Most of the time, even with allergic reactions, the area that
is reacting will heal up and be pretty normal over time though it may
take quite a while.
Can
you get a tattoo over a scar or a stretch mark?
Yes, you can. There are a few
things that you need to consider. Tattooing over a scar or a stretch
mark may help to hide it, but it is not going to change the texture of
the skin. Deeply indented scars or stretch marks are still going to be
deeply indented. A scar really needs to be more than a year old to
tattoo over it. Scars take a long time to finish healing, and if you
tattoo over a scar too soon, it could be rather painful, and the scar
could continue to change after you have tattooed over it, marring your
new tattoo.
It is also rather difficult
to tattoo over scars, so you would want to see someone who has some
experience in doing it. You also really want to listen to that tattoo
artist’s advice about what type of design would work over a scar. If
you go with a tattoo that is too small, or one solid color, you are
probably not going to get the effect that you want. Tattoos over scars
may be more likely to need a touch up, so keep that in mind also. This
is the type of tattoo where you would want to go to several tattoo
artists to get different options, and a tattoo where you would want to
take some time to come up with a design. In other words, do not go into
a shop during their busiest time and expect to get it done right then
and there.
Can
you cover up old tattoos?
Yes, we can cover up unwanted tattoos with new
ones. Keep in mind that you are very limited in what will actually cover
existing tattoos as you cannot put lighter colors over darker colors
without the old design showing through. The new tattoo will most
times be a bit larger than the old one and usually darker in order to
fully hide the unwanted tattoo. An easier and less expensive
alterative to covering one up is to redo the old design. We can
rework your old tattoos and make them look like new and in most cases
better than the day you got it the first time. If you have a
tattoo that you would like covered or reworked please stop in for a
consultation and we would be happy to help you.
I
am going on vacation and I want to get a tattoo, is this a good idea?
Many people get tattoos while
they are on vacation. Some people cannot be tattooed in the state or
area that they live in because it is not legal. Some people just want to
commemorate their trip, and some people travel specifically to get a
tattoo, because a tattoo artist that they really like and admire lives
somewhere they do not. Getting a tattoo on vacation is fine as long as
you keep a few things in mind.
1) It is a bad idea to expose
your tattoo to a lot of sun right after you get it. This can lead to the
tattoo being lighter than it normally would be. It is also a bad idea to
go swimming with a new tattoo as soaking the tattoo makes the scab come
off too soon, and most water is not clean enough for a new tattoo.
Therefore, unless you are willing to sit on the beach with some type of
covering over your tattoo, and not go into the water, getting a tattoo
in a beach location (i.e. spring break) is a bad idea. A lot of tattoos
that I have seen people get when they are on spring break look really
bad when they are healed because it was just too tempting to go into the
water or lay in the sun.
2) Solid black tattoos that
are larger than the size of a quarter usually need touch ups. If you
cannot go back to the tattoo artist that did the tattoo, you will have
to pay for a touch up once you get back. Very few tattoos that are
tribal and large heal up without at least one little light spot. Any
tattoo may need a touch up. If you are worried about the extra expense
of a touch up in the future, make sure that you get a tattoo somewhere
where you know you are going to go back at some point, or skip the
tattoo.
3) Locals know where to go.
Artists that can not take the time to do a nice tattoo often staff
tourist tattoo shops. Often the prices are much higher at these places
than they are at a normal tattoo shop. When you go somewhere ask some
people that you see around town where they got their tattoos, I’ll bet
it was not at that very first shop that you saw.
What
forms of payment do you take?
We accept Cash, Visa, Master Card, Discover,
American Express and check cards.
How
much do tattoos cost?
Tattoos start at $40 and go up. DO NOT
call us to ask for a price quote as we cannot give one without seeing
the actual design in person. The cost of a tattoo is determined by
size, detail, color, placement on the body, and the work and time
involved in doing the tattoo. We do the highest quality tattoos at
very reasonable prices so please do not try to haggle price. This
is not a flea market!!! If you are looking for bargain basement
prices, go to you local basement scratcher and don't waste our time.
Good work is not cheap and cheap work is not good.
Do
you do touch ups and what do they cost?
We guaranty our tattoos and will touch them up
free of charge within 6 months of when they were done, provided that you
cared for them according to our healing instructions. After 6
months you will be charged based upon the work involved. We
also touch up other peoples work at a fee determined by the work
involved.
I
have a question that is not on here what should I do?
Lucky for you, I am very
receptive to answering all questions that you may have. I do not believe
in the old tattoo stereotype that seems to think that people who are not
in the tattoo business do not need to know anything about tattoos. Feel
free to ask me any questions that you may have. I do not, however have
time to locate specific designs for everyone who asks, and I do not have
time to draw things for people who are not my customers. Sorry. I am a
very busy guy.
Can
I catch something from getting a tattoo?
Yes. You can catch many
things from getting a tattoo. Contrary to popular belief, it is actually
somewhat difficult to get HIV from a tattoo. The HIV virus does not live
outside of the body for a long period of time. It is possible to get
Hepatitis C, which can be fatal. That does not even start to address the
various other germs that can lead to infection. I am not telling you
this to scare anyone out of getting a tattoo, but I am telling you this
to scare all of you into making sure to check the sterilization methods
in the shops that you visit. I am also telling you this to keep you from
getting a tattoo from someone out of their house if they do not have an
autoclave, just because it is cheap. Spend a little extra money to make
sure that you are going to be safe. A good tattoo artist knows that
their reputation is very important and will do everything to ensure your
safety, and knows that the more careful they are with you, the safer
they themselves are.
Why
does my tattoo look like it is pealing off?
Tattoos will usually peel like a sunburn within
a few days to a week. There will be color in the skin that peals
away but this is totally normal. DO NOT pick or peal the skin off,
let it do what it needs to do on it's own.
Tattoo Work Summary;
Remember - at this point the
Tattoo Artists job is complete - The rest is up to You - So Please take
Great care in the healing of your tattoo. The better you follow these
directions the Better it will look.
Most Common Mistake - Some
Friends may tell you, No don't do that, this is what I did! Stop that
conversation right there - This is what we do for a living, and we know
what works - So unless your friend is a Professional Tattoo Artist,
Don't listen, Follow our Directions.
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