What if…
What if you don’t like your tattoo?
Well… that’s a bummer. Actually, never happened to me - don’t know what to tell you. Was it your 1st pick artist or not?
What if you disagree with the artist?
As long as you aren’t having a heated argument - asking for adjustments on design, price and else is totally ok.
What if the price is not what you agreed on?
That’s just rude, unless it’s cheaper than you agreed on :) You can always tell the artist your budget if you have one, if it still doesn’t work - that’s not your artist.
What if you feel uncomfortable?
Trust is key, communication is key, being comfortable with your tattoo artist is also key! If you don’t feel good or confident about something -let them know. You don’t have to tell your life story to the artist just like the artist doesn’t have to ask you about your deepest fears. If you have a vibe going on - amazing, if you’d rather leave - you are free to!
What if healing isn’t going well?
Scarring, uneven colouring, wonky lines, blowouts - those are often signs of little experience tattooing on real skin. However, it also happens to veterans of tattooing. BTW your skin and the area that is being tattooed affect the process a lot!
- Some of those can be fixed by a touch up, some well, might be saved with a cover up…
In case of INFECTION - contact a doctor right away. And don’t worry - you’ll know it if it’s happening,
These things can affect the healing process:
Allergic reaction to ink/stencil sprays/second skin glue. Razor irritation. Swelling (is normal and should go down within few hours but if not - message your artist and/or contact a doctor). Numbing creams can affect the way skin absorbs ink which may also affect the final look (it is better to make a few sessions rather than break the skin and be in pain one too many hours).
For any questions about healing and after care - ask the artist. You should have clear instructions like no sauna & swimming for 2 weeks, when and with what to moisturise your tattoo, etc.
Especially important for 1st timers.
By the way… I offer touch ups for free (that statement is valid for 6 months after getting the tattoo done). It’s a mix: 50% on me for quality & 50% on you looking after the tatt. ;)
