Frequently Asked Questions
- HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO GET TATTOOED?
You have to be 18 to get tattooed by law and parental consent is irrelevant.
Please be very careful and do not get tattooed by people that will agree
to tattoo you before your 18th as they are not professionals, usually
non skilled and they might be cutting corners from other more important
aspects as hygiene; in other words no serious, good tattooist will work
on minors. Wait a little, do your research.
- WHAT ABOUT THE HEALING PROCESS?
Full aftercare advice will be given to all clients, however roughly speaking
you are looking at 2-3 weeks of healing time where you’ll have to use cream
on your tattoo and be a bit careful with it. There are some
dos and some dont’s, nothing difficult or demanding. Like mentioned before full aftercare.
Advice should be given verbally and in writing.- DO TATTOOS FADE? DO COLOUR TATTOOS FADE EASILY?
DO TATTOOS FADE? DO COLOUR TATTOOS FADE EASILY?
In order to have a good tattoo you are looking at three factors:
First it has to be done well, which is the tattooist’s responsibility. Then the wearer
has to look after it well and follow the aftercare advice and finally the tattoo
has to be protected from the sun. Any of those three goes wrong ifnal result can be affected.
The sun is the worst enemy of a tattoo. Continuous exposure will fade the tattoo
starting from the lightest colours ( white, yellow, etc) and lighter shading.
Roughly speaking this happens because the radiation breaks down the ink
into smaller particles that can then be absorbed by our body.
Nothing to worry about as long as you use factor 50 sun block. 15 minutes
before exposing it to the sun and every half hour afterwards. In general
exposing your skin to strong sun is very dangerous and you should always
protect it, especially in very hot countries and when the rays are vertical,
say 14:00-17:00 at your favourite holiday resort!
Anyone that wants more information on the subject should look at this website and search the Internet.- HOW LONG DOES A TATTOO TAKE TO BE COMPLETED? SAY I WANT A SLEEVE?
Every tattoo is different! It depends on the size, technique and complexity
of it. For example a Japanese sleeve is around 25 hours work, then again
same person, same arm but a tribal design can be half that time. A sleeve full
of portraits might be more. Finally the size of the person! Are you a petite
little girl or are you Mr Universe? Get the answer before the work is started.If in doubt ASK an expert.
- Are cover up tattoos more painful?
Depending on how big the piece is you want to cover, you might need to go a little larger than the original tattoo. This means more pain over scar tissue, a bigger price for the tattoo, and trying to figure out an idea to cover it up with. ... The red/blue areas are the most painful.
- How long do tattoo sessions last
An average and tolerable time frame and a standard session is around five hours. However, shorter or longer sessions aren't unusual either. Depending on your artist, they may choose to make it a day session. These are typically around seven to eight hours plus—if you can stand it!
- Can your body go into shock after a tattoo?
The simple answer is, yes it does. However, not as much as some people might like you to believe, as after a short period of time your body's natural pain-killers (endorphins), kick in and make things much more manageable. ... The pain of a tattoo is often likened to a mild burning sensation or a cat scratch.
- Do Tattoo touch ups heal faster?
Tattoo Touch Ups and the Healing Process. ... After about 3 weeks your tattooshould be finished healing, if you take longer to heal you should be just about there. I can tell this when the color has lost the shine that it originally had and there is no pain to the touch.
- Can you touch a tattoo the next day?
Do not touch your tattoo unless you have freshly washed your hands. Keeping your new tattoo clean is Rule #1 in the healing process and washing your tattoo a few times a day will avoid a potential infection. During this two week healing process, you will also want to avoid prolonged water contact.
- Is it possible to have a penis tattooed?
While admittedly not for everyone, some people want to tattoo their genitalia, and that includes penises. This tattoo placement conjures up a variety of thoughts, images and questions—especially for those who haven't researched. Do you have to be erect during a penis tattoo? What are some design ideas? It's not a great idea to opt for a penis tattoo for your first tattoo, instead, build up your pain tolerance and knowledge with the following facts and tips.
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