Secrets to Selecting a Tattoo Parlor and Avoiding Unwanted Pain

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You have made up your mind and you are going to get that dream tattoo you have always wanted. Obviously, you want the experience to be a good one and you certainly don't want to catch a disease in the process nor do you want to be put through any unnecessary pain. There are lots of tattoo parlors, so how do you go about selecting one that is right for you?

1 - One of the best ways to go is to be referred by someone who has had a positive experience at a parlor. While the referral process can come unstuck from time to time, it generally is a safe option, particularly, if you have seen the artist's work. On this point, if a friend has been tattooed by a particular artist within a parlor and you know his/her work is good, it will be to your advantage to book that same artist.

2 - Having a good reputation in the local community is a sure fire way of making sure your choice is a good one. A good reputation can take years to acquire and most successful businesses work hard on making sure their reputation is solid. Reputation is based on how well a particular business handles every aspect of its operation. From presentation of the store, through to customer service, value for money and operating standards. A shortcoming in any of these areas will travel through the local community, so do your research and ask around.

3 - Given that you are a customer, you have every right to make sure that the business is licensed so don't be frightened to ask to see evidence that is the case. It would be foolhardy to subject yourself to a back yard operation that is unlicensed or that has poor operating standards. The risks to your health would be more costly in the long run than the few bucks you saved by not going to a professional.

4 - Visit the salon and look around. Is it clean and tidy? Talk with the owner about the salon's cleaning and hygiene practises. A professional outfit would be glad to talk with you about these matters and if you aren't convinced, don't walk away - RUN - Run for your life!

5 - Last but not least, how do you feel about the artist? Is there a connection there and are you getting positive vibes that you are dealing with a professional? If you are getting warm fuzzy feelings, then chances are you are on a winner.

Selecting a tattoo parlour is only half the fun of getting a tattoo, choosing the right design is the other half of the equation. They are equally as important as each other so do your homework on the design and the parlor so there are no regrets after the event.

Ways You Can Design Your Own Tattoo With Creative Ideas

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Since tattoos become a mark of who you are, it is best to design your own tattoo so that you can show people your own unique personality. Nowadays, there are so many available tattoo designs which people all over the world are choosing. For this reason, when you come across someone who has an identical tattoo as yours, you no longer feel unique. So if you would like to have a more meaningful tattoo which you will always adore, the best answer is to design it by yourself.

This concept works best if you are truly a creative and artistic person. Otherwise, you can ask a friend to design a tattoo for you instead. But whatever option you choose, just make sure that you will not see someone wearing a similar tattoo to yours. This can make you feel disappointed and wishing that you have chosen another design instead.

Always keep in mind that getting a permanent tattoo will be on your body forever unless you will be willing to pay a few extra dollars so that you can have it removed by going through a laser treatment. For this reason, you have to make sure that you have chosen a tattoo graphic which you will always like and never get tired of.

If you are not a creative person, another option you can have is to look up different tattoo designs and then mix them together. This will let you create a unique tattoo which only you know of. There are hundreds of tattoo designs which you can find online. And because of this, the chances of having someone choose the combination of the two tattoos which you have made is minimal. Unless of course that person saw you and chose to replicate your unique tattoo.

One last option you have so that you can get a unique tattoo is to get the service of an artist. Before you choose your artist, you have to write down your ideas first and obtain samples of the style, look, and feel of the tattoo design you want. Since there are several tattoo designs which you can find on the internet, you can easily pick out a few which are comparable to the style and look you are going after. With this, the artist you have chosen can easily determine the concept you are looking for with regards to design your own tattoo.