Are you ready to take the plunge and get your first tattoo?
From sifting through Boston tattoo artists to finding the perfect design, prepping for your first foray under the needle can be overwhelming. If you want to get a tattoo, but aren’t sure where to start, don’t worry — we’re here to help!
Here’s everything you need to know about how to prepare for your first tattoo!
Check Your Artist’s Work
Choosing a tattoo design may seem like the most challenging part of getting a tattoo, but the real trick lies in finding local tattoo artists who can pull off your vision. Before choosing your tattoo artist, take some time to go over some of their past work to make sure they have the skill to create a piece of art you’ll be happy to wear for the rest of your life.
Create a Budget
One of the most surprising things about getting your first tattoo may not be the pain or the amount of time it takes — it could be the price tag. Tattoos can be surprisingly expensive. Even the tiniest, monochromatic design will run you at least $50. On the other end, a full sleeve will probably run you a couple thousand dollars.
A few key things can determine the overall cost of your first tattoo: where you go, who does it, how big it is, and how many different colors it uses. Before you plan out some elaborate design, take some time to figure out how much you can afford to spend.
Practice Placement
Before you get your first tattoo, you need to make sure you fully realize that tattoos are permanent. Once you get it, it’s going to take a lot of time and money to get rid of it. So, before you take the plunge, you may want to practice having a permanent ink spot somewhere on your person to make sure you’re comfortable with it.
Call Your Doctor
If you have sensitive skin or allergies to certain dyes, getting a tattoo could be dangerous. Before you try your luck under the needle, you may want to consider consulting your doctor to ensure you don’t suffer any painful or potentially tattoo-ruining reactions.
Prep for Aftercare
It’s no secret or surprise that getting a tattoo hurts — a fresh tattoo is practically an open wound. Because of this fact, there’s a lot of aftercare you’ll have to stay on top of to make sure your tattoo heals properly.
Make sure to take the time to go over proper aftercare procedures with your tattoo artist before you get up on the table, and stock up on any supplies you’ll need so you can start healing the moment you leave the shop.
Finding the Right Boston Tattoo Artists for You
Now that you know more about preparing for your first tattoo, it’s time to start looking into Boston tattoo artists and figuring out what you want your first ink masterpiece to be!
Are you looking for more advice on getting a tattoo? We’ve got you covered! Check out the rest of our blog for more helpful tips and advice about getting and caring for tattoos!
