Tattoo hygiene

While getting a tattoo may be slightly uncomfortable, it is a safe practice. However, there are a few risks when getting a tattoo. Hygiene is a critical factor in making sure that you avoid these problems when getting a tattoo. When selecting a tattoo studio, it is important to make sure that tattoo studio follows strict standards to maintain hygiene.

Tattoo studios should ensure safe practices to remain high standards of hygiene. When you have decided where you want your tattoo design, your tattoo artist will clean and shave that area. The razor in which the tattoo artist uses should be thrown away and not used again. Additionally, all tattoo artists should wear gloves while tattooing. This is due to the fact that there will be some bleeding during the tattoo process. The wearing of gloves during the tattooing process is a good practice for safety for the client and tattoo artist. Professional tattoo artists will use disposable needles to reduce the spread of disease. Your tattoo artist should also dispose any additional ink not used on the specific client and not put it back into the tube. It is always a good idea to find out what type of hygiene standard a specific tattoo studio uses. You want to ensure that the tattoo studio where you decide to get your tattoo design practices the highest level of hygiene.

Getting tattoos done by someone else other than a professional tattoo artist is not advisable and can be an unsafe practice. It is very important to have a tattoo done in a professional tattoo studio where there are sterile conditions, materials, and professional tattoo artists who practice safe tattooing methods. Often younger people will attempt to get a tattoo from someone other than a professional tattoo artist because they are not old enough to get a tattoo. This is a dangerous practice with can lead to infection from the tattoo not being done in a sterile tattoo studio with proper equipment. Sometimes people try to get a tattoo from someone to get a budget tattoo price. Having a tattoo from someone other than a professional tattoo artist could lead to infection or even blood poisoning.

At International Tattoo School all Students and artists maintain the highest standards of hygiene and use the most advanced facilities available to sterilise equipment and preserve a pristine working environment.

All tools, needles, and accessories are kept in sterilisation pouches and opened in front of each customer. After use needles are disposed of in a sharps bin, as is standard protocol in the medical industry.

We make sure you learn your tattoo hygiene from a professional tattoo artist in a sterile and safe environment.

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Tattoo Aftercare

Aftercare instructions for a tattoo – where it is recommended to use coconut oil once a day:

1. Wash the tattoo: Before you begin caring for your new tattoo, make sure your hands are clean. Use a mild soap and warm water to gently wash the tattoo. Pat the tattoo gently dry with a clean towel.

2. Use coconut oil: After washing, allow the tattoo to air dry for a few minutes. Then, you can apply coconut oil. Make sure your hands are clean before taking a small amount of coconut oil and applying it to the tattoo. Gently massage the oil into the skin. The coconut oil will help moisturize the skin and promote healing.

3. Avoid excessive moisture: Use coconut oil once a day or as needed to avoid over-saturating the tattoo. Excessive moisture can actually delay the healing process and increase the risk of infection.

4. Keep the tattoo clean: During the healing period, it’s important to keep the tattoo clean and avoid exposing it to dirt or contamination. Avoid swimming in chlorinated water, saunas, or steam, and keep the tattoo away from direct sunlight.

5. Itching and peeling: After a few days, your tattoo may start to itch and peel. This is a normal part of the healing process. Try not to scratch the tattoo, even though it may be tempting. Continue to apply coconut oil to relieve itching and help keep the skin soft.

6. Avoid picking at scabs: If your tattoo develops scabs, let them fall off naturally. Picking at scabs can cause the ink to be removed from the tattoo and may result in scarring.

7. Stay hydrated and eat a healthy diet: Good overall health also promotes the healing of the tattoo. Make sure to drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and nutrients.

8. Follow the tattoo artist’s advice: Finally, be sure to follow any specific advice or recommendations that your tattoo artist may give you to ensure that your tattoo heals properly.

Tattoos take varying amounts of time to heal depending on size, location, and your own body. If you are unsure or experiencing any unusual symptoms, contact your tattoo artist or a doctor for advice and care.

Tattoo hygiene

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While getting a tattoo may be slightly uncomfortable, it is a safe practice. However, there are a few risks when getting a tattoo. Hygiene is a critical factor in making sure that you avoid these problems when getting a tattoo. When selecting a tattoo studio, it is important to make sure that tattoo studio follows strict standards to maintain hygiene.

Tattoo studios should ensure safe practices to remain high standards of hygiene. When you have decided where you want your tattoo design, your tattoo artist will clean and shave that area. The razor in which the tattoo artist uses should be thrown away and not used again. Additionally, all tattoo artists should wear gloves while tattooing. This is due to the fact that there will be some bleeding during the tattoo process. The wearing of gloves during the tattooing process is a good practice for safety for the client and tattoo artist. Professional tattoo artists will use disposable needles to reduce the spread of disease. Your tattoo artist should also dispose any additional ink not used on the specific client and not put it back into the tube. It is always a good idea to find out what type of hygiene standard a specific tattoo studio uses. You want to ensure that the tattoo studio where you decide to get your tattoo design practices the highest level of hygiene.

Getting tattoos done by someone else other than a professional tattoo artist is not advisable and can be an unsafe practice. It is very important to have a tattoo done in a professional tattoo studio where there are sterile conditions, materials, and professional tattoo artists who practice safe tattooing methods. Often younger people will attempt to get a tattoo from someone other than a professional tattoo artist because they are not old enough to get a tattoo. This is a dangerous practice with can lead to infection from the tattoo not being done in a sterile tattoo studio with proper equipment. Sometimes people try to get a tattoo from someone to get a budget tattoo price. Having a tattoo from someone other than a professional tattoo artist could lead to infection or even blood poisoning.

At International Tattoo School all Students and artists maintain the highest standards of hygiene and use the most advanced facilities available to sterilise equipment and preserve a pristine working environment.

All tools, needles, and accessories are kept in sterilisation pouches and opened in front of each customer. After use needles are disposed of in a sharps bin, as is standard protocol in the medical industry.

We make sure you learn your tattoo hygiene from a professional tattoo artist in a sterile and safe environment.

Making a tattoo stencil

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A tattoo artist creates a stencil of the tattoo design before he takes a needle to the skin. The artist draws the stencil with a special ink that transfers to the skin. This provides an outline of the tattoo design, which allows the artist to work quickly and accurately. Although creating a tattoo stencil is not a complex process, it takes quite a bit of practice to get it right.

Materials

Very few materials are needed to make a tattoo stencil by hand. You will need a sheet of tracing paper, a fine-tipped marker, a dip pen and stencil fluid. Stencil fluid is a dye that transfers to the skin, but is not permanent. You can also purchase pens that are already filled with the stencil fluid, which eliminates the need to frequently dip the pen in a vial of dye.

Simplification

The artist will often simplify the design before making the tattoo stencil. This is particularly true if she is working from someone else’s drawing or from a photograph. Simplification means reducing the design to a line drawing that is compatible with tattooing techniques. The artist may eliminate or simplify fine details to avoid a jumbled, “muddy” appearance in the finished tattoo, since tattoo lines are not as fine as pencil lines.

Tracing

The artist then traces the simplified design onto the tracing paper. The simplest method of doing this is to place a sheet of tracing paper over the simplified drawing and trace the lines with a fine tipped marker. The artist typically tapes both the line drawing and the tracing paper to a smooth work surface before tracing to prevent slipping, which can cause inaccuracies.

Reversal

The design must be reversed because the stencil transfers backwards when it is placed on the skin. This is easily accomplished by turning the first sheet of tracing paper over and placing a blank sheet of tracing paper on top. The artist then tapes down both sheets and traces the design with a stencil pen or stencil fluid and a dip pen.

Transfer

The tattoo artist prepares the skin by first cleansing it with green soap (a mild antibacterial cleanser) and a sterile application pad and then by shaving the tattoo area with a fresh disposable razor. She then applies stencil lotion with a sterile pad and places the stencil on the skin with the stencil fluid side facing the skin. The tattoo artist then slowly peels off the tracing paper, leaving the stencil image on the skin.