Although, getting a tattoo can be very exciting, make sure that you are getting enough sleep and rest before the day of your appointment.

If you are the type of person to partake in personal fitness, make sure the day before your appointment to try and not break any personal records at the gym. Your body will need to be well rested and ready for a new tattoo and that’s going be a lot easier to do when you are not recovering from a rigorous work out.

It is very important to keep the amount of melanin (natural pigment) in your skin as low as possible. Tattoo ink is injected into a deeper layer of the skin, so the melanin will hypothetically put a darker tone over your skin and cause the tattoo to appear more muddy and fuzzy looking.

Regarding that, it is advised to avoid direct sunlight, and to try not to get a sunburn. You can do this by protecting the area to be tattooed with clothing and/or by wearing a high SPF sunscreen, SPF30 or SPF50 will do the trick.

Proper hydration is essential for optimal skin health and tattoo healing.

But, drinking too much water right before getting a tattoo will not be doing you any favors. It’s best to ensure you have adequately hydrated in the days leading up to your appointment instead. This will keep your skin healthy and primed for the tattooing process.

Secondly, getting a tattoo on an empty stomach can lead to lightheadedness or dizziness. It is best to eat a balanced meal before your appointment to maintain stable blood sugar levels and keep your energy up throughout the session.

It is also encouraged to bring extra snacks if you know your appointment is longer than three hours.

While caffeine may feel great to have in the moment... It is better to reduce how much you have before your session. Excessive caffeine can make you feel more anxious or restless. This in turn can potentially affect your ability to sit still and relax during the tattooing process. Opt for a relaxed state of mind by keeping caffeine consumption moderate.

One of the most important steps to take before getting a tattoo is avoiding alcohol at starting a few days before getting tattooed. This is because alcohol thins the blood and increases the risk of excessive bleeding during the tattooing process.

Similar to alcohol, over-the-counter blood thinners like aspirin or ibuprofen can increase bleeding during the tattoo process. These medications may affect britt’s ability to work efficiently while saturating the skin with ink. It’s strongly advised to avoid using these blood thinners, and if you’re uncertain about the effects of any prescription medications, consult your doctor and inform your tattoo artist beforehand.

When showering, please don’t over exfoliate your skin. Exfoliating makes skin renew itself and the new skin is fragile, making it harder to tattoo. This of course does not mean you shouldn’t shower or wash yourself, just don’t scrub your skin too much. I’m result, your body will focus on healing your tattoo specifically rather than all the other places you’ve exfoliated.

The skin is a unique and tricky canvas, and tattooing a dry, non-elastic skin can make the process more difficult. But by taking care of the elasticity of your skin, this will help the britt a ton. It is recommended to apply lightly scented moisturizer on the to be tattooed area for one week before the appointment.

As a tattoo giver and receiver, I am all for numbing cream! Tattoos can be a painful process and everyone has a different threshold that requires different methods.

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BEFORE your appointment, please make sure to apply numbing cream to the desired tattoo area thirty minutes to an hour before your appointment. Be sure to also wrap the area in plastic wrap to keep the numbing cream hydrated!