Much of North America's mainstream society has greatly changed its view on tattoos, moving from conservative parents hating them to much of the population getting them. In an everyday trip to the grocery store one may see the average soccer mom/Baby Boomer sporting a Mickey Mouse tattoo, a juice monkey picking up protein powder with a tribal tattooed arm or a teen girl sporting the ubiquitous star tattoo as an accessory with her low rise jeans.
Despite the economic crisis much of North America has been experiencing the past couple of years, many tattoo artists have seen a rise in the request for tattoos (thanks to reality tattoo shows). The hourly rate demanded by tattoo artists can start at $150 and larger pieces can take over 10 hours to complete! (That's $1500 for a complex piece - PLUS tip). While the economic factor does deter some people, many feel there's no better time than now to start their body art.
The celebrity-obsessed world we live in is one which raises unknowns to superstar status with the click of a button, or the remote control. Kat Von D, a tattoo artist who has reached international superstar status: with her own show and make up line her annual income is now estimated at $5 million. That does not include her (quite probably) high tattoo rate and various other endeavors. Check out this article where she discusses life, her regrets and grannies complimenting her tattoos.
Getting a tattoo is a monumental decision for most people, so below we've given you some tips as to the where and hows of getting 'er done:
The Tattooing Process
Despite the economic crisis much of North America has been experiencing the past couple of years, many tattoo artists have seen a rise in the request for tattoos (thanks to reality tattoo shows). The hourly rate demanded by tattoo artists can start at $150 and larger pieces can take over 10 hours to complete! (That's $1500 for a complex piece - PLUS tip). While the economic factor does deter some people, many feel there's no better time than now to start their body art.
The celebrity-obsessed world we live in is one which raises unknowns to superstar status with the click of a button, or the remote control. Kat Von D, a tattoo artist who has reached international superstar status: with her own show and make up line her annual income is now estimated at $5 million. That does not include her (quite probably) high tattoo rate and various other endeavors. Check out this article where she discusses life, her regrets and grannies complimenting her tattoos.
Getting a tattoo is a monumental decision for most people, so below we've given you some tips as to the where and hows of getting 'er done:
The Tattooing Process
STEP 1 - CHOOSING A TATTOO
Make sure that the design you choose suites you ad your personality cause it is PERMANANT.
STEP 2- LOCATION
Choosing the right location on your body is important. Different tattoos are suited better for different parts of the body.
STEP 3 - CHOOSING A STUDIO
Choosing a studio is one of the most crucial steps toward getting a tattoo.
In your decision making you should do the following:
• Check the Tattoo Artist certifications.
• Check the autoclave and sterilization certifications
• Make sure that artist wears protective gloves.
• Be sure about the cleanliness of the equipments that are being used in the process of tattooing.
• Properly observe that the ointments, ink and water used for the purpose are taken from separate and clean containers.
• Insist that sterile or new needles should be taken from an autoclave bag in front of you.
• And after the use the needles should be disposed off appropriately.
• Insist on the use of fresh inks used as the color of the tattoos.
• Also make sure that each color of ink comes from a bottle that is poured into a small cup specifically for your tattoo.
• Satisfy yourself by ensuring that neither a needle is reused nor the remains of prior used ink could be used on you.
• See prior designs of tattoos made by the artists in the studio.
• Only allow the Tattoo Artist touch your skin only after being fully satisfied about his talent.
• DO NOT WORRY OR RUSH if it takes a long time to find a neat and clean parlor as well as the artist. After all it is the question of health and hygiene.
STEP 4-HEALTH RISK
Knowing and taking precaution against health risks is very important before proceeding with your tattoo
STEP 5 - GET TATTED
The final step is getting that tattoo that you have been patiently waiting for.
How To Pick a Tattoo Parlor
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