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Preparing For A Tattoo
Preparing for a tattoo is super easy. Check out the tips below to make sure that you're ready for your appointment!
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Avoid drinking alcohol and/or taking recreational drugs for at least 12 hours before your tattoo.
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Get a good nights sleep the night before.
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Take a shower - We're gonna be up close for hours!
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You don't need to shave the area before your appointment - Your artist will do it for you!
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Wear something comfy, with the accessibility to the area you're getting tattooed in mind (eg. Shorts for a leg tattoo, t-shirt for an arm tattoo etc.) We also recommend black clothing to avoid any ink stains!
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Eat a substantial meal before your appointment.
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Set aside plenty of time to get tattooed - Whilst your appointment might be for 3 hours, there is often time needed for stencil placing, breaks, etc.
Still got questions? Check out our FAQ and Accessibility pages.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING NUMBING CREAM
Due to an increase in adverse reactions, Electric Snake Tattoo Co strongly recommends against the use of numbing cream(s).
Numbing creams can negatively affect the tattooing process due to changes in the skin and can therefore impact the end result. Also, due to the lack of legislation around tattoo numbing creams, they are often purchased unintentionally from illegitimate sources and have been reported to cause chemical burns and allergic reactions.
Please speak to your artist before your appointment to discuss any numbing cream questions.
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