Finding The Right Tattoo And Piercing Parlor
Tattoos are no longer a taboo and are starting to lose some of their negative connotations. Because of this tattoos have increased in popularity and more and more tattoo parlors have sprung up. The same goes for piercing. As body piercing becomes more acceptable, more places offer body piercing.
Before you get yourself some body art you should research the place the tattoo and piercing parlor you are about to go to. You should also research tattoo and piercing, what you should expect and the healing process of both forms of body art.
Guidelines
When done properly any tattoo and piercing, while initially painful, will usually heal up and you should have no problems. It's when you go to someone inexperienced or unethical that problems crop up.
If you decide to go to a tattoo and piercing parlor that does not follow proper healthy and safety guidelines you run the risk of getting an infection and a whole host of nasty diseases that can be life threatening and incurable.
When it comes to tattoos you first want to make sure that the artist is talented. Look at previous examples of the artist's work. Most tattoo and piercing parlors will have a gallery of work by the artist. If you are satisfied that the artist can do the design justice then you need to make sure that the place is sterile.
New needles should be used always. You have a right to insist that fresh needles be sterilized in front of you. New ink should be poured from a bottle into little cups for your tattoo. Never allow someone to tattoo you with inks that have been used for someone else's tattoo or have been sitting around.
The tattoo artist should wear gloves and the premises should be clean. There should be an autoclave to sterilize equipment and proper biohazard containers to dispose of needles and other items that have come in contact with blood. Check that your artist is certified and has a license to be operating as a tattoo and piercing artist.
The same degree of care in selecting someone to pierce you should be practiced. Piercing is more than simply sticking a needle in you. It is an art and requires some medical knowledge. Ask around and make sure you avoid any places where anyone has had a bad experience. Don't choose someone to pierce you simply because they are the cheapest, you are putting your health at risk. Go to someone who is willing to extend aftercare services to you.
