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ARE TATTOOS SAFE?
Yes, as long as you go to a reputable tattoo artist that is following all recommended safety precautions. Make sure you’re completely honest with your tattoo artist regarding any medical condition you may have or if prone to fainting. We always recommend getting a good night sleep, having a full meal and some sugar before getting a tattoo to alleviate dizziness, nausea, and to increase your pain tolerance. Getting a tattoo with a low blood sugar level is not ideal.
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR FIRST TATTOO?
You should have a good idea of what you want and where you want it. Do some research. Especially if you are having the artist draw a custom design. Be sure of what you want before you approach your artist to draw your custom piece.
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DOES IT HURT?
Yep! But in a good way. Some areas hurt more than others and it’s different for each client depending on where they are more sensitive. A lot of clients ask about numbing creams. Their are a lot of creams on the market. One thing to consider is a lot of these creams wear off during the tattoo and then it can feel more sensitive than it would have without the cream. If you are thinking about using a cream, always talk to your artist beforehand.
CAN I GET TINKED IF I’M SICK OR PREGNANT?
If you’re sick, let's reschedule. Your tolerance to pain and stress will be low, and your artist probably does not want to catch anything. If your pregnant, you will need to schedule for after the baby is born. A tattoo can be to stressful on the body for a pregnant mother.
IS THE TATTOO SHOP SAFE AND CLEAN?
Totally! In Arizona, tattoo shops have a health department license and must abide by the rules and regulations of the health code and follow aseptic techniques. Aseptic technique means using practices and procedures to prevent contamination from pathogens. It involves applying the strictest rules to minimize the risk of infection. Most clients think that just using a new sterile needle with every tattoo will make it safe. This is not the case. Using a new needle with every tattoo is a given, but there are many other factors involved that can compromise your safety. Your tattoo artist must follow sanitary procedures throughout the tattoo
CAN I BRING IN A DESIGN OR GET ONE CUSTOM DRAWN FOR ME?
Yes! We encourage everyone to do their research. Have as much material as you can find to let your artist know what you are imagining. We do not copy other people’s tattoos. If you find something online you love, we can redesign it to make it unique for you or give you ideas on ways create a new design just right for you.
IS IT OK TO ASK TO SEE AN ARTIST'S PORTFOLIO?
Absolutely! Most tattoo artists have a portfolio online so you can research your tattoo artist before researching your tattoo. You should never get a tattoo without first seeing lots and lots of work by the artist. Some tattoo artists specialize and some like to do everything. Some artists only do black and grey and some love color or both, but you wouldn’t ask an artist to do a portrait of your deceased parents without seeing other portraits they have done.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER?
Taking care of a fresh tattoo is as important as making sure your tattoo artist works cleanly. Proper aftercare is crucial for reducing your chances of a negative reaction such as infection and making your tattoo look as good as possible for as long as possible. Tinked Tattoos will always provide the client with thorough and detailed instructions for aftercare.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Most tattoos can vary in price quite a bit. One thing to always keep in mind is the shop's minimum (Tinked Tattoos is $100) and hourly rates apply. At Tinked Tattoos, our talented artists work at $150/hr. Additionally, Non-refundable deposits are 20% of the total amount of time booked. For example, a 1 hour appointment requires a $30 deposit and the client will owe $120 the day of appointment.