Tattoo Checklist Before Getting a Tattoo | Page 10

Therefore, try to make sure your skin is in great condition before going to the studio.
Moisturizing for a week or two before your appointment can also help to make the
skin more supple and easier to work with.
Don’t Drink Alcohol The Night Before
Not only will you likely feel like rubbish while getting a tattoo on a hangover, but
alcohol levels in your blood will probably still be elevated from the night before.
These excess blood alcohol levels can thin your blood, meaning excessive bleeding
during your tattooing session (which is never a good thing). Oh, and it’s also illegal for
a tattoo artist to ink you if they believe you’re under the influence.
Additional Info: Tattoos & Drinking Alcohol
Stay Hydrated
Drinking plenty of water leading up to your appointment will not only keep your skin
healthy and hydrated, but it will probably make you feel much more alert and
energetic too.
Get Plenty Of Rest
Can you imagine how awful it must be to sit through 7 hours of tattooing on only a
couple of hours sleep? Me neither; therefore you should get at least 7/8 hours of rest
the night before.