Do have clean hands only to touch a new tattoo, do not let others touch it until it is
healed.
Do apply sunblock (15 to 30+) to prevent fading of the tattoo.
Do avoid swimming until healed.
Do use the creams recommended by the studio for healing.
Preparation for a Tattoo
Planning and preparing for your first tattoo can be a daunting task. Even if it isn’t your
first time, there are still many things to do and remember in order to ensure the whole
experience goes as smoothly as it possibly can when you're getting a tattoo.
Check out our enormous and exhaustive list of everything you should and shouldn’t
do as you prepare yourself for your journey towards that new special piece of body
art.
Some of the points below are much more important than others when looking to
getting your first tattoo, but the more of them you're able to tick off of your ‘todo’ list,
the more likely it is that everything will turn out great.
The Days Leading Up To Getting A Tattoo