1. Show up. Feel free to arrive anywhere up to 15 minutes early so you can get settled in, much earlier than that might rush the artist and place unnecessary stress on them.
2. please be well rested. In most cases, a tattoo application takes hours to complete, many of those hours your body spends releasing endorphins to cope with the inevitable pain. It is important that your body is running as efficiently as possible to deal with such trauma.
3. Speaking of an efficient body, please eat before your appointment. Ask any artist, the thing that makes them nervous the most is when a client hasn’t eaten. Custom Ink & Image typically has snacks on hand but please be respectful of that courtesy and eat beforehand.
4. due diligence. Familiarize yourself with the tattoo procedure and educate yourself on the science and technology behind professionally applied tattoos. Your artist will be more than happy to answer any and all questions you may have, but it helps to do your own homework.
5. Don’t listen to your friends. All too often people are nervous at the beginning of their session because a friend said it was the worst pain they’d ever felt. At Custom Ink & Image, we use high end cartridge rotary machines. This ensures the least painful experience possible during the application process.
6. And lastly, yes, we’ve all heard of the numbing creams and ointments that may or may not work, but do yourself a favor and save your money. get some sleep, grab a bite before your appointment, show up on time and you’ll be just fine.