Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 2: Finding a tattoo artist
• Part 2 of 2: Checking the tattoo artist

If you pay for a tattoo that will stay with you forever, you are only entitled to deal with a talented, conscientious and reliable artist. But how to find a tattoo artist, whose work will be at its best, and not stumble upon a hack? Our article will tell you what to look for and what to look for in order to find “your” master and not risk your appearance or health.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Finding a tattoo artist

1. 1 Talk to people who already have tattoos. If you have friends or relatives with tattoos, and you like these tattoos, ask their owner for the coordinates of the master, or at least general advice. Even strangers will often be happy to discuss their tattoos.
2. 2 Browse through the portfolio of artists. Visit several tattoo parlors and browse catalogs of previous tattoo artists. Also, their portfolio can often be found on the Internet, for example, on the personal page of a salon or a master on Instagram or VKontakte, or on a page dedicated to certain types of tattoos. SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Grant Lubbock

   
   
   Tattoo artist and co-owner of Red Baron Ink Grant Lubbock is a tattoo artist and co-owner of Red Baron Ink, a tattoo parlor in New York. He has over 10 years of experience in tattooing, specializing in neo-traditional, black and white and color tattoos. The main goal of the Red Baron Ink salon is that every tattoo done in it is one of a kind and looks great for a lifetime.

   Grant Lubbock
   Tattoo artist and co-owner of Red Baron Ink

   Look for clean lines and gradations. As you study the artist's portfolio, pay attention to the purity and variety of lines. It is also worth taking a closer look at the smoothness of the transition of shades. However, if the artist is good with lines, he is likely to work with color and shadows with ease, since lines are usually the most difficult part of a tattoo.

3. 3 Visit tattoo conventions. Usually the best tattoo artists attend these events. You will have the opportunity to get a tattoo on site or just test the waters.
4. 4 Avoid the cheapest options. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. A cheap craftsman is almost always a bad craftsman.
   • Search the internet for information on average prices for a tattoo in your city.

Part 2 of 2: Checking the tattoo artist

1. 1 Look for information about the master and salon on the Internet. Enter the name of the master into the search engine, as well as the name of the salon in which he works. Avoid places with bad reviews where people complain about infections or non-sterility.
   • Don't trust your own salon website when it comes to customer reviews.
   SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   

   Grant Lubbock

   
   
   Tattoo artist and co-owner of Red Baron Ink Grant Lubbock is a tattoo artist and co-owner of Red Baron Ink, a tattoo parlor in New York. He has over 10 years of experience in tattooing, specializing in neo-traditional, black and white and color tattoos. The main goal of the Red Baron Ink salon is that every tattoo done in it is one of a kind and looks great for a lifetime.

   Grant Lubbock
   Tattoo artist and co-owner of Red Baron Ink

   Our specialist agrees: “Before getting a tattoo, go online and read reviews about the salon. However, you should also go to the salon yourself to see how clean and safe it is. Check for proper cross-contamination prevention techniques. For example, craftsmen should not eat in the same place where they get tattoos. "

   
   
2. 2 Talk to the master. The best results usually come with a master you feel comfortable with. He must listen to you carefully and understand what you want. He must have experience in tattooing of the type that he is conceived to do. Many artists specialize either only in color or contour tattoos, and may also have a narrower specialization within these categories.
3. 3 Request relevant documents. Always ask to show you a diploma or a certificate of professional training of the master, and also check the availability of a medical book.
   • Education documents often hang in a frame near a foreman's workplace or reception desk.
4. 4 Pay attention to security measures. The points listed below are the most important proof that the salon knows what it is doing. Highly skilled craftsmen never behave rudely or offend clients if they pay attention to the following:
   • The craftsman should show you the date of packaging of the needle and open it in front of you. (Even reusable needles are kept in a special compartment of the autoclave during the sterilization process.)
   • Reusable needles must be removed directly from the autoclave, which in turn must be shown at the request of the client.
   • The salon and the master should not be dirty, sanitary conditions should be observed.
5. 5 Listen to your intuition. If something makes you feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable, leave the salon. “Probably no big deal” can lead to nasty skin infections or even illnesses such as hepatitis or HIV.