How to Choose a Body Piercing or Tattoo Studio
Look in your telephone directory for a list of local artists., Ask around for recommendations from your friends, making a shortlist of places which are recommended and avoiding anywhere with a bad reputation. , Visit several studios,and have a look...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look in your telephone directory for a list of local artists.
Many tattooists offer both piercing and tattoo work under one roof. -
Step 2: Ask around for recommendations from your friends
, You should look for a clean environment,ensuring needles are changed for each client,seating areas are cleaned frequently and that the artist wears medical gloves.
Ask to see their autoclave and spore test. , Look for new and healed work.
Ask how much experience the artist has had, and about any certifications. , -
Step 3: making a shortlist of places which are recommended and avoiding anywhere with a bad reputation.
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Step 4: Visit several studios
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Step 5: and have a look around.
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Step 6: Ask to see portfolios.
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Step 7: When you have decided which studio to use
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Step 8: try to have a chat with the staff and if you feel comfortable with letting them work on you-then go ahead!
Detailed Guide
Many tattooists offer both piercing and tattoo work under one roof.
, You should look for a clean environment,ensuring needles are changed for each client,seating areas are cleaned frequently and that the artist wears medical gloves.
Ask to see their autoclave and spore test. , Look for new and healed work.
Ask how much experience the artist has had, and about any certifications. ,
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