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4 Health and Wellness Tips for Tattoo Artists

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Tattoos are extremely popular these days. People are getting new tattoos all the time. But it can also mean more health issues and concerns if the tattoo artist fails to follow proper safety techniques. Not only do people need to learn the healthiest treatment for new tattoos, but so do tattoo artists. The tattoo artists need to make sure they engage in safe and proper techniques to prevent contamination and diseases. Here are 4 Health and Wellness Tips for Tattoo Artists that provide safe and natural methods that can be used effectively and speed up the healing process. Tattoo equipment After you've opened your tattoo business and have everything in place, one of the most important things to remember and to do is to clean your tattoo machines thoroughly. To prevent contamination and diseases, tattoo equipment must be kept clean to prevent contamination and the spread of diseases. Infected machines or needles can cause serious, and even deadly, diseases such as Hepatitis. Ne...

Step by Step guide to your first tattoo

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If you are considering getting your very first tattoo and are a bit hesitant or are full of anticipation, rests assure it is a common feeling that most all people go through their first time. Not knowing what is going to happen can often hold us back from getting the tattoo. This 5 step guide below should help you turn your anticipation into excitement. 1. Plan your design Do not panic if you are not an artist. You will find many tattoo artists that can help you plan a terrific design that will work for your skin. You can also search on the Internet or through magazines for images and photos for reference, like at thetattooshop.co.uk for instance. Decide what you like and dislike on each photo. You can sketch out your design or have it sketched out based on your selections. 2. Research Your Artist Ask friends and family who have already gotten their first tattoo to recommend a place for you to go. You can also check with the BBB to see the establishment's record, see if ...