Everyone has heard of tattoos aftercare, right? But did you know it’s also very important to take care of yourself before your tattoo appointment?

Ensure you get adequate rest

Before getting a tattoo, make sure you are well-rested. Even though you may be sitting, or lying down for the duration of your tattoo, it is important your body and mind is prepared for your session.

Getting a tattoo, especially a large one, takes a toll on your body. The last thing you want to do is show up tired. Get a good night’s rest to give your body time to prepare for your appointment. So, avoid going to any parties or staying up until dawn the night before your tattoo appointment.

Importance of Eating well

This is the most important way to prepare for a tattoo, eating a hearty breakfast or lunch. Your body is about to go through so much; it is going to use a lot of energy to help you deal with the pain.

If you don’t eat, there is a very high chance that your blood sugar will drop and you’ll start to feel dizzy or faint. If this happens, you won’t be in any condition to continue your session. So, to avoid a waste of a session, make sure to eat before you show up for your tattoo appointment.

Do not eat anything that might upset your stomach.

Avoid consuming alcohol

Do not consume any alcohol before or after your tattoo. Alcohol thins your blood, decreasing clotting time and increasing bleeding. This can make it harder for the artist to see the stencil and can also dilute the ink, making the tattoo less vibrant than it should be. Avoiding alcohol is imperative. Showing up drunk might compromise your tattoo or put you at a higher risk of problems.

Your artist would like you to be in the right state of mind during your session. Respect your artist and their studio by showing up sober and in control of all your faculties.

Staying hydrated is important for your body

Make sure your body is hydrated. Moisturizing your skin goes beyond using lotion; you can also hydrate it from the inside by drinking water.

Remember that hydrated skin takes in more ink than dehydrated skin, therefore your tattoo will be sharper and more vibrant. Being hydrated also promotes faster healing.

Vitamin C serves as a powerful antioxidant aiding in the formation of connective tissue and the absorption of iron. Increasing your intake of Vitamin C well before your tattoo session can also promote faster healing.

Healthy skin is not only good-looking, it leads to better-looking ink. If you don’t already moisturize your skin daily, start using a nourishing body lotion a few weeks before your tattoo appointment. It will help out your tattoo artist as the ink will apply better. Having your skin well prepared for a tattoo may even let the session go by faster, which means less pain.

While it’s important to prepare your skin leading up to your tattoo appointment, make sure not to use any lotion or moisturizers on the day of your appointment. Your artist will likely be applying a tattoo stencil to the area and moisturizers can interfere with how the stencil transfers.

One thing most people forget about is Exfoliation. It will help your skin be prepped and look its best for your appointment. Make sure you keep your skin clean and exfoliate, especially on the morning of your tattoo. It will allow the perfect canvas for your artist to work on.

Arrange a reasonable personal schedule

Try not to make other plans on the day of your tattoo appointment. Rushing to run errands and more before your appointment can stress you out, make you arrive in a frazzled state of mind, and might make you late.

Also, having other obligations after your appointment can distract you and stress you out if your appointment runs a little later than expected, so give yourself PLENTY of time BEFORE and AFTER your session.

Therefore, trying to create a comfortable, relaxed, and healthy spirit for yourself will also contribute to the tattoo process and your tattoo results being completed well and minimizing many risks. Wish you can always get a successful tattoo!

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