A tattoo is the perfect way to beautifully decorate your body. Some people decide to do it for personal reasons. Others want to commemorate an important moment in their life or a loved one. Others treat it as a souvenir from a wonderful trip. For some people it is simply a decoration. There are also those who decide to get a tattoo because they want to cover scars on their body. Regardless of the reason, the tattoo will stay with you for life, so think carefully before getting it.

The choice of the artist performing the first tattoo

A few-day course is not enough!

Pay attention to the certificates a given tattoo artist has – avoid those with no experience. Currently, there are many offers of several-day courses, after completing which some people believe that they can start working in their profession – don’t be fooled! Work after such a short period of study is not worth your attention. Only after many months of practice in the studio can an artist make a correct tattoo – only long observation and study can guarantee the appropriate level of knowledge to practice tattooing. For Dirty Lust Tattoo the customer comes in the first place, which is why each tattoo artist has a lot of knowledge and extensive experience in work!

Original style

You can also recognize a good tattoo artist by their unique style – they perform work in one specific type. It is very rare for an artist to create both colored and black tattoos – they usually prefer one of these options. If you like one specific technique, find a tattoo artist who uses it in his work. At Dirty Lust Tattoo, we create a unique design for each client. The original style is a guarantee of the uniqueness of the design and satisfaction with the resulting tattoo! Never allow anyone other than your tattoo artist to create a design. Each artist has their own unique style, so it is extremely important that both the design and the final effect are the work of the same tattoo artist.

First tattoo – some helpful information

• Pay attention to the studio’s reviews on the Internet. The more positive ones, the more likely your tattoo will be successful!
• Check if the studio travels or has traveled to tattoo conventions. Equally important is whether it employs award-winning artists – these are further guidelines for finding the best tattoo artists.
• Look for whether a given studio has been mentioned in the trade press – magazines are always happy to write about talented artists!
• Beware of the language barrier! A tattoo artist whose native language is not Polish may understand what you expect slightly differently. You need to be sure that the artist definitely understands what you expect from them!
• Check if the studio has a website and read its regulations! Read everything carefully – it’s about your health. The online platform is one of the basic investments when it comes to the long-term sustainability of a business, so it also proves the credibility of the studio. Additionally, easy contact with tattoo artists and whether they guarantee a free consultation and valuation are also important.

First tattoo – pattern

Think carefully about the tattoo design you want to make. Remember that it will accompany you forever, because you don’t get a tattoo to remove or modify it later. So consider what type of tattoo you are most interested in and what size it should be. During a consultation with the tattoo artist, you will decide on a design together, but it is worth knowing more or less what motifs you are interested in.

You can use websites with tattoo suggestions, browse profiles with designs on social media profiles or check out galleries on the websites of tattoo studios. Remember that you can choose several patterns. Based on them the tattoo artist will create their own sketch.

• Don’t look at fashion! When choosing your first (and each subsequent) tattoo, do not follow popular trends at the time. Remember that fashion changes as quickly as the weather. Just because everyone is making a specific pattern at the moment doesn’t mean you have to have one too! Fashion passes, tattoos stay forever.
• Don’t be influenced by third parties! Remember that it is your body and your tattoo, not your friend’s, brother’s or parent’s. You are the one who will live with it, so it has to be 100% your choice.
• The pattern must suit you! Don’t get a tattoo that doesn’t fit your style and sense of aesthetics, because eventually you won’t feel good about it. It’s about your character!

The area on your body where you want your first tattoo

Start by thinking about where you want your tattoo. Where do you think it will fit and look nicely on your body? If you want to look at it often and brag about it, choose more exposed places – arms, hands, ankles, calves. However, if you want the tattoo to be more intimate, visible only for you or a small group of people, choose more hidden spots- ribs, hips, thighs, cleavage.

Remember that the pain during tattooing varies in different places on the body. Every body reacts differently – just because someone experienced pain doesn’t mean you will too! It is worth consulting the choice of tattooed area with an artist who will tell you where it hurts the most, so that you can mentally prepare for the tattooing process. The most important thing is a positive attitude!

First tattoo – summary

Remember that your first tattoo is completely your choice. This applies to choosing the pattern, the area on the body where the tattoo will be made, and the studio. Think about it carefully and make a decision, regardless of currently popular trends.

Don’t be afraid to ask your chosen tattoo artist how to prepare for the procedure and ask for any modifications to the design. After getting the tattoo, follow the tattoo artist’s instructions and let the skin heal. And above all, enjoy your new tattoo!