HYGIENE TATTOO

By choosing Tattooshop L-ink, you call on a team of professionals to accompany you and follow you throughout your tattoo project, until it heals. As a tattoo and piercing parlour, we are subject to international hygiene standards that we rigorously respect. Our tattoo artists have all undergone hygiene and sanitation training and are certified. We apply to the letter all the hygiene standards necessary for an act of tattooing. The premises are clean and disinfected. And you can see for yourself that our tattoo artists wear gloves and handle their equipment with care. It is important to also point out that all tattoo needles are sterile and single use.

The act of tattooing is trying for the body. To be able to tattoo it in good conditions, it is important that you are well prepared. Here are all our recommendations to best understand your tattoo session.

RECOMMENDATIONS BEFORE A TATTOO SESSION HOW TO PREPARE WELL?

PREPARE MENTALLY

Think! Your decision should be carefully considered. Indeed, although permanent tattooing is now widely accepted by society, it is a personal decision that should not be taken lightly. Find out about the subject, think carefully about your desires, the different reasons that push you into this project and ask yourself the right questions so as not to have to regret it later.

Visualize the scenario! While you are looking forward to this day, many people arrive on D-Day a little stressed. There are several techniques you can use to reduce your anxiety before the session, among these techniques there is (conditioning).

Close your eyes, take a deep breath and visualize the scene in 3 steps. The 1st by getting a tattoo – the 2nd by being a spectator – the 3rd by moving away to see the scene from further away. Then imagine a calming setting in which you are calm and feel the tattoo, but without feeling the slightest discomfort. Imagine the feeling on the skin without the pain!

Repeat this scenario several times before your date. You will see that it will be easier to keep calm and that this will greatly reduce the pain felt during your session.

PREPARE PHYSICALLY

Eat and stay hydrated! We recommend that you eat a real meal before coming and that you are well hydrated in the 24 hours preceding your session. These recommendations are very important because they improve the quality of your skin. Healthy skin in good condition is easier to tattoo, the ink penetrates it more easily and it heals much better. In addition, your body must have enough energy to draw on reserves when it needs them in order to avoid any drop in blood pressure or any discomfort.

Recharge the batteries! Recharge the batteries!

Relax! Come relaxed to your appointment. For sensitive people
anxiety, stress or nervousness, we recommend that you avoid taking any
stimulant before the session: coffee, energy drink such as Redbull, black tea, etc.

Take care of your skin! To be able to get a tattoo in good conditions, it is imperative that your skin is clean and has no lesions or irritations. Do not apply any greasy cream or anesthetic before the appointment. Finally, remember to protect your skin from the sun, it’s a way to take care of your tattoo in advance!

Come comfortable! Wear loose, comfortable clothing to avoid friction on the tattooed area.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Baby first! Given the greater risk of infection as well as the risk of skin reactions: we do not perform any tattoos on pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Be sober! Do not come under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These substances alter your blood flow and could make carrying out the project more difficult. Our tattoo artists are entitled to refuse you if you do not follow the instructions.

MORE SENSITIVE AREAS

The pain felt for a tattoo is unique to each person. However, some parts of the body are more sensitive than others. The least painful areas are: the outside of the arms, the upper back avoiding the spine, shoulders, calves or buttocks. On the contrary, the most painful areas are the ribs, neck, armpits, feet and hands. We do not recommend using numbing creams, as these may impact the accuracy of the tattoo. Keep in mind that the pain is temporary and the result will be worth it!

RECOMMENDATIONS AFTER A TATTOO SESSION

You can remove any bandage between 3 and 5 hours after your session. After getting a tattoo: do not touch your tattoo to prevent bacteria from infecting the open wound. Indeed, the first layer of skin will have been pierced to let the pigments of the ink pass through it, it will then be necessary to be careful until the healing is complete.

The healing time is individual and will also depend on the size of the tattoo, but it is generally 3 to 5 weeks. For the first few days, you will feel a sensation of heat, the skin is red and swells slightly. Then the tattoo dries and you will have a feeling of tightness. Above all, do not scratch the area and moisturize your skin as much as possible with a butter suitable for tattooing. Then your skin will begin to peel and small scabs will form. Let these scabs fall off on their own, they just indicate that your skin is regenerating. It takes about 15 days from your appointment for the superficial layer of skin to recover. However, it will be important to continue to moisturize your tattoo well, because it will take a few more weeks for the inside of the skin to be completely healed and for the ink to set permanently.

SOME RESTRICTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO APPLY DURING THE 1ST MONTH:

Always wash your hands before touching your tattoo
Clean the area well with a neutral PH soap or antiseptic lotion, 2 to 3 times a day for 3 weeks
Prefer the shower to the bath so as not to immerse the tattoo and do not apply the jet of water directly to the freshly tattooed area. Then dry with a clean towel and dab without rubbing!
Take care of your tattoo by moisturizing it several times a day, when you feel tightness. Massage gently to let the cream penetrate
No makeup or adding extra cream that might clog pores and reject inks.
Wear loose clothing that allows the skin to breathe to allow proper healing
No swimming and avoid humid or very hot places in the 1st month (baths, swimming pools, sauna, etc.)
Protect your tattoo from the sun! Do not expose yourself to the sun or cover your tattoo.

AND AFTER ?

Once your skin has healed well, just take care of your tattoo like you take care of your skin. This involves moisturizing your tattoo well on a daily basis and protecting it when out in the sun. It is best to apply a +50 sunscreen specially adapted for tattoos in order to preserve the color. Over time, the color and lines may acquire a slight patina, but if you protect it well, you guarantee it a good lifespan.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is important to inform us about the following points:

If you suffer from an autoimmune or chronic disease (diabetes, epilepsy)
If you are taking medical treatment (anticoagulant, blood thinner or other)
If you are allergic to a substance used during a tattoo (latex, metals)
If you have a blood-borne disease (HIV, hepatitis, among others)

As well as any important information, which could cause reactions or prevent/slow down the healing process. All this information will allow our tattoo artists to take all the necessary precautions so that your project can be carried out in optimal conditions.

If you are under 18 (legal age):

We will ask you for a signed authorization from one of the parents or the legal representative, mentioning the acceptance of the risks and possible complications.

If the child is under 16:

One of the parents must be present at the salon during the tattoo session.

If you have had a bad experience in the past, please let us know. We will take the time to answer any questions you have about how we do this and reassure you of your concerns.