Brittany Drago - Blog #2

Price and cash can be used to make tattoos cheaper. Free tattoos for a party done out of a van help make an infected and inky mess. You can save your cash and stay away from the sketchy tattoo vans. The key to tattoo pricing depends of the size and detail and the smaller and more simple that tattoo, the lower the price will be. Time, whether it be under an hour, could cost $50-$100 but if you want an elaborate portrait done, expect to pay a lot of cash for it. Well-experienced tattoo artists provide amazing results, but don't attempt the cutting corners route and find a tattoo artist that will give you a bargain because your piece will come out creepy and disproportionate. Clean and reputable tattoo shops will not ruin your life. Nationwide experienced artists are worth it to find. Suck it up and face the needle though it might not be easy to do so. Shots before the tattoo are a huge mistake. Tattoos are art and wounds, they are the opening in the skin which naturally cause the alcohol to thin the blood and you will bleed heavily and experience more pain during the process. Extra blood causes extra time which causes the result to be less than perfect. Some artists refuse to tattoo intoxicated people. Instead, they will schedule another appointment with them for when they aren't in the wrong frame of mind and about to make a mistake without cooperation. Getting trashed, taking the edge off, and impairing and stumbling can cause a permanent regret. Misspelled tattoos and a major error which will harm your chances of getting a date, job interview, and getting people to like you, which will make your life difficult in the future. Checking translation and accuracy of Japanese symbols. It may be super cute but it might mean "Mold Noodle". The hard part is the actual getting inked itself. The bandage on your new piece is tempting to rip it off to add your ink to your Snapchat story before the recommended usual two hours will expose your tattoo makes it prone to airborne bacteria. Timing is everything and spring break is not a good time for a spontaneous hummingbird tattoo. This will cause your tattoo to be permanently screwed, but you should still take showers. Tattoos are a lifelong commitment so keep it hydrated, use non-scented lotion, and use a minimum SPF 30 lotion to protect your tattoo from fading. Use Aquaphor to stay hydrated and protected. Retouched tattoos are a must in the future so keep in mind the location of it.