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How to prepare for your TATTOO APPOINTMENT
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items Getting ready for your tattoo appointment? Use these self care tips and products to show up prepared for your big day!
#1 - get good sleep! One of the most important things you can do for yourself any day is to get good sleep. This is especially important before a tattoo.
8 secrets to a good night's sleep - Harvard Health
#2 - eat a healthy meal! Eating healthy is essential for overall wellness and the longer we keep this habit the better we can sustain ourselves during something like a tattoo. Ideally this is a no brainer for you. But here's a reminder to eat a healt...
Balanced Diets: Calories, Foods to Eat and Avoid, and More - WebMD
#3 - stay hydrated! Again, this might be a no brainer. But here's a reminder to stay well hydrated before and during your tattoo. Be sure to bring a water bottle to your tattoo appointment!
Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
#4 - hygiene! Come to your tattoo appointment showered and clean. It's important to pay special attention to the area that will be getting the tattoo. Be sure there is no dirt, fake tan, or acne in the area.
How to Shower and Bathe Properly: Steps and What Not to Do
#5 - shave! Your artist will have razors incase your forgot or missed a spot. To save time, shave before your appointment. Make sure you use a good razor to avoid knicks, we can't tattoo over razor burn.
The Razor Starter Kit - Billie
#6 - exfoliate! Scrub the area that will be getting tattooed before your appointment. Exfoliating will get rid of any dead skin cells and dirt and make for an easier time for the artist. You can use any physical exfoliant you prefer, here's one that ...
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#7 - moisturize! Use a daily moisturizer leading up to your appointment to keep the skin hydrated and healthy. Here's one I'd recommend!
Body Moisturizers - Hempz
Looking for a kit that is all encompassing? Shave, scrub, and moisturize! Here's a great option for all of your needs in one place.
Shaving - Truly Beauty
#8 - caffeine! Your tattoo artist might tell you to avoid caffeine, personally, I think that if avoiding coffee will make you feel like junk - just have some. Now, don't be having so much you feel jittery, but enough to avoid the caffeine addiction m...
Dutch Bros Coffee
#9 - CBD! Nervous for your tattoo or experiencing anxiety? Try a CBD drink before or during your appointment! We want you to be comfortable (please do not show up to your appointment high)
Sparkling Water - WYLD CBD
#10 - stress relief tea! Need to relax before your appointment? Try kava or any other stress relief blend of tea. I've found that this is a great option to have around for the hard days.
Kava Stress Relief - Yogi Tea
#11 - numb! Please consult your artist first!! If you feel you need to numb the area for an especially sensitive area, here's a product to consider trying out.youll want to apply any numbing products before your tattoo appointment.
NUMBING - INKEEZE
#12 - wear comfy clothes! Come prepared in what you wear to your appointment. Wear something that is comfy, and is easy to access the area you'll be getting tattooed.
ESSENTIALS - New Releases - Fear of God
#13 - wear comfy shoes! Depending on where you're getting your tattoo, try to wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off. Not only is it most comfy to kick off your shoes and relax. But, it's also sometimes necessary to place the stencil, to be sure...
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