Tattoo Making – Some Simple Facts

Tattoo making is a process of embedding permanent artistic markings on one’s body. It’s a form of art that has garnered mixed reactions from people – both good and bad. Though, despite the negative opinions from the others, the industry continues to strive and prosper. And most of these derogatory remarks are results from common misconceptions that have misled people to think that tattoo making is hazardous to ones health. Now let’s try giving an explanation to these misconceptions.

One of the most common misconceptions that people have about tattoo making is that the process can cause skin diseases that could even lead to getting cancer. It’s true, and has been proven, but only in rare cases. These rare cases are often the results of malpractice and the use of materials that aren’t suitable for tattoo making.

If you’re planning on having a tattoo for yourself, you should first know how it should be done correctly. Doing so could prevent yourself from having a poorly made tattoo on your body. Here’s a list of Do’s and Don’ts in having a tattoo.

WRONG

• Recycling and reusing of needles to other tattoo clients. 

• Tattoo maker is not wearing any medical gloves during the process.

• The needles used are not sterilized.

• The inks used have hazardous chemicals and are not suited for tattoo making. (ex. Chinese based inks)

• Clients aren’t following the safety guidelines after the tattooing process (i.e Prohibition in bathing the tattoed area in salt water before a week has passed, etc.)

RIGHT

• Materials used for the whole process (needles, caps, grips, med kits) have to be used only once and must be disposed after use.

• Tattoo maker has to undergo proper sanitation and must wear gloves during the process.

• Needles have to be disinfected and sterilized.

• Inks used must be intended for tattoo purposes only and have passed quality tests. (ex. US based inks)

• Strict following of safety precautions before and after the tattoo process.

Here’s a simple tip – cheap tattoo inks that are usually bad for the skin are watery compared to the legitimate ones which are a lot thicker. 

Knowing these do’s and don’ts might not only save you thousands of bucks in medical expenses; you’ll even have a great tattoo on your body. That’s why, when you’re planning a tattoo for yourself, stop going for those cheap ones – you might just end up spending more. For the right price, you can get quality tattoos on legitimate shops and undergo the right process of making one.

Here at Momoi’s Ink Shop, you can be sure of having quality tattoos without the risks of having medical problems – the process is completely by the book and the inks used are US based. Of course, you’re not spared of the pain that comes along with it. Then again, as any owner of a well done tattoo would proudly say – it was totally worth it.