Helpful Tips
Tip 1: PLACEMENT
In this series of articles, I will be explaining the process that one needs to go through when getting a new tattoo, especially if it’s the first tattoo. Before I continue one should note that it's illegal to get tattooed under the age of 18 years,...
Tip 2: Discreet places
The most discreet areas one might consider would be the chest, the ribs, the upper leg and the back. CHEST: The chest is a very advantageous place to get a tattoo as it is a nice large canvas. Although you enjoy looking at the tattoo everyday in...
Tip 3: Choosing the right artist
When does the search for an artist begin? The moment you know what style of tattoo you want, the search for an artist begins. In Malta there are more than 250 artists registered with the health authority. Many of these artists are dedicating...
Tip 4: Referencing
A tattoo, in one way or another, will represent you and give a message of who you are and what you like. Most of the time, the area for the tattoo would be determined by the subject of your chosen tattoo. It is good to come to the consultation with...
Tip 5: Tattoo Styles
To make the search easier, it is important to give more detail. If you search by style, then more pictures will come up. For this reason, I will be giving some examples of tattoo styles in this article. Nowadays there are a lot of particular styles...
Tip 6: Booking
Realistically, there are multiple ways to book an appointment but as one knows the artists are professionals and would still require an interaction on a professional basis at first and maybe it gets more mellow once you and the artist meet. It is...
Tip 7: Preparing for a tattoo
How do you prepare yourself for the day you get tattooed? The day you get tattooed is truly a special day, both for you and for the artist. It is perfectly normal to be excited. It is important to prepare yourself to endure the pain that you have...
Tip 8: Aftercare
What happens once the tattoo is finished? Once the tattoo session is done, the artist should explain to you how to care for the tattoo. There are many ways to take care of it but your artist will suggest the method that s/he finds best. The tattoo...
Tip 9: Useful Information
Time: A tattoo takes time and patience to get done properly. It is important that you dedicate the day for your tattoo and you don't make any plans for after the session if your design requires a full day. A good tattoo cannot be achieved by an...