What To Do (And Not To Do) Before Getting Inked

What else would you add to this list? #shorts

[@blackrosebud2331]

The only time I’ve ever brought more than one person with me to get tattooed is when both of my parents came because they were paying for it as a birthday present and they completely surprised me by taking me to the artist I wanted to get the tattoo that I wanted

[@vjc25]

That’s really sweet

[@thruthemotions]

Your parents are cool for that

[@markwitte303]

your parents read all your social media posts. creepy

[@blackrosebud2331]

@@markwitte303 No I was just really excited about it and kept telling them what I wanted and what artist I wanted and how far along I was saving up for it

[@postwhateverwhenever]

@@markwitte303 your pfp looks like an m&m

[@bobross8734]

Common sense truly has become a superpower

[@inked]

You have no idea....

[@bakingwithlark1321]

What....

[@bakingwithlark1321]

Bob Ross

[@Tux7.62]

Amen, Mr. Ross.

[@roy_for_real2674]

For tattooshops it always has been

[@randomperson1943]

My artist knows I have Narcolepsy so if I start to fall asleep she looks out for me and stops cuz I can jerk when I wake up. She books me for longer just in case I have a sleep attack. But I’m only charged for the time of tattooing. She’s so caring and gives me epic tattoos with a great experience.

[@Mel0nMel]

Dude that's actually awesome, gives me hope there are still good people in this world

[@kid-ava]

what a sweetheart❤

[@mrstifler8987]

That sucks that you have that condition. And I’m here thinking I will pass out from anxiety … which I never have lmao

[@shaunkey1289]

The sleep thing is no joke…I went straight to a session after a night shift was the worst tattoo experience I have ever had

[@scubaowen226]

i did the same thing & got my elbow/inner bicep blasted.. the absolute WORSE day.

[@Samson16436]

Definitely this. I did the same and I wasn't able to finish it

[@maenad1231]

I often hear artists begging that clients only bring one person. It’s surprising that rolling up with your entire posse like your on your death bed is such a common problem

[@LandCleanSkateDirty]

Very professional lady. Prompt and to the point. 😊

[@thruthemotions]

"Make sure you shower and use deodorant" 😅 people really show up to get their tattoo, smelling bad? Thats a shame.

[@sackme4377]

Some people don't realise how sweaty you can get during a tattoo lol. The studio I go to is always roasting anyway, so even without hours of painful tattooing, I'd be sweaty. You ideally need to shower, shave if possible, and spray the day of.

[@samashirzad3037]

Fr like if your an adult you should not need to be told to shower

[@thruthemotions]

@@samashirzad3037 lmao

[@chadmcfly1299]

Bro some people show up like that to work let alone a tattoo appointment

[@thruthemotions]

@@chadmcfly1299 😭😂

[@gretaw2792]

I always have trouble with the eating thing… I get so nervous before tattoos that I feel sick and don’t want to eat but then in the middle of it I feel starving! I usually bring snacks with me so I don’t end up passing out but it would be so much better if my stupid anxiety would just go away so I could eat beforehand!

[@Bobster709]

Me too I've had bad anxiety lately but I'm working on it!

[@hunterG60k]

Have you ever tried beta blockers? They help with the physical symptoms of anxiety, like sweating and stomach churning 👍

[@aquana]

I wouldn't worry about it too much. I have a proper breakfast on tattoo days but sometimes my blood sugar drops after I've been sitting there for 4 hours - no one ever gave me shit for a two-minute break to eat a snack. Flapjacks are great for this by the way, a bunch of calories, a lot of sugar and they're easy to carry around, would highly recommend.

[@Lukemasonmedia]

That’s some serious anxiety, I’ve never not been able to eat from being anxious , although my anxiety is more of the social type

[@erikawendy2393]

Drink your calories! You could drink Ensure or a healthy protein drink/smoothie beforehand.

[@TeethOfDead]

I like being sleepy before a tattoo session . I can sleep through the painful parts

[@daveg5574]

And then destroy ur tattoo due to sudden moves

[@Hawk1966]

I remember the night I was supposed to meet my artists late because of my work schedule. I got there early, sat a while, it was freezing out and my car had no heat. I left him a note "At the bar, come get me." it was two doors up. I had enough time for 3-4 drinks when he showed up. We go back to the shop and this being the 80s and not having KZbin videos to teach us right and wrong he's bitching at me for drinking. He starts working, I start bleeding. . . these two teens, maybe 18? come to the door and ask if they can look around my artist says 'sure' then they come to the ledge between the booth and hallway and ask what he's working on. Dude spins me around and there's blood everywhere. The girl goes white and they beat feet out the door and I got bitched at for costing him potential customers. . . as we laughed. Don't drink and ink.

[@markwitte303]

what kind of car has no heat?

[@Hawk1966]

@@markwitte303 the kind of car with a blown heater core and the lines to it routed back into the block.

[@Sam_I_Am07]

Def coming back to this in a year! I plan on getting my first tat freshly 18, so I wanna take the time to be a good client and generally just not be stupid, so this helps a lot!

[@garlicbred71]

same hereeee, 3 months until im 18 for me so im doing the research I can and trying to book an appt!

[@M377ow]

I like to shave before I go in too, especially if it is a *Hairy area that is being tattooed because those cheep dollar store razors do not do the job. 🤣

[@mzpinks97]

It's funny that this pops up as i'm getting a tattoo done in Vegas 😂

[@geezo3941]

Yo I live in Vegas and got tatted here. What shop did you go to ?

[@mzpinks97]

@@geezo3941 The shop is called Bad Apple Tattoo on West Charleston Blvd

[@liagomez2410]

Can you suggest a tip amount for a tattoo. Is it expected. Thank you!

[@riakun]

I think it depends on your area and where you live. For me, in CA, 20% of the overall tattoo cost is average for a tattoo tip (so if your tattoo is $200 USD, then $40 is a good tip, bringing it to about $240 total). I've had great artists so far, so I usually give them about 30% average for their tip.

[@joeydirty6112]

I found an artist that I fricking love! Super cool down to earth dude with 2 younger kids. I am 51 so I have some disposable income. I hit him with 30-40% plus an extra 150 during the Holidays. He’s very respectful and a great artist always gets me in and always talks about me being one of his best clients! We’re both very chill and get along great! 👊🏼

[@ryanred5724]

Thats the face of someone who dealt with alot of idiots

[@spennymac5021]

You had me up until you said artist respect my time lol

[@alexaballance]

??? How do they not

[@thrxwn.v2]

my brother took me and his two friends when he got his first tattoo. the dude didn’t seem angry or annoyed, but that could’ve been a coverup🤷🏼‍♀️

[@himynameis1659]

She is so tired of having to disclaim that😅 probably repeated that a billion times in her career

[@wassha09]

Good to know. I’m starting my full sleeve in a few months.

[@mrsantos0712]

Love the shop and her energy

[@kevper0918]

I brought 2 People. They where suppose to meet at the parlor when i was finished. But they where Early! So they got the ok to sit and wait inside

[@PickledToe420]

I got scared when you said show up sober 😂

[@steveramos7943]

These are all big facts!!

[@JL-rx7ou]

What I’ve learned from both my sleeves and my recent( Saturday ) left chest sessions to always eat eat eat before hand and being a ton of energy drinks and snacks and if you like to smoke bring a vape with you. Also bring a car pillow with you if their chairs don’t have one and if your shirt is off being a towel as well in case you sweat a lot while getting tattooed to lay your back on. I usually start to sweat a little bit towards the 5-7 hr mark if the artist had a heavy hand. But Saturdays didn’t even sweat a bit it was the easiest session I’ve ever had next to my right outer forearm tattoo. Next month when this is healed I’m going in for touch ups and he wants to add some more textures which is nice of him and I’ll be setting up for the next week my right chest with him. Also prepare to spend a lot of money if you want good artists because that’s what they charge when their time is always getting booked but tipping amount is up to you. I actually don’t agree with the tipping ( I still do ) of big money artists but that’s for another day

[@ZuesFromEastSide]

I'm glad she said be sober because I was gonna take a fat dab and come in lmao

[@ozarkguns1]

Imagine bringing that home to meet the family

[@scotgirl778]

The thought of people going to get inked and STINK is crazy to me?!! I don't know how people could. Embarrass themselves like that! 🤣

[@jscuddz89]

The fact that INKED offices has a bottle of Malort is so unsettling lol

[@AceWandersMinecraft]

Feel like we need more explanation on number 6.

[@ChloeASMR91]

im pregnant with my beer belly lol

[@leedempster4743]

As a tattoo artist I can only agree with a few of these.

[@nataliebenson6659]

Was that Malort? Is that man sipping Malort??? Brave soul

[@HauntedBloxdio]

I hope my music has a place in the industry 🔥🙏

[@k3vi0]

"Artists respect your time", I think I need a new parlour.

[@VivalaryMan]

Back in my drink all night, sleep tomorrow night and forget the shower days, artists loved me 😂 Everytime "you were drinking last night werent you?" These days i do EVERYTHING i can to show my artist respect. Also the fact my artist keeps a meat cleaver right next to his machine and weapons EVERYWHERE also helps keep me in check. One of the straightest shooting, nicest dudes out there, but you couldn't even pay me to get on his bad side.

[@liamgeoghegan1247]

People who don’t turn up on time would be the worst I have always gone early I haven’t been drunk I have been high for some of mine and I’m always clean. I would just charge drunk people way more for being drunk

[@jimthompson9992]

Very nice way to put that information out there...two 👍👍for this one Inked!

[@jackryan444]

I like how Malort was chosen as the alcohol in the video.

[@witchybaby2898]

I loved being the kid in the tatoo shop. My mom had tattoos and had a step sibling at one point that was an artist. I was a very mature kid cause of my upbrining so you can bet no one noticed me

[@KCsFunHouse]

Yeah I usually don’t bring anyone

[@axelytreberg5427]

Personal note: When i had my first session with the artist (who i’m now good friends with!) i had saved up and told him what my budget was before we booked the day. Difference is: «Hey man, my budget is 1400$. I wish i could go higher but that’s all i can afford» Sounds better than: «Can i get it for 1400$? How mich is it gonna cost? Could you cut me a deal if it’s more expensive?» Luckily that was his rate for a full day, and i think we might’ve gone a bit longer as well. He told me before we started that it was completely cool to bring up cost and budget, as long as one does it in a nice way.

[@rdj900]

I’m bringing my squad. Lol

[@avawilson8180]

Does anemia count as a medical condition they would be worried about?

[@lunawiggins8251]

Yes

[@rosvlinds]

Funnily enough I'm usually the one who's one time and the artist is the one who's late. They're too good to complain tho

[@Mimzy1313]

I'm judging society hard because these things have to be said at all. Common sense, hygiene, and good manners have to be taught to whole ass adults. Ugh!!! 😩

[@TheMommaDiary]

The only time I brought more than one person was when we was all getting tatted! Me, my mom, my sister, and my other sister!

[@sadist8902]

Usually we come with 3 (in total) because my mom, brother and I usually get a tattoo at the same day at the same time

[@teresaravenshaw5477]

That's not taking extras, that's just 3 clients going together who all happen to be related.

[@sadist8902]

@@teresaravenshaw5477 Yess but at first the artists can be confused and ask us to leave. During the pandemic we asked if it was okay to come with 3, and it was for him but other people looked real angry🤣

[@SMichaelCombs]

Could I bring my friend Mary?(Jane)

[@4hit_pl0x]

if you go into a shop and theres no flash, walk out

[@danielallenjones]

"They respect your time..." When? Who?

[@chrisg1772]

Fr. I get there early and at the time my appointment starts they begin opening the shop and setting things up. By the time the printer gets going and im anywhere near starting its already close to 50mins and ive just paid for the hour, for what...?

[@emy4808]

with #4 my artist was like 2 hours late and i showed up 15 minutes early LMAO the tat came out good tho

[@cmcspeed5]

She professional

[@milesdyson]

MAD PROPS FOR THAT MALORT!!!!!

[@N3KFAC3]

bro had a ginormous bottle of malort

[@alexweimann5324]

I was so drunk my first tattoo and my friend was like your bleeding alot. You been drinking? 😂 .... nahh

[@christinastacey3741]

So basically have common decency

[@la_volpe_eclettica]

Hi, biologist here. Alcohol doesn’t thin the blood, it makes your capillaries dilate and that’s why you bleed more. It’s a common misconception in the tattoo industry and I feel like it needs to be clarified

[@ThaiLe-um3ch]

Not sure about being on time. My son’s appointment was at noon, the artist didnt show until 30 mins later and the tat session didn’t start until over an hour later. My daughter waited over an hour for the guy to show up. Not all artists are like this but have experienced a few in my days. 🤷‍♂️

[@effytraveler6155]

I requested the day off months in advance and plan to go alone. My partner wishes he can go. I didn't think to invite him because I want it early in the morning when I don't have to worry about coming home from work, showering, and running to the shop. Shop emails to not bring anyone. 😂 I was like no problem.

[@zzghost8593]

I am always stoned when getting tattoos lmao

[@shiraloves]

Who knew white hair can be so sexy???!!!💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@Alisha21210]

I did. Silver foxes exist!

[@MoNehNeh17]

we all did, only old women are afraid of white hair because women hate aging.

[@xxyy1318]

Very becoming cut as well.

[@madstookova]

damn so i do have to sleep 😭

[@KingOfCreampies]

“Show up on time” maybe you should be making this for the artists not the canvases fr😂

[@josephmcaleer7832]

First don't do what all these people do. Do what you want to do. Think before you act,( even if you can't act) you will thank yourself for the fact.

[@iwant2haveu]

I was rollin when I got a tattoo and it tickled. Had a couple beers too and it turned out great lol

[@alexarain9835]

There was only one time I went with two people bc it was a walk in thing and we didn’t plan on it but we were all just talking quietly, we all three got tats

[@oAPXo]

Uh oh, there was 2 people there when I got my first tattoo. But then my brother also got a tattoo right after lol

[@animetsystudio9841]

I take contraceptives due to medical conditions. I always want to get tattoo and it's my 1st time am I eligible?

[@kevinwatts6763]

Artists should show up in time take their own advice

[@no_where_land9947]

Iv only brought another person when I got my first tattoo, my mom was paying for it and I was hella nervous

[@shirinst.laurent2161]

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate and pack snacks for long sessions.

[@Collect2Disconnect]

Ehh every time I ever been tattooed it’s been with a group and they never cared since they’re getting $1000 with tip each time 😂😂

[@stevenporter7065]

What if I tell you when scheduling up front that we have multiple people wanting to get tattoos at the same time?

[@Abby-wh1lm]

She sounds like my science tracher

[@americana4193]

The same rules vise versa

[@jancelantzen]

#3 is bullshit depends on your artist.

[@thatonemexicant8989]

My dad gave me my first tattoo.

[@ganeshpatake1429]

हा वीडीयो आवडला 👌👌♥️♥️♥️💘💘💘♥️♥️♥️👌👌👌💋💋💋💋💋🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@roderickwilliams5426]

I smoke a fat joint before I get inked 😚💨💨💨💨💨🐾🤷🏼‍♂️

[@scubaowen226]

*make sure u shave the area u are gettin tattooed .. i promise u, your artist will appreciate it greatly.

[@The_Cholo]

Artists respect my time??? During the four/five years ive been with my artist, hes been on time for a tattoo appt one time. Any single other time, i walk in 20 minutes late, sit down and start looking for what i wanna get that day and then my artist shows up about 10 mins behind me

[@mossproductions7018]

I brought my roommate with me when I got my last tattoo only cuz he was gonna get one but the artist left for the day before he could get to my roommate lol (we were walk ins)

[@trebledc]

Got my tattoo with a hungover 2x within 2 consecutive days. I am not gonna do that again.

[@troyperry411]

It’s crazy how many tattoo artist I see talking about how important it is for clients to shower. As a client how could you even go to a tattoo appointment smelling like death? That’s so foul. Some people really are just disgusting human beings. If something ever happened and for some strange reason I wasn’t able to shower for a couple days I would reschedule my appointment before going smelling like a hobo. If you have money to get tattooed there is no reason you can’t clean yourself before.

[@braindeadape4027]

I never eat before tattoos, and never had any issues, sometimes I get them on empty stomachs, don’t know why I see this so often? Can anyone explain why?

[@grinstylez]

Artist: “Artist respect time” 😩😩😩 We try. But we don’t. But we try tho…real hard…but 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Pure_imagination100]

So i can get a tattoo eventhough im anemic???

[@cartercarter3484]

What about smoking weed before ?

[@teresaravenshaw5477]

Firstly, weed stinks so you probably would too, secondly, you're not really sober if you've just used drugs and she did say 'turn up sober'. Sure, if you have chronic pain and need to use CBD for that, then that's probably fine - just try to ingest it another way where it's not going to make you and the studio and stinky-ass place to be for everyone.

[@morgueann12]

My artist showed up late. I hope it doesn't happen again.

[@siskykeane009]

I spy Malort!!!

[@brook19011]

Is it okay to bring my bf and mom ? It’s my first tattoo

[@gilbertoverissimo3541]

did my tattoo today, arrived 10 min late and brought 4 people with kkkk

[@Sssssnake]

I always smoke before I get a tattoo

[@erikawendy2393]

Don't forget to tip your artist!!!

[@lukepefley1659]

It's cool if we stoned right obviously if we know how to handle it

[@newew15]

At the shop I went too you can't bring someone with you sadly. Because of covid

[@jaimelynn9760]

I never understood why people bring friends to get tattooed

[@dooman7404]

It can help some people handle the pain better, but personally i never would

[@EurydiceAllAlong]

My sister brought me once because she knew I really wanted tattoos but I'm terrified of needles. She is the same way so she wanted me to see it wasn't that bad. The tattoo took only like 15 minutes so we weren't there that long anyway. But I go to all my appointments solo.

[@_Sabrina999]

I have major anxiety and bringing someone who can comfort me is why. Plus when they now the tattoo artist it’s a good time for them too :)

[@NandoDisco]

I never understood it either.

[@Code-Red424]

Memories? Sometimes you just want someone to witness it

[@wiganfan3373]

I always take 3 litres of water, 2 pork pies, 4 Peperami 2 scotch eggs and 4 mars bars, that always does me for a 9 hour session

[@ItsMeNanaD71]

Okay but when I bring in more people, that means more people want to get tatted…

[@jasonsmith6497]

Things have definitely changed a lot since I got my 1st tattoo