How to Fibd fhe Right tattoo artist

One of the most important things to know is how to find the right tattoo artist.

Basically all artists fall into two main categories as follows:

1. The hobby tattoist also known as a "scratcher". This is an untrained tattoist that might be artistically gifted but is not professional and often works out of his home or basement with some improvised equipment. Needless to say how can you be sure that he changes the needles all the time??

Don´t know about you but I want to be 100% sure that the materials are clean and sterilized.

2. The professional studio which should follow the guidelines mentioned below:

a. Provides samples of some previous work like pictures of tattos on costumers.

b. Works with disposable equipment such as ointment, ink and water.

c. Possessies an autoclave certificate which is an electric sterilization unit used to sterilize the equipment.

d. Uses new sterile needles all the time

e. The artist is certified

f. The artist uses latex gloves

g.The place looks professional with the correct lighting environment.

Last but not least it is good if the artist understands exactly what you want and what your japanese tattoo should represent.

How do I find an artist? Well if you see someone with a nice japanese tattoo that you admire why not ask for advice. Then you can go and check out the artist and place where he works making sure that he respects the above guidelines.