So you have decided to get your first tattoo design and you are ready to commit for it… but wait for HOLD ON. Do you know everything that you need to know before getting your first tattoo? If you are a newbie in the tattoo world then you must know all the good and bad things of a tattoo before committing to it.

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So now coming back to point here are 30 things to do before a tattoo appointment –

1. Should I Get a tattoo – Prepare Mentally

Many consider tattooing as a physical and spiritual journey. You may not agree with this but still you need to know that getting tattooed on your body is not as easy as getting a haircut. There are a lot of things involved in tattooing and you must prepare yourself for it beforehand.

You should be open to new ideas (that might result in a change of final tattoo) and criticism. Yes people are going to keep their nose in your tattoo design. So be mentally prepared for it.

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2. What Does Tattoo Pain Feel Like – Prepare Physically

Don’t take it as a joke. Preparing physically is as much important as preparing mentally before getting a tattoo. You are not running a 5K marathon though but still you have to prepare your body for its first tattoo.

• Don’t Drink Alcohol. It would thin the blood which will make it difficult for the artist to work.
• Take healthy diet full of protein and carbs.
• Drink Lots of water.
• Do Yoga and meditation. It is not only a healthy lifestyle to follow but it also helps you to control your mind in extreme situations.

3. What is the Average Cost of a Tattoo – Prepare Economically

Here is another Big tip – Know your Budget. Tattoos are not cheap and if someone tells you otherwise then quit your tattoo plans forever. The cost of a tattoo depends on a lot of factors ranging from the size and placement of tattoo to the reputation of the tattoo artist. Also, you should consider the budget for tattoo aftercare creams, fix up sessions, tattoo cover-up and even tattoo removal.