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Please be on time to your tattoo appointment. Artists are very busy and have a schedule. Many of the Austin artists and studios mentioned in our article have late/cancellation policies. Because your artist will work close to you, they would appreciate your taking a shower, brushing your teeth and wearing clean clothing.

Try to keep still during your tattoo. We understand that it’s natural to move a bit, but the more you do, the longer it will take to complete the piece. Your tattoo will also look better if you keep still. Also, never don’t touch your tattoo or any of the items in the artist’s work area.

Avoid bringing too many people. Some studios let you bring a friend who is over 18, some prefer you to come alone. If you do bring a friend, they should not get in the way and become a distraction for your artist. If your friend doesn’t like or agree with your tattoo idea, it’s best to avoid inviting them. Also, a tattoo artist never appreciates a know-it-all, who thinks they could do their job better.

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Tattoo studios are small places, many can’t accommodate a large crew. Always ask if you can bring someone before the day of your appointment.

How Can I Make My Tattoo Hurt Less?

Getting a tattoo is painful. Everyone has different pain thresholds and sensitivity. The pain of your new tattoo will also depend on the size, the design and the location it’s placed in. There is no way to make your tattoo not hurt at all, but there are ways to helping minimize the pain.

Get a good night’s sleep will make the tattoo process easier to manage. Try to conserve energy by avoiding the gym on the day of your tattoo appointment. You should also eat a good meal before the tattoo and drink plenty of water.

Avoid alcohol the day before your tattoo appointment. Alcohol dehydrates you and drinking a lot can make your blood thinner, both of these things will make the tattoo process harder which could make the tattoo take longer than usual and hurt more.