Ask if they throw them away after each use. Clean the areas to be tattooed with soap and water and then with a skin antiseptic. Use a new disposable razor if shaving is needed. Make sure you leave with written aftercare instructions. Make sure a sterile non-stick bandage covers your tattoo when you leave.
Tattoos can take up to six weeks to heal.
Follow the aftercare instructions. If you must touch your tattoo, wash your hands first . If the tattooed area becomes red, swollen, tender or if pus develops, you may have an infection. See your doctor immediately. Refrain from using alcohol or drugs before being pierced or tattooed.