Useful information about
tattoos.
A good tattoo means more than a successful design. The salon, artist, hygiene, materials, technique, and how the skin is cared for after the session all matter.
What you need to know before getting a tattoo?
Choose a an authorised salon and an artist with a verifiable portfolio, discuss the design and cost clearly, check hygiene rules, and follow aftercare instructions.
Quality begins before the first line.
Consultation, proper preparation, and choosing the artist influence the result as much as the technical execution.
Safety.A tattoo must be done in a clean, organised, and authorised space.
A professional studio uses sterile, single-use consumables, compliant pigments, and protected surfaces between clients.
What to check beforehand.
Do not rely solely on price or photos on social media.
What influences the price of a tattoo.
The correct price reflects working time, artist experience, design complexity, and safety costs.
Tattooed surface
A large composition requires more time, preparation, and materials.
Level of detail
Realism, portraits, and precise geometry involve more labour-intensive execution.
Technique used
Fine line, black and grey, colour or cover-up have different requirements.
Project duration
Large compositions may require multiple sessions and healing periods.
How to reduce risks.
Risks cannot be completely eliminated but can be significantly reduced by a correct protocol.
Inform the artist
Mention allergies, treatments, conditions, and skin problems.
Check the materials
Needles and cartridges must be opened for each client.
Follow the aftercare
Cleaning and protecting the skin are essential for healing.
Protect from the sun
UV exposure accelerates pigment fading.
Risk arises when the protocol is violated.
Bloodborne viruses can be associated with contaminated instruments and unhygienic practices. A professional salon reduces these risks through sterility, single-use consumables, and surface disinfection.
Why a professional tattoo is not cheap.
The cost includes much more than the time the needle touches the skin.
What the price includes.
Consultation, design, stencil preparation, consumables, pigments, and actual working time.
Added to these are the artist's experience, investment in equipment, and compliance with hygiene standards.
Low price vs. real cost.
A very cheap offer may hide compromises regarding materials, experience, or time dedicated to the project.
Correction, cover-up, or removal of a poorly executed tattoo can cost much more than the initial work.
Four important decisions.
A good result starts with correct choices, not with rushing to get the tattoo.
Choose the style
Set the visual direction before the artist.
Choose the artist
Look for experience in the desired style.
Choose the area
Consider anatomy, pain, and healing.
Respect healing
Do not rush exposure to sun, water, or friction.
A cheap tattoo can become expensive.
Touch-ups, cover-ups, and laser removal can exceed the cost of a properly done tattoo from the start.
Frequently asked questions.
How do I choose a tattoo salon?
Check authorisation, hygiene, artists' portfolios, reviews, and how procedures are explained.
Why do prices vary so much?
Price depends on artist, style, size, complexity, time, and materials used.
Is it safe to get a tattoo?
Risks are significantly reduced in a professional salon that respects hygiene and uses sterile consumables.
Can I bring my own design?
Yes, but the artist may adapt it for anatomy, size, and legibility over time.
What should I avoid before the session?
Avoid alcohol, intense tanning, lack of sleep, and coming on an empty stomach.
How long does healing take?
Superficial healing usually takes a few weeks, but the skin continues to stabilise for longer.
How do I protect the tattoo long term?
Use sun protection after healing, moisturise the skin, and avoid repeated trauma.
Useful information before booking.
Research styles, artists, costs, and care before the final choice.
Artists, experience and working conditions.
See the studioStyles and works done at 2nd Face.
See tattoosInformation about cost estimation.
See pricesRequest an evaluation for your idea.
Send the designAnswers about procedure and healing.
See questionsPhone, WhatsApp, address and schedule.
Contact the salonInformative content, reviewed on Recommendations are general and must be adapted to personal circumstances and the instructions given by the tattoo artist.
