When it comes to getting a tattoo, there are a few helpful hints I can share with you. There are many variations of skin type, and each place on the body is a little different to tattoo. In order to give me the best skin to work on and you the best healing possible, you can follow a few simple prep steps the week before you get tattooed.

1. Exfoliate
   Gently scrub away dead skin cells. Especially in calloused areas such as feet knees and elbows.
   
   
2. Moisturize
   Once or twice a day will condition your skin and the tattoo process with be better for both of us, guaranteed.
   
   
3. Take your vitamins
   Vitamin C and E are great for replenishing the skin's nutrients and making your skin tattoo better and heal faster.
   
   
4.  Hydrate
   Drink water. It's good for your skin and cells.
   
   
5.  Relax
   Don't stress out about it. I care just as much about your tattoo as you do- if not more. Feel free to ask questions. I will make sure that all your questions are answered before we actually start. The calmer you are, the easier the whole thing will be.

DO NOT

• Get sunburned. Your skin is already damaged. It will bleed a lot and it will all need to be touched up.
• Get wasted the night before. You will bleed more.
• Get tattooed when you are sick. You will get more sick and not heal as well.
• Take this lightly. It is permanent. It is important.