3 Terrifying Facts about Tattooing

1. Your Tattoo Artist might be a Criminal. I worked at shop where the lead artist was a convicted sex-offender and convicted felon. He committed 1st degree felony assault (practically murder, the worst assault charge you can get). He was constantly high or in trouble with the law. Worst of all, he had his creepy hands all over young female clients. CHECK OUT YOUR ARTIST. I left the shop as soon as I discovered the facts about him


2. You risk Infection.You can contract Staph, Hep. C (or A or B), HIV, and other blood-borne pathogens from a DIRTY, UNTRAINED ARTIST. Tattooing involves exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Both you and your artist are at risk. If your artist does not follow infection control standards, you can get sick. Usually you're artist will know enough not to infect you with Hep. or AIDS. STAPH is your biggest risk. A Staph infection will scar you and can kill you if left untreated.


3. You can get a Bad Tattoo. I've seen some terrible tattoos. Shaky unconnected line, muddy vomit coloring, and moderate scarring from untrained, inexperienced artists. Most can be removed or covered, but in some cases you're left with a scar.

Not all tattoo studios or artist are equal. THINK BEFORE YOU INK. Check out your artist and Studio. Tattooing is sacred. Putting your time to do a little research will get you a better tattoo.