Day of Your Session You Should:
Be CleanYour body, inside and outside, has to be clean. It means alcohol, drugs and any kind of stuff can not be used at least 24 hours before your tattoo session. As well be in proper hygiene, take a good shower before you leave your house
RestGet a good night’s sleep before your tattoo session. Head to bed early and don’t imbibe any alcohol or drugs the night before. You’ll want to be well rested before getting a piece of permanent body art.
Come AloneWhile most tattoo shops will let you bring a friend or significant other to share the big moment, it generally isn’t advised to bring people who aren’t there to get tattooed themselves. Onlookers get bored and may even get in the artist’s way. Children and infants are generally not permitted in tattoo shops as they can cause distractions, damage to equipment, or interrupt the tattoo artists hard work.
Dress Appropriately
Dress comfortably and appropriately. Prepare for a long session and dress accordingly. Avoid tight and constricting clothing. Pay some mind to where you will be getting tattooed and make sure the clothing you wear leaves the area easily accessible.
Bring a Comfort Item
Bring a pillow if you intend to lay down or if you will be lying prone for a long time while getting tattooed. In some cases, while you getting a tattoo, your body might start to feel cold, so the blanket can be helpful.
Bring Entertainment
Getting a tattoo is exciting, but getting tattooed can get boring. Bringing some non-intrusive entertainment which won’t disrupt your tattoo artist is a great way to pass the time and distract yourself from the pain. You’re more than welcome to bring portable entertainment like an mp3 player, tablet, or laptop for some passive entertainment. Movies, music, and TV are fine, but anything which requires motion – like playing video games – is not permitted, so leave the portable games at home.
Don’t Rush
When you come in to get a tattoo done, relax and let the artist take their time. Don’t schedule commitments immediately after your tattoo session. If you are in a rush you will create an air of urgency, and your tattoo artist’s work may be affected.
Be Sober
Do not use any numbing balms or topical creams on the area being tattooed on the day you are getting the tattoo. While it is acceptable to take over-the-counter pain relievers during your tattoo session, never use drugs or alcohol to numb the pain as they can lead to various complications and jeopardize your safety and the quality of your tattoo.